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I knew it - Oscars, Im a lucky guesser!!!! :) You might be awhile on the wood sinking on its own, that's a big ol piece of lumber - you may have to secure it to a rock in the tank.

Welcome! Native Sunfish in a 75 sounds like my kinda set up, ive always wanted to keep some natives and someday I will. Would love to see some images of the 75. Going heavy planted in the 30? Any fishes?

Awhhhhhh yes, a 6 foot tank - very exciting! If I had to guess, Id say the waters will soon be inhabited by South American Cichlids.... am I close "The Oscar"? :) Keep us updated through images, I'll be following your build....

IMO a 13 is too small, to me 20 gallon is minimum. I love these fish in a heavily planted tank.

I would enjoy this type of thread....

What size is your tank?

That is a Cyrtocara moorii aka Blue Dolphin (fitting name)!! They are Africans Cichlids found in Lake Malawi and from my experience very peaceful. Often they are kept with Aulonocara and Haplochromis which also exsist in Lake Malawi. They do require large aquariums with 5' length being kinda...

I've seen these and they look like a great tool to monitor tank conditions for greater success with your reef set up's. I love Christmas shopping for myself! Be watching this thread for your follow up.

I like it! It will provide some shade for your fish and looks terrific... But don't put it on your salad :)

I like Frogbit too - roots dangling down look very cool.

86 seems warm for this species. I often see losses with chain store fish, its usually 1-2 when I buy a group of 6-7. But like you I have no problem purchasing chain given the 30 days guarantee. I have found that Green Tetras are very hardy and in my opinion prettier than Neons. However, I've...

Colorful, active and hardy! Plus you should consider the level with which your selections occupy the water column, meaning you want fish that stay on the top of the tank, species that swim in the middle and species that stay in the bottom. TOP LEVEL Espei Rasbora - cool little top level...

As previously mentioned daily water changes AND daily water tests so you can monitor your cycle. Something that could really help you is to locate some seeded filter material. Filter media which already contain nitryfing bacteria will greatly speed up your cycle. By adding seeded material you...

Are you keeping the dwarf in brackish water? Snail eating puffers! They are unique little creatures.

COOL! Whata ya keepn in your waters?

Brian - Two hang on the backs Plus a canister - yes you are ready for a sump. As noted, you do not have to drill your tank but you will need to purchase an overflow box which basically transfers water from the tank to the sump. However, its not as hard as you might think to drill your tank...

Do you have any?

Also, if you have the funds I would pickup some live plants like anacharis, hornwort, water sprite (they are cheap). You don't have to keep them long term if you don't want live plants, but they will help stabilize your tank. These plants are all readily available and they don't need to be...

Yes, as you have described spend the money and purchase the API freshwater test kit - it tests ph, ammonia, Nitrate and Nitrite. It's really difficult to speculate what if anything is taking place, although it sounds as though you think you maybe overstocked. The problem with adding...

I've never kept Mystery Snails, although I find them to be very cool... Do they eat live plants?

Congratulations! Right now, I wouldn't change anything - you are obviously providing the Rams with a happy environment. You are correct in that it may take them a few times to understand what needs to be done, especially young fish - but they will spawn again! I really can't answer your...

Your water sounds similar to mine, you must be on a well? Not sure where you are located, but here's my advice - if there are aquarium clubs in your area join them (I hope you can find one or two). They are an outstanding source of plants, fish, hardware and knowledge base. In my clubs there...

Fill up the filter with water (while it's on the tank) and plug it in. Take out the filter tube and use the pointed end to apply a little pressure to the top of the impeller "fan". I have to do this with all of my Aquaclears after the housing empties itself of water during normal water...

Yes, what you state is true - they are good indicators of water quality plus an indicator of their environment quality. Rummy Nose Tetras are one of my favorite species - I'd love to have a HUGE shoal of Rummies (maybe 50 or more) in a 6 foot tank so I can watch them swim as a group from end...