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I bought this fish back in February. I bought him being told it was a Jack Dempsey. But now, I am second guessing him. He will be rehomed tomorrow. I am going to be rebuilding this 55. But when I took the picture to my trusted LFS. My friend said this looked like a TX cichlid... When I told him...

Have been shopping around looking for new lights. I am looking into upgrading to t5ho fixtures. I have several questions... 1) I have a top fin 55 gallon tank, with the plastic support across the top. With that being across the center is it ok to have a fixture cross over it? I don't want this...

Hello!! I enjoy reading but my material is old to me!?!? So, my question is what is your favorite reference for your aquarium? Be it a book for stocking fish, plants, a beginner book, a book on ponds, fresh or salt, ect... What is your favorite aquarium book? Mine... DK Encyclopedia of Aquarium...

I was wondering, can anyone give me some advice and useful tips of co2 system in the aquarium. I understand it is part of the plant life cycle. But any information of any kind would be grateful. I am currently in the rebuild mode of 2 tanks. My 55gallon Malawi build. I currently have a thread...

I have rehomed my Jack Dempsey and my Tiger Oscar. I am now researching Malawi cichlid. I have a 55gallon tank, 48 1/2" X 12 3/4" X 20 13/16", marineland 350B penguin power filter, driftwood and rock, t8 fixtures, and dark sand. I do want to plant a few plants, Anubias, and fern.... Any other...

Hello. I am starting my first saltwater tank soon. I have no idea on what I would like to start with. I would think a reef tank would be way to hard to start with. I am going to be reading the marine tank section of DK encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pondfish. But any self taught pointers would be...

I am still some what new to planted tanks. I am studying and planning everything I need slowly. I am familiar with the differences between T8 and T5. But I am lost when it comes to LED. are they beneficial as far as color spectrum as far as plant growth? And brightness, are these considered...

I am still somewhat of a beginner and have a simple hardware question. Can I replace the bulbs in my hoods with t5 bulb? I am using a hood that came with a topfin tank. Thank you for the advice.

I am about to rebuild my first planted tank. Java moss Java fern Onion plant Hygrophila As far as substrate, I should be able to use just about anything? I know it needs to be deep for the onion. But as far as anything I have read online or in my few that is the only one with a specific need...

This is going to be my first attempt of a planted tank. I have chosen some very basic neutral plants. I would like some input on a few things, like fish, lighting and substrate. I have some ideas but, like I said I would love some input. The plants I have chosen: -Java Fern -Java Moss...

What is a common mixture of schooling african cichlids?

I have a 55 gallon tank, I am wanting to put together a tank modeled after the waters in south southwest Asia. Indonesia to Thailand area. Any suggestions for fish and plants? Peaceful and colorful!?!!

I bought 3 medium size pieces of this driftwood at the store. I leached the three pieces for almost a week and a half. I used prime, purigen and carbon filters. The water when I assumed finished was light tea colored. Now that I have it in the tank this weird cloudy sponge like material is...

I have a 20 gallon tank I want to set up with live plants and small colorful fish. I am doing some reading but would like to hear some opinions on plants for a beginner in a 20 gallon tall tank.

I have an Oscar and two Jack Dempsey. I've had them for about 5-6 months now. And yes, when I bought them I was unaware of their size, attitude... Basically uneducated. Now I am to the point of selling one or two. So that I don't have a jaws movie in my bedroom! I only have a 55 gallon tank. I...

I have a 55 gallon tank. I am using a marineland power filter. I have a bubble line in the opposing side of the filter 5 or 6 big fake plants and 3 large pieces of driftwood. Now to my fish... I will admit I was uneducated on these fish when I purchased them. I have done research now and I want...