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Today, 12:51 AM
As always, the tank looks gorgeous. I feel so brave planting my lowly little 5 gal LOL and LOOK what you've done. I think YOU'RE the one who needs...
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Today, 12:47 AM
Oh man, Steeler. Another gorgeous video and tank. Judi - I can't remember - are you planting your tank or going artificial?
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Today, 12:41 AM
I'll be interested to hear what you find out. I just added a banana plant to my little 5 gallon and within a week a long stem shot up and what...
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Today, 12:35 AM
I've not cycled a tank using fish food - only ammonia so I'm sorry I can't help you there. I'm wondering though, a single betta in a 10 would not...
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Today, 12:21 AM
All of the above advice on a pair of angels is good. Another option: You might also want to consider a single angel - that takes the possibility of...
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Yesterday, 11:27 PM
+ to all the above. Thanks for the good info.
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Yesterday, 03:17 AM
I've been thinking about them all night. So horrible and sad. Makes one realize how fortunate they are.
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05-20-2013, 11:50 PM
Lol I'm trying to stay away from corys in general, most of them prefer soft/acidic water anyways right?
Hmm not sure if I like this one to be...
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05-20-2013, 10:20 PM
Hmm I'm pretty sure you're the undisputed champ when it comes to that man...
I did a little research on the parvas, apparently they live about...
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05-20-2013, 10:08 PM
I always manage to get a good laugh everytime I read this thread you guys. Lol FM you better just give in to this 300G idea, start a journal, just...
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05-20-2013, 07:39 PM
You guys are all a laugh a minute. Humm. My new (non existent) tank has gone from 120, to 180, to 300 and now to 1200. Tell you what. Send money....
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05-20-2013, 03:27 PM
stocking a small tank is always tricky. I wouldn't add a 2nd cory. In fact, I'd return the one you have if you can. Corys are schooling fish and 6...
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05-20-2013, 02:43 PM
Ironically, after you posted about your DW gourami, I noticed my powder blue looked a little bloated. he, too, is a pig and has been constipated...
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05-19-2013, 11:47 PM
is there any chance they are trumpet snails? If they are, you don't want them getting started in your tank as they will multiply like wild fire.
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05-19-2013, 10:44 PM
very very nice! you inspired me to plant my 5 gal. Small tank, big step for me. So far so good but this tank is gorgeous.
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05-19-2013, 10:41 PM
Since you know he's been pigging out, I'd be inclined to think he might be constipated. You could fast him until he poos or you could give him a...
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05-19-2013, 09:03 PM
I'm sorry too, Laura. I was afraid the BN was going to go the same way as the other one but had hopes he might pull out of it. And hopefully you...
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05-19-2013, 08:29 PM
very nice. I enjoy anyone who can landscape so well and get such nice plant growth.
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05-19-2013, 05:40 PM
damn your tank's looking great man, none of my red tiger lotus bulbs have sprouted yet!
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05-19-2013, 05:13 PM
I don't know much about RO water - but you might want to ask the experts here on the forum if RO is the way you want to go. Is your water extremely...
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05-19-2013, 02:56 PM
You came to the u.k and never ventured to scotland .....
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05-19-2013, 02:55 PM
Here here!! :ssmile:
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05-19-2013, 02:39 PM
If you're filling with buckets it's great to add the Prime to the water before you pour it in to the tank.
I believe LadyHobbs was coming from the...
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05-19-2013, 01:40 AM
Sorry about the molly not making it. You gave it all you could.
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05-19-2013, 12:38 AM
Hope you continue to recover! Glad things are better for you this time around. Can't believe they didn't send you home with pain killers after the...
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05-19-2013, 12:18 AM
I'd get those sevs you've been wanting. I love mine. Add some geos (love my jurupari) and maybe some dwarf cichlids or some congo tetras and you'd...
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05-18-2013, 08:50 PM
I didn't get a chance to pick up any yet but I noticed some interesting behavior a little while after I put it in today. I noticed this all around...
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05-18-2013, 02:54 PM
Can't wait either! Maybe a wild discus tank?
And it's fine man no worries, like I said everyone's always welcome on this thread :D
So what do...
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05-18-2013, 01:02 PM
I tried neon rainbows and while they are attractive and active, I found them very sensitive. I had trouble keeping them alive. I've heard others...
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About Cermet
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Glen Arm. MD
Interests:
Tropical Fish, Flying planes, Amateur Astronomy
Occupation:
Research Physicist
About Me:
My first priority is my daughter and helping her in being the best person she can be.
Had a (wild) Discus as a teen
Music:
Any that sounds good
Movies:
Anything good (rare)
Who I'd like to meet:
Living - Obama or Hawkings
Books:
Little time to read (when time, SciFi and Swords and Sorcery)
Heroes:
My Father and Mother
TV:
No longer own one
Gender:
Male
Orientation:
Straight
Ethnicity:
white
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No
Marital:
Live in partner
Drinker:
No
Education:
University Degree
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
Fun to watch and operate
Children:
1
Hometown::
Glen Arm
Aquarium 1:
75 gal Discus, high tech (the high tech part is not a good idea but stuck with it)
Aquarium 2:
None
Aquarium 3:
None
typeof:
Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
I don't have more aquariums than that/those described above.
How I got started with aquariums.:
In elem school (2nd grade), father gave me a small 5 gal com tank
Favorite fish:
Discus
Fish I have bred:
Angels, mollies, Betta, and Discus (lost fry)
Why I like fish::
Fun to watch - enjoy upkeep (since I can use straight tap water I am a bit lucky on this issue)
Best advice:
Keep it clean -remember to cycle! - algae scrubber! and a remote control heater
Other pets:
Dog - a wonderful St. Bernard (now going on four years old and 140 lbs puppy still)
Knowledge is fun(damental)
A 75 gal with eight Discus, fake plants, and a lot of wood also with sand substrate. Clean up crew is fifteen Sterba's Corys. Filters: canister w/UV, in-tank algae scrubber that removes phosphates and nitrates! Also, a highly dangerous commercial nitrate removal unit from hell
For Stocking Questions see: http://aqadvisor.com/AqAdvisor.php?
For Fishless cycling:http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ead.php?t=5640
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