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I am getting ready to set up a saltwater FWLR tank. I plan the following: 1. 20 gal tank 2. 10 gal sump 3. Via Aqua Protein skimmer 4. 2 power heads 5. 25 lbs live rock 6. 20 lbs live sand 7. 130 watt power compact with moon lights My questions are: 1. How large of power heads do I...

I am a regular on the fresh water side, but think I will switch a 20 gal over to a reef tank. Does anyone know about the Via Aqua Multi Skimmer with UV sterilizer? :D

Last night I put slices of vuchinni in my tanks. This morning I found that one of my plecos had put his head through the hollow center of a slice. The pic is not real good, but you can see him wearing the vuchinni like a hula hoop. I had to net him and cut the squash with scissors. :lol:

My origional discus is getting skinny. When I first put 2 more discus in the tank he swam with them .His cclor darkened and he hid for about a week and he was not eating. I got some live black worms and he has been eating some of those, but he spits out most of them. His color is improving and...

I usually give my fish frozen blood worms or frozen brine shrimp several times a week to augment the flake. They really like them. Today I went to the LFS and found they are carrying live black worms, so I brought some home. When I put the worm feeder in the tank a riot started. I have never...

Went to my LFS today and found 2 blue discus that matched the one I had. I tried to resist, honest I did,but you can see the happy group below.

When you use R/O water, do you add anything to replace the trace minerals? Do you mix it with tap water? :D

Finally got a new camera. This a picture of my 50 gal. planted tank. It is home to 1 discus, 4 Bolivian rams, 2 clown loaches, 2 albino algae eaters, 6 neons and 4 mollies.

I recently went to a water store to get some RO water for my new discus. The owner had a 75 gal tank in the store with 7 convict cichlids. The fish were from 3 to 5 inches long except for one that was at least 10 inches long. I thought convicts only grew to 5 maybe 6 inches. This hog would make...

This could probably be in the planted section, but I felt everyone should see it. I notice that many people are adding co2 to their tanks. This info mostly applies to pressurized co2, not DIY. 1. co2 is not toxic, but can displace oxygen If you keep your setup in a small space, leakage could...

I just wanted to wish all AA members a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday. I hope you all got lots of fish goodies for your tanks. BASSNMAN :D

Between the responses to my previous post and chrisms, I am totally confused. Just kidding. I picked up 4 Bolivian Rams today. I THINK I bought 2 mals and 2 females, trying to use all the info I had collected on them. For those of you that have them, what ph and GH is working? :D

My lfs just got a batch of bolivian rams. Does anyone know a sure way to determine sex? the fish are about 2 1/2 inches. I can't afford to buy 6 in hopes of getting a pair.

C:Windows\Desktop pictur1.jpg] I have been assembling the equipment to upgrade my 50 gal to plants. I have most of it, so I just couldn't wait for the rest of the plants. 60/40 flourite and fine gravel monitored co2 80 w light, soon to be 150w eheim and 170 biowheel 300 watt heater misc...

I just bought my first 2 african cichlids. I think one is a albino yellow lab. Labidochromis caeruleus albino and the other is a Maylandia Lombardoi. Any one have experience with the lombardio? Who makes the kit to make your own plant fertilizer tabs?

I have had a pair of dwarf gouramis in a community tank for 6 or 8 months. This morning I noticed the male starting to build a bubble nest. I moved both fish to a planted 10 gal. He built another nest but the filter current washed it apart. I lowered the flow and he started again. Now the two of...

:?: I have just built a large hood for my 125 gal tank. I installed 2 36 inch strip light fixtures. They are rated for T12 bulbs. I tried some T5s and they would not light. Most of the tubes for plants are T 10s and others say they will work with most fixtures but do not specify a size. Should...

I have just put up a 125 gal community tank. I had not decided on a backing as the LFS has a limited selection on 20 inch wide material. After reading some of the info on this site, I thought black might look good. I had some roofing paper so I cut off a small piece and taped it on the back...

In one of my 50 gal I have a variety of barbs and tetras. Several months ago, I noticed a small fish in one of the lift tubs of the UGF. It appeared to be a rosy barb about 1/2 inch long. I have a pair of Rosies, so I guess they spawned and eggs or fry got sucked through the coarse gravel in the...

has anyone had experience with a product called NITROMAX, by tropical science labs?