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i got a peacock eel and was wondering if it will eat the same nfs food i feed my cichlids.

Ok, i am on week two of my nirtite spike (my ammonia stage lasted 2 weeks). I am using the ap master kit, which only measures nitrites up to 5 ppm. I easily hit that, and i roughly put one part tank tank water to 4 parts water and it was still at least 5 ppm. My nitrates are at about 7 ppm...

Ok, i am on week 4 of cycling and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Ammonia is gone every 24 hours, and Nitrates are now high (at least 55 ppm). However, my chart (ap master test kit) for Nitrites only goes up to 5, and its easliy at 5ppm. Should I stop putting in Ammonia to try and...

Ok, since this site is my sole resource for aquarium info, I have a few more questions: Ok, my Cascade 1000 filter has been running for a couple of weeks and I am nearing the end of my cyle. How do I clean it and how often? Do I rinse out the sponges and bio filter? I am not sure since I...

Ok, I have been cycling for two weeks now and finally I am seeing some action. I originally put some ammonia in the tank (about 3 ppm). Took some readings today and I have the first sign of Nitrites and Nitrates: Ammonia: 2 ppm Nitrites: 5 ppm (could be higher this is the max reading for my...

I am a new comer to this hobby, and so far have enjoyed every minute of it. I have a beautiful 55 gallon tank in the middle of cycling, and I need to pick out my fish. The electric blues and yellows seem great, and I guess they are very popular. Here are some of the issues I have encountered...

I have read that ace hardware has it, but the one location in las vegas(how can there only be one) is a long drive for me. Is there another store that would have it? What exactly is it (pure ammonia or something else, perhaps a brand name) and how much do I need to cycle a tank? Thanks.

I bought some black spray paint from walmart. On the label it says "fast dry enamel" and its made by plasti-kote. It says it can be used on glass. Will this look ok, or is there a kind of paint you need for your tank? Thanks. I tried searching on this subject but the search function is not...

I just made an account and wanted to see how much shipping fish was. However, they wanted credit card information before they told me. Can anyone give me an idea of what it would cost for $30 of fish (which is their minimuim)? Thanks.

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=30966;category_id=2923;pcid1=1843;pcid2= quick question- will this cover both sockets? I only need my lights on a timer, but need the other socket for filters and stuff.

I have ordered everything for my 55 gallon but I am missing one thing: Fish! I am interested in Cichlids, but have no clue where to start. I can open up a book and see what I like but there is no promise of those same fish at my lfs. How reasonable is it to order fish from the internet? Is...

Here is my list for EVERYTHING to start a tank. Is there anything I don't have? I am also curious about the moonlight. I just want one bright light in the middle of the tank, will this be enough? How does this moonlight hang on? By the way, this is all for a 55g tank. I plan on getting...

ok, so i got the hood for the lights but no light fixtures,, let alone flouresent lights. Here is the light fixture he sells in the store for $45, and one 36 inch flouresnt light is 20 bucks (36' is what I need for a 55g right?). My question is, do they sell light fixtures online? Are the...

I have yet to buy a tank, but this made the cycle much clearer for me. Pass it on. http://www.acicorp.us/nitrogen.php

We are getting a stand custom made and need to pick a color. Our coach and entertainment center are java (a dark purpleish brown) and our carpet is a light tan. What color would go good with those? I am thinking a dark redish brown color. I have been looking on the internet for pictures, but...

I thought this could help a lot of people out there who need equipment advice. Suggestions should be for a 55 gallon aquarium, and users can size their tank needs from there. If you can provide a link to the product you are recommending, I will post it. And if your quote about the product is...

I need to buy a water test kit, among other things. I plan on buying everyting from Bigalonline, they seem to have great deals. In addition to a filter, I will be ordering: Water Test Kit (there are tons of these, I don't know where to start) Light fixtures Flouresent Lights Moonlight Food...

I will be making the purchase shortly online and want to know what you think!

I am getting a stand and canopy custom made in a couple of days and will buy the tank tomorrow. My LFS has a 55g with standard light fixtures for 50 bucks(good deal). However, you can buy the deluxe package for Deluxe Package for 268 which comes with the following including the tank...

Let me know if you have something, anything for my tank! I need it all. If you have a salt or fresh set of equipment, I will take either. Reply or email me at simpsons at sprintpcs .com

I have been looking for about a month (and reading this site daily) and have determined that getting a stand and canopy custom built is my best (and cheapest) option. It's for a 55g tank (which I have yet to buy), and has to be darker in color. The tank is going in our living room which has a...

I want to build my own 55g stand and canopy. I have never attempted to build anything and only have the basic equipment(hammer, working space, thats about it!). I can follow detailed instructions well, but the GARF plans are not detailed, so I am a little worried. Is it worth even attempting...

I am looking into starting a saltwater tank, and I have noticed some funky algae growing on the glass in some pictures of sw tanks. I plan on having a 55g fowlr tank, and don't want all that crap on the glass. Is it a reef thing, or is it something you have to put up with and clean all the...

Shortly I will be purchasing a 55g tank. I started a thread in the sw forum that can be found here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=57371&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 However, it is appears that my budget of $400 (minus 225 for tank, stand and canopy leaving 175 for the...

Is there somewhere online that goes into detail about how to build your own stand??