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    paludarium question

    I would like to use epdm pond liner as a divider. I am a have an abundance available and like it's flexibility. Does anyone have experience in using thus material in this fashion?
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    tetra 55 gal. kits

    I see that these kits are as low as $169.00. Any experience as whether they are worth buying? Rick (and Thanks)
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    cooling an aquarium

    Our old house has minimal air conditioning. As the temp climbs into the 80s i was wondering how best to control the heat.
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    full tank?

    I have a cycled (3 month active) 55 gal. aquarium. I now have 13 zebra danios, 5 weather loaches, 3 hillstream loaches, and 2 black moors. I think I am full, but I am thinking another school of small fish such *** white clouds.I am using a Marineland bio wheel and a small powerhead for...
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    cleaning sand?

    what are the best gravel cleaners for a sand ( 2-4 inch depth) base ?. Just started the tank this week and realized I needed a way to clean. Thanks in advance for the help. Rick
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    how deep sand for weather loaches

    setting up a 55gall. tank with a focus on weather / dojo loaches. i have 60 lb.s of instant aquarium sandd and 20 lb of eco complete for a planted area. Is that too little or too much ??
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    river sand / gravel in aquarium

    I am getting ready to start up a 55 gal aquarium. would it be possible to use the sand and gravel from my local river bank?; and if yes how would one treat it before using. we have a nice mix of agate jasper, chert and rounded sand. Thanks and please let me know if I am delusional. It is not a...
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    cleaning used aquarium, salt residue

    I picked up a used 55 gal. aquarium that had been used for salt water. It has very heavy deposits on the glass and vinegar and razor blades had no efffect. Any ideas? Thanks. Rick
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    new member intro

    Getting back into the hobby after an absence of 20 years. Looking at starting a 55 gal. aquarium for guppies , zebras, and loaches. I might also do a newt tank and I am going to try paladaram (land / water mix) in an older 55 gal . Things have sure changed and I will love any info on how to get...
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    filter question

    Does a combination of a bio-filter and a small canister filter in a 55 gal. make any sense. I was looking to have a strong water flow for Hillstream loaches. I thought a the canister would offer more benefits than a submersible fountain pump. Just getting started after a 20 year absence. The...
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    clay pots\in aquariums

    due to the visit from a raccoon i have many pot pieces. Are there any reasons not to use them( after boiling) in an aquarium.
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    loach and guppy tank

    I have not had an aquarium for nearly 20 years. I would like to do a weather loach, hillstream loach, guppy and plant 55gallon aquarium. Does this work if I can compromise species needs at 72 degrees. Any advice would be appreciated.
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