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: Tlindsey - Notable contributer nomination, Bronze tlindsey, Sep 26, 2017
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    2. SUPPORT & DEFEND MONSTERFISHKEEPERS.COM

      1. Support & Defend MonsterFishKeepers.com

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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

        ArtihC Latest: The Big Al’s Summer Splash Bash! ArtihC, Aug 31, 2015
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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

        iPleco Latest: September & October joint POTM contest, enter now! iPleco, Oct 23, 2017 at 12:48 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

        Reefer43 Latest: since POTM is back, is TOTM back as well? Reefer43, Oct 9, 2017
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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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        clm08k Latest: unofficial fish of the week artwork clm08k, Oct 20, 2017 at 12:37 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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        charlene0128 Latest: Hey Ya'll Texans...MFK meet? charlene0128, Sep 20, 2017
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      6. MFK Store

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        motorhead1980 Latest: Is the store open? motorhead1980, Oct 19, 2017 at 1:11 PM
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    4. General Aquaria Discussion Forum

      1. General Aquaria Discussion

        Forum for General FISH RELATED Discussions.
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        krichardson Latest: Auction finds krichardson, Oct 23, 2017 at 7:46 PM
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      2. Breeding

        Discussion for breeding fish and other animals.
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        mattison187 Latest: African convict cichlids mattison187, Oct 22, 2017 at 9:29 PM
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      3. Setup and Filtration

        For discussion on tank setups. Including placement, filtration, substrates, water, etc.
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        BMac91 Latest: 240 Uniquarium Setup & Stocking BMac91, Oct 23, 2017 at 8:09 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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        wannadivesteve Latest: Plywood alternative method of sealing wannadivesteve, Oct 23, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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      5. Frequently Asked Questions

        Topics we've saved that have come up numerous times.
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        Boomer1224 Latest: Aquion heaters Boomer1224, Oct 21, 2017 at 12:43 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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        krichardson Latest: 16 days, no power, no food krichardson, Oct 20, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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      7. Freshwater Diseases and Health Issues

        Discussion on disease, illness, health and nutrition.
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        Dieselhybrid Latest: Flowerhorn Dieselhybrid, Oct 23, 2017 at 8:32 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

        TexasMFK31 Latest: Picked up the start of my polys for my 470. TexasMFK31, Oct 23, 2017 at 6:16 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

        ryansmith83 Latest: Geos ryansmith83, Oct 23, 2017 at 8:21 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

        Dieselhybrid Latest: Bare bottom or substrate ? Dieselhybrid, Oct 23, 2017 at 8:00 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

        monkeybike Latest: Crazy cheap monkeybike, Oct 23, 2017 at 8:04 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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        candidpets Latest: dogfish?? striped bass? shiners??? candidpets, Oct 22, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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      6. Freshwater Invertebrates

        Discussion of Freshwater Invertebrates such as crayfish, crabs, shrimp, snails. etc.
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        monkeybike Latest: Burrowing Snails monkeybike, Oct 23, 2017 at 5:19 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

        MrsE88 Latest: Pond/fish pictures MrsE88, Oct 17, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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      8. Planted Tank and Aquascaping

        Discussion for planted tanks and special biotope style settings.
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        tarheel96 Latest: First go with real plants tarheel96, Oct 21, 2017 at 2:04 AM
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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

        Yuki Rihwa Latest: Dark Side Progression... Yuki Rihwa, Oct 23, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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      10. Other Pets

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        1. Dogs, Cats and Birds

        2. Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets

        nono Latest: Crocodile skink problem nono, Oct 21, 2017 at 11:35 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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        itrebebag99 Latest: I'm on a Mission for a Double Digit LMB itrebebag99, Oct 17, 2017 at 10:53 PM
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    6. MFK Articles

      1. MFK Articles

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        ajohnson09 Latest: 2,400 gallon Arapaima Gigas Tank by JohnPTC ajohnson09, Sep 25, 2017
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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

        nirmal Latest: When two passions merge..sharing some of my fish photos. nirmal, Oct 13, 2017

      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

        Rayshot1 Latest: 120 4x2x2 Rayshot1, Oct 20, 2017 at 12:01 AM

      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

        Ptrick125 Latest: POTW Discussion-General Category Week #131 Ptrick125, Feb 2, 2012

      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

        Oregonmack Latest: Looking for mortoro female 11" Oregonmack, Oct 14, 2017

    8. MFK Regions

      1. Monster Fish Keepers : Philippines

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        piranhaman00 Latest: Monster Fish Keepers Philippines RECORD piranhaman00, Oct 12, 2017
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      2. North Jersey Aquarium Society : NJAS

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        Delfin Bay Latest: If you are ever going to come to NJAS Meeting this is the one.... Delfin Bay, Jun 9, 2017
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      3. Jersey Shore Aquarium Society : JSAS

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        tlindsey Latest: Chris Metta speaks at JSAS Oct. 2017 mtg. tlindsey, Oct 15, 2017
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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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        ozliosoma Latest: FS | 10 to 11 inch red tail gourami | $110 | 92346 | Pickup ozliosoma, Oct 23, 2017 at 8:31 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. PredatoryFins

        10. Blackworms Direct

        12. Affordable Aquatic Supplies

        13. Central Ohio Discus & Stingray

        14. Pet Zone Tropical Fish

        15. Manzman

        16. Bluegrass Cichlids

        17. Discus Origins

        18. Flowerhornfishfood

        19. Sun and Stars Flowerhorns

        20. Salt and Seahorses

        21. Eastern Aquatics

        22. Valley Aquatics

        23. South East Cichlids

        24. USA Stingrays LLC

        Charles E Washington Latest: FS: 2014 POTM FLOWERHORN CALENDAR Charles E Washington, Oct 23, 2017 at 3:09 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

        fireballnurse Latest: **VENDOR** | Black Diamond Stingray | $600 | Calgary, Alberta | Pickup and Able to Ship fireballnurse, Sep 2, 2017
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      4. Australia Marketplace

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        KoolFish97 Latest: Red Tail Giant Gourami Available? KoolFish97, Aug 28, 2017
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      5. Canada Marketplace

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        1. Aqua Fortune Exotic Imports

        2. Below Water

        3. AlpineStingrays

        Kolewolf Latest: For Sale | Mated pair Aequidnens Rivulatus (Green Terror) | $80 | Vancouver, BC | Pickup Only Kolewolf, Oct 23, 2017 at 1:50 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

        Alexkoj Latest: Want to Buy | Various species of bichirs | $0 | West Coast, Singapore | Pickup Only Alexkoj, Oct 3, 2017
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      7. UK & European Marketplace

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        1. C.E. Fish Essentials

        2. Rivermonsters

        3. Aquarium Masters

        ArowanaMan99 Latest: FS - Giant Snakehead 4" - Manchester - Pick up or shipping within UK ArowanaMan99, Oct 16, 2017
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    10. Monster Aquaria Network Sponsors

      1. Zoo Med Laboratories

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      2. Hikari Sales USA, Inc

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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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        jeaninel Latest: THE DEAD FISH THREAD!!!!! jeaninel, Oct 22, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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      2. Video Lounge

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        greg c Latest: Caribe Piranha feeding video. greg c, Oct 16, 2017
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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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        David R Latest: New Zealand monster fish lover! David R, Oct 21, 2017 at 10:35 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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        jaws7777 Latest: Official 2017/2018 NFL Discussion Thread jaws7777, Oct 23, 2017 at 7:56 PM
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