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Been absent for a bit here, some life happened and got in the way. But life got back in line and I'm setting up a tank again! It will be a pretty slow journal- because of finances- but it will hopefully be exciting. I don't own that much right now, but believe me I couldn't wait to set up an...

About 200 of these babies looked like they were ready to hatch tonight. Sadly they're a display pair and the babies wont be intercepted to raise artificially. But still really nice to see the eggs this developed! This store gets some really beautiful pairs in. Saw a pair that sold for $675...

I was checking all my fish over and noticed my female mandarin looks like she swallowed a marble! I've had a pair in the 75 for about a year now. The male is still larger than the female. But she looks more round than usual. They were eating frozen when I bought them but have since decided that...

Went to a chain store to pick up a damsel for my frogfish, and saw a pearly jawfish that was maybe an inch long, getting picked on by some blennies. I bought him on impulse, but he seems to be totally happy in his new (relatively humongous) home! He's been eating well, made a great burrow, and...

After months of waiting, he arrived at my lfs! They said they'd watch him for a week before I took him home, which ended today! He's a painted Frogfish. He should get more colorful over time. He's from Africa, well one of the coasts. He's an awesome little dude! -edited for common name...

Pretty neat article here by Reefbuilders, worth a look! Zoo Med is the guardian of an amazing aquarium museum also, if you didn't read and click the link mentioned, here is next place to go for more pictures: VintageFishbowl.com :D

Just thought I'd share my dominant male in my mbuna tank. He's about 5". Sorry for the glass reflection, the tank is actually at the family business instead of at home.

~Quick Facts are in BOLD~ Intro:I've noticed a growing interest in keeping discus on these forms, so I thought I'd give an attempt to a complete care profile. If I'm missing something please chime in! I've only been keeping discus for a few years now, but have learned a lot in the process...

Hi everyone, I'm compiling a spreadsheet with information on types of freshwater rock/ stone decor. I'd like to make it as complete as possible, so I'm asking for a little help ;) I will be posting it when finished. Here is a list of the rock types I have so far, if I'm missing any, or you have...

It's been years since I've set up a pressurized CO2 system. I have A CO2 canister, tubing, a diffuser, a bubble counter, and a check valve. But I forgot how to assemble everything and in what order they go. I can't think for some reason! help me out!

Found a kindle version for MUCH cheaper than the printed edition. I finally feel confident enough to try and get my clowns to breed. My dominos have been a reluctant pair, yet they're always cleaning or doing dry runs. I've started following the tips Wilkerson gives to induce spawning. And who...

Sooo, I originally planned on turning a spare bedroom into a fish room. Bad idea, it was a hardwood upstairs bedroom. But now I have a huge room in the basement to turn into a fish room :cool: I want a wood rack system, but I have no woodworking/ construction skills. I need ikea style...

I know, most people think their furniture is crap. I've never had problems with any of it though. Guess it depends on how well you put it together. Anyway I was wondering if anyone has used the EXPEDIT bookcase, horizontally 4x2, as a tank stand. I'd like to put two 10gal on it. I'm not so...

First of all, no I do not have any. :rofl: But I'd still like to discuss this beautiful pleco. There's an auction on ebay right now for a group of five. If I had the money, BELIEVE me I would get them. I've read that breeding them is a challenge. Temp has to be exactly 85.7 deg F, caves parallel...

Looking for and and all types of hardy, low to medium light plants. Mosses, rooted, bunched, floating, or package deals. Free clippings would be great, but I can spend a little, or offer some pulsing Xenia to trade.

My light started flickering, then turned completely off! I've replaced the bulbs, but nothing. I assume it might be the ballast? I have very little knowledge of the mechanics of lighting. anyone know how I can repair it? This will be the last of these fixtures I buy, I've already had one before...

Does anyone have a timeline/ guideline to the growth rate of these cichlids? I'm raising fry now and I'd like to get them big, fat and healthy asap without jeopardizing their health. I assume frequent water changes and high protein meals will be the best way to do this. I'm setting up a fish...

And so I find myself with an empty bedroom begging to be turned into a fish room. I've got several cichlids I have contemplated breeding before. I've got a 125gal mbuna tank, a 110 discus tank, and some apisto borellis. My brain doesn't seem to want to wrap around what I actually need though...

Well, not really :D I just got a 4" pinkish/ purple stylophora for $10. I'm excited as this is my first sps coral. I've just stuck to softies before. I've got it placed high in the tank away from anything else. What other care should I be giving it? I read that feeding at night is best. I'll...

Hopefully there's not a thread for this already... I just love cube tanks. I'm setting up my second (nano planted) the first is a saltwater reef. I'd like to see your tank if it's a cube! Share some pics and specs! :D

This guy was tagged as a starry blenny at the lfs. I'm not so sure about this. He looks more like a lawnmower but could also be something else. Any help?

I've shipped out coraline to some members before, but as I was browsing one of my favorite stores, I saw that they were selling coraline encrusted shells! 20 for $5! It's a good deal if you're looking to get coraline into your tank :) Just thought I'd share! :cool: Coraline Encrusted Empty...

Found this little guy washed up in Cape San Blas. Looked him up and it shows them on the Atlantic side only, no gulf habitat, however I'm in the northern gulf. I'm guessing he got confused or swept over here from the recent storms? Anyway I thought he was cool :)

Here's a comparison of when I set up my first saltwater tank and how it's grown and changed two years later. I've learned a lot, and could still take in some more. Since 2011, I've added more rock, corals, fish (most have come and gone, the tang is about to go back) and upgraded the tank to a 75...

Something injured my red fromia star. i've had him for about a year and a half and I DON'T want to lose this cool little dude. Looks like something took a big chunky bite out of one of his legs. I added some prime to the tank as a precaution. He hasn't moved since I noticed the injury, except to...