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Last post Re: Rainbow fish and white fu…
by Martinspuddle View the latest post
Tue Oct 08, 2024 19:40 pm
Food, feeding and diet
Food, feeding and diet.
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173 Topics

1711 Posts

Last post Re: Vermicelli
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Sat Oct 05, 2024 19:16 pm
Aquarium Decor, DIY and Equipment
Aquarium Decor, DIY and Equipment.
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Last post Re: Probably a really daft qu…
by YnotFish View the latest post
Mon Oct 07, 2024 21:42 pm
Questions & Identification
Request information on fish, plants or other aquarium issues.
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1017 Topics

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Last post Re: Dot Collection
by Vale! View the latest post
Fri Oct 04, 2024 14:19 pm
The Planted Aquarium
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Riparium/Terrarium/Vivarium

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Last post Re: Capping my substrate
by Stephen View the latest post
Tue Sep 24, 2024 20:15 pm
Science
The science behind successful fishkeeping.
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196 Topics

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Last post Re: Dark Start Method
by Martinspuddle View the latest post
Wed Sep 18, 2024 18:58 pm
What's happening in your Aquarium? - Tank Logs
A place to keep us informed of the goings on in your tanks. - Tank Logs.
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538 Topics

46486 Posts

Last post Re: Suse's Fluval Siena 332
by Martinspuddle View the latest post
Tue Oct 08, 2024 17:58 pm
Ponds
A place to keep us informed of the goings on in your ponds.
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43 Topics

1300 Posts

Last post Re: Si’s Pond
by Si4geckos View the latest post
Sun Aug 18, 2024 19:31 pm
Clubs & Aquatic Auctions
Any clubs running in your area? Looking for local aquatic auctions? Post here.
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14 Topics

44 Posts

Last post Re: Oasis fish auction.
by Martinspuddle View the latest post
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:33 am
Store Recommendations
Found a LFS you rate highly? Post the details here.
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50 Topics

337 Posts

Last post Re: On line shrimp retailers.
by LookoutTrout View the latest post
Thu Aug 22, 2024 11:27 am
Previous Aquariums
Post your previous aquariums and fish here.
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12 Posts

Last post Re: Puddle's old aquariums
by Martinspuddle View the latest post
Fri Jan 05, 2024 22:45 pm

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