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  1. Ord6531

    Play Sand??

    I got the tank all cleaned and I put some window tint that I had left over on the back side. It look really nice. I bought some play sand at home depot for the substrate, but this morning I was researching it, and I've found mixed opinion about it. Some say don't use it, others say it's fine...
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    Greatest cleaning tip of a glass aquarium!

    So I bought a 95 gallon tank from my brother in law, who was using it as a turtle tank. There was a layer of calcium deposits and dried algea on the upper half, and especially where the filter was. I went down to the local hardware store and bought some 1200/1400 grit wet/dry sand paper. Not...
  3. Ord6531

    Cleaning a used tank

    So I just got my 95 gallon tank. It was used as a turtle tank. The silicone in the corners needs to be re-finished becuase of the turtle trying to climb out. The tank housed three red-eared sliders, and for what ever reason, they got sick and past away. I was going to clean the tank with 4 oz of...
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    What kind of Cichlid?

    Just bought a 95 Gallon tank and I want to use sand. I heard that there is a Cichlid that will sift the sand and it help keep it cleaned. I have other freshwater fish, so I want to make sure that the Cichlid is peaceful. I also heard that a horse face loach is good for sand. Any other suggestions?
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    Temp at 92!

    My thermometer is reading 92. It's about an inch from the bottom, or top of gravel depending on how you look at it. The fish seem to be fine. They don't look distressed, but is this too high? I just ordered a new pump, becuase the one I'm using seems a little hot, and I think that is causing the...
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    New to the Forum

    Hello there, New to the forum and I wanted to introduce myself. I have a 40 gallon tank right now with a pleco and a baby rubber nose pleco clown loach, two half beaks, one angel, and four tetras and one Knight Goby. I'm thinking of purchasing a 95 gallon and switching to sand. I really enjoy...
  7. Ord6531

    95 Gallon tank set-up

    I'm thinking about buying a 95 gallon fishtank. I want upgrade from my 40 gallon tank. I love the look of sand substrate but I've never used it. What kind of filter should I use? Currently I have a undergravel filter (centrifugal pump the I plumbed myself) and it works great. I'm worried that...
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