Fish, snails and occasional plants

[Triton]

Me and a good friend of mine, John, have some great stuff available

Assassin snails: $2 each
Chili endlers: $2 each
Sterbai Cory: $5 each
Red cherry shrimp: $25 (bag of 30) - includes shipping

Shipping will range between $7 and up based on size of the order and need for hot/cold packs.

Pm me for more info
-Triton

[jeffs99dime]

I wish I could use any of that. Those are pretty good prices.

[Triton]

We'll be adding a bunch more as soon as we both set up a few more tanks

[FrozenTundra]

thats a nice price on the RCS and assassin's. can't swing it right now though.

[Triton]

Those we almost always have ready to go, let me know when you set up another tank ;)

[madagascariensis]

Ah, such good yet virtually impossible(at least for me and other Canucks) deals...

[FrozenTundra]

Those we almost always have ready to go, let me know when you set up another tank ;)

who said I was getting another tank...

/voices start mumbling something about MTS....

[Triton]

who said I was getting another tank...

/voices start mumbling something about MTS....

I can send you pictures showing how to build a 3 tank rack for 10s lol

[FrozenTundra]

that actually alright - I don't have room for a triple 10 stack. I have been using my old guinea pig enclosure stand for the tank. Under it we keep our dogs kennel and other supplies. Which we really have no other spot for it. Now if the kids were old enough to have a tank in their room I could give them the 37 and I could get me something between a 40B and 75 gallon

[KevinVA]

that actually alright - I don't have room for a triple 10 stack. I have been using my old guinea pig enclosure stand for the tank. Under it we keep our dogs kennel and other supplies. Which we really have no other spot for it. Now if the kids were old enough to have a tank in their room I could give them the 37 and I could get me something between a 40B and 75 gallon

The obvious choice would be a 75... let's get serious here. ;P

[FrozenTundra]

even then that is a couple years down the road. The tank is really for my youngest who turned 5 when we bought it. Even though I am the only one allowed to touch the tank so to speak. Unless of course I am out of town then I tell the wife precisely how much of what to give anything. And no one else is allowed to change the water. Although I have given the wife a lesson on how to do it with the gravity siphon and how much dechlor to use, etc just in case.

I don't trust tank maintenance in the hands of a 5 yr old. He did try to climb a chair and dump food in it one morning when his cousins were over. Spent several minutes netting out all the food.

[MCHRKiller]

Id be interested in some RCS however I dont need 30 with only a 4G evolve...would you be willing to sell a smaller quantity?

Also any photos of the Chili Endlers...may be interested in those as well.

[Slaphppy7]

Also any photos of the Chili Endlers...may be interested in those as well.

Yeah, get us some pics Triton!....I wanna see the merchandise thumbs2:

[Triton]

Here are a few pictures. Talked to john, if you get more than just shrimp we can do a small quantity. He just doesn't like shipping a box with 5 shrimp because by the time he bags them and takes them to the post office it really isn't worth it lol (we had someone ask for 5 before...)

I will get a few pictures of the endlers tonight

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[Triton]

Young assassins next to a female rcs

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Orchid endlers (not for sale yet)

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Blue gularis (a teaser)

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Sterbai

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[MCHRKiller]

I would be interested in about 15 RCS and a few of the chili endlers....possibly some other items depending on what else you add. Any chance of any nerite snails or trumpet snails?

[Triton]

Trumpet snails yes. I'm assuming you dont need assassins then ;)

Send me a pm with your zip code

[KevinVA]

That Blue gularis is awesome. =]

[Triton]

Kev, don't worry, i am actively trying to breed those guys. Very excited about them. How is everything you got from us last year doing?

[KevinVA]

Let's say I wouldn't want anything else from you if they were doing horribly. lol

My BN plecos and Sterbai are doing awesome, and if not for my Angels new feeding frenzy, my RCS would still be doing awesome (though, I do see that they hideout in the driftwood I have. I'm hoping the crypts all grow in somewhat quickly, so they have more cover. I also have them in two other tanks where they're doing quite well.

All in all, I can vouch that Chris's stock is hardy stock (no pun intended) and would recommend purchasing what you need from him. =]

[Triton]

Lmao. I see what you did there ;)

Good to hear, I haven't seen too many pics lately lol

[Triton]

Due to shipping increases, thank you government. The shrimp now will have to be. $30 for a bag. We will up the quantity a bit to cover the difference.

Sorry but just found out this morning they up'ed the rates

[FrozenTundra]

Costs of all shipping went up, same with first class stamps.

[Triton]

Yea went to drop a few boxes off with our typical prices and got told we were short lol. Oops

[KevinVA]

Yep, across the board. USPS is losing its ass on a quarterly basis. This is one of the biggest increases in years, though.

[Triton]

Got our auction coming up 2/16. I'm excited to stock up on plants. I usually buy the big lots, so whatever i don't have room for I'll be putting on here.

John has 5 tanks ready for fish from the auction. We will be QT'ing everything before we sell anything.

I just picked up a tank deal that came with a bunch of stuff I don't need. Mostly trying to sell locally but open to shipping if its something another member is interested in

The "list"
Eheim Classic 150 (same as the 2211) - designed for 40g, but if you only want to use this I'd say a 20g then. Comes with all media etc, box, instructions etc. - I may keep this one though ;)
25' Python Water Changer
Marina Plant trimming tool (like 2' long, but folds)

[MCHRKiller]

My RCS and MTS arrived today...folks I must attest to the quality of the livestock it is awesome. Even after a 3 day transit and sitting on my porch for a few hours in 45*F weather the livestock is happily zooming around the tank as if they had always been there.

What sort of new livestock are you guys bringing in?

[Triton]

Only time will tell. Glad to hear everything made it happy and healthy. When it comes to the auction it will all depend on what is there. Will probably a few tanks worth.

[fdsh5]

My RCS and MTS arrived today...folks I must attest to the quality of the livestock it is awesome. Even after a 3 day transit and sitting on my porch for a few hours in 45*F weather the livestock is happily zooming around the tank as if they had always been there.

What sort of new livestock are you guys bringing in?

Glad to hear all arrived well.

[Slaphppy7]

I decided to order 5 more assassins from Chris and John, even though I already have 4 from LionelC, my pond snail situation is getting way too out of control...I ordered them Friday, they arrived today, in great shape and with 2 bonus snails!

I am a very satisfied customer, and will order from these guys again in the future...I'll be needing some more RCS when we upgrade the 10 gallon to a 20 long, and this is where I'll be shopping!

Thanks again, Triton!...I highly recommend buying from these guys! thumbs2:

[Slaphppy7]

2 of my new assassins have already found their "welcome to the tank" snacks!....nom, nom, nom

[Triton]

They were hungry from their trip :)

Glad to hear everyone made it ok

[Slaphppy7]

They were hungry from their trip :)

Glad to hear everyone made it ok

Traveling always makes me hungry too, LOL...thanks again!

[FrozenTundra]

I am hoping to have my assassins within the week as well from the LFS - we are finally set to have temps in the 10's+ above zero for over 24 straight hours, so now those and my pearls can come in hopefully. He hasn't had stock come in for nearly 2 months and his tanks are getting depleted besides what locals bring in to sell. He is going to probably have some serious mini cycles go on due to all the fish that haven't been present for so long.

Maybe when it gets warmer I can get some other specimens from you guys

[Triton]

The extreme cold isn't too much of an issue. We had extremely low temps Friday / Saturday. If you insulate the box and use a heat pack your fine. In the medium boxes we use 2+ heat packs depending on how much is being shipped

[Triton]

Just an update:

Currently Available:
30 Nodes Hydrocotyle Japan $10 (for all)
Assassin Snails $2/ea
RCS - $30 for 30 shipped
Chili Endlers - $2/ea

Coming Soon to a tank near you
Cory Sterbai
Blue Gularis
Orchid Endlers
Calico Plecos
Golden Sawfin Goodeids

[KevinVA]

I'm curious about the Goodeids. Can you post a picture of them? It's hard to find something online for some reason.

[Triton]

They are extinct in the wild, and on the C.A.R.E.S list

Not much available, but this is what I found
http://aquavisie.retry.org/Database/Aquariumfish/Girardinichthys_multiradiatus.html

[KevinVA]

Oooh, very pretty. I like 'em. It's a shame they're extinct in the wild.

[Slaphppy7]

From the article you linked: "When you keep them at a temperature above 20°C (68°F), they don't get old."

Not sure what that means, but they are a cool looking little fish

[Triton]

Here is a much better write up

http://www.goodeidworkinggroup.com/Skiffia-francesae

[KevinVA]

From the article you linked: "When you keep them at a temperature above 20°C (68°F), they don't get old."

Not sure what that means, but they are a cool looking little fish

lol, I thought the same thing. I think it's obvious that they're immortal if you keep them warm. That's what I get from it anyway.

[Stingrayg4]

I'm very excited to see that a reputable member of this forum sells rcs. As soon as my tank is ready for them, I will be ordering some from you along with a few assassin snails.

-S

[Triton]

Just let us know, we are always getting new things in every month from our local club

[Slaphppy7]

Hey Chris, can I get a thumb up for the reference?...lol, j/k

I'm going to need some more RCS this summer, good to know a fine source for them

[Triton]

Heck yes on the reference, thanks bud! Just let me know about the shrimp. I might be getting a small group of golden saw fin goodieds for myself

[Stingrayg4]

Just let us know, we are always getting new things in every month from our local club

Most definitely will.

-S

[Slaphppy7]

Sounds sweet, we need pics of those saw fins when it comes to fruition thumbs2:

[Triton]

Hey guys, John is clearing out one of his small tanks of endlers.

These are green lightning endlers, about 20 of them

$45 shipped to your door

Picture of one of the males
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[Slaphppy7]

That's a sweet deal, someone should jump on it

[Triton]

need more room for fry, typically we do $2/fish plus shipping, but since the tank space is needed they are being sold as 1 group for a better price

[Slaphppy7]

Gah, I need more tanks

[Triton]

;) Grab a new one, set up a rack so it doesn't take up floor space, use sponge filters off a 1 air pump so that it cuts back on the electric and initial set up cost

[Slaphppy7]

You forget, all fish purchases have to be approved by She With The Steely Gaze...sort of like looking Medusa in the eye, LOL

[Triton]

then we could use you as a decoration for hardscape in the famed 300g tank :)

[Slaphppy7]

^^ That made me LOL, thanks!...I bet I could harbor lots of BB...

[FrozenTundra]

so what you are saying is you need a dual stand for 40B's one over the other. Then you could have more tanks without more space being taken up...

[Triton]

Hey, I just bought one of those stands for $25 :)

[Slaphppy7]

For 40 gallon tanks?

[Triton]

yep, the 30g breeder and 40g breeder fit on the same stands

[KevinVA]

I had 3 of them (now 2). They're good for saving space, but working in them is a pain in the butt... unless you have one that raises the bottom shelf to a reasonable level. They're not aesthetically pleasing in the living room, either. I like enjoying all of my tanks at eye level.

[Triton]

Yea right now this is the list of fry John has - thus why this tank of 20 endlers has to go lol

Skiffia Francesae
Multis
Endlers
Apisto Eggs (fingers crossed)
Black Angels
Swordtails
Sterbai

[Triton]

that group of endlers has gotta go? Any interest? Otherwise they gotta go up on aquabid

$45 for 20 fish shipped (with heat packs)

[Andrews]

Got an updated stock list?

[Triton]

Right now most fish we have are young fry

But... here is the list of ones that probably are ready

Orchid Endlers
Chili Endlers
Red Cherry Shrimp (few packages)


Hopefully we should have a lot more ready once this weather breaks, I should have taken stock in heat packs before this winter lol

[Andrews]

What's a rcs package contain, 30 for 30 still? Interested in a couple orchids and some rcs

[Triton]

Shoot me a PM, I'll get back to you in a little bit about them. Experiencing a blizzard in our area today lol

[Triton]

Would anyone be interested in my cardinals? I have 18 of them

[KevinVA]

Awww... I would be, if I had the room. Sorry bro, wish I could.

[Sandz]

I wish I had a tank they would go in that is set up. I love cardinals and eventually am going to do another 55gal planted with some emphasis on schoolers... I just dont have the ability to do it right NOW. Then again... Kevin, 4 apistos with 18 cardinals sounds like an awesome 20 long...

[Triton]

thumbs2:

I agree! South American Biotope anyone?

[KevinVA]

lol, I would do that if I had the room for another eye-level tank.

[Triton]

who needs a tv....

[MCHRKiller]

I may be interested, what PH/Hardness are yours kept at?

[Triton]

currently I have them in about pH 7.4

This is from the local water department:

Total Solids 136 - 175 Avg: 160.3 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids 150 - 172 Avg: 160 ppm
Alkalinity (as CaCO3) 82.9 - 117 Avg: 94.30 ppm
Calcium Hardness (as CaCO3) 80.7-125 Avg: 93.80 ppm
pH 7.4 - 8.0 Avg: 7.58

[MCHRKiller]

Similar to whats in my 50g. Ill take them how much do you want for them?

[Triton]

sent you a pm

[KevinVA]

There you go!

[Triton]

Plus I'd prefer them going to a experience fish keeper, had one local offer... but having seen some of the posts the person had asking questions I am certain they wouldn't have a great life

[KevinVA]

Can't get any better than Jenn, here. =]

[Slaphppy7]

who needs a tv....

Or a couch???

Glad you are going to get them into good hands, Chris!

[Sandz]

Agreed - Jenn is top notch..

[MCHRKiller]

Thanks guys...I shall do my best to tend the little guys. They will also add some much needed color contrast to the 50 :11:

[KevinVA]

It's funny you decided to go with the Cardinals after all. lol thumbs2:

[MCHRKiller]

lol, well they are an easy solution to my color problem. Not to mention they are already acclimated to alkaline water so that is a real perk considering the ton of seriyu in that tank. *cough* I also added limestone to fill in the gaps because its free and I got cheap *cough* :afro:

I am also limited to just a petsmart locally and I know Triton will send some nice specimens.

[Triton]

I will do my best :)

But I do require pictures of them happy and schooling

[MCHRKiller]

Will do :11:

[Triton]

Hey guys,

Figured I'd update this since me and john are both trying to clear up some tank space

8 Creamsicle Mollies
Chili Endlers
7 Species #2 endlers (last of the ones I have)
Assassin Snails

[KevinVA]

Hit up Cindy on the Endlers. Maybe she'll want some.

I may need a couple of Assassins. I'm getting pond snails in my 20L again. ;/ Even though I started fresh...........

[Triton]

you need assassins?? I thought you had a ton?

Yea I'm redoing 2 of my 10s this weekend with egg laying fish... assassins = egg eaters so time to go lol

[KevinVA]

I have 6. Had 5, but received an extra one recently by accident. I believe they laid eggs at one point, but they never hatched. I may not need any. My club meeting is this weekend. I had asked a guy on there a long time ago to sell me some at the next meeting, but I haven't heard from him in a while. If he doesn't come through, I'll definitely hit you up.

[Triton]

Still have the mollies and assassin snails left

like 40 assassin snails available lol, there was a lot in the turface of the one 10g tank

[Triton]

Well I guess I can change the name of this thread... As of Monday I will be a new plant supplier. Il have a list posted with prices. Will be many types of anubias, crypts, swords and ground cover plants

[KevinVA]

Congrats, Chris! I guess this means the plants are doing really well for you. thumbs2:

[Triton]

The emersed set up is doing well, but I am working with Mike from Mikeswetpets and will be able to sell what he has/can get

[Triton]

This is my list of what I should be getting in

Dwarf Baby Tears
Chain Sword Broad Leaf

Kleiner Bar Sword
Red Flame Sword

Crypt Parva
Crypt Wendtii Green
Crypt Spiralis
Crypt Pontederifolia
Crypt Undulata

Anubias Coffeffolia
Anubias Nana
Anubias Petite

Dwarf Hairgrass
Potted Glosso
Moss Balls

Driftwood (malyasian)
Spiderwood

[KevinVA]

Hey! Send me some pics of your spiderwood.

[Triton]

As soon as I get it I'll send you some pictures

[Slaphppy7]

I'd like to see pics of both woods; why not post them here?

[Triton]

will do :)

[KevinVA]

Wait until I'm done. Wouldn't want any competition. ;P lol

Kidding of course! :14:

[Triton]

lol. Gonna give AC members first dibs thumbs2:

[Slaphppy7]

lol. Gonna give AC members first dibs thumbs2:

Yeah, Kev! ..."memberS"...plural!

[Triton]

LOL

If you are interested in other stuff, I have an entire list I can order off of. But there are min purchases for each. I'll be ordering, then doing a short term QT on plants then start shipping them out.

I will be growing a lot still, but some of the slow stuff (IE C. Parva) I'll be getting in decent size amounts

[KevinVA]

Yeah, Kev! ..."memberS"...plural!

lol, can't blame a guy for trying. ;P

[Compass]

How are your Crypts doing? Any of them bloom yet?

[Triton]

The ones in the emersed set up are in transition stage still, pretty much they slowly have the submerged leaves die off while they are replaced with hardier leaves

The ones in my 75 are doing VERY well and I actually have a few new ones popping up in unexpected areas lol

[Compass]

Sweet. I like how crypts send out runners. Since you do a dirt tank you might have stumbled upon Dustin's Fish Tanks on youtube. I like his idea of adding lumps of clay in random areas to promote root growth and spreading for crypts and other root heavy plants. He had one video where he showed the bottom of his tank and you can see that it works. Small balls of red clay and all the roots converge on them.

On an unrelated note, concerning the Buce. How big would you say it is? I'm thinking I'll add a bunch of anubais and accent with your buce. I just want to get my ratios right so things look good. Do you think it would look good with Anubais nana or do you think a bigger Anubais would look better?

[Triton]

depends on the look you are going for.

Most of the buce I have, and the ones I can get are about the size of a silver dollar (inch to inch and half (ish)) in size, I think the anubias and buce compliment each other well, tie them both to lava rock and do a pile of plants

A mix of anubias would be nice, have some that go vertical while you have a bunch of the petite. Personally in my show tanks I haven't had the greatest luck with anything but petite due to algae issues, but I know in a lower light setting they do great

Here's a shot of my "show" buce tank - waiting for the buce to get bigger :)

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[Compass]

Ok, cool. Does it have to be lava rock? This will be for my river set up so I'll have a lot of river stones. I don't think my hillstream loaches will take too kindly to lava rocks. I'm not worried about algae cause of the loaches, they'll take care of that. lol

[Triton]

you could use pieces of driftwood too, just needs tied off to do well (IMO)

[Compass]

Oh yeah, I'll tie it off I just wanted to make sure it'll do ok on stuff besides lava rock.

[Triton]

so compass, what size tank you working on?

[Compass]

40 gallon breeder. River manifold system. I was originally going to do it with just rocks and one crypt balansae as an accent piece. That (like so many other things) has evolved into something else. I'm going to add quite a bit more. One piece of driftwood I've had for a while and then slowly cover the back of the tank with Anubais and accent with the Buce. Just get a few plants at a time, spread out the cost. I'm still working on the stand, hopefully finish it today.

[Triton]

Very nice, il post some pics of the driftwood I get too :)

[Triton]

Just a tentative list of what I will have at the end of this week

Swords:
Melon
Kleiner bar
Red flame

Crypts:
Parva
Wendtii bronze
Wendtii green

Temple narrow
Anubias nana
Baby tears mat
Dwarf hair grass mat

Spider wood (8-12" pieces)

[nickellmama27]

Still have assassins?

[Triton]

How many are you looking for?

[Triton]

Here is the official list of the plants I will be getting in stock this week.

Standard DOA policy - send me a photo of the dead plant the day it is delivered (still in the bag)
-Not responsible for USPS mishaps or delays
-Mind your weather, I will ship in an insulated box for no additional cost, but heat/cold packs will be $2 each
-Shipping will be USPS Priority Flat Rate, cost depends on size box needed

Dwarf Baby Tears - 2x2 mat - $5 / each
Dwarf Hair Grass - 2x2 mat - $5 / each

Melon Sword - Small - $4 / each
Amazon Sword - Small - $3 / each

Crypt Balansae - MD - $3 / each
Crypt Spiralis - MD - $3 / each
Wendtii Bronze - MD - $2.50 / each
Wendtii Green - MD - $2.50 / each

Nesaea Crassicaulis - $1.50 / stem
Ammannia Segegalensis - $1.50 / stem
Temple Narrow - $1.50 / stem
Telenthera - $1.50 / stem
Nana Val - $1 / each

Moss Balls - MD - $6 /each

Spiderwood - $15 per piece (pieces range from 8"-12") - photos will be available at the end of the week

[Triton]

Also,

Frogbit - $5 for sand which bag filled (probably have enough for 2)

[Triton]

The tanks are ready for delivery

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[Sandz]

You have an awesome list man. I look forward to seeing the plant people on here get some quality stuff from you. I am almost 100% going african here on in.

[Triton]

Well I can get all sort of anubias for you if you want some plant life in there. This first order is a little conservative... Once it takes off I'm hoping to usually have 20-25 species at a time

[Sandz]

I may take you up on that. I know if I have Matt design a 29gal for me, its going to get planted. It IS Matt afterall :-)

If I do, it would be a large mother giant leaf.

[Triton]

Just let me know. Will be stocking up 1-2x per month

[Sandz]

You know I will sir!

[Compass]

Sweet setup Triton. This is going to be awesome.

[Triton]

Yea got all the space I need

[Triton]

Ok, so finally after a few headaches got the order placed.

Will be delivered Monday so anytime after that this is what il have available

Dwarf hairgrass
Dwarf baby tears
Crypt Parva
Crypt wendtii green
Crypt wendtii bronze
Anubias petite
Frogbit

And a few others.

[Triton]

Just wanted to show off my temp logo that I tossed together.

Once things start moving more I'm actually gonna have a specialist do one up for me lol

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[Slaphppy7]

Nice, I like it!

[Triton]

Ladies and gentlemen!

Here is the update with what I have... I can get others in... But these need to go first

A few crypt wendtii green - $2 ea
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Crypt Parva - $3 ea
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Dwarf baby tears - $6 per 2x2
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Dwarf hairgrass - $6 per 2x2
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[fishmommie]

Chris, you're plants look really good! I'm not in the market right now but I know where to come when I need more.

[Slaphppy7]

Yes, I'm gonna need you in a few months for a 20L build, no need to look anywhere else for plants.

On a different note Chris, how's your endler stock? Are chili endlers the only ones you stock? What is their scientific name? Can you get me some pictures of them?

Thanks sir, I want males only, NO breeding in my future...please...LOL

[Triton]

Thanks, still adding more too :)

Let me know if there is anything special you are looking for when you go to set up another one

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[Triton]

Right now all I can get is chili endlers, I can get more if needed

Il see if I can send you a pic

[Slaphppy7]

Thanks Chris...you can get more chilis, or you can get more different kinds?

[Triton]

I can try to track some down, I have 5-6 unsexed juvi from the species #2 left

[Slaphppy7]

OK..."unsexed" means we don't know what they are, male or female, right?...or does that mean they're virgins? :hmm3grin2orange:

They DO breed like crazy, correct?

Species #2....hmmmm....have no idea what that means...I need to do some research

But I may be wanting to buy some pretty quickly here, Lauren's birthday is the 14th

[Triton]

Here is the pick of the chilis

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Yea they breed like guppies. If you search species #2 endler lotsoffish on google you should find them

[Slaphppy7]

Going to do it right now, thanks

You have access to other types, or species?

[Triton]

Those are the only two endlers me and John have currently. But il ask if there is anything else

[Triton]

Also have montezuma swordtails, and john has a mix he's made that he is calling pindlers, it is a Picta and endler cross

[darkmerlin21]

Those plants look great.. nice and healthy! You know if we were on the same side of the border I would have an order in for those crypts! Whoever does order from you looks to be getting excellent plants!

[Triton]

:( stupid international shipping laws. Could have been my first plant buyer lol

[Slaphppy7]

Also have montezuma swordtails, and john has a mix he's made that he is calling pindlers, it is a Picta and endler cross

Very interesting...this is my daughter's well established 10 gallon, that once was a platy/snail factory

Current stocking is 2 platy, 2 male guppy, one betta, RCS and snails...ph is 7.0-7.2, 78 degrees

Since donation 15 platys today, the tank looks very empty...her b-day is this Saturday...I am just mulling possibilities, she'll be out of town Thurs-Sat, and I thought it would be cool to surprise her with more fish

[Triton]

The guppies will breed with the endlers... and platy may breed with the swords... hmmmm

[Compass]

It wouldn't be a Slap tank if there wasn't breeding going on.

[Triton]

Figured I'd post some better pics since I'm at work - these prices are for AC members only
Wendtii - $1.75
Parva - $2
Ground cover $6/2"x2"

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/BabyTears_zpsf332031a.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/BabyTears_zpsf332031a.jpg.html)

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/DwarfHairgrass_zps732cef47.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/DwarfHairgrass_zps732cef47.jpg.html)

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/GreenWendtii_zps13da4e45.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/GreenWendtii_zps13da4e45.jpg.html)

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/CryptParva_zps09ac8440.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/CryptParva_zps09ac8440.jpg.html)

[Slaphppy7]

The guppies will breed with the endlers... and platy may breed with the swords...

hmmmm

Nevermind then, thanks for your time

[Triton]

Yea kinda figured when you said you had guppies

[KevinVA]

Chris... you're killing me with these plant pictures. ;/

I need more tanks. I'll take a look at my 20gal apisto tank when I get home. I think the parva would look nice in there, if I pretty much cover the foreground with it.

[Triton]

hahahaha sorry. Gotta show the stuff off :)

[Sandz]

That and and the baby tears would be a great compliment!

[KevinVA]

I could actually grow the baby tears in my 20gals, but the one I'm thinking about is kind of shaded due to the floating plants/driftwood branch. Might not do well in there.

[Triton]

yea baby tears can be tough

[Sandz]

I thought it was a long... they do need co2 and high light but they are sooo cool in the right environment.,

[KevinVA]

It is a long, but still shaded by a big branchy piece of manzanita and floating plants. ;P

I won't deny that they're very cool plants. I'd try them in the other 20 I have, if the pygmy chain swords weren't growing so well.

[Richard Peche]

Figured I'd post some better pics since I'm at work - these prices are for AC members only

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/DwarfHairgrass_zps732cef47.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/DwarfHairgrass_zps732cef47.jpg.html)

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/GreenWendtii_zps13da4e45.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/GreenWendtii_zps13da4e45.jpg.html)

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/CryptParva_zps09ac8440.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/CryptParva_zps09ac8440.jpg.html)

These look awesome!! Pity I can't get!

[Triton]

Yea... between customs and a cross atlantic flight I don't think you'd get live plants lol

[Triton]

Might be making another order. Lots of anubias, crypts, swords etc available... anything you are looking for contact me asap and I'll see if its available and how much it'd probably be

[Compass]

I'm going to talk to the wife about ordering a filter and hood for an empty 10 gallon I have. If I get the all clear I'll need some plants to stock it with. Thinking the wendtii and parva.

[Triton]

ok, I can get a ton of different types too

[Compass]

ok, I can get a ton of different types too

Sweet. I'll lay it on thick, hopefully she'll let me. hahaha

[Triton]

buy her roses....

[KevinVA]

Chris, I'm going to post a pic of my 75gal tonight. I'm not happy with the left/center front of the tank. The tiger lotus looks out of place, the little brown plants have sucked in here (not sure what they're called) and the sagitaria isn't doing well. Not sure if I have to reposition one of my LED lights or what (they're either getting too much light or not enough), but they're not growing very fast and are covered in red (I think) algae.

Anyway, I'd like some help to finally make my 75gal look very nice. So, I'll be utilizing you and your plants, should you not mind. ;P

[Triton]

fine with me.

I'm placing an order tomorrow for more.

This is what I'm planning to get currently
Kleiner Bar Sword
C. Lutea
C. Parva (more because I'm almost out lol)
C. Undulata
C. Wendtii Red
C. Wendtii Green
Corkscrew Vals

[KevinVA]

Oh man, that C. Lutea is a cool plant...

Ok, thanks Chris. I'll post a pic when I get home. Hopefully you can help me out. I swear, I've taken this tank apart so many times and I haven't reached a point where I'm happy with the look.

Even the Rotala indica placement might need to be adjusted. Not sure I want to keep it right next to the ludwigia, since the colors are similar. You'll see!

[Triton]

yea I love the lutea. A tank full of them looks great.

Just picked up more plastic containers today so that I'm ready for more plants (gotta stock up to keep the masses happy)

Nobody on AC has gotten any of the new plants (blush) so hopefully I can get something ya'll like LOL

[KevinVA]

What?! Who's buying? We need to show whoever's buying that we're not a force to be trifled with!

[Triton]

Another forum I'm not really active in resulted in 8 orders yesterday lol

[Slaphppy7]

Hey, you gotta get sales wherever you can

[Triton]

Yea just picking on you guys :p

A lot of ac members are not in the US so it makes it tougher. Might look into a website in a month or so

[Sandz]

Agreed. Places like TPT should be huge.

[Triton]

Yea but with places like that it's not a social able as this place :)

[Sandz]

And thats exactly why we are a COMMUNITY... those places, to much fighting and drama lol.

[Triton]

Lol, when I get some time I might start posting the list of what I can typically order each week

[KevinVA]

Hey Chris,

I posted several pics of my tank on my journal. Mind taking a looking and throwing in your 2 cents? Not sure what you have access to, but it'd be nice if you could visualize some of the things you could get with what I have available. Know what I mean?

[Triton]

So you are looking front left?

I think either a few lutea or wendtii red would look good there

I think you need some height on the right, unless that's temple hygro in which case just needs a little time. I can get crypt spiralis and also apopgenton longilopulmous (horrible spelling but it's early) - I'd have to check stock and pricing on this one

[Triton]

Order goes in at 10:30 so need any special requests before then, PM me if you want to know how much a specific plant would cost

[KevinVA]

Was that 10:30am or 10:30pm? ;P

Yep, I was looking from the left. If I did the Lutea, you'd remove that piece of driftwood, right? Just fill in the space that's left?

[Triton]

Yea I like that idea

[KevinVA]

Sent you an e-mail a little earlier. Obviously late for your latest order, but maybe you'll have some stuff in stock to quench my thirst.

[Triton]

Il check in over in the am and let you know

[Triton]

Guys,

Got these in last night!

Rosette Swords $4 each - Do you love amazons.. just not how big they get... then this is the sword for you thumbs2: (stays 4"-6" tall)

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/RosetteSword_zpsf6d429cc.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/RosetteSword_zpsf6d429cc.jpg.html)

[Triton]

Plants are in!!

What's available:
Crypt wendtii green
Crypt wendtii red
Crypt Parva
Crypt lutea

Corkscrew Val's
Kleiner bar swords
Rosette swords

Dwarf hairgrass
Dwarf baby tears

Pics and prices posted in the am... But here's a teaser

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[Triton]

Ok, here's the list:

Kleiner Bar Sword - THESE THINGS ARE HUGE 24" - $15 each (potted) - will require a large flat rate box to ship safely
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/KleinerBarPotted_zps55ccfd8b.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/KleinerBarPotted_zps55ccfd8b.jpg.html)

Crypt Wendtii Green - $1.75 each - or 3 for $5
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/CryptGreenWendtii_zpsa06c3b33.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/CryptGreenWendtii_zpsa06c3b33.jpg.html)

Crypt Wendtii Red - $2.50 ea
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/CryptRedWendtii_zps9836be7a.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/CryptRedWendtii_zps9836be7a.jpg.html)

Crypt Pava - $2 ea
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/CryptParva_zps8984ff5e.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/CryptParva_zps8984ff5e.jpg.html)

[Triton]

Crypt Lutea - $2 ea
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/CryptLutea_zpsdde02f35.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/CryptLutea_zpsdde02f35.jpg.html)

Rosette Sword - $4 each
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/RosetteSword_zpsf6d429cc.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/RosetteSword_zpsf6d429cc.jpg.html)

Corkscrew Vals - $1 each
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/CorkscrewVals_zpsa8323cda.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/CorkscrewVals_zpsa8323cda.jpg.html)

Dwarf Baby Tears - $6 per 2x2 - ask for pricing on entire 9x9 mat
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/BabyTears_zpsc8deaac4.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/BabyTears_zpsc8deaac4.jpg.html)

[Triton]

Dwarf Hairgrass - $6 per 2x2
http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s570/christopher_hardy2/DwarfHairgrass_zps7b3befe9.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/christopher_hardy2/media/DwarfHairgrass_zps7b3befe9.jpg.html)

[KevinVA]

Nice selection, Chris! Looks like you're loading up on stock. =]

[Triton]

yea I got yelled at because I had to set up a 10g for the Kleiner bar swords... things are beautiful

[Compass]

They look like giant heads of lettuce in those tanks. lol

[pRED]

Triton, you have any fish stock available?

[Triton]

not currently - def in the future plans

[Triton]

Updated Stock (photos on post 187)

Kleiner Bar Sword (24") - $15
Crypt Wendtii Green - $1.75 each - or 3 for $5
Crypt Wendtii Red - $2.50 ea
Crypt Parva - $2 ea
Crypt Lutea - $2 ea
Rosette Sword - $4 each (FEW LEFT)
Corkscrew Vals - $1 each
Dwarf Baby Tears - $6 per 2x2
Dwarf Hairgrass - $6 per 2x2


From John:
Chili Endlers - $7/trio
Red Cherry Shrimp (pm for price including shipping)

[Compass]

Just placed an order with Triton! Looking forward to plants next week!

[Slaphppy7]

COOL....I may be needing some for the 10 gallon, glad I don't have to shop around

[Triton]

I also order each week or every other, so anything you are looking for i might be able to get

And Rob, they'll be there Monday with your mail

[Compass]

I also order each week or every other, so anything you are looking for i might be able to get

And Rob, they'll be there Monday with your mail

Awesome! Thanks Chris! Now if the mailman can only remember which house is mine. (Shared driveway) lol I'll have the wife on the lookout for them!

[Sandz]

Just placed an order with Triton! Looking forward to plants next week!

Im jealous... I dont do planteds of I would have that whole baby tears matt..

[Compass]

Yeah I got a bunch of C. parva, hoping to get a carpet out of it.

[Sandz]

That should look cool man.

[KevinVA]

Hey, that's sorta' what I'm doing Rob. ;P

I placed an order with Chris a little earlier in the week, too. Lutea, Parva & some of those rosette swords. The 75gal is undergoing yet another change. lol

[Compass]

Nice. I got all crypts from him. My ten gallon is gonna have nothing but them.

[Triton]

Yea, I'm gonna use some of my own stuff for that apisto tank thumbs2:

[Sandz]

Sounds great dude! You ever decide which you are getting?

[Triton]

Think i'm gonna do the Wangenflecken. Get a group of 5, and sort out as needed

[Compass]

If I ever am in the position to get an apisto, I'm going for that one. Love the blue on it!

[Triton]

yea. Just a tad

[Compass]

How much do those cost?

[KevinVA]

Wangenflecken are quite pretty. I might have to try them someday.

[Sandz]

Those guys can run 20 bucks just for 1 ... I know chris is going to get better than that knowing his thrifty ability.. but open market, for their rarity, its pretty up there.

[KevinVA]

Well, I guess Chris better breed them. ;P

[Sandz]

Well, I guess Chris better breed them. ;P

Indeed! Chrissss... DIBS

[Triton]

of course I'll try. The guy selling them is less than half that... lol

[Triton]

I have 8 juvi species #2 endlers that need gone Saturday morning

One time price $10 + shipping

[KevinVA]

Damn... too bad Cindy's gone. =X

[Triton]

You think she'd want them, I know she has said before maybe ... I'd hold them for her... But not too long

[Slaphppy7]

Damn... too bad Cindy's gone. =X

What do you mean "gone"?

[Triton]

she was abducted by aliens

[Sandz]

Ill text her and see if she wants them.

[Compass]

Yeah I was wondering that myself.

[KevinVA]

She's at the cabin writing her book.

[Compass]

I saw that movie. It didn't end well.

[Triton]

Hey guys,

placing an order for some apistos... if your interested I can get the guy to send you some

Apistogramma cacatuoides dbl red and triple reds-$15 per fish
Apistogramma Alacrina- Pairs for $30, only a few pairs currently
Apistogramma Wangenflecken- $10 per fish

Need to know ASAP - I'm placing my order in a few mins

[KevinVA]

Not right now, thanks Chris. Hopefully you'll be able to get access to them at a later date? =]

[Triton]

BTW - officially sold out of Rosette Swords for now
Updated Stock List:
Kleiner Bar Sword (24") - $15
Crypt Wendtii Green - $1.75 each - or 3 for $5
Crypt Wendtii Red - $2.50 ea
Crypt Parva - $2 ea
Crypt Lutea - $2 ea
Corkscrew Vals - $1 each
Dwarf Hairgrass - $6 per 2x2

[Triton]

Right here fishmommie

[fishmommie]

Right here fishmommie

LOL Found it! Can't wait to get my plants!!

[Triton]

Plants are being dropped off to PO at lunchtime, should see them wednesday

[Triton]

Current stock list for the week:

Kleiner Bar Swords - 6 LEFT
Red Wendtii Crypt
Green Wendtii Crypt
Crypt Parva
Crypt Lutea

[pRED]

I received my order this morning, and everything looks great. thumbs2:Thanks again

Also, I am interested in getting a pair of Apistogramma 'Opal' Borelli. If you do in future, send me a pm.

[Triton]

I'll keep an eye out for them, love those guys

[Compass]

Just got word my plants are here! Man I wish I could take off early. Don't these people know I've got more important things to do??

[Triton]

LOL, hope everything came in ok

[KevinVA]

Just got my delivery, as well. Everything looks great and I'm really looking forward to planting them. =] Thanks Chris!

[KevinVA]

Told you we'd give TPT a run for their money. ;P

[Triton]

Actually AC was most of my orders the past week, 4 of 6 :)

[Compass]

Actually AC was most of my orders the past week, 4 of 6 :)

Mwahahaha! Yes!

[Compass]

At this rate you're going to be making some serious cash! Cause you know, this hobby is just full of opportunities to make lots of money. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHA

[KevinVA]

I'm not sure how I should take your maniacal laughing. lol

[Compass]

It was more or less meant as sarcastic laughter cause let's face it. There isn't a whole lot of money to be made in this hobby other than just enough to support this hobby. If there was, every one of us would be running our own LFS by now. lol

[Compass]

though I will say that isn't meant to discourage you Triton! It was more meant as tongue in cheek.

[KevinVA]

You'd actually be surprised. The hobby is growing in popularity and because of people like Tom Barr and Takashi Amano, planted aquaria is more popular than its ever been.

[Triton]

so far I don't have any complaints, finally got all caught up on the equip needed to stock this many plants. Next order goes in Thursday (most likely) and not sure how big this will be

[Compass]

Ok so here is my unboxing of Triton's plants!

They came in a nice box wrapped in newspaper.
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The bag was inflated to aid in keeping the plants safe!
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And here they are! From left to right we have Cryptocoryne lutea, C. parva, and C. wendtii green/red. Not sure at this point which is which. lol
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The plants look awesome! Great roots and you really get a lot for your money. Each one of those is 6 to 8 dollars at an LFS! I also like that they are wrapped in newspaper and not rockwool. You pretty much have to destroy the roots to get that stuff off! lol

[Triton]

Yea I just started using newspaper, I think it does well and breaks down easy so it comes off neat, I believe the furthest to the right is the red wendtii

[fishmommie]

Yea I just started using newspaper, I think it does well and breaks down easy so it comes off neat, I believe the furthest to the right is the red wendtii

they look good. Can't wait to get mine :o)

[KevinVA]

Planted everything, Chris. Btw, I appreciate the newspaper. ;] Can't stand rock wool, either. That stuff is a pain in the butt.

Plants all arrived in healthy order and so far, so good! Thanks again, buddy, now I need to figure out what to do with all the replacement stuff. ;/ Feel bad just tossing it.

[Triton]

RAOK! That stuff