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I used to run the Fluval 306's, and they did a good job. But I now run 2 2217's on my 125. I like the fact that all the water goes thru all the media, and none bypasses it. It comes in thru the bottom, and has to come out the top. My biggest issue is here in north Houston, the filters can be...

I guess it could be considered a cotton like growth. It's a 125 gal tank, been up and going 10 months or so. Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

I came home today after being on the road all week, and a number of my south/central cichlids have what looks like skin peeling after a bad sunburn. Is this an advanced ich? Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

With cichlids, bigger is better, but it depends on the type and their adult size. Currently I have a 55 gallon tank (48") and it's over stocked. I'm in the process of setting up a 125 gallon tank (72") so they have room. If your keeping dwarfs or shell dwellers, you can go a little smaller, but...

I did a substrate change a while ago, and left the fish in. Be aware tough, no matter how much you vacuum the gravel, you won't get it clean. I removed the decor, and 3/4 of the water, and used a small dust pan to scoop out the gravel. Once the gravel was out, the water in the tank looked like...

Ok, thanks

Thanks. I finally got my 125, and I'm looking for a good substrate for it, along with some good lighting. Not real happy with the led on my 55. Probably will go t5 ho.

How does it look? And is it any bigger pain to clean than other substrates?

Thanks. When I see him I will.

Has anybody used the quickcrete brand sand found at Home Depot for your substrate? Looking for a good sand, low price. Right now it's like under $4 per 60lb

It's all Africans, no plants. Wanting their colors to pop. THe led I have on my 55 is nice, but a 6 foot one is out of my budget.

My wife finally let me get my 125. I'm still looking for the right stand, and trying to figure out what light I should get for it. 6ft led's aren't cheep, but then again, I don't know if I want to go with T5's. any suggestions?

Lost one of my two blue rams tonight. The other one disappeared this past week. I was out of town all week. Also lost my gold mystery email today, it was in a different tank.

I bought two electric GBR's, 1 male juvenile German red peacock, and a male female pair of nyererei. Not sure of the actual name of them though.

Steelers.