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I finally got my tank setup and filled today. I got it all cranked up, added Prime (1 capful for a 38g tank), and it has been doing its thing for a few hours now. I broke out the test kit to get initial readings and got: pH 7.8 Ammoina .5 mg/L NO2 0 NO3 0 I was going to do a fishless cycle...

Well, this isn't a real urgent topic since the tank isn't even here yet, and it will take a month-ish to cycle, but I am already trying to figure out stocking. Here is what I am looking at so far for my 38g (36"x12"x19"): (Note the quantities of each are off the top of my head, as my notes are...

Today the wife and I are visiting fish stores to make a final decision on tank size. It will be either a 38, or a 46-Bow. (I saw a good price on that 46-bow at PetSmart.) Here is my BigAl's "wishlist", in no particular order. Their website seems to have a great selection and decent prices...

Dictates from my Dearly Beloved on tank placement have determined that my tank will be 36x12xsomething-or-other. (I wanted a 48x12xsomething, but she didn't want it to be the centerpiece of the dining room wall.) I think a 38 seems like a good compromise between surface area and water depth...

Are the tanks sold in a LFS any better than the tanks at PetSmart/WalMart/Petco? Or are there ratings of tanks somewhere that I can be looking at? As a complete novice, I have a hard time telling the difference between brands of tanks, especially since I can't put them side-by-side. Are there...

Hello all, I am interested in setting up an aquarium, and have been getting started doing my research. My first attempt at research beyond web surfing was "Aquariums for Dummies". Ouch. I don't know anything about fish and I could tell it was a useless book. Back to the store that went. I...