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Thanks for the replies. I saw some really cool starfish with long arms, like the feather starfish. I will have to do my research.

I was thinking about a SW tank and possibly having nothing but starfishes in it. But, I need to read up on them and find out more info on feeding and things. Does anyone have any good resources for starfish. I did a quick search and came up with very limited results, even searching for a single...

It's a battery backup. I had an extra one laying around so I hooked it up. I think it can last up to 5 min. But I don't know how long it will last with the filter going. It works great for short power outages, like last night when the power flickered and went off for about a min during a T...

Well, this is my first DIY project. So I decided to make a 3d background using Styrofoam for my new Lake Malawi setup. Using tips from many other threads in this forum, I will be using similar materials and methods. Therefore I might not be as detailed in my project on this forum, but rather...

Or this guy built a 1700 gallon shark tank http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_1700g_tank_1.php. Toirtis, do have a link to that 2700 gallon tank?

No sorry, just under gravel jets http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/ug_jets.php. Just want to create a current and at the same time try to keep the sand clean from debris.

Thanks guys. I do not know yet what type of Cichlids I'm going to use. After more research I'm going to put in UGJ to help keep the sand clean and provide current.

Wow, didn't realize I needed so much rock. Thanks.

I'm looking to start a Lake Malawi Cichlid tank after deciding to drop my Discus idea for a tank. I might even make a sump for it. I was wondering what type of current I need for this type of tank, or where to place my power head for the sump return. I saw some tanks that have the powerheads at...

This guy didn't seem to worried about using wood for a 1700 gallon tank http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_1700g_tank_1.php. I gues as long as it's sealed properly and has enough support, you can build any size within reason.

Great looking pics. I'm looking to set one up myself. Do you have other fish in your discus tank?

Perfect. Thanks for the links! I also found another site, although it's from a breeder they had alot of fish to look at. http://greatlakesdiscus.com . This should help me in deciding which one's to get.

I'm looking to make a discus species tank and can't seem to find a site with all the info I need. Most of the sites have maybe 3 or 4 pics of different discus. I'm looking to see lots of pictures of all the different discuses. Thanks.

Thanks for the advice. My main concern was being the huge cost of getting new equipment. But I have no problem buying more items over time. I can start early with the test kits and salt before I start my tank. Thanks.

I'm interested in going with a salt water tank. My current setup is a FW 75 gallon tank with a Filstar XP2 Canister Filter. Is this enough to have a SW tank without coral, just fish and rock? Or do I really need a Skimmer? I would like to make it as painless on my wallet as possible. But if it...

Thanks for the response. I do have alot of water movement on the surface due to my airator. The bubbles seem to break the surface. I gues it would be harder to get large particles of waste when the water is being filtered at the top rather than midway to bottom of the tank. Maybe I need to add...

Hello, This is my first post. Great site. There seems to be alot of information in here. I currently have a 75 gallon tank with a canister filtration unit. The way the intake is set up, it hangs over the side and into the water, like most of the smaller tanks. I wish to add a thick 3d...