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

        RTC probe 3 Latest: Feeding and taking care of my marble catfish fry? RTC probe 3, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    2. SUPPORT & DEFEND MONSTERFISHKEEPERS.COM

      1. Support & Defend MonsterFishKeepers.com

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        John182 Latest: Juvenile jaguars hiding in caves? Is this normal? John182, Apr 12, 2018
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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

        AnthonyFish20 Latest: Why did my juvenile red tail catfish die..? AnthonyFish20, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:18 AM
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      2. Photo of the Month

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        1. Winner Archives

        2. Poll Archives

        Polyaddict86 Latest: Entries open for the April POTM contest Polyaddict86, Apr 16, 2018
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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

        dan518 Latest: Tentative Schedule for POTM/TOTM for 2018 dan518, Apr 22, 2018 at 7:32 AM
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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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        reefman Latest: unofficial fish of the week artwork reefman, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:21 AM
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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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        thebiggerthebetter Latest: Florida Monster Fish Bash 2018 thebiggerthebetter, Apr 8, 2018
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      6. MFK Store

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        slipshodman Latest: Reopen The Store! slipshodman, Mar 22, 2018
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    4. General Aquaria Discussion Forum

      1. General Aquaria Discussion

        Forum for General FISH RELATED Discussions.
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        Gourami Swami Latest: 65 Gallon Stocking Ideas Gourami Swami, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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      2. Breeding

        Discussion for breeding fish and other animals.
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        Richard86 Latest: Vieja Zonata Cichlid has had quite a nasty temper lately... now I realize why... Richard86, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:17 PM
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      3. Setup and Filtration

        For discussion on tank setups. Including placement, filtration, substrates, water, etc.
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        JK47 Latest: 48x48 Workhorse "The Rig" JK47, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:27 PM
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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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        Canadian Fish Keeper Latest: Glass Thickness Guide Canadian Fish Keeper, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:00 AM
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      5. Frequently Asked Questions

        Topics we've saved that have come up numerous times.
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        Viridis Latest: Inbreeding in discus Viridis, Apr 24, 2018 at 7:42 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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        Deadliestviper7 Latest: Largemouth Bass & Gold Gourami Deadliestviper7, Apr 18, 2018
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      7. Freshwater Diseases and Health Issues

        Discussion on disease, illness, health and nutrition.
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        Audaxcity Latest: Angel Fish Audaxcity, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:23 PM
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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

        Audaxcity Latest: Pleco with Bichirs? Audaxcity, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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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

        J. H. Latest: Yellow lab morphing into new fish??? J. H., Apr 25, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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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

        thebiggerthebetter Latest: Bringing out the color in RTC thebiggerthebetter, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:40 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

        DB junkie Latest: Salminus Franciscanus (Golden Dorado) DB junkie, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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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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        J. H. Latest: Rating Sunfish Aggression J. H., Apr 24, 2018 at 3:05 PM
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      6. Freshwater Invertebrates

        Discussion of Freshwater Invertebrates such as crayfish, crabs, shrimp, snails. etc.
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        Fat Homer Latest: Some pics of my shrimps... Fat Homer, Apr 24, 2018 at 12:56 AM
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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

        MrsE88 Latest: Memorial Pond MrsE88, Apr 24, 2018 at 9:02 PM
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      8. Planted Tank and Aquascaping

        Discussion for planted tanks and special biotope style settings.
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        dealsrme Latest: Can I use my saltwater lights on a freshwater planted aquarium? dealsrme, Apr 24, 2018 at 7:11 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

        kno4te Latest: FRESHWATER STONE FISH! kno4te, Apr 25, 2018 at 12:49 PM
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      10. Other Pets

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        1. Dogs, Cats and Birds

        2. Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets

        Audaxcity Latest: About to try reptiles, need ideas :) Audaxcity, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:19 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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        Steve_C Latest: 2018 Season Steve_C, Apr 23, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    6. MFK Articles

      1. MFK Articles

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        Deadliestviper7 Latest: Building My 50,000 Gallon Monster Mega Tank Deadliestviper7, Mar 16, 2018
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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

        Davidiator Latest: Planted cichlid tank Davidiator, Apr 24, 2018 at 11:40 PM

      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

        Tiffany Stephens Latest: My new Flowerhorn Tiffany Stephens, Apr 9, 2018

      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

        Charles E Washington Latest: Flowerhorn Charles E Washington, Aug 17, 2017

      5. GENERAL AREA

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        1. MARKETPLACE

        Davidiator Latest: Large Freshwater Dragon Puffer for sale Davidiator, Apr 14, 2018

    8. MFK Regions

      1. Monster Fish Keepers : Philippines

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        Bonytang Latest: Welcome to Monster Fish Keepers PH! Bonytang, Mar 12, 2018
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      2. North Jersey Aquarium Society : NJAS

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        Charney Latest: Today's Auction Charney, Apr 24, 2018 at 12:21 AM
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      3. Jersey Shore Aquarium Society : JSAS

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        jcomp29 Latest: Jersey Shore Aquarium Society ~ Spring Auction ~ March 11th 2018 jcomp29, Feb 18, 2018
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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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        Kingrancher2011 Latest: WTB Albino Redtail Catfish Kingrancher2011, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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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. Your Fish Stuff

        4. Aqua Design Innovations

        5. Monster Aquarium

        6. Bobs Tropical Plants

        7. Exotic Aquatics LLC

        8. Tangled Up In Cichlids

          1. TUIC Monthly Trivia Section

        9. Blackworms Direct

        11. Affordable Aquatic Supplies

        12. Central Ohio Discus & Stingray

        13. Pet Zone Tropical Fish

        14. Manzman

        15. Bluegrass Cichlids

        16. Flowerhornfishfood

        17. Sun and Stars Flowerhorns

        18. Salt and Seahorses

        19. Eastern Aquatics

        20. Valley Aquatics

        21. South East Cichlids

        AquaScape Latest: Stock-list 04/23/18!! AquaScape, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:40 PM

      3. International Marketplace

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        1. Aqua Monsters - Taiwan

        6. Indomahseer Aquaculture

        7. AquaJustfish Import/Export

        8. World Tools

        9. Diamondrays Farm

        10. Nlesblu

        TitanRedMammon Latest: 9" Kavalan Red Mammon TitanRedMammon, Apr 14, 2018
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      4. Australia Marketplace

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        jbrig98 Latest: Want to Buy or Trade | fresh water eel | $100 | Gympie QLD | Pickup and Able to Ship jbrig98, Mar 25, 2018
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      5. Canada Marketplace

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        1. Aqua Fortune Exotic Imports

        2. Below Water

        Snappergi Latest: For Sale | Australian Lungfish AUL 34” | $2500 | Woodstock Ontario | Pickup and Able to Ship Snappergi, Apr 21, 2018 at 11:24 PM
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      6. Singapore Marketplace

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        1. NKS Aquarium

        2. Pang Long Arowana

        3. Aquaspot World

        4. N30 Trading & Enterprises

        5. Stones Aquarium

        6. X Aquatic Photography & Design

        7. WaterBats

        8. jzx@petboutique

        9. SG Bros Entrepreneurs

        10. AquaHobby

        11. Singa Aquarium

        12. 181 Aquarium

        13. HISO

        rescator Latest: For Sale | 16 inches Albino silver arowana $438 | $438 | bedok nt ave 3 | Pickup Only rescator, Apr 17, 2018
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      7. UK & European Marketplace

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        1. C.E. Fish Essentials

        2. Rivermonsters

        3. Aquarium Masters

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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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        Jozi81 Latest: Post your FTS pics! Jozi81, Apr 25, 2018 at 3:19 AM
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      2. Video Lounge

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        tlindsey Latest: Caribe Piranha picking off pellets tlindsey, Apr 19, 2018 at 11:51 PM
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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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        Deadliestviper7 Latest: Hello From Erie, Pa (New tank build) Deadliestviper7, Apr 24, 2018 at 12:38 PM
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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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        FMA4ME Latest: Friday Free-For-All.... FMA4ME, Apr 25, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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