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    Eureka Red Tank Mates

    Had a male Eureka in a 220gal tank with Yellow Labs, Blue Regal, Red Fin Borelli's, Flametail, and a few other Haps and Peacocks (all Males) about 15 different cichlids are currently in the tank at present. Everything was fine until recently when I noticed he was keeping all of the other fish...
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    Prime and Purigen

    Is it safe to use these products together. Was doing some research and Purigen states not to use with products that has slime coat. Prime says it promotes slime coat. Not clear so thought I would ask to see if anyone has tried them.
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    Help with stocking list

    We'll I think my cycle is nearing completion if not I will still work on it some more but I am now starting to look at a stocking list for it. The tank is a 220gal (72L X 24W X 30H). For filtration I have 2 Eheim 2217 and 2 Ehiem 2262. I was thinking of stocking it with the fish below and...
  4. J

    Poret Foam

    Where is the best p lace to purchase Poret Foam? Thanks
  5. J

    Cycling Complete???

    Been doing the fish less cycle and believe I am close to being done or may be done. Here is where I am at Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 40ppm I do about a 30% water change. Add enough ammonia to raise the level up to 2.0ppm Check water same time next day and get the following Ammonia 0...
  6. J

    Filter media for a Eheim 2262

    I am looking for alternative media to fill an Eheim2262. The Eheim media is pretty expensive to fill this beast up
  7. J

    First time cycling questions

    My first large tank (220gal)along with a my first fish less cycling. So I have a lot of first. My setup. Tank is 72x24x30 Running two ehiem 2217's. 2 fluval 300w heaters Substrate is Eco complete for cichlids about 160lbs. River rocks and 1 piece of drift wood Plants are amazon sword, java...
  8. J

    Paint on outside glass

    I just received a 220 gal tank and the guy had painted the backside glass black on the outside. Not sure of what type of paint was used but is was sprayed on. Any ideals on the best way to remove it. Thanks
  9. J

    Paint on outside of tank

    I just received a 220 gal tank and the guy had painted the backside glass black on the outside. Not sure of what type of paint was used but is was sprayed on. Any ideals on the best way to remove it. Thanks
  10. J

    Ehiem 2080 vs 2262

    I have a 75 gal that the filter is going out on. Was thinking of replacing it with one of those in the title. Would like to hear from the experts
  11. J

    Ehiem 2078, 1200xl or fluval fx5

    My filer is about to bite the bullet so looking to replace it with one of the ones above. Just looking for some feedback before ordering one. Thanks
  12. J

    Gravel vs sand

    Getting ready to setup my 55 gal and was considering using pool sand instead of gravel. Just wondering what the pros and cons of doing so is. Also is there anything I need to be aware of when using sand. It will be a freshwater community tank. Thanks
  13. J

    75 gal filtration advice

    I currently have a 75 gal that has a fluval110 hob, Rena xp3, and an under gravel filter setup. The Rena is going out so I am looking to replace and was thinking of going with a fluval fx5 and possibly ditching the under gravel filter. Was just looking for some input both positive and negative...
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