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Ok... what would you replace it with? If i call around, I might be able to get some in. Also, do you think the numbers are ok?

So if I nixed the electric blue hap, what would you suggest adding instead? Also, are the Jewel cichlids ok? The jewels and the aceis are my favorites.

Thought about it, but my lfs kinda blows so those are just about the only ones I can get ahold of unless I want to pay out the nose. lol I rhymed.

I have a 77-gallon aquarium and am putting African cichlids in it. I've already cycled the tank (have a ton of swordtails in there right now keeping the bacteria alive), have most of the decor in (I'm making a 3-d rock wall... will post a guide in DIY when I finish), and now it is time to start...

I like to listen to Rush, Dream Theater, Strapping Young Lad... the list goes on. Most of the time I just put my iPod on shuffle and go from there.

This is one of my 55-gallon tanks the day I got it. It came with the huge goldfish and 16" pleco, the rocks, filter, water, neon decor, and the little plastic tube thing. Before: A year later, I've got a tank full of livebearers. Within a week of having my aquarium, the goldfish and pleco...

I have no idea. They are so pretty though. I hope the price goes down... I might be able to convince myself to buy some if it does lol.

I have a minimum 1:3 male:female ratio for all my livebearers. Just gives all the females some time to rest... apparently the males don't need it lol. Talk about one-track minds. I don't know if they will breed true, but four for $12? That sounds pretty darn good to me. I still haven't seen...

I kept five female bettas in my 55-gallon livebearer tank. They ate the fry and kept the population in check. Everyone got along fine except for my blue betta. She bullied everyone and everything. If I had my hand over the tank to feed the fish, she'd literally jump out of the water and bite...

I told my dad one day that I liked how my fish loved me like I was their goddess or something because I controlled their entire existence. He got mad at me lol. *shrug*

If y'all are worrying about too many fry, I kept five female bettas in my livebearer tank. They never messed with any of my adult fish, but during that time, I didn't have any fry unless I separated the female before she had her babies.

I have a pink male betta named Jenks, a kuhli loach named Coolio, an otocinclus named Otto the 9th/10th (depending on if my little brother's otto died before my last one did a couple months ago), a huge pineapple mickey mouse swordtail named Big Mama, and a freaky albino tetra of some sort named...

Has anyone considered using LED rope lighting? I'm going to be building a custom hood soon and was thinking of doing this. Any thoughts? Custom Cut LED Rope Light

I'd love to do sw, but I don't have those kinds of funds. When I get a full-time job, maybe.

Last Friday, my aunt told me I could have her 77-gallon hex tank for whatever price I thought was reasonable. I'm pretty sure she bought it used, and she's had it set up for 2-3 years. I repainted the trim over the weekend and have it sitting empty in my room right now. It holds water, but is...

My aunt just gave me her old hex tank, but none of the accessories. I'm so glad I found this thread so I have something to show my dad when I tell him I want to custom build the hood! Mine is about 77 gallons and stands just over two feet high, so I'm going to keep it on the floor and use it...

Hey y'all, I haven't posted in here for a while, but I was hoping some of you could lend me a hand. I have to write a research paper on how small businesses compete with large chains. I'm particularly interested in the fish industry, since I've entertained thoughts of running a LFS when I get...

Congrats. Monterey Bay Aquarium is BY FAR the best aquarium I've ever been to. Great pics... now I wanna go back. :D

Cool thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the tip! I probably would have stayed away from pine anyways because of all that gross sap. LOL. I'm REALLY REALLY hoping to go up the mountain this week. I need to get away from work and the family for a while (unless they come with me and my dad pays for my fishing license...

Yeah it is on the opposite wall (the only wall that has enough space to fit my tank AND isn't an outside wall). The temperature remains stable throughout the day. I agree, the algae will probably be a huge pain for me... I just can't afford to upgrade my lighting and close my blinds. Time will...

So I'm not having much luck at the local pet stores with finding driftwood. This weekend I'm hoping to go up to some lakes and streams in the mountains (I live at the base of Pikes Peak) to find some myself. This way I don't have to pay an arm and a leg for driftwood to be shipped (I'm already...

Thanks for the replies! As for lighting, I have the cheapo fluorescent lights that came with the tank, but my aquarium is situated to where it gets about 10 hours of decent sunlight a day. I contacted my lfs today and they carry eco-complete (YAY NO SHIPPING!!) and are going to order a live...

Hi everyone! My name is Audrea (go by Oddi online... long story haha) and I'm from Falcon, Colorado. Umm... let's see. I am on my Summer break right now from college so most of my time is spent working at a gift shop in the Springs, hanging out with my boyfriend (Dex) of 3.5 years, or playing...