Top 41 - 50 Freshwater Tanks 2007
Rated #41: 75 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Gaurav Misra
Country: United States
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#41 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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Gaurav Misra on
Ratings:
4.91
Number of votes:
182
Quote:
Live life FISHTYLE !
About Yourself:
I am a software consultant working for AMERICAN EXPRESS and I developed this hobby of fishes 1 year back. I started of with a 10 gallon tank ;-) no kidding !!! and had 3 goldfishes in it, then I moved on to a 55 gallon, sold it and got a 75 gallon tank 2 months back. Before my 75 gallon I had goldfishes and this is first time I am keeping CICHLIDS.
Fish Kept:
1 Yellow Lab
3 Odessa Barb
2 Auratus Gold (Male and Female)
1 Rainbow Boesemari
1 Rainbow
1 Gold Barb
3 Peacocks
1 Orange Zebra
1 Mainganos Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos
1 Blue Cichlid (not sure of the name)
1 PLECO
1 South American Cichlid
1 Jewel Cichlid
1 Diamond Cichlid
Corals/Plants:
Artificial plants...well plants don't go very well with CICHLIDS as they are diggers and it wont be long when you'll get up in the morning and find your plants uprooted and floating at the top :-)
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Advice:
This tank of mine is 8 weeks old now and at this point I have 18 fishes (list given below) and I am planning to get atleast 6-7 more. CICHLIDS are beautiful fishes and they will keep your tank very active (as they are aggressive) and it is fun to watch them.
But then, everything comes at a price :-) Yes, I am talking about maintaining your tank well and as long as you have good conditions in your tank, any fish will thrive.
My advice for the new hobbyists is that if you are planning to set up an aquarium, first check the condition of your TAP water and see how bad it looks. You can use API's test KIT to measure the levels of these chemicals and then can use AMQUEL products to remove them (they really work). ALso, when you set up a fresh tank, make sure that you give at least 3-4 weeks before you introduce any fish. Initially you can actually go an ask for some bio balls (go to PETLAND) as they really expedite the cycling process by providing "Nitrifying bacterias".You can also use a NITRIFYING BACTERIA" bottle for introducing bacterias in your tank.
Well, you must be thinking that why I have written such a big story..well trust me I know what a person goes through when he has to set up a new tank. Luckily I had my very good friend - SUJESH who helped me out and then there was BIG ALs.
South Florida residents can actually go to BIG AL's and ask for DON as he knows a lot about AFRICAN CICHLIDS.
Well, I think the space is getting bigger and bigger with what I have written so I will just stop here. Enjoy the photos which I took today (08/18/2007)
Description:
My African Cichlid Tank
Rated #42: 140 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: addison
Country: United States
Rank:
#42 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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Ratings:
4.91
Number of votes:
178
Quote:
it is what it is
Fish Kept:
Assorted and abundant African Cichlid's
Corals/Plants:
fake
Tank Size:
140 gallons
Advice:
live and learn...overfilter...less sunlight=less algae never really had any, WATERCHANGES!!!Good Luck
Description:
140 g Malawi tank with a small clean up crew consisting of 4clown loaches,1chinese algae eater and 1bristlenose pleco.
Rated #43: 70 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Titan
Country: United States
Rank:
#43 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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Ratings:
4.88
Number of votes:
190
Quote:
"I don't remember how much it was."
About Yourself:
I am a college student at CSUF, I am planning on becoming an animator, for the movie industry or the gaming industry.
Fish Kept:
2 X Moorii Sp.
2 X Blue Zebras
2 X M. Esthrae
2 X Astatotilapia latifasciata
3 X Neolamprologus tretocephalus
5 X OB Peacocks
5 X Yellow labs
4 X clown loaches
Corals/Plants:
None
Tank Size:
70 gallons
Advice:
Wait for the tank to cycle before getting the fish, no matter how tempting it is.
Description:
African Rift
Rated #44: 55 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Brian
Country: United States
Rank:
#44 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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Brian on
Ratings:
4.87
Number of votes:
156
Quote:
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About Yourself:
Started my first cichlid tank 14 years ago. Have always had 55 gal tanks. Thinking of switching to my 75 and getting a 125-150 for my breeding Frontosas. Stay tuned for pics!
Fish Kept:
Assorted cichlids.
Corals/Plants:
Fake plants, custom designed rocks, and slate.
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
Do your homework! Ask around, read books, and look online for advice.
Description:
My 55gal assorted Malawi/Tanganyika cichlid tank. Malawi fish include a yellow lab, demasoni, hap compressiceps(eye biter), hap moorii(blue dolphin), peacock hybrid and Synodontis catfish. Tanganyika fish include a golden juli and a calvus. Also Raphael Catfish, 2 plecos, clown loach, 2 danias, and some botias.
Rated #45: 120 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Vernon
Country: South Africa
Rank:
#45 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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Ratings:
4.86
Number of votes:
226
Quote:
Keep it real
Fish Kept:
25 peackok malawis
4 yellow labs
4 no names(still trying to id them)
Corals/Plants:
13 random real plants
Tank Size:
120 gallons
Advice:
Go big or go home. Dont buy cheap, it will work out more in the end and the classic be patient!!
Description:
Rift lake malawian tank
Rated #46: 45 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: banchofuzz
Country: United States
Rank:
#46 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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banchofuzz on
Ratings:
4.85
Number of votes:
163
Quote:
All your base are belong to us
About Yourself:
Currently doing my homework to get ready and start a nice big Malawi setup for my second tank now that I am back into the hobby, hopefully a 75+
Fish Kept:
Trichogaster trichopterus (blue gourami), Colisa lalia (dwarf gourami), Trichogaster trichopterus (gold gourami), Macropodus opercularis (paradise fish), 16 Danio rerio (15 zebra danio, 1 leopard danio), 2 Corydoras splendens (emerald cory), 8 Hasemania nana (silver tip tetra), 3 Xiphophorus maculatus (creamsicle hi fin platy)
Corals/Plants:
All fake plants mix of plastic and some silk, hairgrass (eleocharis acicularis), Ruffled sword (Aponogeton crispus), Caluerpa verticellate, and lots of others. two lava rock caves, mopani wood
Tank Size:
45 gallons
Advice:
Even though everyone says it, research, research, research! Study and do as much reading on what you want as possible. It really does pay off to know what you are getting before hand and to be patient when setting up that new tank.
Description:
45g community, My first tank attempt so comments and suggestions greatly appreciated
Rated #47: 55 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: eduardo
Country: United States
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#47 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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eduardo on
Ratings:
4.85
Number of votes:
220
Quote:
""""AAAAARRRRHHH""""
About Yourself:
life safety technition by day family man by night. i have been into aquariums for about 1 year, they have always just been interesting to so i thought id give a shot.
Fish Kept:
african ciclhids,clown loaches, tiger barbs,cardinal neons,
Corals/Plants:
all real plants...some swords, and others that i dont know the names of. 'oh and my marijane plant. white sand. a piece of drift wood that i found. and cool looking river rock.
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
Just man up and dont be afraid to try new things
Description:
el natural
Rated #48: 55 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Jason Demmons
Country: United States
Rank:
#48 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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Ratings:
4.84
Number of votes:
225
Quote:
'Carpe Diem' does not mean 'fish of the day'.
About Yourself:
None
Fish Kept:
Labidochromis caeruleus (Yellow Lab), Iodotropheus sprengerae (Rusty), Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos (Maingano), Copadichromis borleyi (Red Finned Borleyi), Pseudotropheus sp. (Acei), Aulonocara sp. "Stuartgranti Maleri" (Sunshine Peacock)
Corals/Plants:
Fake Plants Only
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
None
Description:
Malawi Mbuna and a couple of Tangs.
Rated #49: 40 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Stuart
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#49 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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Ratings:
4.83
Number of votes:
209
Quote:
...
About Yourself:
I have 3 tanks now, 2 2ft and 1 4ft
Fish Kept:
Mostly Malawi cichlids,1 South american cichlid, 1 Pleco and 2 upside down catfish.. All happy and settled in the new tank Unfortunately most of my fish are hiding in this pic... I will try to find a better pic soon
Corals/Plants:
Due to the nature of african cihclids, I have only fake plants in my tank
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Advice:
Just be patient and read up on the subject... don't be afraid to try new things, but remember to budget well
Description:
4ft tank with homemade 3D background. 1 marine white bulb and blue actnic light to enhcnce the fishes colours. Several built in caves (with side views) mean the fish have places to hide and feel safe. The fake rock overhangs give a nice authentic feel and great shadows.
Rated #50: 65 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Fred
Country: Canada
Rank:
#50 out of 655 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2007
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Ratings:
4.82
Number of votes:
160
Fish Kept:
Danio
Corals/Plants:
None
Tank Size:
65 gallons
Advice:
take it slow, learn as much as you can. Research and more research and do not purchase fish you have not researched.
Description:
This was one of my best set ups.