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Hey everyone, So I have had my 55 gal up and running for about 8 months now. And the most bizarre thing has happened, 9 fish have disappeared. So I left on vacation for 2 weeks and I came back to 9 fish missing, they were all being fed every other day over this time. Here was the stock: 5...

So we all know the most fun part about aquariums is building them and adding new fish. Well I have kind of hit my wall where I am bored and don't know what else to add or do. My tank is a 55gal, with a aqueon 30, topfin 60 filters and a 20 gallon sump with a refugium only containing moss...

I was curious if we could maybe start a best builds competition. I know I am a member of Tom's Hardware and they do a best computer construction thread every month from Budget builds to Dream builds. I know their is a showcase section, but on this Thread I would love to see people post their...

Hey guys, So I have bought a 20 gallon sump tank for my 55 gallon FW tank. It is going to be three chambered and I was hoping to get some filtration ideas from you guys on what to fill it with. My tank currently has: 4 rosy barbs 4 coreys 2 tiny plecos 6 bloodfin tetra 4 serpae tetra Bio...

Hey guys, I really like zoanthids but I'm wondering how fast do they grow? My lfs's sell them but they are tiny and I am wondering how long it takes from the size of the tip of a finger to say the size of my palm?

So I'm taking the plunge into a reef tank. I have a 29 gallon tank that is 30" wide. I am looking to find lighting for this. I am completely new to the reef side of things and would really like to get some direct responses with possibly links to lights. I would also just like to hear some...

Can you use plexiglass or fiberglass as a baffle? Or will this contaminate your water as opposed to acrilic and glass? Thanks

Hey guys, So I am diving into the sump world to learn for my future upgrades into saltwater. I have a 55 gallon tank with a 20 gallon sump, that I got from a guy on craigslist. I was curious if anyone had any suggestions of good, but CHEAP, return pumps I could use. I am completely new to...

Hey guys, So I am diving into the sump world to learn for my future upgrades into saltwater. I have a 55 gallon tank with a 20 gallon sump, that I got from a guy on craigslist. I was curious if anyone had any suggestions of good, but CHEAP, return pumps I could use. I am completely new to...

Hey guys, So basically I am completely new to the whole sump thing, never head of it until this site. I have a FW tank currently 55 gallon. But would someday love to update to a large SW. However, I want to get all of my research straight. My biggest issue is understanding sumps... Is it...

So I found this Desktop & Small Aquarium Starter Kits: Picotope 3 Gallon Aquarium Kit 3 gallon kit from Drs Foster & Smith. I was interested in possibly setting it up on my desk but I was wondering what all I can even put in. Corals, fish, inverts? I know I can do inverts and corals but what...

Hey guys so I just cycled my 10 gallon tank. It has 15 lbs.of live rock and I'm looking, for some stocking ideas. I like the idea of some invertebrates but would also like maybe a couple fish for movement in the tank. Any ideas?

Hey everyone I'm still new to the hobby but I see a lot of talk about sump tanks. I was just curious if anyone could point me in the right direction on their benefits, disadvantages, prices, size necessary for undrilled 55, etc And one very general question, how exactly do they work?

Newb question. Is it okay to add plants mid tank cycle?

Hey there everyone, Just a few questions trying to see if my results are irregular. My tank is mid cycle but I am experiencing rising ammonia.levels and constant nitrate.... .75 ammonia and 5 nitrate is everything okay with that? 55 gall 4 serpae.tetra 4 neon barbs 70 gallon filter and.30...

Hey everyone, I have a serpae tetra who when purchased was not as "pink" as the others, but now he has lost color and remains solitary in a cave and when he finally came out he had a large patch of discoloration. It did not appear to be ich, because it was too large of a spot and only one...

Still waiting for my tank to cycle. But I finally am getting some nitrates but ammonia levels are staying constant. I was curious what the typical timeline on a 55 gal cycle is?

Hey guys, I would like to get started with some real plants. I have a few questions though. 1. Is it possible to grow plants with gravel substrate? If so what else do I need? What types of plants? 2. What plants can be grown easily with T8 lighting? 3. Other things I need, food, etc...

Okay so as we know I am new to everything. So I wanted to pick some brains about plants. What are the benefits of live plants? Negatives? How much more lighting is necessary? Care required? Etc. Thanks!

Newbie mistake and I'm not looking for criticism just some help. I have had a tank up and running for about two months now and have had fish for three weeks ( 5 serpae tetra, 2 neon barbs, 2 ruby barbs) however, I am still getting readings of 0 for nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia.... And...

Complete newb question, but my my large rosy barb has been attacking/chasing my large neon barb all over the tank. Is this cking to become an issue that the rosy may be becoming too agvressive or could it be a male trying to impress?

Hey everyone, I have a 55 gallon community tank that I am in the process of stocking. I was curious if anyone had any successful invertebrates that grrrrr along with community fish? Thanks!

Hey there, I am a new member for Georgia, USA and I am new to the hobby. I look forward to interacting with everyone on the forums and picking people's brains for knowledge and hopefully leading to my future successes in the hobby of fish! See you around!

Hey everyone, I recently (about 8 weeks ago) started a 55 gallon freshwater tank. I currently have three caves, some rock, and moderate artificial vegetation (pics to come soon). Fish wise I currently have 5 serpae tetras, 2 neon barbs, and 2 rosy barbs. From this thread I would like to hear...

Hey everyone, I recently (about 8 weeks ago) started a 55 gallon freshwater tank. I currently have three caves, some rock, and moderate artificial vegetation (pics to come soon). Fish wise I currently have 5 serpae tetras, 2 neon barbs, and 2 rosy barbs. From this thread I would like to hear...