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    Beard algae-eaters

    I had beard and what worked was rosys. I don't much like them as fish, though... they're very jumpy and eat like horses. Most of my other poor fish dread them, luckily I have 6 so they don't actively act aggressive or nip anyone that I know of.
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    Need good plants for 125 gallon

    Goals: A. I want to have the background covered and create a more real looking tank. B. Give plenty of hiding spots for fishies. C. Help with nitrates. I have 125 gallong tank and a 260 watt lighting system. I don't have CO2 but use flourish excell (half recommended dosage since I have...
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    Keeping filter off during the day?

    For my 10 gallon I have an eclipse 1 TL hood & filter. Filter is 150gph and pretty strong. I have a little CO2 system and the tank is moderately planted - some java ferns, anachris, 1 shoot of hornwort and I moved a plant (forget the name) from my 125 gallon which is dying. Hope it does better...
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    Good lilly in 10 gallon

    I am looking for a lilly plant that will grow to the top of the tank in a 10 gallon. 3watts/gallon and I use the hagen CO2 system. Sand substrate mixed with some laterite.
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    Upgrading Eclipse 3?

    I was thinking of upgrading my 10 gallon to either a 29 or a 20L. Right now my 10 gallon has an Eclipse 1 TL hood which I like. If I got the 20L or 29 I'd use the Eclipse 3 hood found here: http://www.aquariumguys.com/ec3ho12x30.html I believe that unit has a pretty miserable wattage with...
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    Too much outflow Marineland Eclipse hood

    Are you familiar with this pump on this hood? I haven't seen any dial or way to decrease the flow. I will try the sponge, though.
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    Too much outflow Marineland Eclipse hood

    http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3867&Ntt=eclipse&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1 (Eclipse 1 TL)
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    Too much outflow Marineland Eclipse hood

    I just got a Marineland hood for my 10 gallon. The pump that comes with it is 150 gal/hour, the outflow is pretty harsh. I've pointed the outspout against the glass to help but one corner is getting hit hard (my sand is all but removed from that corner). Any ideas on what I can do to solve this?
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    Biggest koi i seen *pictures*

    In Ft. Worth at the botanical gardens there are giant ponds with many larger koi, I would guess some are over 3 feet long and quite huge. I love how many will eat right out of your hand, too.
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    10 gallon tank, snail problem and Kuhli loaches..

    I have a 10 gallon, not too planted, w/ - 3 male guppies - 2 adf (pair, they've mated) - 3-4 ghost shrimp - 2 Ottos ... while I think that my tank might be close to it's bio-level, I am wanting to add a couple of KUHLI LOACHES to the tank to deal with snails. ... I'm getting some...
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    Stocking 10g

    I had problems with a clown pleco in a 10gal. While they're not large fish, they're poop machines, they also do require some wood to munch on.
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    Adding Flourite to established 10 gal?

    I'm upgrading from a 15w light to a lid w/ 2 15w built in (total of 30w or 3w/gallon). So far, I've had java fern and 1 anachris stem work out. Also have some other plant (forgot the name). Had some other plants last for a while but eventually die. My water ph is slightly more than even 7 and...
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    Do otos really only eat algae?

    I have eight ottos in a 125, I feed them zuchini and they love it. Also have wafers I put in but usually they get eaten by plecos or corries. I've seen one otto suck on my bristlenose pleco but usually the pleco just bustles and shakes and the otto runs for the hills.
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    Disappearing Tetra Trick ... Could it be Shrimpy?

    Yea, I liked the look of the two I briefly had - my beef is that these LFS jerks sell these wolves as sheep and I nearly lost a beautiful bristlenose pleco (that they sold me WITH the prawn). I tell you, I can still picture that monster shrimp closing on my pleco - if you've never seen a shrimp...
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    How often should I clean?

    Yes.
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    American/Florida Flag Fish vs. Siamese Algae Eater?

    Which is better vs. beard algae (black hair-like crap on plants?) Where can I buy either on-line?
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    Disappearing Tetra Trick ... Could it be Shrimpy?

    Shrimp looks like a long armed prawn. Very deadly and grow quite large. They are cold-blooded killers, period. I would *be angry with the* person who sold him to you, they KNEW better. Did you get him at petco? They passed two off on me as Bamboo shrimp of all things. *What an insensitive...
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    Are Magnum Canister Filters Decent?

    I have one on my 125 gallon to suppliment my fluval 404. WARNING: The water out-flow is tremendous. I eventually hooked it up to a double bio-wheel deal and it works great. But at first.. OMG...
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    Lying Lfs??

    Someone who worked at a lfs once told me African Butterfly Fish were peaceful and would get along with guppies just fine. Basically, they're all full of ca-ca.
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