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    What killed my fish?

    Thanks a lot Pat
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    What killed my fish?

    Hi It died quickly. red spots on the body. Need to know asap to treat tank if needed. Thanks Pat
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    Wanted: Back in hobby, looking for a used bundle

    Hi I just bought a 37 GA tank. I am wondering if someone would have a lot of the basic needs. Filter, cleaning magnets, test kit, net, water conditionner and so on…… I want used but no junk. I am a serious hobbyiest just getting back in the water. I m in Atlanta GA, but will entertain shipped...
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    Which bulb?

    Aiken Thxs so much. This is right on the money. So many combinations. No more feeling sorry for the fish because it seems too bright in there. Thumbs up Pat
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    Which bulb?

    Hi I am setting up a 30GA tank. Not sure what fish i will put in it but my question applies to all. I m going to put some simple live plants but not do any fancy aquascaping. Which bulb would you recommend? It’s not really to keep the plants alive a long time but I want to avoid going to my LFS...
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    Buying 55ga, need filter help!

    Thanks so much that's very helpful. Pat
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    Buying 55ga, need filter help!

    Where shall I buy one? I can't find much online beside dabay. I know how they work, I used to have one. Thxs Pat
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    Buying 55ga, need filter help!

    Hi I am getting back in the hobby after a 10 years hiatus. I need help with buying the filter. I was going to buy a ready to go 20-30ga ready set up but I changed my mind. I will be keeping more than likely only 2 larger fish, like a catfish and a large cichlid maybe, 2 large oddballs maybe...
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    Back in the hobby, need advice on 20ga starter kit

    Autumnsky Thxs so much for the help. I will check your links out. I have seeded tanks in the past with gravel from a friend's tank. Pat
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    Back in the hobby, need advice on 20ga starter kit

    Definitely fishless cycle. Cycling with fish is cruel in my book. Pat
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    Back in the hobby, need advice on 20ga starter kit

    Aqueon Autumnsky Well thxs for the help. I m starting to lean towards an Aqueon set up after what you wrote. Thxs for the Petco link, I found out that for $9 more I go from an Aqueon 20ga to a 29ga one. I probably go for that. The fluval is nice but too fancy and very expensive. I am in the...
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    Back in the hobby, need advice on 20ga starter kit

    Hi I want to start a simple fish tank to get back in the hobby. I am confined and it will have to be delivered. I have been looking at 20ga starter kits, and have found the following: -Tetra aqua culture $78 with free delivery -Top fin $60 free pick up locally -Aqueon $103 with free...
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    How often do you replace your light bulbs?

    Hi My bulbs don't want to die but the light look awful. When do you replace them? Do you wait for them to die? Note: I do not have a planted tank. Thanks Patrick
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    Heater question for 55 gallon?

    Hi I just got done cycling a 55 ga tank, it is all ready to add fish. I had a brand new Hydor theo 200 watt heater that just failed, it cooks the water at 84 degrees no matter what I set it on. Since I need a replacement shall I get 2X100 watt heaters or only 1X200 watt? i will get a different...
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    What fish like high PH like 8.0 beside African cichlids?

    Hi Why is my PH 7.6 and not 8.0 like I read on my high range PH test kit? Thanks Patrick
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