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The reviews on this site and a few others recommend them. Most people state they can handle a big bioload. Why do they stink?

I have read that a lot of people combine more than one type of filter in case one fails. Looking at my options, I was thinking about getting a Marineland Emperor 400 and Eheim 2213 canister for a 75...

Hi everyone,

I am going to set up a tank fairly soon and there are lots of fish I am considering. One of my top choices are silver dollars. However, I would like to have a planted aquarium and I...

Ok, but what are some common amounts added to a 75 gallon tank?

5 drops per gallon? 1 drop per tank? 17 buckets per gallon?

Just in general. How much did you use for your tank and how big was...

I've been reading about doing a fishless cycle with Ammonia and that's probably what I'll end up doing.

Can anyone tell me, loosely, how much ammonia to add to a 75 gallon tank. I know that the...

Thank you all for the responses.

As of yet I do not have a tank, I am researching a lot so I can set things up properly (plus or minus a few beginner mistakes)

My plan is to first set up a 75...

Cool, but how about hardness and the peat moss pellets?

Hi everyone,

Looking for info regarding my local water supply since I am researching befroe I set up my tank.

According to the city, the Ph level is 7.5 and hardness is 142 ppm

The Ph seems...

Another silly question.

When I set up my tank and start a fishless cycle with ammonia, should I want until the tank is cycled to add plants or can I add my plants right away?

Thank you all for your responses.
Looks like I'll be doing a fishless cycle after all.

OK, let me ask you a couple more questions:

After the tank is established you change 50%of water per week? I've been reading anywhere between 15% to 20% weekly

Also, do you know of a good...

Hi all,

I am going to set up a 75 gallon freshwater tank and have been reading a lot, particularly about the nitrogen cycle. I have a few questions I can't find a clear answer for, any help would...