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It doesn't look like any fish killed the shark at all. Is this tank cycled? How long has it been set up? What are ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels?

I gravel vac into drum on wheels and move from tank to tank there is a submersible pump in the drum that drains right to the sink. To fill I use a python with a splitter so I can fill 2 tanks at once. Everything has quick connectors at the end so I can swap and stow everything as needed. I...

Body shape and that blotch in the middle of the body is leading me towards thinking it's a hap. You may have to wait for a proper ID. It could be the electric blue ahli.

What kind of filter?

I've found that apistos are sensitive to being moved and take a while to settle in.

Pool filter sand is perfectly fine and I have no issues getting it in the desired color. You don't want white. Play sand is a perfectly fine option as well. With other inexpensive options, I think beach sand should be crossed out as an option. There's too much risk and work that'll go into it...

the silver one is the only girl and they are all fighting over her

Same way you normally acclimate. Float it for 30 minutes, add only the fish into the tank. It'll take days for the fish to fully acclimate. You're going to want to get the fish out of that dirty water asap. Do not drip acclimate. Drip acclimating sounds good, but when you factor in how...

My striped raphael comes out for feeding and every night when the lights go off. He hides in a piece of drift wood, but his tail always hangs out the bottom.

A 55 is really bare minimum for an oscar alone with no tankmates. Many would argue that a 75 is actually the minimum for an oscar only.

Next time, leave them in the tank for the water change.

I have this light and it's a really great light for the price. Out of the box, it is far too bright and is an algae growing machine. If you get the corresponding dimmer, you can dim the light. I've found that 50% brightness or so is the right number. Algae is no longer a problem either.

New life spectrum cichlid pellets, northfin cichlid pellets and veggie, omega one pellets New life spectrum flakes, omega one flakes Bug bites cichlid, bug bites spirulina flakes, bug bites flakes. Bug bites are awesome. Frozen brine shrimp That's what my apistos eat. Pretty much the other...

I've found this to be the case as well. Try turning it towards the middle. If it stays on after that, it's broken.

hes nice