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Today, 01:04 PM
Jaysee, I saw a balloon pearl gourami when I was searching for pictures of the bosmani and was appalled.
Aeon, some fish bred for long fins don't...
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Today, 01:00 PM
In my opinion black skirts are kind of boring fish and swordtails are similiar enough to platys in behavior you might as well keep the platys. If you...
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Today, 12:45 PM
I also hate the look of long finned oscars.
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Today, 12:41 PM
The cost of purchasing RO water can range around $2 per 5 gallons where I live.
You can use tap water, but that topic can also lead to a lot of...
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Today, 11:59 AM
Keep one pair in one tank and the other pair in the other. Angels get along with their mates, not with others.
Not sure what you will do if you...
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Today, 11:46 AM
Have you continued to add ammonia each day? The bacteria you have already grown needs to continue to be fed a small amount of ammonia each day until...
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Today, 08:59 AM
Welcome to the AC... :22:
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Today, 06:23 AM
yes, nothing beats regular maintenance. won't argue with that.
I wouldn't say that adding some good bacteria spores to your tank is 'adding crap'...
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Today, 05:33 AM
Maybe it was a combination of the salt and then the meds that weakened them. I wish I could be more help.
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Today, 05:06 AM
I just looked at cory's r us earlier today and they don't have a lot in stock. I wish they did because they have a lot of really neat ones listed....
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Today, 04:43 AM
I wonder if it is columnaris and not ich, here is some information to help you decide. http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/columnaris_disease.php
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Today, 04:10 AM
I agree steeler, I never liked the look either, and it seems they are getting worse.
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Today, 03:29 AM
If they are made the same way as glofish, they are not dyed and there are no physical abnormalities that interfere with them leading a normal and...
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Today, 03:25 AM
If your parameters are OK, then I would not suggest adding live sand or live rock to your set-up. Adding live rock and/or live sand to a existing...
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Today, 03:14 AM
Thanks guys
I have to dose dKH and Cal to maintain the parameters stable
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Today, 03:10 AM
Well you will have to forgive me if your tanks aren't the center of my universe. I thought we were just having a discussion, there is no need to take...
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Today, 03:09 AM
I've read a lot of mixed opinions about designs like that. Some people have the opinion that it is not the best to have the dirty water flowing down...
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Today, 03:02 AM
Think of it this way, you have plenty of filtration with 60 lbs of live rock and a skimmer in the sump. Right now, your parameters are in line and...
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Today, 12:55 AM
At first they can be quite sensitive, but as they age and mature they become quite "tough". That takes time, experience, and a proper set-up though.
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Today, 12:37 AM
These things combined will do it most every time. Have a great weekend.
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Today, 12:37 AM
I would like to add that even though some people do it without a problem, I would not rinse my sponges in chlorinated water. I like to keep all...
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Today, 12:21 AM
Some of us are better than others I suppose. If I remember correctly you also had ich and other issues and dumped anti bacterial meds in your tank....
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Today, 12:02 AM
Cleaning the sponge is no big deal, it has a good amount of bacteria but the ceramic media holds much more. Many people here, including myself, clean...
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Yesterday, 11:42 PM
What do you mean by "change out the filter"? If you removed some filter media or cleaned it too well you got rid of some beneficial bacteria. Also...
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Yesterday, 09:40 PM
It is a small local store in the town I live near. They are usually very good, but the person that does the ordering is an idiot sometimes.
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Yesterday, 09:37 PM
Those things are deformed monstrosities. They would not even exist if idiots did not create a market for such abominations.
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Yesterday, 09:23 PM
I have never seen balloon bosmani so I googled and all I have to say is gross! What the hell is wrong with people? Why would someone take a perfectly...
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Yesterday, 09:03 PM
I stopped at my regular LFS today and was horrified at what I saw. Balloon Bosmani Rainbows. They looked absolutely horrible. I cannot even...
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Yesterday, 08:43 PM
You are missing the point. This stuff is just not needed. Under normal circumstances, one or two water changes a week and cleaning the filter once or...
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Yesterday, 08:11 PM
I use this site often and they have banana plants in stock. http://www.aquariumplants.com/Aquarium_Plants_s/1.htm
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Aquarium 1:
70 gallon community planted tank.
Aquarium 2:
100 gallon SA/CA cichlid tank
Aquarium 3:
shrimp tanks, fry tanks
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Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
Several above ground grow-out ponds
How I got started with aquariums.:
I bought one.
Favorite fish:
Salmon
Fish I have bred:
Oscars, guppies, zebras, bn catfish, acaras, geophagus steindachneri
Why I like fish::
Omega 3 fatty acids
Best advice:
Patience really is a virtue in this hobby. Take your time, research before buying, ask questions. And lastly...Enjoy.
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Dogs.
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Merry Christmas Aeonflame
Awesome photos man! I can't find as camera so here's a loop-dity loop thing.lol
And one for you! I do buy backs lol
A prize for being clever!
It's the closest thing I could find to a ban-hammer, nice job taking out the trash
Thanks for the nice comments about my sunset photos.
Green fairy with a madam on the rocks :P
Congrats bud... But you;re going to have to learn all these fancy drinks now
From one razor to another, thanks man
I hope this guy will help cheer you up
I tried to give you a rep, but could not. Cheers bud
You avatar is Chock FULL -O- WIN -- LMAO. Have a Salvini :-D
After all that virtual alcohol it's time to sober up with some virtual food
Another day, another round for my friends.
I don't drink alone, Cheers
I thought i would by a round since i have all this money laying around :-D
Another round for my friends
Congrats on winning APOTM
In all seriousness, for always knowing how word things,
Quickest ban-hammer on the forum
knock, knock,.... it's fate calling :-)
Thanks for advice on my Black Terror. I had quite a show today with Black and Silver fighting. All the others were surrounding them like a fight circle too. Was odd and interesting. :)
even though you screwed up getting the band
thank you for the birthday wishes
Merry X-Mas and Happy New Year.
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Beer! The perfect gift for any occasion - Happy Holidays man!
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Book of 850R - Chapter 14 - Verse 11 "Every Single Time!"
I've said it before, and I'll say it again you kick butt as a mod, and as a freind
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Thanks for the rep, Cheers
Good luck with the cauliflower!
or... we could forget the yucky peas and have cake instead!
Personally I would rather keep the can... I hate peas
Here is a gift for you :)
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does this mean you aren't gonna dress up like an indian and dance?
yay! I don't have to go crazy today!
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thanks for the nomination
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An ill wind is blowing, last night I was stirred from my slumber by a crow cawing thre times... Caw - Caw - Well you know what a crow sounds like . .
Please check the date of this ice cream, It might be older than that Hobbs thread you're posting on. :-P
I want to make Jenny mine
beware of the gypsy caravan
but it scares me.. like a clown or a zombie, but worse
Happy Anniversary! Glad you're here!
tissues to polish my crown
I will help you round up the cats for the fire!
Way to go MOTM,,,,,,, yay
and you should have won potm too cuz riot cheated posting his pic on the forum a few days prior to comps,
For your photo-shop skills
yay! congratulations on winning aptom
it's kinda like milk only yummier
Merry X-mass, and thx for all of your help this past year
got some ideas from your DIY filter. thanks!
congrats on your photo award!!
For paying me such a high complement
i like to celebrate with cake
A fellow member of the I hate trolls club
happy holidays! imagine it's 6ft :P
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chocolate always cheers me up
thanks buddy, good to BE back LOL
1000 posts, congrats! and they're good posts too!
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thanks for sharing the peotry
your turtle pics are precious
Is it weird to give myself a gift??
Add this to your tank! hehe
First fish for your AC tank! Thanks!
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