Top 10 Freshwater Tanks 2012
Rated #1: 90 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Kevin
Country: Canada
Rank:
#1 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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Ratings:
5.79
Number of votes:
112
Fish Kept:
African Cichlids
Corals/Plants:
No plants, yet...
Tank Size:
90 gallons
Advice:
Don't spend tons at your LFS on things like lighting, check out places like HomeDepot or Lowes, you may be surprised at how much you can save!!
Description:
90 gal. African Cichlid Tank
Rated #2: 29 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Chris
Country: United States
Rank:
#2 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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Ratings:
5.71
Number of votes:
117
About Yourself:
I had a freshwater tank as a kid that was all cichlids, and my girlfriend got me back into it with this 29 gallon tank as her Christmas gift to me a few years back.
Fish Kept:
congos, some left over red eyes, and a clown pleco
Corals/Plants:
java fern
Tank Size:
29 gallons
Advice:
read everything you can, try something at least once and if it doesn't work try something else, eventually it will all work out. Plan as much as you can!
Description:
29gal, I like it, but can't wait to go bigger!
Rated #3: 75 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: jjjnr
Country: United States
Rank:
#3 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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Ratings:
5.63
Number of votes:
118
Fish Kept:
Cichlids
Corals/Plants:
Artificial - Some plants from craft store to add variety and color
Tank Size:
75 gallons
Advice:
Filter! Filter! Filter!
Description:
75 Gallon Cichlid Tank
Rated #4: 170 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Michael
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#4 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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Ratings:
5.54
Number of votes:
102
About Yourself:
I'am proffesional 3d background designer and builder. I keep african cichlid for 25 years and still have more to learning to keep fish in best possible condition.
Fish Kept:
Malawi cichlids
Corals/Plants:
Anubias
Tank Size:
170 gallons
Advice:
Any information is available on google serach
Description:
Malawi setup
Rated #5: 58 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Mark
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#5 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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Ratings:
5.53
Number of votes:
107
Fish Kept:
I have recently changed my setup from tropical fish to a variety malawi cichlids.
Corals/Plants:
Trying out various plants to see which are best with cichlids.
Tank Size:
58 gallons
Advice:
Be creative and give the fish an interesting environment to live in.
Description:
My new Malawi Cichlid Tank with a large corner 3D DIY Cave, Crushed coral base, Lime stone rocks, Drift wood and various plants.
Rated #6: 50 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Travis
Country: Australia
Rank:
#6 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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Ratings:
5.49
Number of votes:
122
Quote:
"Such is Life" - Ned Kelly
About Yourself:
Just love fish...
Fish Kept:
Red Zebras, Electric Blue, Yellow Tail Acei and Bristlenose Pleco
Corals/Plants:
Java Fern and Anubias
Tank Size:
50 gallons
Advice:
Research, research and more research...
Description:
March's Malawi Tank
Rated #7: 93 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: jason
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#7 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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jason on
Ratings:
5.41
Number of votes:
111
Quote:
water change and siphon
About Yourself:
i had a few fish tanks when growing up, but i was a teenager then and did what teenagers do. i'm 41 now settled down with family and the little boy loves them.
Fish Kept:
2 silver barbs 5 inches, 2 silver dollars around same size 1red tail shark 5 inches , 1 plec (percy) 8 inches, neon tetra, zebra tetras, red eye tetra, 1 silve shark 6 inches, 1 large angel fish, 3 loaches and about 6 others. all get on well.
Corals/Plants:
plastic plants and i also have scottish cobbles from the garden centre, a snip at 6 quid a bag compared to local acquatics store. Ps if anyone could give me a plan on how to have real plants that grow without fish eating them etc pls let me know. Ive read a bit but not been successful
Tank Size:
93 gallons
Advice:
i am fairly new to hobby(about 2 years). water changes every week 20 - 25% important. get as much advice as you can (but dont believe everything), buuild on experience. Also fish: do research but not all fish which are aggressive are. they are like humans some are some are not, if you know what i mean.
Description:
updated pic of tank
Rated #8: 125 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Josh blaylock
Country: United States
Rank:
#8 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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Ratings:
5.4
Number of votes:
112
About Yourself:
US Native Fish are unique and great to keep in the home aquarium. Please visit the North American Native Fishes Association @ www.nanfa.org.
Fish Kept:
Multiple species of US Native stream fish: Darters, Shiners, Madtoms, and others. I have roughly 75 fish in the tank
Corals/Plants:
Every rock in the tank was specially picked and unique in it's own way. From iron banded sandstone to Quartz Geodes, there is a great array of rocks in this tank. I hand selected all these rocks based on their unique qualities.
Tank Size:
125 gallons
Advice:
visit the North American Native Fishes association @ www.nanfa.org
Description:
Full Aquarium Setup
Rated #9: 240 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Brandon
Country: United States
Rank:
#9 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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Ratings:
5.39
Number of votes:
109
About Yourself:
Started with a 10 gallon about 6 years ago wanted bigger so went with the 240
Fish Kept:
1 red belly Pacu, 4 Oscars, 1 frantosa, 2 jaguar chiclids, 1 kissing grami, 1 Pike, 2 plecos, 2 talapia, 2 leperonis, 1 african cichlid, 1 datnoid
Corals/Plants:
Fake plants, Bob the pacu eats plants
Tank Size:
240 gallons
Advice:
Take it slow, don't rush, let it cycle, you will have alot of money if you take it slow.
Description:
Sorry for the bad pic, aquarium made by tru view stand custom made by seahorse aquarium in Portland, Oregon I made the hood myself, I love the driftwood look so I have alot of driftwood, got the sand from an aquarium shop that was going out of business,( about 250-300 lbs of sand)
Rated #10: 90 Gallons Freshwater Fish Tank
Username: Mandy
Country: Canada
Rank:
#10 out of 301 Freshwater Tanks submitted 2012
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Mandy on
Ratings:
5.38
Number of votes:
121
About Yourself:
new to the breed but have had tanks for many years
Fish Kept:
Red Zebra
Yellow Zebra
Yellow Lab
Red Top Kimpuna
Yellow Tail Acei
Kenyi
Afra Cobue
Albino Socolofi
Mixed Blue
Kimpuna/Yellow Lab mix
Yellow Zebra/Red Zebra Mix
Elec Blue Hap Male
Sturtigranti Peacock Female
Black Zebra Convict
Pink Convict
Albino Chinese Algae Eater
Sail FIn Pleco
Bristlenose Pleco
Weather loach
Corals/Plants:
none
Tank Size:
90 gallons
Advice:
Plan out exactly what you like before you buy. Don't be afraid to change things around every once in a while.
Description:
Lake Malawi Mbuna Reef Tank
90 Gal
48"x18"x24"
Hard Water with salt buffer
200lbs of various real rock
aragonite, crushed coral and live sand mix
1 flourescent tube
3 LED light bubblers
1 bubble snake
Rena Digital Heater
XP3 canister filter
LED Day/Moon light
Deep Water airpump
Day/Night Timer
Residents
Red Zebra
Yellow Zebra
Yellow Lab
Red Top Kimpuna
Yellow Tail Acei
Kenyi
Afra Cobue
Albino Socolofi
Mixed Blue
Kimpuna/Yellow Lab mix
Yellow Zebra/Red Zebra Mix
Elec Blue Hap Male
Sturtigranti Peacock Female
Black Zebra Convict
Pink Convict
Albino Chinese Algae Eater
Sail FIn Pleco
Bristlenose Pleco
Weather loach