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Welcome to MonsterFishKeepers.com

The members of this forum have come together to share our knowledge and experiences of fish keeping. We want to answer your questions, offer advice and fill the galleries with pictures of the fish we have all grown to love.

We are a unique community of Fish Keepers who seriously take our hobby to extremes and the NEXT level. The majority of our fish collections include RARE & EXOTIC Species of all sizes, BIG FISH with BIG APPETITES and BIG TANKS. It's not easy for most people or other "regular" fish keepers to understand why we maintain this type of collection and spare no expense on this fascinating hobby.

Hopefully, through this site and discussion forums we can encourage the next generation of Monster Fish Keepers to have the same passion and love we have for the hobby and our Monster Fish .

As one of the founding members, I personally invite you to register and join us today. Currently you are viewing this site as our guest which only gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and photo galleries.

Registration is FREE and very easy! When you register, you'll have instant access to....

  • • Post and participate in discussions about your passion for fish keeping
  • • Have your own Photo Gallery and the ability to upload your images
  • • View and comment on the gallery
  • • Participate in MFK contests, promotions, and discounts
  • • Use of private messaging to communicate with other community members


    • We're constantly striving to improve our community to help make your Monster Fish Keeping hobby fulfilling and interesting. Comments are welcome.


    WE ARE MONSTER FISH KEEPERS!

    -MFK STAFF



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    1. Forum Info

      1. Announcements

        ALL IMPORTANT BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE POSTED HERE.
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        neoprodigy Latest: MonsterFishKeepers Apple iOS app is out! neoprodigy, Apr 27, 2017
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      2. MonsterFishKeepers' Award and Nomination

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        1. MFK Award Recipient Archive

        tlindsey Latest: Award Upgrade: tlindsey, Esteemed Contributor (Gold) tlindsey, Feb 16, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    2. SUPPORT & DEFEND MONSTERFISHKEEPERS.COM

      1. Support & Defend MonsterFishKeepers.com

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        NoobAquarist Latest: Why is my axolotls tail red NoobAquarist, Jan 7, 2019
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    3. MFK Contests and Promotions

      1. MFK Contests and Raffles

        Check here for all the cool contest and raffles that MFK has in store for it's members. NOTE: This section doesn't accumulate towards your post count.
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        1. Contest Archives

        2. Contest Question and Suggestions

        -Oscarmon- Latest: * New Multiple Prize Contest * -Oscarmon-, Dec 25, 2018
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      2. Photo of the Month

        Photo of the Month NOTE: This section doesn't accumulate towards your post count.
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        1. Winner Archives

        2. Poll Archives

        Lepisosteus Latest: February 2019 POTM! Vote now! Lepisosteus, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:10 PM
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      3. Tank of the Month

        Tank of the Month NOTE: This section doesn't accumulate towards your post count.
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        1. Winner Archives

        2. Poll Archives

        ShadowStryder Latest: Congrats to the JAN 2019 TOTM winner, ShadowStryder! ShadowStryder, Feb 7, 2019
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      4. MFK Spirit Lounge

        Show your MFK spirit!!! NOTE: This section doesn't accumulate towards your post count.
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        ty next Latest: New Future MFK Member!!! ty next, Feb 6, 2019
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      5. MFK Meets

        We will post MFK meets here. NOTE: This section doesn't accumulate towards your post count.
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        the_deeb Latest: Big Fish Deal the_deeb, Feb 14, 2019 at 12:28 AM
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      6. MFK Store

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    4. General Aquaria Discussion Forum

      1. General Aquaria Discussion

        Forum for General FISH RELATED Discussions.
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        Dloks Latest: I stole it and I'm not sorry Dloks, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:58 AM
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      2. Breeding

        Discussion for breeding fish and other animals.
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        YankeeJack Latest: Platinum Jack Dempsey attempt YankeeJack, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:50 AM
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      3. Setup and Filtration

        For discussion on tank setups. Including placement, filtration, substrates, water, etc.
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        Oughtsix Latest: Need to replace FX4 hose with non ribbed hose, which one? Oughtsix, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:16 AM
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      4. DIY Projects and Ideas

        Discussion for DIY Projects and Ideas. Post here whenever a light bulb comes on in our heads. We can all benefit from the shared knowledge.
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        waco Latest: what silicone is safe to use? waco, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:34 AM
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      5. Frequently Asked Questions

        Topics we've saved that have come up numerous times.
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        Gourami Swami Latest: Id help! Nandopsis Haitiensis (black Nasty) or another species Gourami Swami, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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      6. Lessons Learned

        Tell us about the lessons you've learned along the way and how to avoid making the same mistakes.
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        LBDave Latest: Mistakes and such LBDave, Feb 15, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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      7. Freshwater Diseases and Health Issues

        Discussion on disease, illness, health and nutrition.
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        CassowaryHunter Latest: Tandanus Catfish Sick!!! CassowaryHunter, Feb 16, 2019 at 11:44 PM
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      8. Natural Style Tanks and Biotopes

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        BIG-G Latest: River Manifold Breeding Rack BIG-G, Feb 16, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    5. Advanced Aquaria Discussion Forum

      1. Ancient Fish

        Discussion of Ancient fish such as Arowanas, Gars, Lungfish, Polypterus, Knives, etc.
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        1. Arowanas

        2. Gars & Bowfins

        3. Knifefish

        4. Lungfish

        5. Polypterus

        shazam Latest: How to get gar off of live food shazam, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:48 AM
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      2. Cichlids

        Discussion of anything Cichlid related.
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        1. African Rift Lake Cichlids

        2. African Riverine & Madagascar

        3. Central and South American Cichlids

        4. Cichla (Peacock Bass)

        5. Crenicichla (Pike Cichlids)

        6. Angel Fish & Discus

        7. Flowerhorn, Blood Parrots and Other Hybrids

        mr cichlid Latest: Trimac color mr cichlid, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:48 AM
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      3. Bottom Dwellers

        Discussion of bottom dwellers such as catfish and stingrays.
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        1. Catfish

        2. Plecos

        3. Stingrays

        4. Loaches

        5. Eels

        Warborg Latest: Show your Plecos Here !! Warborg, Feb 16, 2019 at 11:43 PM
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      4. Other Monster Fish

        Discussion of ANY OTHER MONSTER FISH! Anything you can't find another category for, goes in HERE!
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        1. Piranha

        2. Other Characins

        3. Datnoids

        4. Snakehead

        5. Puffers

        6. Mini-Monsterfish

        Matteus Latest: Monster flagtail Matteus, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:34 AM
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      5. Cold Water, Temperate and N.A. Native Fish

        Discussion of cold water, temperate and North American native fish, such as Bass, Walleye, Esox sp., Sturgeons, Bowfins, Tench, Chinese Hi-fin loaches, Wel's Catfish, etc.
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        Deadliestviper7 Latest: Kentucky Man Catches 20 lb Goldfish Deadliestviper7, Feb 14, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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      6. Freshwater Invertebrates

        Discussion of Freshwater Invertebrates such as crayfish, crabs, shrimp, snails. etc.
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        ___James___ Latest: Red Cherry Shrimp and Goldfish compatible? ___James___, Feb 12, 2019 at 8:47 PM
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      7. Pond

        Discussion of anything pond related, both indoor and outdoor.
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        1. Indoor Ponds

        2. Outdoor Ponds

        Redtailcat24 Latest: red tail catfish in cold pond help Redtailcat24, Feb 13, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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      8. Planted Tank and Aquascaping

        Discussion for planted tanks and special biotope style settings.
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        OhioCLE Latest: POST PICS OF YOUR PLANTS AND PLANTED TANKS HERE OhioCLE, Feb 16, 2019 at 1:05 PM
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      9. Marine and Brackish

        Discussion of Marine & Brackish Monsters!
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        1. General Salt

        2. General Brackish

        3. Rock / Corals / Inverts

        4. Sharks / Rays

        5. Disease / Injuries / Species / ID

        6. Marine Products and DIY

        7. Marine Media Lounge

        krichardson Latest: Coral catshark won't eat krichardson, Feb 13, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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      10. Other Pets

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        1. Dogs, Cats and Birds

        2. Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets

        JK47 Latest: Anyone know anything about vinegaroons? JK47, Feb 16, 2019 at 7:10 PM
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      11. Fishing forum

        Like to fish? This is the forum for you. Discuss everything pertaining to the fishing world here.
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        Copper2 Latest: Holy moly! Ebay fishing lures? Copper2, Feb 15, 2019 at 6:35 PM
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    6. MFK Articles

      1. MFK Articles

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        waco Latest: TODD BUILDS HIS 2500 GALLON CEMENT AQUARIUM FOR STINGRAYS IN THE BASEMENT waco, Jan 29, 2019
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    7. Aquatic-Photography

      1. AQUATIC PHOTOGRAPHY

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        1. AQUATIC DSLR GALLERY

        2. AQUATIC P&S GALLERY

        3. AQUATIC CRITIQUE CORNER

        LBDave Latest: Point and shoot pics LBDave, Feb 2, 2019

      2. GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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        1. GENERAL GALLERY

        2. GENERAL CRITIQUE CORNER

        3. PHOTOGRAPHY 101

        4. HARDWARE / SOFTWARE

          1. DSLR - NIKON

          2. DSLR - CANON

          3. P&S - ALL BRANDS

          4. PHOTOSHOP

        5. PHOTOGRAPHY LOUNGE

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      3. APF CONTEST FORUM

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        1. PHOTO OF THE MONTH CONTEST

          1. POTM DISCUSSION

          2. POTM ARCHIVES

          3. POLL ARCHIVES

        2. PHOTO OF THE WEEK

        3. CONTEST & RAFFLES

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      4. KNOWLEDGE BASE

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        1. ARTICLES

        2. TUTORIALS

        3. REVIEWS

        4. MEETS

        FTF Latest: Honest reviews and articles wanted FTF, Dec 15, 2018

      5. GENERAL AREA

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        1. MARKETPLACE

        coolcomfort Latest: Looking for 100-300 gallon tank (Texas) coolcomfort, Feb 9, 2019

    8. MFK Regions

      1. Monster Fish Keepers : Philippines

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        Lookingforcooter Latest: Cichla keepers? Lookingforcooter, Feb 3, 2019
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      2. North Jersey Aquarium Society : NJAS

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        RussWhite47 Latest: NORTH JERSEY AQUARIUN SOCIETY'S SPEAKER/MEETING SCHEDULE 2019 RussWhite47, Feb 6, 2019
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      3. Jersey Shore Aquarium Society : JSAS

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        jcomp29 Latest: THE JSAS SPRING AUCTION ~~ SUNDAY MARCH 10th jcomp29, Feb 13, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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      4. Circle City Aquarium Club : CCAC

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        Revan Latest: Thanks! Revan, Sep 15, 2017
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    9. MFK MarketPlace

      1. MFK Marketplace : Buy and Sell

        Buy and Sell all your stuff here. Doesn't have to be fish related but please don't post all the junk in your garage you need to move. NOTE: This section doesn't accumulate towards your post count.
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        Dloks Latest: FS | Out the hobby | $100-900 | Covina | Pickup Dloks, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:33 AM
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      2. MFK Vendor Forum

        Forums for MFK Vendors to post all of their wares. Look here for all of your fish needs. Members may post here for what they are looking for.
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        1. Rare Fish

        2. AquaScape

        3. Monster Aquarium

        4. EPCichlids

        5. Chicago Stingrays

        6. Central Ohio Discus & Stingray

        7. Exotic Aquatics LLC

        8. USA Stingrays

        9. AquariumDepot

        jimmie1974 Latest: Feb 2019 Rare Fish Stock list jimmie1974, Feb 13, 2019 at 5:10 PM

      3. International Marketplace

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        1. Aqua Monsters - Taiwan

        asarrow Latest: 9" Kavalan Red Mammon asarrow, Dec 29, 2018
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      4. Australia Marketplace

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        Jabob56 Latest: Mangrove Jack Jabob56, Jan 18, 2019
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      5. Canada Marketplace

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        1. Aqua Fortune Exotic Imports

        Lepisosteus Latest: For Sale | Huge Aquariums | $2000 | Newmarket | Pickup Only Lepisosteus, Feb 15, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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      6. Singapore Marketplace

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        Adriel91 Latest: For Sale | Juvenile Rose Red Discus | $20 | Upper Bukit Timah | Pickup Only Adriel91, Feb 4, 2019
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      7. UK & European Marketplace

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        oscarcichlids Latest: For Sale | Peacock bass (Azul) | $40 | Da15 | Pickup Only oscarcichlids, Feb 9, 2019
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    10. Monster Aquaria Network Sponsors

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    11. Special Area & Others

      1. Photo Lounge

        After uploading your pictures in the gallery, attach your pictures here to show off, brag and leave yourself open to member comments.
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        BIG-G Latest: Monster Clown Loach BIG-G, Feb 15, 2019 at 8:54 PM
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      2. Video Lounge

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      3. Introduce Yourself

        Stop In, Swap Howdies & Introduce Yourself! NOTE: This section doesn't accumulate towards your post count.
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        HowlinMadMurdock Latest: New guy from wayyyy south... HowlinMadMurdock, Feb 14, 2019 at 1:29 AM
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      4. The Lounge

        Discussion of ANYTHING non-fish related. NOTE: This section doesn't accumulate towards your post count.
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        pescado209 Latest: Empire Star Beaten in Chicago! pescado209, Feb 17, 2019 at 12:23 AM
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