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  1. swimwithme

    Eye swollen

    An someone tell me if they have ever seen this before? I just noticed it tonight. What should I do?
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    Eggs!?!?

    I believe that my blue german rams just laid eggs! Not sure what I should do. Leave them until they hatch? How long before they hatch? ] Not sure if you can see them. Taking pics with phone. There are alot of eggs! They are a white/light pink color.
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    Bully GBR

    Ok, I actually have 2 bully rams but I put the most dominant one in time out. The lfs only had a 6.5x5 breeder net. I have caught the bully and placed him/her in the net. My question is, how long should I keep the bully in this size net? (BTW: I did completely rearrange my tank tonight since I...
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    German blue rams

    I think that perhaps two of my rams have "hooked" up. They are sticking together and have started to dig a hole. Is this normal behaivor? Could they be spawning?
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    My New Friends!!

    Well, the last several days I've watched my tank closely. It seemed to have finish cycling and I decided to go ahead and take the plunge. After 3 months of fishless cycling, I was READY for some friends. :brows: So, I decided to make my way to the LFS and acquire some Long Finned Serpae Tetras...
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    Rummy Nose Tetra and Corys

    Ok, I've read that these types of fish can't be in the same tank due to the fluctuation of water temps that each prefer. Has anyone had experience with keeping Corys and Rummies together? I have a 40 gallon (36"x18x15") and I was thinking of the panda or skunk corys. In case you needed to know...
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    Another Disater Waiting to happen

    So, yesterday, I went to the LFS (Petco) and was just looking around and was asked if I needed help. I said no, that I was just looking for now. Told him that I was in the final stages of my fishless cycle. He looked at me funny, and asked, "why are you doing a fishless cycle?" Okay, I know at...
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    40 gallon stocking options

    Okay, I'm almost ready to start stocking my 40 gallon. Hopefully just a few more weeks. Tank Dimensions are : 3ft long x 18' h x 15' w I am considering these to stock my tank. What are your suggestions? 8-10 Harleys or 8-10 Long Finned Zebra Danios 4-6 Panda corys 2 Kuhli loaches (if I can...
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    Pelvicachromis pulcher

    Has anyone had any experience with these? I think they are beautiful fish and would love to have a pair. I am currently in my 3rd week of fishless cycling and am always doing research on different fish. I have a 40 gallon tank with a large rock/cave that would be a great hiding place for these...
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    What should I expect?

    I started my 40 gallon on Sept 3rd and was wondering how long it usually takes to see nitrites show up. I am using the API liquid test kit. My results on 9/10/11 were Ammo 4ppm and Nitrites 0ppm. I checked it again this morning and still the same. I have added ammo when the ammo level drops...
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    Finding pure ammonia??

    I have not been able to find pure ammonia. Now what do I do? HELP!
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    Plecos

    Ok, who can tell me what Pleco would be best for a 40 gallon? I am a little weiry of getting one due to the fact that my father-in-law had a 25 gallon tank and his got huge. I'm sure the pet store sold him one unsuitable for his tank, but I am at a loss of which ones to even look at. I did not...
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    Starting a 40 gal

    I will be setting up my 40 gallon this weekend. I have read the almost complete guide to set up your fishie tank:fish2:..however, there is no information (or I'm blind) that tells you how much ammonia to add when doing your fishless cycle. Can someone answer this question? Thank You.
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    corys / rasboras / ect

    Can you mix your corys? Say I want to do 3 skunk and 3 peppered. Can you do this or should you really stay with one or the other? I can't decide which one I like the best. I have a 40 gallon and would like to have 6 corys. Does anyone have any experience with harlequin rasboras. I was thinking...
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    Acrylic or glass?

    Does anyone have experience with acrylic tanks? I am looking at a 40 gallon Seaclear, but then there is the Seaclear System II. What is the difference? Besides the price? :confused: Help!
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    Power Filter

    I am looking at a 40 gallon tank and need help in choosing the correct filter. Please help! :confused:
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    Need help determining type of fish to get

    I am new to this forum and to the fish world, although I have loved and adored fish tanks for a long time. I am looking at getting a 16 to 20 gallon tank, possibly a 36 gallon. Probably the latter. I need help to determine what fish I should start with and how many I can have in a 36 gallon...
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    Newbie from TX

    Hello, I'm new here and to the fish world. I have always had a love for fish tanks and their beauty. I can stay captivated for hours. :eek: I'm looking at purchasing a tank for my home, but may require some advice/tips from some veterans.
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