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  1. LostInFish

    Coolest,most awesome fish I ever owned

    This is a Redtail catfish and it grows fast like 1'per year so please only purchase one if u can house it at full size. This one is 18" and about 1 1/4 yrs old My 18" Redtail getting teased by his owner haha - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
  2. LostInFish

    Review of Seachem Neutral and Acid Regulator

    I have tried this product and it doesn't do what it says it does. It states on the bottle that it softens the water but that isn't true it doesn't change the Gh at all. The Neutral Regulator is a waste of money unless u need to change ph only. And the Acid Regulator says to use prime with...
  3. LostInFish

    Peat Granules to help with breeding

    Does this work? I have Pleco's and ph 7.4 Gh9 kh5 TDS 260.. Starting today I added 8 tbsp to a bag and placed it in my AC70. Now it's just a waiting game. Anyone try this to help with breeding. Also does it impact nitrates a lot? I have a 90 GPD R/O DI unit but I don't want to go that route so...
  4. LostInFish

    What's a cool fish to keep In a 150 gallon 5'x18w x30 deep

    I have had a cycled tank for at least 2 yrs I have 9 small Pleco's and a Redtail shark. What should I get for this tank. I don't really want guppies,tetras,barbs ect. Looking for more of a single fish or two like an Oscar, redtail catfish,shovel nose,Arowana ect any ideas? Any cool experiences...
  5. LostInFish

    TDS total dissolved solids for african cichlids

    I have a 180 gallon setup with african cichlids ph 7.6 gh15 kh12 fish look great have been eating and doing well. My question is what's normal TDS ppm for Africans I know it must be a little higher then the average fish due to minerals and things in there natural environment. Just curious as I...
  6. LostInFish

    Question about Kh/Gh in african cichlid tank

    Ok so I have a few tanks setup. My main concern is my african tank. It's 180 gallons and ph 7.6 gh10 Kh7 TDS 350 and the fish seem to be very active and eating well. Should I add some crushed coral to a canister filter? To buffer the water and bring up the Kh? I read that the Gh shouldn't be...
  7. LostInFish

    150 gallon tall tank stocking question

    60L 30T 18W 150 gallon has enough filtration to filter 6xper hour. I have 9 Pleco's in there and 4 calvus black congo's 5 synodontis Petricola's and that's it they are all on the smaller side still as there mostly juvies. I'm wondering what fish could go with these fish that will stay on the...
  8. LostInFish

    Buccochromis female

    This fish has been great in my aquarium. It's growing quick and eats like a pig. This fish is recommended for a community tank with large african cichlids because it will get approx 13-14" that's a big fish, by then I will have to rehome her. Seems to be peaceful towards others of a different...
  9. LostInFish

    So what I watch my fish all day, I guess u could say I'm obsessed! Lol they a...

    I'm home everyday all day and all I seem to do is watch my fish:) I think I'm a bit on the fishy side lol. I have Africans now but have had many other kinds of fish. They are just so beautiful to watch them there environment. my favorite cichlid is the Congo black calvus
  10. LostInFish

    Aqua clear 110 upgrade

    I have purchased an 110 and a week later it started making noise in the impellar area so I took the siphon tube off and added my fluval 405 to fill the 110 filter and now I have double the filtration with only the one pump running it works awesome I have also used my Fluval 304 on a Aqua clear...
  11. LostInFish

    180 gallon african cichlid

    This is my favorite tank! I have a few different fish from haps to calvus cichlids they are very active and healthy. I find myself changing the decore around like once a week but I think I finally like what I see. Amazingly my fish don't seem to mind the changes. They are building beautiful...
  12. LostInFish

    Have a 180 gallon with African cichlids

    I have had for a yr now this 180 gallon setup. I slowly add fish If I find a nice looking one that is approx the same size as the others. They all seem to do well together. I have fish from the 3 lakes Victoria,Tanganyika,Malawi... I feed daily with different things like new life...
  13. LostInFish

    New to the forum

    I have 4 tanks 150,180,33,50 all fresh water. I have had tanks for 2 yrs now. They are my life besides my work and family. My African cichlids are busy fish and awesome to watch. I have all 3 lakes mixed into 1 and they have been great. They have grown over the last yr a lot. It seems Africans...
  14. LostInFish

    My Favorite Tank 180 gallon mixed African cichlids

    I have had this tank up and running for a year now started with 1 African cichlid and weekly added a few. The surprisingly get along fairly well. Once in a while they chase one or another for a brief second. They are my favorite fish because of the variety u can put together. Here is a list of...
  15. LostInFish

    Please help ID fish

    I have what I thought was a deep water hap but I am not sure what it is any ideas ?
  16. LostInFish

    New Cherry Shrimp Tank

    I have setup a 33 gallon that has been setup for some time with fish. I have removed all the fish except a like 5 tiny baby Bristlenose plecos. I added 10 cherry shrimp. I then topped of the tank with RO water. Is there anything else I can do to make them comfortable and get them to breed? Also...
  17. LostInFish

    MakeMoney GrandRapids Mi

    Just wanted to say sup? To all you fish lovers in my home town of Grand Rapids. I to am all about my fish. I have 5 tanks most are large tanks that I'm very proud of. Most of my friends don't understand the passion I have for fish they act as if I'm a weirdo ( maybe I am) if enjoying having fish...
  18. LostInFish

    WaterChange pump

    I have a 44gal brute trash can with wheels and a 1/3 hp Utilitech submersible pump. This thing is a life saver. It pumps more GPH then my faucet and will drain a tank in minutes. I add the pump into the tank and place the hose end in the trash can and turn it on the drain the trash can and...
  19. LostInFish

    New unknown baby

    Today I was looking in my tank and I seen 1 baby swimming about. I don't know what it is I have 2 serpae tetras in the tank but I'm sure it's not there's. I also have a baby whale that was just purchased 2 days ago. I had 2 boccochromis fish but they are both females that I removed from the...
  20. LostInFish

    Baby whale

    I just picked up a baby whale. It's a cool species from what I have read. It hunts for food with electrical pulse like a ghost knife fish. Seems to like to hide when the lights are on but swims a lot with them out. Anyone have experience with this fish?
  21. LostInFish

    Trouble posting pics

    I keep getting message saying I'm at my quote what's is this all about it won't let me upload any size pics why?
  22. LostInFish

    Make Money Saying Sup?

    Hello, all I am glad to be apart of this forum. It has been inspirational. The best part is seeing everyone's view of a beautiful aquarium. I'm Strictly Freshwater. It's something about it all that has me in awe. I have several tanks starting at 33 gallon. With 2 serpae tetras and 2 rainbows...
  23. LostInFish

    For Sale or trade: Bristlenose Pleco GrandRapids MI

    Hello I'm located just sw of Grand Rapids MI in Jenison I have several BSN and will sell for 2$ each pick up only sizes vary from 1 1/2"-3"
  24. LostInFish

    Red spot goby

    I have purchased 5 red spot gobies and they are really cool to watch. I have not been able to find much on these guys. Does anyone have any experience with these?
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