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Today, 02:48 PM
Very useful information! Thanks for sharing.
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Today, 01:41 PM
Yes it has. Summer is just beginning.
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Today, 01:39 PM
It's pretty much Joplin, Missouri all over again. The whole Mid-West Region is susceptible as are other areas of the US.
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Today, 01:23 PM
Price range is close although $40 seems a bit much for a used AC110. $60 is a good price for a used 2215 as long as the impeller and motor are in...
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Today, 12:12 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims.
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Today, 06:13 AM
It could be. If I remember correctly 40ppm nitrates is the top limit of what is generally considered tolerable for most fish. Most here will...
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Today, 03:09 AM
My understanding is that most of that chart is due to possible interbreeding but it is worth researching the site more extensively to see if there...
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Today, 03:02 AM
Wrestling is fake.... and stupid
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Today, 02:52 AM
Please reread the replies to this thread.
The feeding is not THE issue.
Your schedule is not compatible with keeping fish IMO.. Some other...
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Today, 02:50 AM
There is also no reason to confront anyone publicly when you disagree with their posts.
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Today, 01:42 AM
I can't image trying to get home from work not knowing if your wife and kids are still alive or if you even have a home. So many homes need to be...
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Today, 01:38 AM
I plan on leaning heavily on Cliff if I ever get brave enough to set up a sump, lol. I can't correct anything when it comes to sumps, but I am eager...
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Today, 12:15 AM
How exciting this will finally start moving forward. I hope you document the sump. I almost used sump filtration on my 120g but decided against it...
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Today, 12:08 AM
Have you considered pet rocks? You could take them with you, they don't eat much or require much care, and most hotels will allow them if you pay a...
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Yesterday, 09:24 PM
parkeey, this thread is over two years old. Please check the dates on threads before posting in them.
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Yesterday, 07:08 PM
Dark green please. And FM can have any size VIRTUAL wild discus tank she wants. The sky is the limit. Snap, sorry Moj.......
And I know you're...
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Yesterday, 05:30 PM
I would not. Rosie's, Albino's, Tiger's and greens would be a better option. Cherries are good barbs to keep with tetra's and less nippy fish.
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Yesterday, 04:33 AM
True that.
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Yesterday, 04:30 AM
Yes ... Dead fish do end up stuck to the filter...
Way way over stocked. but first lets get this out of the way:
I have a hard time imagining...
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Yesterday, 04:22 AM
The do look like planaria.
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Yesterday, 04:10 AM
Good question about plants above, Shrimp would DEF prefer some cover.
FYI - The red ones were selectively bred for that color also - The wild...
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Yesterday, 02:54 AM
Does this mean your tank is cycled? As in the first two threads listed here: http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/forumdisplay.php?f=111
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Yesterday, 02:07 AM
Here is one with different sized planaria. If it is planaria they are unsightly, but will not hurt your fish.
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Yesterday, 02:02 AM
Thank you Cliff, and the mods!
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Yesterday, 02:01 AM
You are not being bothersome. Yes, some need to be eaten to continue their life cycle. Planaria are very common and they do start out very tiny. Here...
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Yesterday, 01:48 AM
That's ok. I was about to post the fish should eat them when they notice they are there. Don't over feed your fish and whatever the pest is will not...
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Yesterday, 01:17 AM
Your tank looks great! Adding the background will make it look even better. I'm jealous, I could never get vals to grow in my tanks.
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Yesterday, 01:06 AM
How about planaria?...
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Yesterday, 01:00 AM
I suppose it could cause the neon some trouble to swallow the bog wood if it was a jagged piece, but I have no experience with neons eating bog wood....
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Fish, dressage, dog agility
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Kill Bill
Pirates of the Caribbean
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Straight
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Single
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Occasionally
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University Degree
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I like fish.
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all over
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180g CA/SA
Aquarium 2:
55g African cichlid planted
Aquarium 3:
75 g jaguar
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Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
24g SW
50g African cichlid grow out
29g nanoluteus planted
5g betta
40g random
How I got started with aquariums.:
In water.
Favorite fish:
Hoplarchus psittacus, the true parrot cichlid
Fish I have bred:
Multies
various mbuna
Aulonocara OB
Aulonocara stuartgranti maleri island
GBR
Nics
BNs
all sorts of livebearers
RCS
Why I like fish::
Tastes delicious and is healthy for you.
Best advice:
If 9/10 people tell you it's not a good thing to do, don't do it just cuz 1 person said it is ok. Also, your LFS wants your cash, people giving advice here have no monetary incentive for the advice they give.
Other pets:
dog and cat
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Thanks for the birthday wishes
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Here's a fish for your QT tank, I could not rep you so here is a gift
I can think of four reasons you deserve this :-D
If a tree falls in the forest... I hope you are not parked under it :-D Have a delicious beverage.
I think this will help after the tree
After all that virtual alcohol it's time to sober up with some virtual food
Friends don't let friends drink alone, Cheers
Another day, another round for my friends.
I thought i would by a round since i have all this money laying around :-D
Another round for my friends
thank you for birthday wishes
I heard you like horses :)
merry xmas, just remember anything more than 10g for him is a waist XD
Merry Christmas Labby :-)
Christmas octopus! oh no!
It's a Christmas Bunny, Merry Christmas.
Here's some Christmass Cheer, Happy Holidays
The perfect gift for any occasion - Happy Holidays llama!
Happy Birthday !! Penguins are PERFECT for any occasion as you are well aware :-D
HB, Merry Xmas, HNY. I couldn't find a male stripper in the gift menu, so a rose will have to do.
It's a Birthday Bunny : )
Sorry for your loss. Have a Frontosa - Its not the same I know . . But my options are kinda limited here..
everybody can use a good penguin
gravel should always match the background
Good Luck with the Loaches! :-)
I am sorry for your loss and I hoe you feel better soon.
Nothing can replace chocolate . . But chocolate. Sorry for your loss - It sucks.
Nicki, Vinnie and Tony stole this from Tucker, Kyle, & Todd :-D
Here's an angelfish in anticipation of your brand new reward tank! Congratulations, and much success.
Three Cheers to you on your big accomplishment!
Cool avatar! . . . & also Penguins are cool
congrats and cheers (you already had champagne, so I opted for a brew)
Ah!.. That 'New penguin smell' Thanks for your Mbuna help!
just a little "coffee" for you
Cheers! Thanks for the rep!
Thanks for the macro! :-)
merry freakin' christmas :-)
Merry Christmas to my forum friend!
and merry christmas or whatever
Merry X-mass, and thank-you
+22 Happiness Cookie (sorry about your rough week)
You could use a drink after this last week :)
Here's a rose in memory of your peacock cichlid
A piece of cake to thank everybody that posted in my anniversary thread for their kind words.
you ar e the most awesomerest friend ever!
Great new avatar but what does it say on the blackboard ?
way to kick ass and take names!
to keep you company while you are away
Its my One Year anniversary on AC - just wanted to say thanks to some of the folks that make it a great site!
because i have to spread the rep around before i can give you more
Thank you, I hope it helps as well :-)
Just wanted to say thank you for all the useful help and advice that you provide me.
Thank you for the kind words
Thanks for looking at my pictures!
You just need one of these!
and the best for last! :)
Please ship me some antibiotics : - )
its the happiest day of my life!
Its a good day in the neighborhood
It's a bird, it's a plane..no it's a guy with bugs between his teeth!
CONGRATS on your engagement!!!
Happy New year. I would sooner have a beer than a Troll for sure :-)
Fellow Member of the Troll Patrol
Happy New Year to my forum friend!
Just remember to give it enough rope :-)
congratulations on the comp, wins. yay!!
Thanks for the help and quick ID and Happy Holidays
Nollaig Shona! (Christmas greetings)
Hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas!!
happy birthday to you cake
Congrats on your new stuff!
thanks for splitting the craigslist find with me!
Thanks for playing Mafia!
congratulations on the REP award!
Congratulations on your rep star
accidental gift of agassizii, lol
Good luck at the auction.
"coffee" is better when shared with a friend
Thought you may like a gourami. Thanks for the rep ;-)
Thank you for all your advice and guidance -- you have really helped me in this hobby!
For supporting adopting a dog I really shouldn't be getting! ;)
Congrats, now you can start bringing in the big bucks
For passing your exams! Nice one!
Congrats on passing your tests!
My apologies for a misunderstanding!
Thanks for the rep points & your kind comments
Sorry I double posted in your thread!
They didn't have anything similar to a llama :)
congratulations the tests are over!
Ment to send you one of these oops
Keep studying but don't forget to have fun too. Good luck
For all your kind comments
i'm sure the test will be a piece of cake.. good luck
Thx for all the help and advice. I thought mbanas and peacocks lived together in Malawi and assumed that mention you could have both. So in other word you saved the lives of 2-3 peacocks, not to mention me 60 bucks or so and made me glad that this is
Thanks for all the kind comments.
for a good friend, good luck with the boards
thanks for the nomination
Thanks for the rep points
For always being there for me
hope you feel better soon
for saving the tank on craigslist
Thanks for the rep points
Thanks for your info and time!