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K thx. Yes, so far it has been feeding. It can come up to the surface and get some food, but it struggles to do even that. The tetra is constant;y moving, and im afraid to much energy is being used. Anyways, ill try the peas thing today. Thx

Hi guys, My lemon tetra is swimming vertically, and has been for the last couple weeks. Usually when I have seen this behavior the fish survives for a few days, but this time its been several weeks. The tank is 30 gallons, and has 3 neon tetras, 1 black skirt tetra, and 3 lemon tetras. Its...

Im getting tank + stand + canopy for a 270 gal for about $1800 including shipping. So im getting a good deal, just trying to find something better. I'll let u know if i find anything of ebay.

Ya, thats what im planning to do. One by one. I think i'll buy the tank, and build my own sump, or maybe of ebay if its cheap enough, get 2x Eheim Professional 3 External Filter Model 2080. I've got some really good deals on tanks, but the stand and canopy just make the price go so high. I'm...

Actually i know that answer :hyper: You put the bioballs, in your sump, like between the layers, so it becomes a trickle tower. The water will automatically flow through it ... and WALLA. Somewhere in this topic (like 2nd posy) says a site to visit. It really helps.

What's a trickle tower? And i was setting up a sketch yesterday/today, and im just really confused on what would go in a sump. Like i understand in a sw there would be a refugium, and small things like different rocks and invertabrates. In FW all i can think of is bioballs and a heater ...

How much gph do you get by having 2 24 gallon tanks in your 150. For a 270 gal i would need 1350 gph (i believe) meaning a sump with 1350 gph. How would you increase/decrease the gph in a sump? Again thx everyone for helping me out here. I really appreciate it. BFL

Fish only tank. How many gallons should the sump be for a 270 gal tank?

Nice, are you going to be adding the dats, and tig to ur 300 gal once they're grown?

Pterodoras granulosus also called the Granulated catfish, grow to about 3ft. So yes, a 600 gallon depending on the dimensions should be fine for them. They are not the 'monster predator' but yes will eat small fish. For their diet they are very flexible, and will accept earthworms, prawns...

K quick question, before i buy my tank, i should make sure that it has an overflow box/hole for the sump correct? And for a FW sump it is neccesary to get a return pump, as it is in any sump correct? Just wanted to clarify a couple of things. Thx for any help.

K i'll email them asap. Thx for the help Tolak. Any1 else know any? The more the better =)

Thx, alot. The tanks are cheap :good: but unfortunately they dont have a stand/canopy that matches the 72"x36"x25"

Hi, I have been looking for a 270 gallon tank, or in that range. 72"x36"24". Its going to be an oddball tank, with stringrays in it so width is crucial. But anyways, my budget is $2000, and the tank needs to be fairly low ... $1000 or less. Now everywhere i have looked the the tanks go up to...

Ok, so for those who haven't read my thread in the oddball section, im planning on building a 270 gallon, 72"x36"x24" (LxWxH) My budget for the whole tank is $2000. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a 270 gallon tank less than $1500, and filters alone cost $1000. I have read the...