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    Azul bass, CT, clown loach and more

    Seeing if anyone is interested in taking all my livestock. Have my 180 gal tank and equipment for sale as well. Looking to get $700 for all livestock listed. Smaller Loaches are currently separated with an acrylic divider. Pickup and bag yourself as i have injured my ankle and knee and please...
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    180 gal setup

    Hi, looking to sell off my 180 gal set up. Pick up and dissemble yourself as i have a busted up ankle and knee at the moment. Looking for quick sell at $1000. Located in markham. Set up consists of: Standard 180 gal tank Sump with media (pump is broken tho) Stand with cabinets, lid and light...
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    Angelfish and peacock bass?

    Would they be able to share a tank? They share similar water parameters and pretty sure the angels are too large to fit into the bass' mouth. Any opinions or experience?
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    Azul peacock bass

    Got a nice azul for sale. About 5-6" and eating MP. Asking $150. Please PM with any questions, thanks.
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    LF: glass top for 180 gal

    Hi, looking for a glass top for my 180 gal or if anyone knows where I can pick one up in toronto, please let me know. Thanks.
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    market prawns for arowana?

    I have read a lot of people suggest feeding aros market prawn. Just wanted to know which type (brand?) is best for a 6 incher? Also, any tips on the best place to purchase them in Markham/Toronto would be great! :) thanks.
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    Powerhead necessary?

    Hi, just wondering if a powerhead is beneficial for arowana tanks? I was thinking about picking up the koralia Evolution 1050gph, but my fishes are still small in size. Pbass at 4", clown loach at 4" and bbxb at 6". Will the waterflow be too much for the fish in 180gal tank.
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    canister filter question

    I currently have a 180gal with sump that consists of bio balls, spongies, and ceramic rings. I am looking at adding a Fx5 canister filter and wondering what media to use is best? I was thinking some floss and bacteria house. Would carbon be a good idea, or any other suggestions or alterations...
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    PH level confusion. Help!

    Ok so this is strange. I know arowanas prefer PH at about 7 ish so i tested my water to see how the water conditions are. Its pretty high at 8.5 so I was thinking maybe my tapwater is just high so checked my tap water and it came out to 7-7.5? How is this possible? I did a 50% water change and...
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    Cirrus contact

    Besides Pming which I have tried. Any other contact info for Cirrus? Looking to get in on the next shipmrnt. :)
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    Air stone location

    Hey all, setting up my tank and I have this idea of lining the whole back of the tank with air stones. So air bubbles will be covering the whole back glass of the tank. Anyone ever seen or done this? Aesthetically what is your take on it? Also, will it have any adverse affects on the fish...
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    BBXB lighting?

    Hi, I have tried searching but most info are regarding lighting for reds. So what do people prefer for a BBXB? T5,T8, full spectrum, any colour? Thanks again for any help provided.
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    Gravel or substrate

    Hi, what gravel or substrate would members recommend for a BBXB? I will also have peacock bass and clown loaches in the tank. Also, where would be the best place to purchase recommended substrate from in the GTA? Thanks in advance.
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    SUMP help

    Hi, just recently purchased a used tank and trying to set up the sump system. One of the pipes connecting to the sump has these two ends that state flow control with two prongs sticking out of them that connects to a 120V battery. what does this do exactly? When I was moving the pipes, the prong...
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    Water change

    Just wondering how everyone does their water change? Is it just, siphon water out and then refill with room temp. water and then at he necessary amount of prime to it? Is stability needed or is that only for the brand new cycling of tanks? Also, for the prime, do you add the amount correlated to...
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    Drilled tank question.

    Hi, I just purchased a Drilled tank with the holes about 4 inch from the top of tank. My question is do I need an overflow box? I searched and some say you do others don't. , as you can tell new to sumps so any information or tips for a drilled tank would be much appreciated.Thanks.
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    Need to install extra support?

    Hi, was wondering if I put a large fish tank 180gal on my main level (1st floor) would I need to put in extra support in the basement? I'm assuming it's roughly going to weigh about 1800-2000lbs? The tank dimensions is 72 inches long and 24 inches wide. any opinion on this? anyone keep similar...
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    which Dimension/Tank size?!

    Hi, was wondering what would your peference be for a tank with 1 XB aro, 3 peacock bass and community for Clown loaches? I have read many times it's the dimensions that matter, so here it is. The options are: 6' x 18" x 24" or 8' x 18' x 18" Thanks for your help P.S. If putting either...
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    Converting SW tank to freshwater

    Hi, I found a used tank I was looking to upgrade but was previously used as a reef tank. It has two overflows and am wondering what precautions I need to take to convert this tank from SW to FW. Is there any specific cleaning agents I should use to make sure the tank is as clean and...
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    Is there difference in SW or FW tanks?

    Hi, just wondering. In the market for a new tank and see some ads state that it's a saltwater tank. What is the difference if any? Would one be able to use a SW tank to keep an aro? Thanks in advance.
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