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Acquired some "whisker shrimp" (Macrobrachium sp.) recently. I am not sure, if they are the Indian species (M. lamarrei) or the Burmese (M. lanchesteri), as both are similar? Indian ones have supposedly longer rostrum, but hard to tell in photos.

I have 2 Aquaclear 70 powerheads as part of a river manifold setup in my aquarium. I chose this brand, because they had reputation for quality and had longer life according to reviews. They run only since July and were very quiet at first. Now (in last week) one has become louder and there is...

I have 4 Giant Danios in my 55 gallon river tank at moment for about a week as initial stocking and to observe that everything ok (plan to add more fish slowly). I noticed several days ago, that 2 had small whitish/gold flecks appear on the edges of several fins (possibly one on body) - no more...

Currently set up a 55 gallon biotope of a Himalayan river. It is based on the Tista River in the Himalayan foothills, not the more violent currents, that are found higher in the mountains. Wanted to do something different with an unheated tank and the Himalayan fascinate me. Probably one of the...

Hi, I bought used Eheim Classic 2217 filter for my 55g recently, which seemed like good idea, but with missing parts, probably will not save much. Found the instructions online and read them in German and English, but want to make sure, that I find all the necessary missing parts, as the...

Hi! New member, so please excuse the long post. Bought cheap 55 gallon with stand and hood recently (all for $75!) and my plan is for a Himalayan biotope aquarium, because this region interest me and it not something that one sees often. There are several rivers that come in question, but I...

Hi Everyone! Not new to aquariums, but joined after 8 year absence from hobby to get some advice about ambitious new aquarium project (Himalayan foothills river biotope). Decided after choice between North American stream or this, which seemed more interesting and challenging - I work with...