RobHart28
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I have a Longfin Albino Oscar and 3 pictus catfish in quarenteen while I cycle their 75 gallon tank. What would be a good mid swimming tank mate that would go well with the Oscar if any. Right now he's only 2" so want to introduce him early. Got a local breeder of Polar Blue Parrots, would 1 of those work?
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6 hours ago, GardenStateGoldfish said:
All i can suggest is to let her have that tank as the turtle tank and get some elodea and then set up a new tank the way you want it multiple tank syndrome!
Yeah I have that big time. Started with 1 gallons for my daughters now have 5 tanks.
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They are cumberland sliders (yellow eared sliders) red eared are illegal where I'm at.
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Using a 40 gal breeder for this one. First foray into mbuna.
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Currently cycling a tank for Mbunas and was wanting to get opinions on what (if any) cleaner fish you've had success with mbunas. Water parameters Ph 8.2-8.4 Hardness 300
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They are cumberland slider hatchlings
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Got a nice 60 gallon tank planted up with some good ol aquarium co-op plants all ready to grow... Until my wife DEMANDED turtles... They have uprooted my Scarlett temple, eaten one Valisnaria and toppled a rock on the other, uprooted a sprig of Pogostemon and ate my dwarf baby tears. They nipped a piece of my water sprite as well but didn't eat it and have left the amazon sword, crypt, and Anubias alone. Sprite and Anubias are in easy planters. Are there any other good plants I can put in with these aho... I mean turtles. Something fast growing that will stay ahead of their appetite (they won't eat when we try feeding them) that will thrive in high ph 8.2-8.4 hard water 300ppm.
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Working on that. You can barely see the Visnaria poking up behind the rocks. The pogostemon on the opposite side is doing much better
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Hey folks, show me some of the ways you guys hide sponge filters in your tanks. I love the natural look of my aquarium with the exception of the massive sponge in the back corner.
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Yep I found the problem. Sending it back.
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I figured, thank you. Shortly after I posted it stopped working. I'll send it back.
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I'm new to this hobby still and I notice when I turned the heater on in my 60 water started to fill it after its been submerged and off for hours. Is this normal? I did not notice this with my 30. The level goes up and down and bubbles occasionally come from the bottom. Thanks.
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First planted aquarium. I clearly didn't buy enough plants for the 60. Got some rocks I found along the road for decor. (tested safe) Hoping they all survive. Got some dwarf baby tears and water sprite coming soon. Anubias will be planted in an easy planter.
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25 minutes ago, ErinV said:
@RobHart28 $400 for an entire set up. That is amazing!!! You will have so much fun with all your new fishy real estate. Kinda jealous!
I still hadn't decided what to put in the 60 gal until today with cichlids which led to that purchase. It was a crazy deal! Can't wait but it may be garaged for a while.
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I'm the worst for this.... bought my daughters each a 1 gallon tank for Easter. Started researching fish, found out 1 gallons suck, so found a 30 gal used online, cleaned it up. My wife wanted it so we upgraded the girls to a 30 gal as well so they had more option. Did more research (the key problem) started to really gain interest in the hobby myself, so bought a 60 gal. Why get a 30 for the bedroom when a 60 is only $100 more. Went looking for fish on a local FB group found a guy rehoming cichlids I was looking for so contacted him. Turns out he is getting away from the hobby and wants to get rid of his whole setup... I asked how much (big mistake). $400 FOR AN ENTIRE 150 GALLON SETUP!!! So now before my 60 gallon is even finished being set up I now own a 150 as well. Went from 2 gallons of fish real estate to 272 gallons in less than 2 weeks. Research (and co-op videos) crested a monster.
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I just got plants still waiting to plant them in my 60. Once they propagate I'll have more to plant in a 150.
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Just scored an INSANE deal on a 150 gal tank and stand far too good to pass up.
How many sponge filters would I need for this thing or would you recommend something else.
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Well you guys weren't kidding. Had the plants in a 5 gallon bucket with a single squirt of easy green for the last couple days. Been sitting on my dining room table under no light and the octopus and scarlet temple have nearly broke the surface when they were at least 2-3" below it when I put them in. Valisnaria isn't looking too hot though kinda limp and turning brown. Hoping it comes back after planting.
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Perfect thank you
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Will the Co-Op Easy Planter block plants, like Anubias and similar, that can't be planted from growing properly. Don't really want to glue it to a rock or wood.
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I'll test the tap water itself and get back to you if there is a difference. Still doing research and learning much since starting the first tank. Setting up a 60 gallon with live plants soon and want to get water sorted before adding fish.
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I measured ph from my first aquarium and it read in the 8's. Didn't test the tap water itself (brain fart) I'll do that when I get home. Haven't tested water hardness yet either need to get the strips. We've been losing fish in the first tank so trying to troubleshoot why.
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Looking for some advice on a more permanent solution to high Ph. Currently I'm read on the above 8 range using the master test kit. I want to bring that down to the 7's without using driftwood or anything that darkens the water. Looked into RO Filters but that seems to knock the ph down to the bottom end and softening the water at the same time requiring me to fight that too. Where is the balance!!! I live in Jefferson City Missouri so anybody from my area managing their ph I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!
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10 minutes ago, CorydorasEthan said:
Normally, Corydoras won't eat algae. In my experience they do not at all. But it is not that they are more efficient in a school, but they must live in a school to display proper and natural behavior. Also, like what was said above, Corydoras are great little fish get a school of around 6-10 of one species and they'll look great! I would say get the bristlenose as well. It is not going to overload your stocking.
Just a side note. @Jungle Fan has had experience with Corydoras taking care of some of his algae problems.
An opaline gourami might get too aggressive for a community tank. Try out a honey gourami or maybe a pearl gourami instead, as these are much more peaceful.
So here is a general stocking plan for your tank (assuming you get plenty of plants):
- Honey Gourami (single or a pair)
- Neon Tetras (10)
- Harlequin Rasboras (10)
- Guppy (two males, three females)
- Corydoras (10 of one species)
- Bristlenose Pleco (1)
- Nerite Snail (3-6)
Of course, there are plenty of other options for schooling fish, these are just placeholders. Just ask if you want different ideas! I hope this helps, and good luck!
Thanks, I'm unfortunately seriously limited in fish selection here in Missouri without driving at least an hour away and most places are plum out of fish. My second showpiece choice was for Angelfish.
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I've got him in there with 3 pictus catfish and a guppy now, they seem to be doing alright. He chases the guppy around every now and then but leaves the catfish alone.