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I recently moved my oscar to a friend's much larger tank, and now I have a 55 gallon ready for something new. Having only had the oscar, I'm looking forward to some variety (as well as finally being able to decorate without fear of everything being ripped out). I would love a community, and...

I've been dealing with a lone oscar in a 75 for almost 3 years now, and I love it, but now I'm looking to branch into a community type of thing. A friend of mine fizzled out on trying to maintain a 10-gal; all his fish died, and I basically have some free equipment now. While I'm ashamed to...

It's been quite a while since I've been on this board. I've had a 55 gallon with an oscar for nearly 2 years now. I love it, but the setup limits me in some key ways: A: I can't decorate, outside of rocks, because Grumbo will lay waist to anything I toss in there. B: I'm at full capacity...

Hi. I'm just about to have my 50 gal. free for restocking, and I was thinking I'd get some real plants, and 3-4 fancy goldfish. The town I live in, however, has a very small selection in both type and color. I was considering going online, but I've always been curious about the risks...

Here's grumbo. I just got this picture of him. He's barely 6 inches not including the tail. This is one of my better pictures so I thought I'd share it with you folks. I thought I'd add this to show the progression from last November. This is him when I first got him. Ain't he cute?

I just realized how good my fish has it. * Balanced Diet * Clean water (I don't clean my room as frequently) * His own little habitat (I'm living with the parents till I go back to college) * Filter * Toys ..... I think I'll go get some exercise.

Post if ya got 'em! Earlier I mentioned that I thought a tiny freezer to fit in a tank stand would be a usefull doo-dad... I just thought up another. If this exists, let me know where I can find it: An aquarium light dimmer that can be automatically timed to gradually fade in and out at...

Yeah. So, I live in South Dakota, and if you go to any hardware store and ask if they have "Pool Filter Sand" they'll look at you like you're speaking Martian. They did have other types of sand though. What's silica sand? Would that work in a tank? How about sand used for sand-blasting...

I don't harbor any delusions that this tank is really special in any way, and the pic quality is poor at best. This is the first time I've had my tank looking like it was "full" and now I've come to a point where I can really think strategically about long term decorating. I want to switch to...

I think that photo I for freshwater this month has got to be just about the best submission I've seen. I haven't been around that long, but it's great. Just had to get that out :lol:

I'm thinking I'd like to switch to sand, as every example of it I've seen has been prettier than gravel, and I hear it's easier to take care of. I have a 55 gallon tank, and if you guys think it's too risky or hard for some reason (e.g. elimination of bacteria colonies) I won't try it. I...

Hi there. I was just curious about what type of tanks people prefer to keep and why. Do you like big tanks with a few big hulking fish, or are you more into the tanks with many pretty little fish exploring every inch of the tank all at once? Why? EDIT: I prefer the big ones. I like the...

I've been soaking a piece of driftwood for over a month now. It still leaks tannins, but that's not really my problem. It also sinks now, which is cool, because at first I basically had to tie it to an anvil to keep it down. My problem is with all the sediment coming off of it in the soaking...

I find it's bothersome to go all the way upstairs to the freezer to get my frozen foods. If someone marketed a small freezer, just big enough to hold a few packs of frozen food -- one that you could fit on your stand -- would you buy one? Just curious. <_< >_> ...patent pending....

Hi. I'm relatively new to fish keeping. I just started in October, so I guess that's less that half a year. I feel like I'm finally getting to a point where I can (competently) manage my tanks. I understand the basic chemistries in the water that I need to be aware of; good feeding...

I just recently picked up the cutest Ranchu goldfish you'd ever seen. It's only .5 inches, so I've got him in a 10-gallon all alone till he's ready to hang with the big guys.... maybe a couple of years, I dunno. I'd like to have some tankmates that look fun together. I'm thinking ghost shrimp...

Hello. I've had a 10 gallon in the past and upgraded to a 55 a while ago. It's about time to put that 10-gallon to use. I don't feel like making the leap to saltwater just yet, and a quarantine tank isn't too necessary since I'm down to only two fish in my 55. Though I'd see what brackish is...

I don't really plan on doing this, but I was wondering if you think an oscar can live with a discus. If the tank was at... say... 82 degrees fahrenheit, and they were put together while young, could it work? Why or why not? Thank you.

Well, last night after I went to bed I heard a splash and the smack of my tank hood. I looked in the tank and saw that my oscar was still in there swimming around right-side up, and I went back to bed. When I got back up to feed, I saw that its pectoral fin had a tear/break and he had a wound on...

1) How big can a regular goldfish get? I've read that they can reach near 2 feet! Is that true? 2) What are some of the biggest aquarium fish? I know a couple like: Pacu- which is about 3 feet Oscars - of course about a foot + Plecos - 20+ inches. Post some others and numbers if you please.

I've understood that there are temperature issues that make keeping a goldfish with tropical a no-no. Is that rule absolute, or is it something that the goldfish could get used to? I'd love to have one in my tropical tank, but if it's too tough for the goldfish, I'll just forget the whole thing.

I've read a few bios of balas, including the one on this site, saying that they can reach like 13-14". Has anyone every seen on this big? I'd like to see a pic or movie that will show it's relative size. EDIT: Or is this one of those things where like, one bala has to be housed alone in a...

I have a little 1.5 inch pleco and I barely ever see him moving. I'm worried he's not eating enough, and he's been stuck to the same spot in the tank all day long. I've tried feeding some zucchini or algea wafers, but he never finds the zucchini and the wafer's get eaten by my other fish. Is...

I still have a young oscar (only 4"), and I figure that if I want him to have a long-term tank mate (which I do) that now is the time. I have a 55 gal, but am making plans now for a sizeable upgrade no later than August when I move to a more permanent location. I've heard that other...

I'd like a piece of driftwood for my tank. I was wondering if it's all the same or if certain types of wood are toxic and need to be tested first. Also, if someone could tell me a good procedure for getting wood ready for the tank, ie. sterilizing or soaking. Thanks.