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    Ammonia levels

    With a 4 week old tank and filter how long Does it take to establish the bio filter to Bring ammonia levels down ... It's a 55 gallon with a marineland 360 canister
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    Feeding my fish

    I have 4 tiger barb and 2 mollies in a new tank.. I figured they would be dead by now since its a 3 week old tank.. I feed them once a day.. BUT they ALWAYS hang around the one side of the tank I feed them and even when I get off the sofa to do anything they run to the top waiting for...
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    To many plants in my tank????

    Are there to many plants in this tank?? This is my first tank...
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    Questions regarding Hydor circulation unit

    I put this Hydor circulation unit in my tank.. It's only 425gph Wich is good my last overpowered One was pushing crap all around the tank.. Question. My brother told me to place it up high To circulate the water on top so crap does not Form on the water.. I wanted it a bit lower Because when I...
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    Feeding fish

    My brother just bought me 2 Molly's and 3 tiger barbs For my tank.. I looked online for feeding instructions I tossed flakes in the tank and they are still looking For food 30 min later... By the way I finished my first tank :) thanks everyone for all your help Along the way Might change the...
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    Help choosing my background

    Have 2 choices
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    Powerhead for 55 gallon tank.. Questions

    Yep it's me :) In my new 55gallon tank freshwater.. My brother bought Me a marineland maxi-jet 1200.. Looks like the largest pump they make 295 gph powerhead and 1300 gph circulating pump.. It looks like the unit has multiple ways To set it up.. They say 1 powerhead 2 utility pump 3...
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    do i have to much sand in my tank

    I have a 55 gallon tank 46 inches long and 18 inches high my sand is 2 and a half inches to one spot that is 3 inches.. looks ok to me but a friend said I may have to much sand.. Id attach a picture but its not letting me
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    Is a discus a cichlids??

    Any advice on this fish??? Can a first timer care for these fish or Will I kill them ... :( First tank for me... And where do you find this type of fish If my local pet store can't get them
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    Choosing discus fish for a tank

    Hey all.. I'm thinking of going with discus Fish in my new tank ... Is this a bad idea ?? Anyone know anything about discus?? They are quite expensive ... What do u do if Your local pet store does not carry these fish?? Any advise on these fish for my fist 55 gallon Tank would be appreciated...
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    Poll... Black or white sand

    Had some great help here the other day with choosing My substrate material.. I have decided to go with sand.. Lots of opinions out there. I was just tanking a quick Poll of what color sand people prefer.. I'm now Stuck between white and black sand Just looking for opinions on what people...
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    Rock or Crushed Coral substrate

    Question, freshwater 55 gallon tank I have decided on a white bottom.. I was thinking Coral Crushed or White Rock... whatever is whiter and safe for the tank 1) is Crushed coral ok for freshwater tank? 2) how bad will it raise my PH? 3) is it HARD to clean? 4) Can i OLNLY have African...
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    Aquarium Rock

    Where is the best place to get aquarium rock??? Are there any I cant use?? Is lava rock ok?
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    Help LED lights purchase

    Hello all, I was looking at the Current line of LED aquarium lights.. I looked at the Satalite Plus looks to be the most popular LED light.. The one with Lots of effects.. Looks cool but kinda novelty.. Says the lights are 6K bright LED ... wonder if it will be enough to light a 48" 55 Gallon...
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    NEED help with LED lights (current)

    Hello all, I was looking at the Current line of LED aquarium lights.. I looked at the Satalite Plus looks to be the most popular LED light.. The one with Lots of effects.. Looks cool but kinda novelty.. Says the lights are 6K bright LED ... wonder if it will be enough to light a 48" 55 Gallon...
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    3D backrounds

    I see some awesome online Places that sell ROCK 3D backdrops you silicone to the back of the tank I know nothing about these!!! I am building a 55gallon tank 49" long kinda narrow.. Are they bad for the tank? Pain in the Butt for cleaning? They say you GLUE them to the back on the glass... 3D...
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    Buying pump help please

    Need help choosing a pump for a 55 gallon tank I guess to put oxygen In the tank.. I have a bubble strip and A rock that bubbles come out of ... The tank is in a bedroom so I want quiet As possible .. My brother has a tetra whisper in His basement and I think it's kinda loud Makes this...
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    pump help please need advice on what to buy

    looking for the best pump QUIET pump for a 55 gallon tank... a real good quiet pump..... putting a large tank in the bedroom
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    filter help please

    Fluval or Eheim ?????? Money no Object.. I want the quietest Filter possible ..... I see the Fluvals have 4 stages while Eheim has only one... Lots of opinions im sure just want ULTRA quiet... And Good filtration
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    Filter for 55gallon Tank

    Fluval or Eheim ?????? Money no Object.. I want the quietest Filter possible ..... I see the Fluvals have 4 stages while Eheim has only one... Lots of opinions im sure just want ULTRA quiet... And Good filtration
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