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Yes, lights out is a great idea and it also sounds like you are ready to add more stock. That may also help things along.

I would give one more email with a notification that if you don't hear back you will report it. Sometimes a seller will stipulate a handling period too so be aware of that. For example, I just this...

I use these on every single one of my filters. HOBs and canisters alike. They work wonders. I have had some for years, works great.

I have no affiliation with drsfostersmith.com, that was just...

I like the setup, very clean, very open. Nice work.

Really cool to watch that, thanks!

Are you talking about using a divider between the two sides?

Keep in mind though that if you add females you will have fry. Lots of them. It is a good idea but make sure you have plans for the little ones.

Please take a picture of the tank as it is set up now so we can better get a handle on this. By looking at this shot there is no reason you couldn't put in another canister's set of hoses. Or...

Yes, please post pictures. I'm sure it's just me but I don't understand at all this setup and why we can't just run tubes for another canister.

I'm not following here. You said you don't have any tops on the tank so I don't understand the setup and why you can't just add another canister? Maybe you have a canopy on it and that's what we...

It depends on how wide the braces are. The Aqua Clear 110 is usually big enough to clear the braces.

I don't recommend trimming the braces though since they serve as a support structure for the...

That 570 will rock it out pretty nicely, good choice. Killer price, too!

I think it would be fine as it is but some members will likely recommend additional filtration. I have a 220 gallon with an Eheim that is comparable to the FX5 and everything is very stable.

Most of us start with goldfish, guppies, and mollys then grow on our knowledge base and start to keep more challenging fish. My statement simply said that if the OP was not an experienced aquarist...

I don't know much about them but I do know that they are for the advanced aquarist. If you don't have any aquarium experience then I don't think it will be a successful first project.

I would just build the frame from 2x4 then get your wainscoting, paint it white, and trim it.

Agreed about the pleco size. The O will grow very fast while the pleco won't.

I would go with an AC 70 or a 110 and not the 50. The 50 really wouldn't add much to a 75 gallon tank.

I think the OP gets the point. Or should. Ridiculously overstocked.

I agree. Dropsy doesn't just show up, it is usually the result of poor water conditions. What are your water parameters presently?

The fault is not that of the store. With those aggressive fish in a relatively small space it is no wonder this happened. Not trying to be cruel to you, just truthful.

You'll need to use sticks of some kind of hardwood or it will rot very fast.

For mainly browsing I doubt you will see much performance improvement with just the OS and 1 gig of memory upgrade.

Please send a memo to all of our new members to let them know this is the kind of detail we need! Super.

Photosynthesis peaks around the 6500K band so really another 6500K bulb would be best in...

Awesome series of pictures. Thank you for sharing those!

This kind of detail is excellent, thank you for letting us help you!

The 10000K bulb isn't doing you any good. Photosynthesis isn't going to take advantage of that temperature as well as the...