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Here is what I currently have setup. I want to plant a little heavier, with more variety, but maintain the low light and avoid CO2 & regular Fertilization. This is what I plan on changing... Doing away with the original hood/strip lights. Switching to glass covers with a single Coralife...

Do you consider this Overstocked? I consider it moderately stocked, with heavy filtration and added benefit of live plants.

Standard 55gal AllGlass aquarium. 2 18" 15w T8 fluorescent strip lights, Flora-Glo bulbs 1 300w Won Bros Pro heat IC Titanium heater. 1 Coralife Digitude thermometer. 1 AC 300 1 Penn Plax Cascade 1200 1 Coralife 3X 9w turbotwist UVS 1 Second Nature 640 powerhead (fitted with prefilter, pumps...

A quick snippet of my breeding Keyholes... I just found this in a old folder, alas my lil'girl is now gone :( My male has never looked as good as he did when she was around, but he still owns my 55gal SA community tank. Male is defending, female is atop clutch of eggs. breeding keyholes pt2...

I'll start with my Red Tiger Oscar. Allanon, male (observed vent extended), Red Tiger Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) Acquired Dec 18th 2004, approx 2" total length Currently approx 12." total length Juvenile 2" Adult 12" Better Pic

Allanon & Padashar, peaceful cohabiters of my 75gal. Allanon, male (observed vent extended), Red Tiger Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) Acquired Dec 18th 2004, approx 2" total length Currently approx 12." total length Padashar, female, Green Severum (Heros severus) Acquired Oct 5th 2006, approx 1"...

I picked up two nice looking Corydoras yesterday, I looked for more of this variety and will pickup a couple more to round out the shoal when they get some in a shipment. Anyways, I can't settle on a positive ID :roll: :?: IMO the first three are the most likely candidates, what do ya'll say...

This little gem now has a scientific name and full taxonomical description... http://rmbr.nus.edu.sg/news/index.php Be sure to visit all the links in the article for the in-depth info/details. The issues associated with this species status in the wild are being addressed at all levels, we can...

I'm curious as to what people think about the severity and/or tenancity of a ICH infestation being influenced by the ingestion of the protozoa? In particular I'm talking about a infested fish being eaten by another fish, e.g. a cichlid eating a infected feeder. I've encountered a differing...

Has anyone else had trouble pulling up aquaricentral.com? I get: "This Account Has Been Suspended Please contact the billing/support department as soon as possible." I guess they didn't pay their bill. :lol:

Howdy folks :) Some of you may remember me I use to frequent this site quite a bit, still pop in ocassionally, I've been rather busy at work, with a new baby and with a 'Oscar' aka 'Astronotus ocellatus' specific site. I'm gonna have to get over here more often, this is a topnotch site with...

I'm going to be upgrading to either a 150 or 180gal tank-n-stand. I want to put it upstairs, on the second story of our house, where our 75gal is currently located. Now I know I'm talking about upwards of one ton (2000-2400lbs) concentrated on a 12sq ft area, but..... The area in which I...

There's been alot of talk lately pertaining to food here and at other sites... One of my fellow members over at Oscarfish.com came up with this chart, http://www.oscarfish.com/viewtopic.php?t=40993 Y'all check it out.

I'm starting this thread this at the request of GreenMagi. He thought y'all would really like my filter modifications and asked me to show'em to ya. So here they are from the depths of AA's archives, http://www.aquariumadvice.com/posting.php?mode=editpost&p=193137 The best danged HOB filter on...

Hurricane Ivan... No battery powered air pumps equaled dead Oscar :cry: and other fish. Hurricane Katrina... Multiple battery powered air pumps equals healthy fish :D ! Our power was out for four days in the aftermath of Katrina (We live in Mobile,AL), we had bought Penn Plax 'Silent...

One of my LFS's has one inch (1") juvenile SAE's for sale :D I've had this FW algae lawnmower on their stock wish list for quite awhile to no avail, I come home after two months on the road and there the little beauties are. They're fat, happy, healthy and very very active, their already...

Devilshturtles, I dedicate this thread to you and your growing knowledge of Oscars and their many variants :D First off I'll introduce y'all to my dream fish, Some call it a "Lemon O", "Yellow O" or "Gold/en O". No folks its not dyed, its believed to be a line bred color morph of a "Gold...

Awesome page with lots of pics and info pertaining to each disease or parasite, www.fishpalace.org/Disease.html Plus lots more! :D

I'm always on the lookout for helpful pages pertaining to fishkeeping, this one can help you diagnose and treat various diseases. http://www.aquavet.i12.com/Fish.htm

I'm just flabbergasted at some of the fish that LFS's will sell. So many people fall in love with the cute little Red Tailed Cats and take them home, whether out of ignorance, mis-information or with just no intention of keeping it when it gets larger...... And larger... And LARGER...

I'm seeing a really alarming oversight amongst alot of fishkeepers with Plecos. The trend is to just throw a few algae wafers in after lights out and think that that is enough supplementary food for'em. Its not... :nono: Plecs may start off just fine eating algae in the tank and/or algae...

Hello to all my fellow fishkeepers, I know I'm always researching and learning, and I figure you all are too. All of us are always anxious to learn more about our fish and how to care for them. I found a site, "The Skeptical Aquarist", that has loads of info and links to various studies and...

:thumb: :thumb: is how I rate Mongabays fish profiles, and the "Pictures" that are available with each profile just ROCK! :band: E.G. My Snow King Pleco, I've looked all over for a good profile and "PlanetCatfish" has nothing over this. I found this great Snow King Pleco profile over at...