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  1. fijiwigi

    Plumbing advice 180g two55g barrell sumps

    I am wanted to spend some money and re do my return pump / overflow plumbing. Gonna buy a new return pump. Potentially keep the eshopps pf1800 overflow and perhaps add another overflow box. Tank is established I am not going to drill the glass. Want it neat, clean and safe/effective...
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    Most enjoyable aquarium I've ever done

    https://youtu.be/4EojTnSW4y4 I've had many aquariums even spent thousands on saltwater. Never enjoyed an aquarium this much. The video I linked I recorded from laying in my bed. This tank is super low maintenance. Been a couple months and haven't had to clean the glass or change filter media...
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    Fijiwigi 120g with barrel sump & 40g

    https://youtu.be/EPIADuOeGDM Cool Video link ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ :) Finished up my 120g with double 55g barrel sump. Originally wanted an Oscar but I left the lid off and he jumped. Decided to do a community cichlid tank. Been going a couple months now and doing awesome. Really enjoy this tank. Also...
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    Biological Bacteria/Media

    I don't know anybody with a cycled tank. I need Beneficial Bacteria to start my 120G tank as well as more filter media. Can somebody tell me what the best stuff to purchase is?
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    Cleaning "Play Sand"

    Cleaning 150# of Home Depot Play Sand for my 120G tank does not sound fun at all. (Been procrastinating) You tube shows one 5 gallon bucket to rinse at a time. I don't want to do that really. Does anybody have experience or suggestions for this?? I was thinking just dump all 150# in the 120G...
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    DIY Aquarium Background

    Wondering if anybody has any suggestions for an inexpensive aquarium background. I was thinking of just buying the aquarium paper to tape to the back of the tank. Considering if I want to invest the time into carving styrofoam into a rock sculpture (questioning if I have the patience) Any...
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    Water pump decision

    Need advice on a drive pump choice for my sump. 120G tank with 70g sump trying to exceed 10X filtration per hour. I bought the eshopps pf-1800 overflow. Has a max flow of 1600gph Want to spend less than $150 on the pump Rio 32HF $95 (1400gph @ 4 feet) Pondmaster supreme Mag 24 $155...
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    120g oscar tank | barrel sump build

    Hello all: I am planning a 75g oscar tank. Planning to build my own stand. First step is buying the tank. Petsmart has a 75g with Canopy for $219. Unless someone has an idea of where to buy a tank 75g or larger for cheaper than that (already been scooping out craigslist) I am going with...
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    fish keeping abuse

    I have spent years keeping fish. I have succeeded and failed. I love this forum and the advice it offers. However it frustrates me when I see a majority of people saying don't do this and how dare you do that etc.. Yes I understand the requirements of certain fish and how they would thrive best...
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    Filter Media

    When I did saltwater I did live rocks in the tank and whatever would hold bacteria in my HOB filter before I went to a custom sump refugium. Fresh water is new to me. I currently have 2 HOB filters on my 37G tank. A emperor 280 with no media and a new Tetra that pushes 320 gph. 600gph on a...
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    Happy Betta

    Happy betta. Amp - YouTube :fish2: This betta I just bought to throw in for something to watch during my cycle since a betta can basically live in a mud puddle. Turned out to be an amazingly beautiful fish. I am not going to let him keep the 37g though. I am wondering if he will flourish...
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    Im back to being a fish nerd once again :)

    So its been well over 3 years since I sold my 46g saltwater tank. Got a new house, new life basically. Finally decided to get excited about fish tanks again for entertainment because my buddy gave me a 37g high tank for free. Of course I realized my addiction would cost me lots of money...
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    Substrate for planted frog tank

    Hello. I was wanting to do a small 10 gallon planted tank for 3 aquatic dwarf frogs. I bought 2 plants.. What kind of substrate do I plant the plants in.
  14. fijiwigi

    10 gallon aquatic frog tank

    Hello I got a 10 gallon tank at a yard sale and a filter for it. I got my daughter 3 little aquatic frogs today. I don't really know a lot about aquatic frogs. I am assuming the 10 gallon should be plenty big enough. What kind of landscaping should I do for them ? and eventually what are my...
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    Wanted: want 40g breeder tank lid and 36" light. 98908

    Hello I need a lid and light fixture shipped to my house in Yakima washington for my 40g breeder tank. Looking for a price cheaper than online or in store. Good condition is much preffered
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    Im back. Freshwater this tiime instead of reef

    Hello: haven't been on here in a really long time. I sold my 46g reef aquarium about 2 years ago and haven't had fish since. My gfriend brought home 2 goldfish and wanted to put them in a small bowl. Me being a fish junky of course I was like NO NO NO.. So I set them up in a 25 gallon clear...
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    Beta Fish Advice wanted

    So about 6 months ago I sold my $3000 saltwater tank for $500 bucks it killed me and I haven't been on this site since. I know a lot about the Reef Aquariums. My 5 year old daughter had the itch to get a fish. So I bought a Beta Fish. I have him in a 1 gallon glass container currently. With...
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    Sadly I Have to quit my hobby

    I have spent a lot of time with my 46g reeftank. I love the hobby. Unfortunately my wife left me and I am getting Divorced. I don't have the time or money to invest into the hobby anymore. I haven't even done a PWC in over a month (everything is still healthy) I have put over $3000 into the...
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    Bones (my Saint Bernard Puppy)

    Here are some pics of my saint bernard he was born in May he almost 7months old
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    Zebra Mat Anemone anybody have info?

    I went to the LFS today and saw a Zebra Mat Anemone I have never heard of it and could not locate any info on one. I also saw a Nepthea Tree does anybody have any information on either of these???
  21. fijiwigi

    6foot tank or larger owners I have questions

    I am curious. I would love a 6foot tank but most likely won't get one for a really long time but, if you don't mind I have a curious mind about the initial expenses What size tank do you have and how much did you pay for just the tank ? Where did you get your tank from ? Did you buy a stand...
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    Pics of my New Urchin

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    FijiWigi's Tank Photo's Nov 2008

    You all have probably seen my stuff like 40 times I was just bored and like taking pictures hope you don't mind me cluttering the forums
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    SW Photo contest participation

    I just posted a photo not a great one but was surprised I was the only submission??
  25. fijiwigi

    Look at my tank which coral would you add?

    I am lost really on what coral I should add to my display. I don't want to just throw anyting into my tank. If you got a minute please take a look at my tank and offer any advice you may have.I would really appreciate any comments
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