Top 381 - 390 Freshwater Tanks 2009
Rated #381: 55 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: anna
Country: United States
Rank:
#381 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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anna on
Ratings:
3.37
Number of votes:
91
Fish Kept:
african cichlids
Corals/Plants:
fake plant , live bamboo
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
shop around
Description:
My first aquarium.
Rated #382: 7 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Mark Woodford
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#382 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
Mark Woodford on
Ratings:
3.37
Number of votes:
110
Quote:
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!
About Yourself:
I am Mark. I live in Wirral, England, UK and I am half Swedish. I am 34(almost)!!! And live alone with my aquatic life and my Cat Jodie!!! iIhave a partner who lives in Liverpool and life is fab!!!!! I have always adored aquariums and in general aquatic life since being a very young child when my Mum and Dad got me a goldfish!!! My partner also has a tropical set up.
Fish Kept:
Coldwater stock at present
Corals/Plants:
Elodea Crispa. I have 3 bunches and I personally find them to be one of the best oxygenators, they do however shed a little, so do skim the loose leaves off the surface with your net.
Dead easy, dont be put off!!!
Tank Size:
7 gallons
Advice:
Keep on top of your aquatic life, they are living creatures just like us and MUST be treated as such!! Filters MUST be kept in pristine condition and the cheapest may seem great, but for how long? We love our aquatic life, but dont be too tempted to keep getting"just one more fish" It soon becomes overcrowded, leading to numerous future trouble.
Description:
picture 2
Rated #383: 22 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Sarah Sayles
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#383 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
Sarah Sayles on
Ratings:
3.37
Number of votes:
106
Quote:
Is it better to be hated for who you are, than to be loved for what you are not?
About Yourself:
Hi! I'm a friendly petite female from the UK, just starting my very own first tropical tank!
I've had an interest in fish all my life after watching my dad keep tropical, cold water and pond fish. I am especialy interested in Puffer fish :)
I currently work in a home for disabled people as an activities coordinaotr and receptionist.
I enjoy shopping, eating out, cinema, art , walking my dog and exercising.
I like new challenges and will try anything once!
Fish Kept:
Two Cuckoo Catfish, one Bulldog Plec, two Golden Rams and two Dutch Rams
Corals/Plants:
None
Tank Size:
22 gallons
Advice:
I'm new! This is my fist tank of my own after many years of watching my dad keep tropical fish.
Description:
My first thank that I set up myself!
Rated #384: 55 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: jason
Country: United States
Rank:
#384 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
jason on
Ratings:
3.35
Number of votes:
94
Quote:
I'm here to help.
About Yourself:
I am a first time tank owner who got the tank without wanting it. Now I love the tank and couldn't imagine not having one. I'm a Deputy Sheriff and the tank is a great way to relax after a hard day on the road.
Fish Kept:
Guiramis, Tetras, Shark fish, Alge eaters, angel fish, cory cats and danios. Im know that these aren't the normal names, but they are what I've been told.
Corals/Plants:
Fake plants
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
Get to know the smart lady at the fish store, she's your friend.
Description:
my first tank
Rated #385: 55 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Kathryn
Country: United States
Rank:
#385 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
Kathryn on
Ratings:
3.35
Number of votes:
100
About Yourself:
I am still fairly new to this amazing hobby. This is my first 55 gallon tank, and so far I love it!!!!
Fish Kept:
2 Jewel Cichlids
1 Cobalt Blue Cichlid
2 Yellow Lab Cichlid
1 Auratus (female) Cichlid
1 Blood Parrot Cichlid
1 Yellow Tail Acei Cichlid
Corals/Plants:
a few artificial plants
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Description:
This is my 55 gal. cichlid tank (still a work in progress). Not the best picture, so a new one will be coming soon! Thanks for looking!
Rated #386: 20 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: andy lake
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#386 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
andy lake on
Ratings:
3.35
Number of votes:
92
Quote:
i'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal labotomy
About Yourself:
given tank and set it up 2 months ago. This is my second given tank. iI just must be a fishy character.
I love all forms of fishing too!!!!
Fish Kept:
3 kissing gourami
1 clown loach
3 pepper cat
1 plec
11 neons
2 ruddy headed tetra
1 sucking loach
4 guppies
Corals/Plants:
2 amazon sword plants
2 plastic
Tank Size:
20 gallons
Advice:
read read read. avoid snails. dont prod too much and use natural looking surroundings ie real plants and natural rock
Description:
After some snail population explosion i restarted my set up by getting rid of the old subtrate and cleaning the tank with boiled water.Snails now under control.
New 10mm golden gravel thoroughly rinsed and releveled to provide structure and good subtrate for future plantings.
Gravel now 2" deep rising to 8" deep.This give the occupants a sense of deeper water in the left side whilst giving the protection of margins on the right.On the right I have errected a series of caves and dark places for the pleco and sucking loach.This seems to work well but enables me to see all fish even when they are in their caves.
since i last logged on Ive also added 7 more neon tetras but lost the siamese fighting fish.
Rated #387: 40 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Erin
Country: United States
Rank:
#387 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
Erin on
Ratings:
3.34
Number of votes:
116
Fish Kept:
tetras and corys
Corals/Plants:
fake plants only
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Advice:
still fairly new myself
Description:
40 gal. bow front with tetras, corys and dwarf gourami.
Rated #388: 55 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Robert Le
Country: Australia
Rank:
#388 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
Robert Le on
Ratings:
3.34
Number of votes:
106
Quote:
Becasue im asian isnt it!
About Yourself:
Im 15 ;D No job no nothing... Sold 28 tanks to make a good one with good fish good filtration and made good friends. Took my time with everything..
Fish Kept:
Electric Yellow, Peacocks and an eastern long neck turtle.
Corals/Plants:
just Rocks and crushed coral ;D
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
Take your time and don't rush.
Description:
My Malawi Tank ;D
Rated #389: 880 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: rusty
Country: Australia
Rank:
#389 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
rusty on
Ratings:
3.34
Number of votes:
121
Fish Kept:
30 cm red devil , yo yo loach, two clown loach 4 bristle nose and his best mate in the tank a fuelleborns cichlid .
Corals/Plants:
crushed coral gravel . red and brown rock which was originally salt water rock.
Tank Size:
880 gallons
Advice:
weekly filter changes will keep your water crystle clear .the position of your filters can also make a big difference. clean your glass weekly , the longer you leave it the harder it gets to clean.i only replace water in my tank as it evaporates so i can be sure to keep as much good bacteria in the tank as possible.
Description:
6 footer
Rated #390: 38 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: janfow365
Country: Canada
Rank:
#390 out of 520 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2009
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Submitted By:
janfow365 on
Ratings:
3.34
Number of votes:
133
Quote:
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
About Yourself:
Loved my freshwater tank as a child, but wanted to get into something more serious and different now as an adult, many years later. I discovered that very few brackish tanks make up the percentage of household aquariums, and wanted to give myself a challenge. I found that with the right research, these unique aquaria are very inexpensive and very interesting to say the least.
Fish Kept:
- 3 juvinile mono argentus
- 1 adolescent mono sebae
Corals/Plants:
No live plants. This environment was aquascaped to mimick delta to open ocean environments. Lots of open space for the monos to swim and mature. No preditors.
Argonite sand substrate, lava and coral rock, and seashells. Fake coral.
Tank Size:
38 gallons
Advice:
ALWAYS cycle a tank before putting fish into it. This is especially true of many brackish species who need the bacteria to be healthy. Know your fish as well when you buy. Research, research, and then research. Forums are great places to look up info on your species of choice.
Also, be wary when purchasing brackish species. Many of them are kept in fresh water due to the inconsistancy of retailer info. Most "brackish" species, or those labelled as such, do much better in a proper brackish environment. A great example are figure 8 puffers, who are much healthier and happier (and less stressed) in brackish waters, as that is their natural habitat.
Description:
38 Gallon brackish water tank. Minimalist design. Sand substrate, dead rock, and fake coral. No plants. Species include mono argtenus and mono sebae. Date on image is incorrect.