Jaxsco's 75 Gallon Aquarium Setup

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That would be.....problematic.

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Here's hoping it warms up a bit so I can clean some more sand without freezing to death...

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I forgot to post an update. I'm halfway through with washing the sand. I've washed 50lbs so far. Tomorrow I'm going to swing by the LFS to see what fish they have. The first time I went I was just absorbing it all and wasn't really looking for a specific species. But now I know what I'm looking for. Some of my friends out of state might bring me some driftwood or I'll try to find a place where I can get my own.

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I'm probly going to mine tomorrow Wednesdays he gets everything in and I have my boy who loves fish I can check out what driftwood he's got for you if you want what state you in

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I need to find some fish people around me! Everyone is so far away even within my own state
 
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I'm in Texas. I'd hang out with you mongoose but Maryland is a ways away...

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Thanks Krack! I'd really appreciate that! Can you send some pics of that place?

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Thanks Krack! I'd really appreciate that! Can you send some pics of that place?

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Pics of the wood or the store lol

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I'm in Texas. I'd hang out with you mongoose but Maryland is a ways away...

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You're in Texas saying you hope it warms up I'm in Iowa it was under 20° today and there's like 6" of snow lol

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Pics of both if you don't mind. I bet you guys call 80 hot. It gets up to 110 degrees in the summer. 40 degrees is considered super cold in Texas. Just to give you an idea, I've lived in Texas my entire life and have only seen ice at the most. Nothing even close to snow. Enjoy freezing to death!

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Pics of both if you don't mind. I bet you guys call 80 hot. It gets up to 110 degrees in the summer. 40 degrees is considered super cold in Texas. Just to give you an idea, I've lived in Texas my entire life and have only seen ice at the most. Nothing even close to snow. Enjoy freezing to death!

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I'll get pics if I remember but nah 80 is nice out and 40 is t shirt weather lol I won't freeze to death I've lived here for all 23 years of my life I'm good

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Lol! I'm wondering if I could get some snails or shrimp. Not sure if the bolivian rams or gourami would eat them. I'm not really concerned about the other fish. Your shrimp look really cool!

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Yours would look better in the black sand Idk if those fish will eat them or not I have Malaysian trumpet snails in mine for the sand although allot of people don't like them I do though

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I did a bit of reading and it looks like adult cherry shrimp will be fine. Babies would be eaten though.

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How fast do the cherry shrimp grow?

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I did a bit of reading and it looks like adult cherry shrimp will be fine. Babies would be eaten though.

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Just give them plenty of plants and hiding spots and they should do fine then which is good news cause that means they'll work in my community tank

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Awesome. I'll look for those tomorrow!

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I just went by a new lfs! I love their fish! The fish I was I interested in that they had were Bolivian rams, Cherry Barbs, Longines Serpae, Clown Pleco, Albino BN Pleco, 2 Spot Gourami, Royal Pleco, cory, and a green pleco( I think it was L100.)

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How fast do the cherry shrimp grow?

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Missed this earlier but I have no idea

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No problem I'm forgetful about that kind of stuff too! My trip went really well. Even though the lfs I went to is about 30 to 45 min away from home it is by far the best I've seen. The fish are so big and healthy. They have a tank full of baby BN and clown plecos along with Discus. Some of they fish they had were nearly fully grown!

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I wish I had another fish store or 2 around me but as far as I know it's either the one lfs or petco/petsmart but I bet you can't wait until your tanks done cycling to get some fish in there oh and the only fry my lfs has is Oscars talking to him though gave me an idea of what to breed and sell him

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I'm not even done washing the sand. It's rainy out... -_- seeing those fish just pumped an extra dose of excitement into me. I'm way overdosed right now if your wondering. I have 2 LFS, a petco, and a pet smart near me. There are some other lfs but I'm not even considering them after seeing the water quality.

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That was supposed to be a mad face! Not a sleepy face. Maybe this will work... -> ._.

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I have a dechlorinator and TTS. How should I add them and I what order?

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Put the sand outside and let the rain clean it lol I found 2 more pet stores but they're over an hour and a half away

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Dechlorinator while adding water and Idk for tss I haven't used it

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I wish it was raining hard enough to do that! LeoDiaz Can you help with the TSS?

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Thanks!

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Ok. It looks like I should put in the dechlorinator and wait about a day or two (I'll probably wait 3-7 days. Depending on how long I hold out.) I should add the TTS 2 hours before getting fish. Then put a small amount in to provide ammonia. Would 4 cherry barbs work?

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Ok. It looks like I should put in the dechlorinator and wait about a day or two (I'll probably wait 3-7 days. Depending on how long I hold out.) I should add the TTS 2 hours before getting fish. Then put a small amount in to provide ammonia. Would 4 cherry barbs work?

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If I remember correctly is 24hours before adding fish you add TSS.
 
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I took a map of Africa off of the Internet and edited it to show the distribution of fish that I plan on getting. If I cite the source on the picture can I post it here?

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I took a map of Africa off of the Internet and edited it to show the distribution of fish that I plan on getting. If I cite the source on the picture can I post it here?

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You have to ask a mod
 
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I took a map of Africa off of the Internet and edited it to show the distribution of fish that I plan on getting. If I cite the source on the picture can I post it here?

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Coradee?

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I would say no especially if you've altered it, most sites prohibit any modifications.
 
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Ok. I got it of Pintrest. Does that change anything?

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No, it isn't your so please don't post it.
 
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OK I won't. Sorry for bothering you.

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Just sketch an outline of Africa and color in the area of fish

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I'll do that in a bit. Good idea krack. Thanks!

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Here it is. The Gourami aren't included since they aren't south american. Cherry barbs are native to SrI Lanka but have been introduced to Columbia and Mexico.

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Its Africa now. Deal with it My bad. Sorry.

Thoughts on rainbow cichlid instead of gourami?

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Now it's Africa!

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Or the alien skull from Indiana Jones.

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I have more accidental drawing talent than anyone I know!

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I realized that all my fish except one are in south america. The two gourami. Any way I could get 2 peacock cichlids instead?

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Or the alien skull from Indiana Jones.

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I have more accidental drawing talent than anyone I know!

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I realized that all my fish except one are in south america. The two gourami. Any way I could get 2 peacock cichlids instead?

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Peacock cichlids like the African cichlid ones? If so no they need to be in a peacock tank only.
 
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The sa ones.

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Nevermind. I got the size mixed up.

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Are there any SA fish I can get a pair of instead of gourami? Just so I can keep the tank all SA.

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100 lbs of sand are washed and in my tank!!!

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Nice get it filled up yet I tried to find some of that sand for my shrimp tank but nowhere in town had it so I had to go with plain sand again

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I haven't gotten it filled up yet. I'm still buying decor and stuff. The only place I could find it was at tractor supply co. I have a nice 2 in layer which was more than I expected.

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It hasn't changed much from my previous pics. There's just more sand in there. One of my neighbors who's a fish freak and had 3+ tanks at one time was kind enough to offer me her aquarium rocks! I'm going to go check them out tomorrow. I'll post another update after. Hopefully with the rocks!

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Are there any SA fish I can get a pair of instead of gourami? Just so I can keep the tank all SA.
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What's the full stock? I haven't been here for this whole thread.
 
It hasn't changed much from my previous pics. There's just more sand in there.
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I know its just exciting to see the progression of peoples tanks.
I have this CONSTANT feeling like I need to re do my tanks...
I think I need to be a professional aquarium/terrarium designer
 
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2 Bolivian Rams
11 Black Skirt Tetra
10 Cory
12 Cherry Barb
2 Gourami
1 BN Pleco
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I'll post some more pics tomorrow for sure!

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What type of cories are you thinking, and what type of gouramis?
Instead of the gouramis you could do festivums.
 

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