Search results

I've been doing alot of reading on the different fish I have in my tank lately. Before I got my gold nugget (L177, L85), I'd read several reputable profile sources that indicated they could grow as large as 12 or 13 inches. However those resources also indicated they normally only grow as...

Howdy folks, A couple months ago I purchased some rather large decorations for my 72gl Bow, and within a couple weeks, the large castle's paint was loosely chipping to the touch. After a couple more weeks, its chipping quite freely on its own, enough that I've removed it from the tank...

Howdy folks, I've had my current tank (72gallon FW BF) up for nearly a year now, and have had my pair of angels (not a breeding pair, i believe both male) for 14 months now. Both of them are pretty sizable, although I don't know exactly how you measure the size of an angel... Anyway...

I've got another thread going on the topic of keeping angelfish and neon tetra's in the same tank, whether the angels will eat them or not. see here --> http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=53836 Nonetheless, the topic made me think about it. If you stock a tank with fish that...

Hey folks... I have a pair of Angelfish, not very large yet, but I wouldn't consider them still young'ens. Anyway, I was contemplating adding some neon tettras to my new tank, but I came across a few sites mentioning that Neons and Angelfish are natural prey/predator, and despite both being...

Howdy folks, I recently got my 72gl up and running and at safely cycled levels. To get the planted tank process started, I found some Water Sprite at a LFS that looked healthy to start. Has anyone had trouble planting this in the substrate? (mine is eco-complete regular). I...

Howdy folks, Some of yuo may recall a number of questions I posted in relation to building a stand for a 72 gallon AGA bow front tank. Well, it took about 4 weeks, an hour or two every other night to finish it. Totalled about 30-40 hours total. (And i still have some finishing touchs)...

Howdy folks... this is part story, part question. Question - How does a 55W PC 12000K Daylight lamp fair for plants? Shouldn't it be all white, not one tube white, one tube blue? Explanation as to why I'm asking below... I'll try and keep this is as short/sweet as possible... I purchased a...

Howdy again.. I began work on my tank stand this weekend. Though I have a question regarding protecting the wood. The stand is constructed of primarily Oak, 1by's and veneered 3/4" plywood. I intend to stain it with an oil based stain (Red Mahogany by Olympic). Any...

I recently purchased a 72gl Bow Front tank, and am building the stand myself. While I have satisfactorily refined the structural design, my wife and I disagree on the height of the stand deck. For some background, we have 3 small children, 3mo, 30 mo, and 6 years. The tank is 48.5x18x22 at...

Howdy folks, I've posted a few times here in the past trying to resolve some planning issues around the DIY tank stand I'm working on. I recently purchased an AGA 72 Gallon Bow Front tank, and like many here, cannot see paying the outrageous prices the LFS's charge for a basic tank stand...

Howdy folks, Short version - Is there different options for Eco-Complete? I know there is a sand, and a gravel, are there others? Long version - In the process of acquiring all the pieces to get my new 72gl BF going. I searched online for Eco-Complete and found it the cheapest at...

Howdy folks, I'm relatievely new to the aquarium world, I have a 30gl tank which is now being upgraded to a 72gl bf tank. In researching what filter/s I'll be using, all of the larger designs for a tank this size appear to give options for filter media. I've read a good bit here and...

Howdy folks, I finally convinced my better half to let me get the 72gl BF for $129 at a LFS in NJ. Nonetheless, I've put together some plans to build the stand, based largely in part from information Garf and Fish'n'tips as linked from here. Quick info - All-Glass, 48x18, 12 at sides, 18...

After much research and a few posts around here, I've determined what I'd like to do to light my 30gl tank, and/or the 75 I'm currently trying to sweettalk my wife into. Seeing as how if I do get the 75, the 30 has to go, I'd like to get something that would be capable of serving me for both...

Howdy folks, I have a 30gl FW tank thats slowly being converted to planted, while I barter with my better half for a larger tank. I'm seriously looking at the 72gl bowfront from AGA with various accessories. However I'm finding it odd that so many aquarium owners, when they have a tank...

Howdy folks, I've been an avid reader of the site for a while now, and have just recently started to post questions when I can't seem to find my answers. Now I think I'm looking for some opinions/experiences. Simply put, I've found a great deal on a 72gl bowfront (AGA) at a LFS in NJ...

Howdy folks, I currently have a non-planted 30gl tank, I intend to begin planting in the near future, but waiting to see what happens with the husband/wife negotiations for a new 72gl bow front. Nonetheless, I'm trying to decide how to go forward with lighting. I've read all...