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I want to set up a 5 gal low tech planted tank for a betta. I have a friend with a 5 gal tank that he is not using, and said I could have it.. but it is tank only, so I would need a glass top, filter and light. I'm trying to price out components as opposed to buying an all in one- like...

Why are there so few 60" tanks? I just bought one used, - 100gal seaclear acrylic tank. The dimensions are 60"L x18w x20h. I think those are great dimensions to work with. I'm amazed there aren't more tanks this size.

Does anyone know anything about old SeaClear acrylic tanks? I found a used 100 gallon SeaClear and stand for $150. The owner says it is about 15 years old. I haven't gone to see it yet, but it doesn't look like the seaclear II with the built in wet dry filter. He said it had an under gravel...

I have been looking for a good price on a used 75 for awhile, and haven't been able to find one. I did come across a 90 for a very good price.. but I am concerned about the height. I plan to do a fresh water planted tank, and I am short.. 5'2". How hard is it to maintain a 90 when you can...

My son has been begging for a turtle for his 11th birthday. I am not a big fan, as I know I will most likely end up taking care of it. I looked into turtles, and most require a huge tank. My 11 year old is not getting my 125 gallon... but it looks like a mud turtle doesn't get as big, and...

I will admit I have major multi tank syndrome. We just moved. I don't have room for a BIG tank at my new place. I'm selling my 125gal SW tank and hoping to get a 75, but may settle for a 55 for a rainbowfish tank. I may be able to fit one more tank in corner.. I really like Angels, but...

I really want a 75 gallon, but they aren't so easy to find. There is someone selling a 90 gallon in a local fish club. .. but I'm worried it would be too tall. I'm only 5'2". Even with a step stool I wonder if I would be all the way to my shoulder in the water to aquascape/clean/etc.

I saw this ad on craigslist- Used oceanic 75 gal tank and stand with a bunch of extras for $550. I can find a 75 gal tank for a lower price, but the extras look good. Oceanic was supposedly a good brand, but now discontinued, so the tank may be older. Hard to find much info... ?

I have a 55 gallon stand, filter and I picked up a 55 gallon at the petco $1 gallon sale, but I keep hearing that you can do so much more with a 75 gallon. I want to do a low tech planted with rainbowfish (maybe 6?), cory's (5?) and a schooling tetra. So... my dilemma- I have a couple...

I have a 55 gallon fish tank stand that does not fit a canister filter under. It has a shelf and braces in the way. So.. if you can't hide a canister in your stand, what are some creative ways to hide it? I'm thinking maybe a cart or small end table beside the tank? If you have something...

I just picked up a 55 gallon at the Petco $1/gallon sale. My plan was for a low tech planted tank, with easy plants. 2 gold dust mollies (currently in my daughter's 5 gal tank, but I know they will outgrow it) 6 rainbow fish (would it be OK to mix 3 boesmani and 3 turquoise?) 6 of a...

I would like to do a planted tank with rainbowfish. I was going to get a 75 gal tank in trade, but it looks like that might fall through. The petco $1/gallon sale is still on till tomorrow, but they only have up to 55. They might get 75's in on the next one in April. Should I hold out for...

I am planning to start a 75 planted, on a budget. I have two AquaClear70's. I also have a Fluval306 canister. I could use both aquaclears, or the fluval and just clean it frequently? Or stalk local craigslists for another canister for sale? I plan to stock with rainbows and a...

I have a 56 gal. I would like to pick up a couple of Angels as my centerpiece fish. I currently have a trio pf platys, and 3 scissortail rasboras. Would these be good tankmates with angels? I would like to get some tetras as well, but there are so many to choose from. Which would be a...

Do you buy them at petco/petsmart. small LFS? Online? Starting up a big tank.. 125G, I'm going to need a lot of plants!

I have a 125gal that I had a reef set up in.. I am converting to FW.. cleaning up tank.. Does anyone know how to get the coralline off the overflows? It came off the glass easily.. but not the overflows.

I've been researching. I want to make my 125g a dirted tank.. but I'd rather set it up right the first time, and not make an expensive mess of it. YouTube videos show using MiracleGro organic choice potting soil, so I picked up some of that. I read that you should add clay to the dirt...

I have a 125- formerly SW, already plumbed to a 55G sump. I have a reef breeder LED- I know it is massive overkill for a planted, but I can dim it, that will work, right? So.. I'm thinking South American plants and fish... Maybe dirt with eco complete over it? Do I need Co2...

I have a 125g reef ready tank, however I have discovered the hard way that I am not a good reefkeeper. The 125 is already plumbed through the wall into a sump.. and since I already know that I can maintain a FW tank, I will convert it to freshwater... I'm thinking planted...

I have a 125 gallon. It is reef ready, unfortunately I failed at reef keeping. It is plumbed with a sump.. Currently the only thing in it is live rock, and a pair of clowns that I can move up to my 56gallon SWFO tank. So.. I was thinking of converting this tank to FW because FW is...

I have a 125 gallon tank and sump. I tried SW with coral and it crashed. I have two 56 cubes- one FW and one SWFO. I was thinking of converting my 125 to FW since it is so much easier to maintain (and less expensive!!) ...so what should I put in it? I want colorful fish that are fun to...

I have a 56g SWFOWLR (it only has CUC and a pr of occy clowns right now). We are looking at getting a 75gal reef ready tank and stand. So.. Plan with me! Stocking list: I would like a pr of pink skunk clowns hubby would like a tang or two... and a mandarin eventually what else should I...

I have my 56gal column. It has been set up for about 6 weeks, purchased an established tank and moved it, so little if any cycle. about 60-65lbs live rock just purchased an LED light... so I could try coral.... but the guy at the LFS says that reef tanks need to be uncovered foe more Oxygen...

I am looking into getting a 90g standard tank- not reef ready. I am debating between buying a toms rapids pro HOB overflo filter w/ built in skimmer or drilling the tank and building a sump.. anyone have any advice/experiences they can share?

I am planning to get a 90g tank. I am considering bare bottom, what are the pros/cons to a bare bottomed tank? pics?