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    30 G Cichlid setup

    i recently got a 30g tall freshwater tank(24x24x12). i want to put in African cichlids and have been looking at the Frontosa. will they even be happy in the tank, if so what other cichlids are compatible with them.
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    Pearling?

    I have a 55gal comunity tank which has 6 clusters of plants (nothing heavy but enough for cover) a large piece of bog wood. I do weekly 30-40% water changes. ph 7.8 0,0,30. I just got a new light fixture a 48" quad tube 216w, 26800k. I have Stocked w/ 7 2-3" Rainboows, 3 3" Angels, & Harliquin...
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    Wine Bottles as Decor

    I am a big wine guy and am interested in combining my two passions by decorating my 55 gal with an old glass wine bottle. Anyone have any ideas on this? My conern is the water in the sunken bottle will not circulate and cause problems. A broken one may be injurous to my fish. Photos if you...
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    Stinkin Angelfish

    I have 3 marbled angels in my community tank with mostly Rainbows. They get along well and do not bother the other fish. However.... they are tearing up my live plants. They eat the leaves which leads to them up rooting the entire plant. Is this a dietary issue? I know ciclids tend to be rough...
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    Hagen Aqua Clear 70 Media

    I am using an Aqua Clear 70 on my 55gal FW community w/ about 47 inches of fish. Mostly Rainbows and 3 Angels. The tank is cycled with steady params. Getting a bit of a aquarium smell. I am considering changing my carbon insert. Which brings me to my question. I am running 3 media. A sponge...
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    How much NitrAte is too much?

    I have seen many combination threads and a couple of different numbers but not one that just answers this question. How much Nitrate is too much in a planted tank? How much Nitrate is too much in a plantless tank? Assuming tank is cycled.
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    Ich treatment turning water brown

    I am undergoing a saltless heat treatment also. ALl the whitesopts are gone. One question I have is my tank seems to be getting dirtier quicker. I am doing everyother day wather changes with the temp at 90. Fish are doing well and dealing with the high temp but my water is browning much more...
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    Only 1 fish with Ich?

    I have a 55 gal medium planted tank 15 plants. 2 months old. 0 AM, 0 Nitrite, 15 Nitrate, PH 7.6, always temp 78, PWC of 15-30% every 3-7 days (depending on clarity or Ntate levels) 2 Kuhli Loaches, 2 red wag platy, 2 marci rainbows, 2 emerald rainbows, 2 iranian rainbows, 7 harlquin...
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    Water Flow/ Curculation

    I have a Hagen AquaClear 70 HOB in my 55 gal freshwater, medium planted very low fish stock b/c it just finished cycling and I am adding slowly. It allows me to adjust the flow of the filter return. Does anyone have any advice on setting? I am getting good blubbles and top water agitation even...
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    Tucson fish places

    I am new to the fish world so I have been browsing places to buy fish. Anyone have any more experience ranking places to buy fish? My list right now is: Desert Pet 22/ Cray very knowledgalbe staff and greatr selection, clean Petco Auto Mall, Tim seems to really know his stuff and their tanks...
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    Too Good to be True?

    I am a new aquarist. Last week I bought a used 55 gal tank. I researched nitro cycling and bought everthing I thought I could need to get started. No fish, like advised. I started w/ freshwater, added Prime and Cycle, 11 live plants and bought a Hagen AquaClear 70 filer, set it to high. I...
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