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I was just looking at the same websites. definitely a White Blenny and a Lantern Bass. Thanks again. Now...on to learning about the salt tank, maintenance, etc. The tank is dirty, needs a water change (previous owner said she hasn't changed the water for 3-4 months). Right now there is a...

Thanks Fluff for the ID. :D

I just inherited a tank with a few fish and live rock. The inhabitants are a Yellow Tang, Clown, Serpent Star, a little crab and these two fish. Can anyone tell me what they are? Forgive the dirty glass...pictures always show what you missed. The entire setup was "free" and it is my first salt...

Fry galore! Little fishies everywhere. So far, I've counted 16. They are in a 10g nursery tank. I put "mom" in a couple weeks ago, as I knew she had eggs in her mouth. Mom is a Cichlid (Red Zebra). How long should I leave her in the tank with the fry? Patti

Yes - I measured a piece of plywood, cut it down to match the dimensions for the stand. The carpet is 1/2" pile and the tile is 1/4". With the weight of the full tank/stand, the carpet won't matter - it will be squished completely to the concrete slab. The issue is to compensate for the 1/4"...

Hello Everyone, I did post a few pictures of the new tank in My Gallery. As soon as it is setup, I will post more photos. Have a great day! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Patti

Thanks for the input. Your suggestions are fantastic. I will skip the UGF and concentrate on the cannisters vs. the sump setup.

In my current setup for the 36g, I use the UGF which is attached to a Fluval cannister. The cannister is pulling from under the UGF and runs through the filter. I also use the HOB to keep the water nice and clear. As far as the digging issue: Yes, they certainly do dig. However, I have a layer...

I just acquired this new tank and stand. Currently, I have a 36g Bow Front which houses African Cichlids. I will be setting up the new tank and relocating some of the larger Cichlids to it. I would like suggestions on which filtration systems may work best with the larger tank. It came with a...

Thanks for all the replies and the great information. Your help is greatly appreciated. Ok...I'm working on my next tank. I need to have one custom built for a specific area in the house. It will be a 125 gal freshy...need a place to move some of the larger Cichlids. I'm sure by moving some of...

Thank you! Thank you to all for the quick responses - diatomes! I'll be taking care of those little buggers! Menagerie I wasn't trying for a nursery...it just happened. My friends tried to breed Cichlids in the past, didn't work out for them. Wouldn't you know, a novice and it "just...