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Angels would be very nice in there, just be careful about getting a true M/F pair...if they decide to breed they can be a handful, although they should be manageable in that size tank. A pair of Rams (German or Bolivian) would be nice. A pair of two of Apistos would work also but the dwarfs may...

In my opinion it is perfectly acceptable to leave vegetables in your tank all the time as long as you follow a few guidelines. 1.) Don't let the vegetables stay in for too long as they will rot and foul your water. 2.) Watch that the vegetables don't break apart and clog your filter intakes...

In my experience, Eheim's are the quietest. -Brad

Sight unseen, I just have to take a guess! :P I'm guessing bristlenose...ancistrus sp.3 GL and do try and post that picture. -Brad

For anyone considering using Prime, or currently using Prime, I picked up a great tip for dosing... If you can find and buy the smallest bottle they make ( I forget the size exactly) the cap is setup as a dropper, that is, it has a small hole in it for dosing. Buy one small bottle and one large...

I'm not home at the moment to check but I believe Prime is two drops per gallon. -Brad

Prime here as well. I find it's very economical and very efficient. -Brad

My 145 home made stand...was a ton of work but worth every bit of it IMO:

I vote for natural as well:

Here's what it looks like inside my cabinet, right after assembly. I've since added a fan above the sump, connected to a temperature controller...along with two heaters.

If by "cleaner" water you are talking about removing existing tank water and replacing it with new water, than yes, cleaner water has a large impact on fish growth...particularly regarding fry. Good feeding practices of appropriate foods and frequent water changes are of paramount importance in...

I find the average aquarium hoods unsightly as well, and when I was planning my show tank which resides very visibly between my living room and dining room, I was adamant on finding an alternative. I used track lighting on the ceiling to achieve the look I wanted. Given that your tank is sitting...

My 145 gallon South American with Quikrete Brand Playsand:

Here's a picture of my pair finishing laying a new batch of eggs:

I'm fairly certain that is a L168, or Butterfly Pleco. I have one in my tank and that looks just like it.