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Hello, This is my first post and I am also new to this fascinating hobby. I currently have 3 Mbuna cichlids and have already lost 1 because one of the fish is extremely aggressive. He killed a new tank mate in less than 6 hours. He goes after all the fish - even the larger one which is quite...

Still trying to kill the ich in my entire FRESHWATER fishroom. I just dosed all the tanks with Cupramine. My question is: what is the proper dose? The directions state: Use 2 drops per gallon the first day, wait 48 hours, then repeat. In freshwater use half dose. So I asked the owner of...

Hi, I will be setting up a 125g tank that I just bought. I want to use sand, but I have always used crushed coral. I have read on past threads about using pool filter sand, does anyone have any brands that you would recommend? I will be setting it up with Tanganyikans, so I need something...

I have a Rena 300 air pump (manufacturer rated for 75 gallons - whatever that means) running 2 hydro V sponges. How can I tell if I am getting flow through the filters? Is this pump big enough? Each filter is in its own tank (1 20L, 1 29G). Is it possible to have too big a sponge filter on...

I have a Titan-Eze 36 x 18 metal stand that holds 2 tanks. I have a 65 on top and want to put 2 - 20H's on the bottom with the ends facing out. Now the stand is 18" deep and the tanks would be 24" deep. If I were to put a 24" x 36" X 3/4 piece of plywood on the bottom would that support the...

When does the classification of Fry turn to Juvie? Is it size or age ?

Okay... so now that I finally have my 125 gallon, soon-to-be discus tank up and running, due to the setup in my basement, I will need to use a pump system for my water changes. Basically, I plan to keep some sort of Rubbermaid-type trash can to age the water, and use a pump (thinking...

I REMEMBER READING THAT YOU GUYS KNEW OF A DISTRIBUTOR WITH DECENT PRICES A FEW MONTHS BACK FOR A BULK PURCHASE. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO I'M HELPING SET UP HIS TANK AND HE WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME. THE PLACE I USED NO LONGER CARRIES IT. ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I CAN GET THE BLACK IN "S" OR "T" GRADE...

Why is the board so restrictive for non-members? Besides time and meeting locations (and they really are not an issue) not being able to access more of the site as a non-member, Really doesn't make me want to join. To my (MY OPINION) it seems like all that is wanted is the money first. Do the...

In regards to power compact lighting, Is it possible to use lower wattage bulbs in a higher wattage fixture? I know you can do this with HQI halides, but am not sure about PCs.

Considering my stock list in my signature, can I add a few catfish/scavengers to my tank. My acei are only 1-1.245" now so I dont want them eaten. What suggestions,how many, and what size would you all suggest me get? Thanks!:happy0158:

Heads up first; tfdfish has 2.5-3' Cypochromis Leptosooma for $12.50 on sale! That is an amazing price IMO. Question is, has anyone dealt with this company before?

Do you use salt in your tanks.

So if a 65g Lake Malawi tank had only pool filter sand, would there really be any need for mechanical filtration? I ask because our 65g Malawi tank currently has an AC 110 and an XP2 (the AC110 only doesn't use any mechanical media, only ceramics for bio, though the XP2 has sponges and...

I HAVE A COWORKER THAT HAS A BETTA AND WANTS TO KNOW IF THESE ARE POISONOUS TO FISH OR NOT. CAN SOMEONE ANSWER THIS FOR ME? THANKS;)

I registered online last weekend, should I have received tickets in the mail?

I know - touchy subject. I'm not looking to breed a hybrid - but I need to know if it is possible for CA and African to cross - both egg layers on rock. Specifically, a Jewel and a Dempsey. I do not have a Jewel and a dempsey together - I keep species only tanks - with the exception of my...

On the website they have Lake Victoria and Lake Kivu under Division B, non-rift lake old worlds. When in fact they are rift lake cichlids...

I put a pair of triple reds in my 20 gal planted tank. They rarely come out of hiding, even when I add food to the tank. Is this normal behavior? Paul

Hi all, Tired of paying too much for sponge filters at the LFS in Rockville, so I'm about to order some sponge filters from Jehmco and need some sizing advice. Which of these sponges (H-0 to H-V) would you use for 5g, 10g and 20L? I have two 10s and a 20L set up right now, using the H-I...