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01-30-2012, 12:05 AM
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I'm always looking at the barbs too, but...
I'm always looking at the barbs too, but unfortunately their temperament always gets in the way. Like the tinfoil barbs we picked up which on the lfs label were about half the size that they...
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01-30-2012, 12:00 AM
Thread: My very first aquarium
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Careful, this was me a couple hundred dollars ago...
Careful, this was me a couple hundred dollars ago :D. Is that an actual driftwood or ceramic replica, it looks good in that tank.
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01-29-2012, 09:54 PM
Thread: Cracking Crossbar
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I ended up...
Thanks for the advice everyone. I ended up getting some clamps and a 2 boards to go inbetween them and the tank to spread out the pressure evenly. I clamped the cracks most of the way shut and...
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01-29-2012, 03:29 PM
Thread: Cracking Crossbar
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Thanks, I actually had already stumbled onto this...
Thanks, I actually had already stumbled onto this website. I didn't know if it would be a good idea to take the entire frame off while i still have water in it. I don't have any other tanks for...
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01-29-2012, 02:36 PM
Thread: Cracking Crossbar
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Cracking Crossbar
Hi everyone,
I have a 55 gallon aquarium that has been setup and running for a while, after returning home this weekend i noticed the crossbar has started cracking and the tank is slightly bowed... -
01-07-2011, 09:04 PM
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Have you primed it before plugging it in, if it...
Have you primed it before plugging it in, if it isnt filled with water the pump wont be able to pump the water properly. Can't tell if yours has a hand pump on it, fluval filters come with a pump,...
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01-07-2011, 08:55 PM
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They have three caves that they can hold up in,...
They have three caves that they can hold up in, usually they all have no problem all holding up in the same cave. Every now and then they just get in these moods where they all chase eachother...
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01-07-2011, 02:20 PM
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Yasuhikotakia modesta comes out to Play
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I've had these guys for about 2 years now. Some new tankmates and the addition of a new log seem to have started a little territory spat. I don't know... -
12-08-2009, 12:04 AM
Thread: Insect's Planted 55G LowTech
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Actually i bought a t8 ballast with 2x36 bulbs so...
Actually i bought a t8 ballast with 2x36 bulbs so I am at 112 watts. The regular florescent bulb probably isn't very efficient right now since i got it used and haven't replaced it
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12-07-2009, 10:28 PM
Thread: Insect's Planted 55G LowTech
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As of 12/7/09
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11-17-2009, 11:56 PM
Thread: Insect's Planted 55G LowTech
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Well after thinking about it some more I'm taking...
Well after thinking about it some more I'm taking them back to the lfs. From my research some kribs would be a better choice. What are other dwarf cichlids that would be compatible with the planted...
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11-16-2009, 06:35 PM
Thread: Insect's Planted 55G LowTech
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I have lots of rock available around me(I live on...
I have lots of rock available around me(I live on Lake Superior) and I'm working on making some pvc fake rock-scapes. So I've decided to go with cichlids. If they start ripping my plants to shreds...
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11-13-2009, 04:00 AM
Thread: Insect's Planted 55G LowTech
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I just bought four yellow lab cichlids they are...
I just bought four yellow lab cichlids they are all about 2-3 inches in length. I realize I am going to have to move the tetra to another tank soon, but i think they are big enough to deal with the...
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11-10-2009, 11:06 PM
Thread: Insect's Planted 55G LowTech
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As of 11/10/09
As of 11/10/09
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Fluval 305 Canister Filter
40 Watt Florescent light
2x36 Watt T8 Flourescent
300 GPH Flowhead with spray bar
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11-03-2009, 08:50 PM
Thread: Horrors 75 gallon Parrot tank
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pics or it didnt happen
pics or it didnt happen
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11-03-2009, 02:46 AM
Thread: Insect's Planted 55G LowTech
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Insect's Planted 55G LowTech
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Just got it up and running. Soil Substrate.
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10-24-2009, 06:42 AM
Thread: Planting New Tank
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Planting New Tank
So my LFS just went out of business, which really sucks because they were really good and the next nearest one is an hour away. But i was able to walk away with a great deal on a 55 gal tank with...
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10-19-2009, 04:05 PM
Thread: Blue Botias came out to play!
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I keep 4 of them in a community tank with tetras,...
I keep 4 of them in a community tank with tetras, mollies, and platies. Mine are very active and swim around the entire tank for much of the day. Chasing the other fish around a little when its...
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06-16-2009, 07:30 PM
Thread: Stocking a 55
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Stocking a 55
I am planning a future 55 gallon tank.
The tank will be well planted with a cave, flat surfaces and driftwood.
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06-15-2009, 10:09 PM
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I wish I had heard about that, i go to school...
I wish I had heard about that, i go to school very near to Bayfield.
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