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| State: Ohio |
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United States |
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| Rank: |
#1 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
7.50 |
| Number of Votes: |
112 |
| Photo Caption: |
55 Gallon Cichlid Tank |
| Advice: |
Bigger Tank is Better. Over filter! Don't skimp on filter size - with enough filtration you can maintain crystal clear water. 20% weekly water changes |
| Fish Kept: |
African and South American Cichlids. If you start small and provide enough "caves" for them to take refuge - they can (and will) grow to be compatible |
| Plants Kept: |
Artificial Plants - All Natural Riverbed Rocks |
| Tank Size: |
55 |
| Description: |
Assorted Cichlids |
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| #2: Snipa [ Freshwater Tanks ] | |
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Canada |
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| Rank: |
#2 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
6.66 |
| Number of Votes: |
136 |
| Photo Caption: |
My cichlids! |
| Advice: |
Take it slow, don't rush into it! |
| Fish Kept: |
Maingano's,
Yellow lab's,
Orange zebra's,
demasoni's,
Rusty's,
Kenyi's,
and a bunch more, around 30 total |
| Plants Kept: |
2 plastic plants |
| Tank Size: |
90 |
| Description: |
48 x 18 x 24 inches,
48" Powerglow,
250w heater,
Eheim 2217 Canister,
Astro 2210 Canister,
Aquaclear 110,
Altas 2000F Powerhead, weekly water changes |
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| State: Texas |
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United States |
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| Rank: |
#3 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
6.51 |
| Number of Votes: |
70 |
| Photo Caption: |
Side Angle For New Setup 3.09.10 |
| About Yourself: |
Check out my Semi DIY "Installing a Fish Tank Into a Wall"
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/bennyphan/Fish%20Tank%20Project/ |
| Advice: |
Do your Research, Take Your Time and Enjoy! |
| Fish Kept: |
Metriaclima Callainos "Blue Colbalt Zebra", Pseudotropheus sp. Demasoni Demasoni, Labidochromis Caeruleus Electric Yellow (2), Metriaclima Estherae "Orange Blotch Zebra", Metriaclima estherae"Red Zebra", Pseudotropheus socolofi "Albino Snow White", Aulonocara Stuartgranti Ngara Flametail (Mdoka Yellow), Albino Strawberry Peacock, Sunshine Peacock, Rubescens Peacock (Male & Female), Red Empress HAP, Synodontis Multipunctatus "Spotted Catfish", Sucker Fish. |
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Plastic Plants, I don't do real Plants |
| Tank Size: |
55 |
| Description: |
55 Gal Tank 48X13X23, 2X Powerhead 402 Jets, TopFin 60 and Marineland 350 Filteratin Systems, Nova Extreme Lighting (10K Daylight & 460 Actinic NM), Marineland 200 Heater, TopFin Auto Feeder, Texas Holy Rocks with crush coral sand. |
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| State: Indiana |
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United States |
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| Rank: |
#4 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
6.48 |
| Number of Votes: |
107 |
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75 GAL. BUILT INTO WALL WITH ACCESS IN WALK IN CLOSET AREA. TWO OVER HEAD CAN LIGHTS FOR MAINTENANCE, OVER TOP STRIP LIGHT- MOONLIGHT, 55 GAL SUMP FILTER W. UV STERILIZER AND HEATER BELOW 75 GAL. UTAH LACE ROCK ON SMALL CRUSHED GRAVEL, FEW PEICES OF CRUSHED CORAL, MY LOCAL TAP IS HARD AND GOOD CICHLID PH. THE ENTIRE SETUP WAS CUSTOM BUILT AND INSTALLED BY MYSELF AND HOBBYIST FRIEND/PROFESSIONAL.
ALSO HAVE OLD MAGNUM 350 CANISTER FILTER THAT I USE THE MICRON INSERT AND RUN EVERY SO OFTEN, 20% WATER CHANGE EVERY WEEK.
SWITCHED TO 50/50 REEF SUN BULBS AND WISH I DID LONG AGO. AWESOME COLOR DETAIL.
added a 5.5 gallon refugium/plant tank to the 55 gal sump |
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PLUG IT WITH A NUGGET- YDNA |
| About Yourself: |
STARTED IN THE HOBBY WHEN I WAS IN 7TH GRADE, HAD A JACK DEMPSY-DIED, THEN OSCARS- VERY DIRTY, WANTED AFRICAN CICHLIDS FOREVER BUT WANTED A PROFESSIONAL SET UP, FINALLY GOT EM AND THE SETUP AND AM VERY HAPPY AND SATISFIED WITH FILTRATION, HAD A FEW COMMUNITY TANKS, I LIKE MY AFRICANS BEST.
SALTWATER SOMEDAY, I HAVE A FRIEND WHO RUNS A CUSTOM AQUATIC BUSINESS, AND APRECIATE HIS HELP, ADVICE, ENTHUSIAM AND HONESTY. |
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LET YOUR TANK CYCLE, GO BIOLOGICAL, GET SOMEONES ESTABLISHED BIOBALLS. WAIT UNTIL YOUR WATER IS READY OR TRY ZEBRA DANIOS AT FIRST. SAVE YOU RECEIPTS FROM ANYTHING YOU BUY.......
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AFRICAN CICHLIDS. - 2 new lamprologus compressiceps. 3- VENUSTUS' 1- YELLOW AURUATUS, 3 YELLOW LABS, 2 RUSTYS, 1 RED FIN BORLIES, , 1 ELECTRIC BLUE AHLI, 1 RED PEACOCK, 4 KENYIS, 1 BLUE EXASPERATUS, 1 AFRICAN FEATHER FIN CAT-SYNODONTIS, 1 ALBINO PEACOCK, 1 MIXED PEACOCK?, 1 BUMBLE BEA CICHLID, 3 KILLI FISH, 1 PEACOCK? 1 white pindani, 2 brichardis, 5 BLUE JOHANNIS, 2 CHINESE ALGAE EATER, AND 1 LAMP LELUPI, 2 TANGERINE CICHLIDS, 1 YELLOW TOP ZEBRA, 1 HYBRID SYNODONTIS CAT, 2 CHIPOKES, 2 BLUE MOORIS, 2 BLUE AURATUS, ALSO HAVE SOME BABYS (blue johannis, yellow labs, and rustys) THAT WERE CAUGHT AS FRY AND ARE GROWING IN REFUGIUM OF SUMP.
I HAVE PLENTY OF HIDING SPACES AND ANOTHER 20 GALLONS OF WATER BEING CYCLED THRU TANK FROM SUMP FILTER.
FEEDING- SPIRULINA FLAKE, NEW LIFE SPECTRUM CICHLID PELLETS, FROZEN BRINE SHRIMP, GHOST SHRIMP, AND A CAUGHT A DRAGON FLY AND FED IT TO ONE OF EM. |
| Plants Kept: |
real JAVA FERNS, LARGE anubias, and wisteria in refugium. |
| Tank Size: |
75 |
| Description: |
75 GAL. BUILT INTO WALL WITH ACCESS IN WALK IN CLOSET AREA. TWO OVER HEAD CAN LIGHTS FOR MAINTENANCE, OVER TOP STRIP LIGHT- MOONLIGHT, 55 GAL SUMP FILTER W. UV STERILIZER AND HEATER BELOW 75 GAL. UTAH LACE ROCK ON SMALL CRUSHED GRAVEL, FEW PEICES OF CRUSHED CORAL, MY LOCAL TAP IS HARD AND GOOD CICHLID PH. THE ENTIRE SETUP WAS CUSTOM BUILT AND INSTALLED BY MYSELF AND HOBBYIST FRIEND/PROFESSIONAL.
ALSO HAVE OLD MAGNUM 350 CANISTER FILTER THAT I USE THE MICRON INSERT AND RUN EVERY SO OFTEN, 20% WATER CHANGE EVERY WEEK.
SWITCHED TO 50/50 REEF SUN BULBS AND WISH I DID LONG AGO. AWESOME COLOR DETAIL.
added a 5.5 gallon refugium/plant tank to the 55 gal sump. |
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| #5: saber7 [ Freshwater Tanks ] | |
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| State: Arizona |
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United States |
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| Rank: |
#5 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
6.44 |
| Number of Votes: |
135 |
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180 Gallon Show Tank. |
| Advice: |
Go big! |
| Fish Kept: |
African Cichlids from Lake Malawi. Mostly Peacocks and Mbuna. Several Bushy Nose Plecos. |
| Plants Kept: |
All plants are from the Fancy Plant line from Aquarium Systems |
| Tank Size: |
180 |
| Description: |
72" x 24" x 24" glass aquarium. Lighting was custom done w/ 4 48" T12 10K bulbs overlapped using an Icecap 660. Gravel is 20 grade pool filter sand. Decoration includes lace rock, malaysian driftwood, and fake plants. 2 250 watt heaters, 2 Penguin 150's with bio wheels, and 2 Eheim Professional II canister filters. |
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| State: California |
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United States |
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| Rank: |
#6 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
6.41 |
| Number of Votes: |
108 |
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350 gal |
| Quote: |
Hunger makes the best seasoning. |
| Advice: |
Get your hands wet! Jump in there and go for it. You might not get it right the first time, but if you stick with it this is one of the most rewarding hobbies. Most importantly HAVE FUN! |
| Fish Kept: |
i will be changing it over to a mixed south
and central american cichlid tank soon. |
| Plants Kept: |
fake plantsand lots of wood |
| Tank Size: |
350 |
| Description: |
this is my 350 gal tank. Its 10'x 24"x 30"
I am running 2 fluval fx5s for filtration.
lots of wood rocks and fake plants for decoration |
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| #7: BoysX3 [ Freshwater Tanks ] | |
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| State: Ohio |
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United States |
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| Rank: |
#7 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
6.39 |
| Number of Votes: |
107 |
| Photo Caption: |
Closer View |
| Advice: |
Bigger Tank is Better. Over filter! Don't skimp on filter size - with enough filtration you can maintain crystal clear water. 20% weekly water changes |
| Fish Kept: |
African and South American Cichlids. If you start small and provide enough "caves" for them to take refuge - they can (and will) grow to be compatible |
| Plants Kept: |
Artificial Plants - All Natural Riverbed Rocks |
| Tank Size: |
55 |
| Description: |
Assorted Cichlids |
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United Kingdom |
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| Rank: |
#8 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
6.36 |
| Number of Votes: |
100 |
| Photo Caption: |
Please take a look at my other pictures before rating. |
| Fish Kept: |
metriaclima zebra chilumba, ps elongatus mpanga , red top hongi , ps polit , electric yellow labs, likoma red top afra , bristlenose pleco |
| Plants Kept: |
all plastic. |
| Tank Size: |
105 |
| Description: |
Juwel rio 400 ltr ,5 foot tank. Juwel jumbo internal filter and Eheim pro 2078 external filter. Aquamedic 36w uv sterilizer.
t5 day and t5 marine white tubes
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Lebanon |
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| Rank: |
#9 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
6.36 |
| Number of Votes: |
100 |
| Photo Caption: |
African Cichlid Tank |
| Quote: |
Get the largest aquarium you can afford without being divorced! |
| Advice: |
Read a lot before setting up your aquarium.On fish types, compatibility, water conditions... |
| Fish Kept: |
2xLelupis, 2xFrontosas, 4xYellow Labs, 3xRed Peacocks, 1xMarbled Peacock, 1x Blue Zebra, 1x Blue Ahli, 1x Ice Blue Cobalt, 1xYellw Peacock, 1x Johanni, 1x Duboisi, 2xBlue Dolphins, 1x Venustus, 2xRed Finned Sharks, 3x Kenyis, 1x Dimidiochromis Compressiceps(Eye Bitter), 1x Haplochromis sp.44 |
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2 red corals+2 fake red plants+rocks from the mountains+crushed coral+sand substrate |
| Tank Size: |
100 |
| Description: |
180x60 x45cm
Built in filter
6x T5 bulbs
2x powerheads
1x 300w heater+1x 100w heater
Black background |
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Australia |
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| Rank: |
#10 out of 3376 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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(rated this year: view this month's top 10) |
| Ratings: |
6.36 |
| Number of Votes: |
112 |
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Mangrove Jack tank. Other fish in there, for the moment. |
| Quote: |
There's two sides to every fish. |
| Advice: |
It's only money. Reading up on stuff is good, but better to learn from experience. |
| Fish Kept: |
1 x Mangrove Jack, 3 x Jack Dempsy, 5 x Bistlenose and 3 others not quiet sure on breed. |
| Plants Kept: |
Fake plants. Mangrove root and black slate. |
| Tank Size: |
110 |
| Description: |
Custom tank, built under staircase. Roughly 5ft x 2ft x 2.5ft. (Extra depth helps) External Canister Filter. Heater. Airpump. |
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