Going to try.

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums' started by Pip Logan, Oct 21, 2009.

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  1. Pip Logan

    Pip Logan Feather Duster

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    Just got a 55g FW tank. Any sugjestions?
     
    Pip Logan, Oct 21, 2009
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Stocking suggestions? Equipment suggestions? What are you looking for?
     
    mikejrice, Oct 21, 2009
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  3. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    Turn it into a reef LOL
     
    oceanparadise1, Oct 22, 2009
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  4. oakvad

    oakvad Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Whatever you put in it make sure and plant it!!! Im hooked now ive got 4 planted tanks and my 5 gallon beta tank looks the best imo.
     
    oakvad, Oct 27, 2009
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  5. Jane Fury

    Jane Fury Plankton

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    An artfully planted tank with a batch or 2 of schooling tropical fish is one of the most beautiful aquariums to see aside from an established reef tank.

    Something like this makes me sit up and take notice:

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    Jane Fury, Nov 3, 2009
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  6. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    go with cichlids.. get some good rocks and make two different rock mounds on either side of the tank as two different homes for the fish.. the fish will then pair up and breed at their two different rock piles and you'll have tons of little cichlids all over the place.. Our old tank looked like this and it was amazing.. also when you get the cichlids, get medium sized ones and get atleast 4
     
    bama, Nov 3, 2009
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