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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

        Dloks Latest: NOMINATION: JK47, Accomplished Fish Breeder (silver) Dloks, Jun 20, 2018 at 11:28 PM
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    2. SUPPORT & DEFEND MONSTERFISHKEEPERS.COM

      1. Support & Defend MonsterFishKeepers.com

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        Deadliestviper7 Latest: Sign a petition to legalize Asian Arowana in the US! Deadliestviper7, Jun 18, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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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

        neoprodigy Latest: CONTEST : MFK Snapback Cap Giveaway! neoprodigy, Apr 7, 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

        Hendre Latest: June POTM contest! Enter now! Hendre, Jun 13, 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

        DawnMichele Latest: May 2018 TOTM... Vote Now! DawnMichele, Jun 18, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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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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        Colter Rios Latest: New Future MFK Member!!! Colter Rios, Jun 21, 2018 at 3:24 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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        Colter Rios Latest: Annual Northwest USA Meet Returns! Colter Rios, Jun 21, 2018 at 3:27 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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        Deadliestviper7 Latest: Help me stock my 300 gallon :) Deadliestviper7, Jun 21, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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      2. Breeding

        Discussion for breeding fish and other animals.
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        Dragonis95 Latest: Finally, JDs have laid Eggs again! Dragonis95, Jun 21, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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      3. Setup and Filtration

        For discussion on tank setups. Including placement, filtration, substrates, water, etc.
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        kwantz Latest: Cheapest place online for a ehiem 2262 1500xl? kwantz, Jun 21, 2018 at 5:16 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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        PapHater Latest: Low Iron vs Regular Glass PapHater, Jun 21, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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      5. Frequently Asked Questions

        Topics we've saved that have come up numerous times.
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        TheNewSeverum Latest: Transporting filter media TheNewSeverum, Jun 21, 2018 at 4:31 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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        TheNewSeverum Latest: Never underrestimate small angry JD ladies... TheNewSeverum, Jun 21, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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      7. Freshwater Diseases and Health Issues

        Discussion on disease, illness, health and nutrition.
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        Rocksor Latest: Oh no, ick? Rocksor, Jun 21, 2018 at 4:57 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

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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: Who's the Jerk, and What to do about it. J. H., Jun 21, 2018 at 5:12 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

        justarn Latest: TRACHY??? justarn, Jun 21, 2018 at 5:03 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

        J. H. Latest: Pick Your Winner J. H., Jun 21, 2018 at 5:06 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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        Bigfishnut Latest: Darter biotope Bigfishnut, Jun 20, 2018 at 1:02 PM
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      6. Freshwater Invertebrates

        Discussion of Freshwater Invertebrates such as crayfish, crabs, shrimp, snails. etc.
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        tiger15 Latest: Anyone has success keeping crystal shrimp in hard water tiger15, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:20 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

        Deadliestviper7 Latest: Could I raise Arapaima in my pond? Deadliestviper7, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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      8. Planted Tank and Aquascaping

        Discussion for planted tanks and special biotope style settings.
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        benzjamin13 Latest: POST PICS OF YOUR PLANTS AND PLANTED TANKS HERE benzjamin13, Jun 21, 2018 at 4:32 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

        Deadliestviper7 Latest: Nurse shark pup: A rescue animal Deadliestviper7, Jun 18, 2018 at 12:32 PM
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      10. Other Pets

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        1. Dogs, Cats and Birds

        2. Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets

        PYRU Latest: My other addiction PYRU, Jun 21, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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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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        spotfin Latest: Anyone like ultra lite fishing? spotfin, Jun 17, 2018 at 8:07 AM
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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

        BIG-G Latest: My European Wels catfish BIG-G, Jun 21, 2018 at 9:18 AM

      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

        Milo323 Latest: Peacock Bass Life. Milo323, Jun 19, 2018 at 9:30 PM

      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

        tanker12 Latest: 180 acrylic tanks 2x tanker12, Jun 11, 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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        Sanman Latest: Today's Auction Sanman, Jun 7, 2018
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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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        Ned Nature Latest: WTB | Giant Raphael Catfish (megalodoras uranoscopus) | $50 | Charlotte, NC | Picking-Shipping Ned Nature, Jun 21, 2018 at 4:59 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

        7. Bobs Tropical Plants

        8. Exotic Aquatics LLC

        9. PredatoryFins

        10. Blackworms Direct

        12. Affordable Aquatic Supplies

        13. Central Ohio Discus & Stingray

        14. Pet Zone Tropical Fish

        15. Manzman

        16. Bluegrass Cichlids

        17. Flowerhornfishfood

        18. Sun and Stars Flowerhorns

        19. Salt and Seahorses

        20. Eastern Aquatics

        21. Valley Aquatics

        22. South East Cichlids

        23. USA Stingrays

        fugupuff Latest: 06/2018 rare fish price list! fugupuff, Jun 21, 2018 at 12:46 AM

      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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        stiker Latest: Want to Buy | Female Festae | $0 | Sydney Nsw | Pickup and Able to Ship stiker, Jun 11, 2018
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      5. Canada Marketplace

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        1. Aqua Fortune Exotic Imports

        2. Below Water

        MEDHBSI Latest: For Sale | boesmani stingray pup | $1800 | Vancouver/calgary | Pickup and Able to Ship MEDHBSI, Jun 17, 2018 at 12:36 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

        Monstrous Latest: For Sale | 18in Red Tikum Asian Arowana | $200 | Ang Mo Kio | Pickup Only Monstrous, Jun 20, 2018 at 8:52 AM
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      7. UK & European Marketplace

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        1. C.E. Fish Essentials

        2. Rivermonsters

        3. Aquarium Masters

        Tyler Bauman Latest: *RARE* Polypterus Weeksii For Sale - Rotherham also Polypterus Endlicheri Tyler Bauman, May 23, 2018
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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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        Colter Rios Latest: Post your FTS pics! Colter Rios, Jun 21, 2018 at 3:35 AM
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      2. Video Lounge

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        thebiggerthebetter Latest: Diplogramma feeding thebiggerthebetter, Jun 19, 2018 at 5:53 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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        tlindsey Latest: hi all! tlindsey, Jun 20, 2018 at 11:00 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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        krichardson Latest: Official Off Topic Discussion Thread #1 krichardson, Jun 21, 2018 at 5:16 PM
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