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I was wondering what you guys felt would be a good stocking list for a 90 g discus based tank and i was also curious as to what you guys considered optimal discus water conditions -thanks

i noticed the exact same thing on my ornate, a small almost parasitic looking frill, i never gave second thought to it being an external gill left from its juvie stages. so you're not alone with this situation, although mine is much larger than yours hes almost 6" or so but very healthy in any...

curious, how big are those two polypterus'? and i like the stone heads you have there, nice touch

Hey Im in the process of setting up a 90 gallon congo river biotope tank and i was wondering what type of lighting i should go with to grow some java ( not from the congo but the polypterus love it) and some anubias nana. The dimensions are 48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 25 3/8 and i'm going with about 2"...

it appears it may be a 125 now, as for decore i was going bog wood, several large pieces might be able to get my hands on a stump, fine sand bottom and some lillies, anubias, and probably some java fern as i already have alot of it growing out i might ditch the elephant nose and i'm not sure if...

110 gallons

was thinking of setting up a congo/ west african biotope tank -- any suggestions as to stocking? ABF, climbing perch, elephant nose, polypterus senegal, ocellot kribensis ( Pelvicachroms subocellatus), upside down catfish and a school of congo tetras were my thoughts

i've never heard or seen that before and i've worked in a pet shop and have been asked about some weird stuff maybe its bacterial? that would be the only thing that springs to mind for me, melafix maybe? anyone else?

Diet wise i was wondering if anyone recommends beef heart for these guys, i was thinking no as they would probably see more insects, inverts and fish in their nautral environment -- but whats the general thought on beef heart and polypterus' ?

Hi, i was wondering if anyone had an idea as to how quickly these bichirs grow? Thanks!