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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

        MariaS Latest: Award Upgrade: tlindsey, Esteemed Contributor (Gold) MariaS, Jan 8, 2019
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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

        Ogertron3000 Latest: 2019 Photo Contests schedule and intent Ogertron3000, Jan 20, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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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

        Ogertron3000 Latest: Jan 2019 Tank of the Month. VOTE NOW! Ogertron3000, Jan 20, 2019 at 7:00 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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        amazontank Latest: Neil Young Fish Song amazontank, Jan 17, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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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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        CrimsonFog Latest: Annual Northwest USA Meet Returns! CrimsonFog, Nov 20, 2018
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      6. MFK Store

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        kno4te Latest: rare polypterus platinum family from reddy aquarium kno4te, Jan 13, 2019
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    4. General Aquaria Discussion Forum

      1. General Aquaria Discussion

        Forum for General FISH RELATED Discussions.
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        tlindsey Latest: Schooling fish suggestions tlindsey, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:48 PM
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      2. Breeding

        Discussion for breeding fish and other animals.
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        duanes Latest: Synspilum tank size duanes, Jan 20, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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      3. Setup and Filtration

        For discussion on tank setups. Including placement, filtration, substrates, water, etc.
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        PYRU Latest: 300 gallon setup/sump build PYRU, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:20 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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        tlindsey Latest: Is this stand safe? tlindsey, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:44 PM
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      5. Frequently Asked Questions

        Topics we've saved that have come up numerous times.
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        RD. Latest: Netting out monster sized fish ? RD., Jan 19, 2019 at 2:24 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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        PYRU Latest: Is there a shelf life on tanks? PYRU, Jan 20, 2019 at 9:36 AM
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      7. Freshwater Diseases and Health Issues

        Discussion on disease, illness, health and nutrition.
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        skjl47 Latest: when quarantine is pointless? skjl47, Jan 20, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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      8. Natural Style Tanks and Biotopes

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        dan518 Latest: Aquatic plant, + collecting in Lake Gatun dan518, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:36 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

        twentyleagues Latest: stocking advice twentyleagues, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:22 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

        duanes Latest: Anyone Ever gone to CA/SA on trips to collect cichlids? duanes, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:48 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

        Coryloach Latest: Clown loaches...Is 4f diameter round plastic pond - 240G polyehtylene Coryloach, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:13 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

        audiction Latest: Which one S. manueli to choose? :) audiction, Jan 20, 2019 at 2:35 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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        dredcon Latest: A couple of marine natives dredcon, Jan 19, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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      6. Freshwater Invertebrates

        Discussion of Freshwater Invertebrates such as crayfish, crabs, shrimp, snails. etc.
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        MrsE88 Latest: Cuttlebone MrsE88, Jan 17, 2019 at 11:08 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

        CarpCharacin Latest: What heater should I use for my pond? CarpCharacin, Jan 20, 2019 at 2:47 AM
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      8. Planted Tank and Aquascaping

        Discussion for planted tanks and special biotope style settings.
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        Jordan82594 Latest: Rescaped aquarium with plants and cichlids Jordan82594, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:21 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

        Gourami Swami Latest: Nano Reef Gourami Swami, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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      10. Other Pets

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        1. Dogs, Cats and Birds

        2. Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets

        KingRay30 Latest: Chameleon health KingRay30, Jan 19, 2019 at 8:31 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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        divemaster99 Latest: Fishing Season 2019 divemaster99, Jan 19, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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    6. MFK Articles

      1. MFK Articles

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        turbofisch Latest: 5,000 gallon Arapaima Gigas Tank by JohnPTC turbofisch, Nov 17, 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

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      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

        Adrianrios1085 Latest: Female dovii Adrianrios1085, Jan 15, 2019 at 7:50 PM

    8. MFK Regions

      1. Monster Fish Keepers : Philippines

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        Tigerdat2017 Latest: 220g Tank Tigerdat2017, Dec 18, 2018
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      2. North Jersey Aquarium Society : NJAS

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        00kevin Latest: How do I join 00kevin, Dec 5, 2018
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      3. Jersey Shore Aquarium Society : JSAS

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        jcomp29 Latest: JSAS Fall Auction – October 28, 2018 jcomp29, Oct 17, 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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        Alexxxxsv14 Latest: FS | Fish tanks 2x40, 29 | $1 | Orange Ca | Pickup Alexxxxsv14, Jan 20, 2019 at 3:35 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. Monster Aquarium

        4. EPCichlids

        5. Ichiban Tropical Fish

        6. Chicago Stingrays

        7. Exotic Aquatics LLC

        8. USA Stingrays

        9. AquariumDepot

        krichardson Latest: Rare Fish pic From Rare Fish series krichardson, Jan 10, 2019

      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 at 11:55 PM
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      5. Canada Marketplace

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        1. Aqua Fortune Exotic Imports

        Jordan Wisdom Latest: For Sale | Fly River Turtle + Full Setup | $850 | Guelph | Pickup Only Jordan Wisdom, Jan 11, 2019
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      6. Singapore Marketplace

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        Nightshade144 Latest: For Free | Tinfoil barb 7 inches | $0 | Redhill | Pickup Only Nightshade144, Jan 3, 2019
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      7. UK & European Marketplace

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        bathawk Latest: For Sale | channa belheri rainbow snake head | $30 pounds | north london uk | Pickup Only bathawk, Jan 14, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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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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        Iamfish Latest: My 2 new fish Iamfish, Jan 19, 2019 at 3:27 AM
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      2. Video Lounge

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        vitaly Latest: Florida Pelicans and Hermit Crabs vitaly, Jan 19, 2019 at 12:55 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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        JAYBIRD1011 Latest: Hey Guys JAYBIRD1011, Jan 20, 2019 at 10:45 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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