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What do you think is the overall best size tank for a freshwater community aquarium? The reasons for your choice would be highly appreciated. Thank You.

I am starting a new 55 gal. cichlid tank and I am looking for filtration recommendations. I have looked at the Rena XP3 filstar and Fluval 305, but was wondering if there are better options for this type of tank.

There must have been some hitch hikers on my recent plant additions. I now have about a dozen snails in my tank. The question I have is should they be removed or will they be good for the tank?

The 150 watt Visi-Therm Stealth Heater on my 46 gal tank, went crazy yesterday. The tank temp went from 78'F to 97'F in about 18 hours. I lost 8 cardinal tetras and 4 flame tetras. (sigh) . The heater was only 8 months old. Has anyone had a similar problem with this brand/ type of heater...

I am looking for some guidance on setting up a QT tank for a freshwater community. I would like to add fish to the current tank, and understand the value of using a QT to avoid problems with the new fish. So, I would like to know what size tank/container you feel works well for this purpose...

Well, the tank has some brown and a little green algae. If I've got the algae, guess I can get the algae eaters. I've looked around and I like the smaller plecos, oto cats, and Siamese algae eaters. They don't seem to big for a 46 Gal. tank, and they look cool. So, any advice on a good...

The tank is in my son's room and I was thinking of adding some leds to the top for a nite light. Will this be a problem for the fish. Also I couldn't find much online. Are you better off making one, or is there a source/mfg. that you can get them from pre-made? Tank is 46 gal (36" x 14.5" x...

I would like to figure out where I want to go with this tank rather than load it with fish and realize I should have had a plan. So, I am currently cycling with 7 zebra danios and 2 cherry barbs. When cycling is complete, my wife wants 2 more cherry barbs and my son wants 2 black mollys...

Hey AA, I think I made most of the mistakes that newbie's make before I found this site. I thought I would share for those in the same boat. I bet this sounds familiar to many of you... My wife and I wanted to get my son, Robert, a fish tank for Christmas. He wanted a pet and always liked...

Hello, I want to say that you have all been a great help already. My son got a 46 gal tank for Christmas and Dad (me) has been trying to set up the tank for the 7 yr old. going on the info that I remember as a kid, and what the pet store people are telling me ( not a good combination). Just...