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Redshark, do you believe that five palm sized silver dollars, three small clowns, 7 cherry barbs and a betta is overstocking for a 55 gallon?? If you all think I'm overstocked well then that's the answer to my woes. I'm feeding two, just TWO frozen cubes of either bloodworms or brine shrimp, either ...

Do two 1/3 water changes per week only to keep the nitrates under 40? Still doesn't seem right. It's a lot of work, especially in this new home I'm in for various reasons.

That's why I chose to use the bio beads years ago, more space for good bacteria to grow. I don't feel the tank is over stocked, I haven't been over feeding, I just threw in some floating plants a week ago but I don't think I have nearly enough. How much to make a difference? I've only read in a few ...

I have had nitrate issues in my tank for years. I don't think I'm overstocked in my 55 gallon--five palm sized silver dollars, 3 small clown loaches, 7 cherry barbs and one betta ( in its separate custom enclosure). I do weekly water changes--about 15 gallons I siphon gravel each time I haven't been...

I have had nitrate issues in my tank for years. I don't think I'm overstocked in my 55 gallon--five palm sized silver dollars, 3 small clown loaches, 7 cherry barbs and one betta ( in its separate custom enclosure). I do weekly water changes--about 15 gallons I siphon gravel each time I haven't been...

Fortunately I didn't need expert help. My betta is in a 7 x 7 acrylic enclosure in my 55 gallon. 12 holes are drilled on each side. This has been a great move for the betta--his fins are open all the time, he's very active, he's eating EVERY type of food I offer him. What a great move I made. I have...

Thanks, I, agree.

700 gallons???? Wow!!

Looks awesome, beautiful fish. The only thing that freaks me out is the arrowana.

Thanks, bookpage. Lots to know about each. I'm still wondering if lexan leeches any toxic chemicals, but then people make tanks out of Lexan, so it must be safe.

LEXAN polycarbonate sheet, 24 in. x 18 in., is a perfect glass substitute. Polycarbonate sheet maintains glass-like clarity and is highly impact resistant and strong. LEXAN is approximately 250 times stronger than glass. It can be used for a variety of household projects, including replacement windo...

Not getting too far with my betta enclosure questions and the material to use, but I am getting info on the loach forum. For the betta connoisseurs -- do you think an enclosure with a depth of 22 inches is too deep for a betta? He will be able to come up for air, of course. For those who have not re...

Diana, thanks for the ideas. I'm glad to hear that plain ol' super glue will work and be safe. Again, I want to build a roomy enough enclosure for the betta for the main tank, not planning on building a tank. Your ideas and advice for the drilling were great. When my boyfriend comes down next week, ...

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=super+glue%20gel&Ns=None&Ntpr=1&Ntpc=1&selectedCatgry=Search+All Above is the page where the super glues are. I'm looking at the first two options--the Loctite brand for example. http://www.homedep...

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-4g-U ... c2Cf5yOl3c For example the above bought from a Home Depot is safe for the aquarium? I plan to glue either acrylic or glass. Is the above a good option? Any tips on drilling holes through glass or acrylic without breaking the glass or showing shatter lines ...