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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

        Matteus Latest: NOMINATION: MrsE88, Capable Fish Breeder (Bronze) Matteus, Nov 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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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

        Luxury Fish Keeping Latest: ODDBALL's Writing Contest Luxury Fish Keeping, Sep 30, 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

        headbanger_jib Latest: August and October POTM.... Enter now! headbanger_jib, Nov 13, 2018 at 11:32 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

        Hendre Latest: September and November TOTM contest Hendre, Nov 8, 2018
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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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        pops Latest: Military MFK members pops, Nov 15, 2018 at 8:23 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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        Jexnell Latest: Annual Northwest USA Meet Returns! Jexnell, Nov 16, 2018 at 1:59 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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        DMD123 Latest: Sources for big tanks? DMD123, Nov 17, 2018 at 1:31 AM
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      2. Breeding

        Discussion for breeding fish and other animals.
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        imabot Latest: Guppy Line Breeding Project Log imabot, Nov 16, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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      3. Setup and Filtration

        For discussion on tank setups. Including placement, filtration, substrates, water, etc.
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        Richard203 Latest: Unboxing the fx6 Richard203, Nov 16, 2018 at 11:39 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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        freak78 Latest: So it begins, 220g build. freak78, Nov 16, 2018 at 1:56 PM
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      5. Frequently Asked Questions

        Topics we've saved that have come up numerous times.
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        Edmon Latest: Emperor Cichlid/Giant Cichlid verification Edmon, Nov 15, 2018 at 9:47 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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        RdJag420 Latest: Alright lesson learned, NO MATTER FISH TYPE, feed before new tankmates RdJag420, Nov 13, 2018 at 12:12 AM
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      7. Freshwater Diseases and Health Issues

        Discussion on disease, illness, health and nutrition.
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        JK47 Latest: Treating Wild Caught Cichlids JK47, Nov 17, 2018 at 1:39 AM
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      8. Natural Style Tanks and Biotopes

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        Deadliestviper7 Latest: Biotope-flow relationship? Deadliestviper7, Nov 15, 2018 at 5:57 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

        Sarahmander Latest: 16" WC Delhezi Sarahmander, Nov 17, 2018 at 12:15 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

        Dante013 Latest: News to Large Cichlid, please help! Dante013, Nov 17, 2018 at 12:44 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

        jiapei Latest: L27C Goldline Royal Panaque Rio Araguaia jiapei, Nov 17, 2018 at 1:02 AM
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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

        moe214 Latest: Salminus Franciscanus (Golden Dorado) moe214, Nov 17, 2018 at 1:11 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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        MrsE88 Latest: Koi adventure at Fish Story Aquarium and Rescue, Naples, FL MrsE88, Nov 14, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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      6. Freshwater Invertebrates

        Discussion of Freshwater Invertebrates such as crayfish, crabs, shrimp, snails. etc.
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        Go_redfish Latest: Snail face Go_redfish, Nov 17, 2018 at 12:02 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

        Landonious Latest: Show us you indoor ponds Landonious, Nov 12, 2018 at 8:50 PM
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      8. Planted Tank and Aquascaping

        Discussion for planted tanks and special biotope style settings.
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        Go_redfish Latest: Embracing algae Go_redfish, Nov 16, 2018 at 9:29 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

        twentyleagues Latest: Does this look good?? twentyleagues, Nov 16, 2018 at 5:28 AM
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      10. Other Pets

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        1. Dogs, Cats and Birds

        2. Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets

        weston Latest: Cape banded White throat Vs. White throat monitor. weston, Nov 15, 2018 at 3:09 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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        Value Pet Center Latest: What the biggest fish you ever caught? Value Pet Center, Nov 16, 2018 at 10:59 AM
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    6. MFK Articles

      1. MFK Articles

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        arapaimag Latest: Building My 50,000 Gallon Monster Mega Tank arapaimag, Nov 2, 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

        JanCichlid Latest: Herotilapia Multispinosa - Juwel Rio 180 JanCichlid, Nov 4, 2018

      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

        Vampire fish Latest: 240 gallon Peacock Badd Vampire fish, Nov 7, 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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        GBaker1130 Latest: looking for 75 gallon tank GBaker1130, Nov 5, 2018

    8. MFK Regions

      1. Monster Fish Keepers : Philippines

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        ny.subway Latest: Why do many Filipinos like putting potentially large fish in small tanks? ny.subway, Nov 9, 2018
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      2. North Jersey Aquarium Society : NJAS

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        joe jaskot Latest: How do I join joe jaskot, Nov 16, 2018 at 12:19 PM
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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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        Endo Latest: FS | Red Tiger Mota | $10 | West LA / Culver City | Pickup Endo, Nov 17, 2018 at 12:49 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. Your Fish Stuff

        4. Aqua Design Innovations

        5. Monster Aquarium

        6. epcichlids

        7. Ichiban Tropical Fish

        8. Bobs Tropical Plants

        9. Exotic Aquatics LLC

        10. PredatoryFins

        11. Blackworms Direct

        13. Affordable Aquatic Supplies

        14. Central Ohio Discus & Stingray

        15. Pet Zone Tropical Fish

        16. Manzman

        17. Bluegrass Cichlids

        18. Flowerhornfishfood

        19. Sun and Stars Flowerhorns

        20. Salt and Seahorses

        21. Valley Aquatics

        22. South East Cichlids

        23. USA Stingrays

        24. AquariumDepot

        jeepn4x4 Latest: 10/25/18 CURRENT STOCK-LIST!! jeepn4x4, Nov 16, 2018 at 8:45 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

        marchoux Latest: INDO DATZ FOR SELL 3BAR CLEAN (RESELLER WELCOME) marchoux, Oct 7, 2018
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      4. Australia Marketplace

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        Ogertron3000 Latest: Want to Buy | An Aquarium item | $0.00 | United States | Shipping Only Ogertron3000, Sep 1, 2018
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      5. Canada Marketplace

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        1. Aqua Fortune Exotic Imports

        2. Below Water

        Redtailedcat Latest: Want to Buy | looking for a large tank 200+gal | $300 | tottenham | Pickup Only Redtailedcat, Nov 13, 2018 at 4:09 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

        Cassy Latest: For Sale | Baby bumble bee grouper | $55 | Choa chu kang | Pickup and Able to Deliver Cassy, Nov 3, 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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        vikingkirken Latest: Post your FTS pics! vikingkirken, Nov 13, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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      2. Video Lounge

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        vitaly Latest: Dania Beach Intercoastal: Hermit Crabs vitaly, Nov 14, 2018 at 9:09 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: Hey from south florida. Here's my tank! Deadliestviper7, Nov 16, 2018 at 4:16 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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        Go_redfish Latest: Mother strife Go_redfish, Nov 17, 2018 at 1:17 AM
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