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How many parrots?

Sun, 02/28/2010 - 20:52 — sericinda

I have a 55 gallon with 7 juvenile parrotfish in it. I started with only 2, but well intentioned friends purchased me 3 for my birthday and I ended up rescuing 2 from a lady who had them in a 10 gallon. I am getting a new tank for them this week....my budget allows for a 150 gallon extra tall or a 120 gallon long.

What will the parrots like more as they grow...the longer (60 long") smaller 120 gallon tank, or the extra tall 150 gallon (48" long by 24" wide by 31" tall)?

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On The Right Track

Wed, 02/24/2010 - 07:20 — Rachel-23

Hey

I have five BPs in two different 20 gallons... (3 and 2). I have had the tanks going for over 6 months each... (about one year and the other six months). I have plenty of hiding places and tons of plants (fake.) I just replaced both filters (20-40 gallon filters) and heaters (20-40 gallon heaters). Do I need to due anything special beyond what I have done?

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Enough room?

Mon, 02/08/2010 - 03:28 — AvaAdore83

Hi,

I was just wondering if a 55g tank would be enough room for 1 Parrot Fish, 4 Silver Dollars and 1 Pleco? My BP is about 4 1/2" and my pleco is about the same, and my silver dollars are about 3 1/2, still rather small. I wont be adding anymore fish for now, and will be getting an 80g tank when i move. I just want to make sure a 55g is going to be sufficient for the time being?

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My Parrots in Their New Tank - so far so good....

Sat, 02/06/2010 - 05:17 — AandA

So my friend gave me some fish in a small 10g tank. I invested some time and effort into a 46g bowfront (I live in a small NYC apt)... I went with an AquaClear 110 filter. I am kind of new to this hobby and I am not sure if the tank has cycled properly (PH was a bit high but amonia, nitrate, nitires were ok - possibly a sign that it didn't cycle yet? The fish don't seem to be acting stressed as far as i can tell (I just added them today). I used "Cycle" to add the beneficial bacteria and "fed" the tank. I am hearing maybe this wasn't the best route to go but I wasn't sure since I am new.

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new tank

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 03:01 — bradleyagregg

hi everyone, i picked up a 37 gallon cube tank for next to nothing, 24 rt to left, 20 tall and 18 front to back, was wondering if this enough to house one parrot and maybe some cories? any feedback would be greatly appreciated

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NEWBIEWHAT DO I DO NEXT?***

Tue, 12/29/2009 - 23:54 — flmarinecliff

Hello!
I just joined this forum hours ago. I have lurked for months in hopes of one day owning BP's. I got a 55 gal long tank for Christmas. It does have two Plecos that came with. One is about 6 inches the other 3 inches. The tank is set-up and the water is clearing as of 11pm last night.

This will be my first experience with Cichlid's. I have always been fond of BP's.

I have a few questions to get going:

1. is there a book I should get to help get up to speed?

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new and need help

Sun, 12/27/2009 - 07:12 — Audrey_bee

Hi, I'm new to BP's and I'm currently in the process of cycling a new tank for them. I have some very basic fish knowledge, I've had a beta in a 1 gal tank for over a year that just passed away last week. I'm aware of all the proper ph, nitrite, ammonia, and nitrate levels that are needed for the tank, but i'm wondering what would be the best way to start. should i just buy bp's and put them in the tank, or should i buy some cheap fish and start the cycling with them? I was planning on getting 2 BP's so i know that would definitely affect the ammonia in the tank

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Acrylic Tanks - any good for BPs?

Sun, 12/27/2009 - 04:34 — AandA

Hi - I have 3 BPs and they are pretty rough/active. They are constantly digging and piling up rocks; uprooting plants (which they hate) and pusing rocks around with their heads. I am in the process of buying a larger tank for them and wondered if they will scratch the heck out of an acrylic tank or if that's an appropriate choice for this type of fish. I have 3 BPs (1 is 4" and the other 2 are almost 6" each). I also have a snail but he's pretty tame in comparison. Thanks for any advice on acrylic tanks!

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I just aquired 3 BPs from a friend and I need some advice on tank size

Tue, 12/22/2009 - 04:16 — AandA

Hi - the 3 BPs my friend gave me (she left the country) are in a 10 gallon tank which is way too small. They are about 4 years old and 5-6" in length. Needless to say they need a bigger home right away. How large of a tank should I purchase? How long will these fish typically live? finally, I am moving in 2 weeks - I know this tank is small but will they be okay until I get into my new place and set up ther new tank. I haven't owned fish since childhood so any other tips regarding transporting the fish and setting up the new tank are welcome.