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#41 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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5.94 |
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55 Gallon Mixed Cichlids,Fake Plants Real Driftwood And Some Rocks! |
| Quote: |
Shakin |
| About Yourself: |
Nothing LoL |
| Advice: |
It's All Fun And Games Until The Glass Breaks LOL :) |
| Fish Kept: |
Mixed Cichilds |
| Plants Kept: |
Fake Plants, Some Rock and Driftwood |
| Tank Size: |
55 |
| Description: |
55 gallon Mixed Cichlid Tank |
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| State: California |
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United States |
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#42 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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| Ratings: |
5.92 |
| Number of Votes: |
181 |
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More recent shot of my main African tank. |
| Quote: |
"Creativity Is Infinite" |
| About Yourself: |
I started off with aquariums with my father when I was around 5 years old. Back then, I was more of the cleaner/maintenience boy then anything else. Now that I have my own place, I have 9 tanks, looking into getting a tenth soon (takeover my father's tank) I have been recently spending most of my time doing my Discus homework. I have a great set-up now with 11 Discus total, and I want to try and start breeding them. My main African tank is doing very well, I am carrying wellover a hundred different sorts of fry.. our last batch was 42 Electric Blues.. which I am really excited about. I'm having so much fun with this hobby, I can wait to pass it on someday. |
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Patience... the most important thing is patience.. but it's also the hardest to do too. Do your research on all equipment and know what your buying and using. Money can be wasted from both equipment and your fish. Some stuff I lucked out on, many things I found that can be much easier in matenience/ and overall use. Then ther are things you just buy because of the price... I really wasted a bit of money on horrible heaters.. within a few months all they do is take up room in the trash can now. I now have learned my lesson and before buying anything I now do TONS of research online, and over the phone.. trying to get as many opinions and suggestions as possible.. Most of the time you will find a pattern in peoples opinions. Nothing is better than having a great, easy, healthy, and beautiful aquarium... the horrible thing is losing those gorgeous finds because you rushed into something your not certain of. Don't learn the hard way.. it's really not worth it, trust me! |
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1 Labeo Bicolor
2 Neolamprologus Brichardi
1 Pseudotropheus Socolofi Albino
1 Pseudotropheus Saulosi
1 Metriaclima Lombardoi
2 Metriaclima Barlowi
3 Metriaclima Greshakei
5 Labidochrommis Caeruleus
4 Neolamprologus Pulcher
1 Nimbochromis Livingstonii
1 Neolamprologus Tetracanthus
2 Neolamprologus Leleupi
1 Altolamprologus Calvus
1 Pleco
3 OB Peacock Hybrid
1 Aulonocara Stuartgranti German Red
2 Sciaenochromis Fryeri
1 Pseudotropheus Elongatus
1 Altolamprologus Calvus (Gold)
1 Dimidiochromis Compressiceps
1 Pseudotropheus Demasoni
4 Synodontis Multipunctatus
1 Copadichromis Borleyi
1 Neolamprologus Sexfasciatus (Gold)
1 Heros Efasciatus (Gold)
1 Cyphotilapia Frontosa
2 Lamprologus Brevis
2 Neolamprologus Buescheri
1 Synodontis Angelicus |
| Plants Kept: |
Cambomba |
| Tank Size: |
60 |
| Description: |
I set this tank up after I got my own place. Several changes have occured since then, but the tank is doing very well at the moment. I am looking into taking over my father's tank, when I figure out how to move it over to my place. I added a daylight and blue actinic light to bring out some more of the colors in the tank. I have a standard double air pump with a wall of bubbles come up in the background. I try my best to lay off of the plants as much as I can, but sometimes I add it for a couple more hiding places for the smaller ones/females. I use lots of Lace rock, (I love the look) and I have added a bit of driftwood. Filters I use a few Whisper Tetras, but I am looking to switch to something else sometime in the future. |
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| State: California |
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#43 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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| Ratings: |
5.91 |
| Number of Votes: |
134 |
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55 gallon after switching to black Tahitian Moon sand |
| Quote: |
Do it right or do it twice! |
| About Yourself: |
Chronological Advancement Observation Technician |
| Advice: |
Too much filtration is almost enough.
Pamper your water and your fish will thrive as a side effect!
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55 gallon Mbuna tank:
6x Yellow-Tail Acei (Gephyrochromus Acei)
4x Yellow Labs (Labidochromus Caeruleus)
3x Cobalt Blue Zebra (Metriaclima Caillanos)
2x Pindani (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)
1x Albino Pindani (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)
1x Red Zebra (Metriaclima Estherae)
1x Aulonacara jacobfreibergi |
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Java Fern "Narrow", Java Fern "Phillipine", Java Fern "Windelev" Java Moss, Crypts & Aponogetons |
| Tank Size: |
55 |
| Description: |
48x21x13 (55 gallon)
1 Marineland Emperor 400 power filter
1 Tetra Whisper 60 power filter
Zoo Meds 48" Reef Sun 50/50 lighting |
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#44 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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| Ratings: |
5.90 |
| Number of Votes: |
109 |
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My new 55 gallon tank with artificial plants and driftwood full view. Please see the additional pictures for close ups of the features of this tank. |
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Take your time and be patient when setting up and maintaining a tank. This is suppose to be enjoyable so if you do what you need to do when you tank will give you much enjoyment. |
| Fish Kept: |
Currently since this is a new tank since I am using my old for a reef tank I only have 2 paradise gouramis, 2 Angels, 10 cardinals, 3 rummy nose, algae eater. |
| Plants Kept: |
Tetra Water Wonders Artificial Plants and Artificial Driftwood. |
| Tank Size: |
55 |
| Description: |
55 Gallon freshwater tank with artificial plants. Tank maintained with Fluval 305 canister filter, AquaClear Powerhead 50, undergravel filter, Hydor Theo 200w heater. Lighted with 48" fluorescent 40 watt Power-Glo made by Hagen. The color spectrum of this bulb is 18000K. The gravel bed consists of a fine pebble that is used for sand blasting. Then took some of the larger natural rock and sprinkled some on top of the smaller gravel to give it a more natural textured look. See additional pics for close ups of this gravel. |
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United Kingdom |
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#45 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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5.89 |
| Number of Votes: |
161 |
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aqua one 220 LTR community tank |
| Quote: |
Widnes till I die |
| Advice: |
regular water changes, try to keep your tank looking natural |
| Fish Kept: |
clown loaches, tiger barbs, golden sucking loaches, silver sharks,clown plec, gourami,krebensis,polka dot catfish and congo tetras |
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artificial |
| Tank Size: |
55 |
| Description: |
aqua one 220ltr (100cm) community tank with external filter, external heater, 2x30w t8, bogwood,uv steriliser,slate, gravel substrate |
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#46 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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5.89 |
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153 |
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12 Misc African Cichlids
1 blood parrot
1 jack dempsy
1 blue lobster |
| Quote: |
Who am I gonna build ramps for now? |
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Im still starting out myself but its ok to just go to wal-mart and buy a starter tank. The more you are active in the operating of your little tank the more you will learn and the more you will want to step it up. |
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12 malawi chiclids, 1 blood parrot cichlid, 1 blue lobster 1 jack dempsy |
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all fake plants |
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50 |
| Description: |
70W lighting, penguin biowheel 350 running with 4 catriges. 250W heater. |
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| State: Florida |
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#47 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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5.89 |
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160 |
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You can't put that fish with them. LOL |
| About Yourself: |
Wanted a tank,
Got one and learned
Now love it and love doing it.
Fish store owners need to sell stuff to you no matter what happens to you or your fish. And 3K makes them forget your name. |
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When starting a new tank, set it up with water and turn it on and let it run for at least 8 weeks and add a very small amount of fish food every other week.
NiN1972@aol.com
Then buy fish. |
| Fish Kept: |
African Cichlids,
Tropheus My Fav's |
| Plants Kept: |
Holey Rock, Corals, and driftwood |
| Tank Size: |
265 |
| Description: |
Mixed African Cichlids |
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| State: Texas |
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#48 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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5.87 |
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212 |
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110 Gal tank sits in my living room. I got it for a steal on Criagslist. It is 5' long and the highlight of my room. I have both a blue and white light but typically only have the white on. |
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Most of us ask for advice when we know the answer but we want a different one. |
| About Yourself: |
I have five tanks - one of which is at work and is used to help calm upset kids. It also allows me relaxation moments as I look up to view my fish. |
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Check compatibility before you buy fish. Do your water changes so you won't have to wake up and find floating fish. And have fun with the hobby.
Also, visit local nurseries for landscape rock. Much cheaper than specialty stores. Just clean before adding to tank. |
| Fish Kept: |
Mostly Malawi Cichlids with a few river fish thrown in. Yoyo loach does quite well - almost too aggressive when cichlids were young. |
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All decorative plants |
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110 |
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United States |
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#49 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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5.86 |
| Number of Votes: |
101 |
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55 Gal Malawi Cichlids Tank:
2 Kenyi
9 Yellow labs
7 Socolofi
9 Red x Red Zebras
9 Red Top Zebras |
| Advice: |
Have lots of money! :) |
| Fish Kept: |
Kenyi, Yellow Labs, Socolofi, Red x Red Zebras, Red Top Zebras |
| Plants Kept: |
Lava Rock |
| Tank Size: |
55 |
| Description: |
Malawi Cichlids |
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| State: Nebraska |
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#50 out of 2354 freshwater tanks worldwide |
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5.80 |
| Number of Votes: |
103 |
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My 55 gallon mixed Cichlid tank |
| About Yourself: |
I'm 15. I had a goldfish for 8 years he died when i was about 13. Just started having fish again since then. but now bigger tanks. lots more fish |
| Advice: |
Experience is the best way |
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1 bumblebee cichlid,
4 assorted cichlids (orange, albino, blue, dark purple),
1 convict cichlid,
1 Red Peacock? maybe (not for sure)
1 Demasoni Cichlid |
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all fake, main plant is a cut up fancy giants plant stuck between the wood and rock |
| Tank Size: |
55 |
| Description: |
Emperor 400 power filter,,
Stealth Submersible heater,,
36" flexible bubble wand,,
African Cichlid mix sand from CaribSea,, |
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