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Yesterday, 06:03 PM
As far as I know, both sexes color up nicely...are they feisty at feeding time?
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Yesterday, 04:49 PM
Yeah, that's true about vacation time...I'm not on nearly as much during the work day, one of our members in Purchasing left for another job, so I...
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Yesterday, 04:37 PM
Terribly slow, and I hear the FB group has been slow as well
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Yesterday, 04:35 PM
What kind of test kit do you have?
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Yesterday, 04:08 PM
It has been too long, I've wondered how you were!
I'm doing fine, but the AC sure has been slow lately.
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Yesterday, 03:14 PM
Welcome to the AC.
I would not be adding medications/chemicals to the tank without knowing what the issue is with the spotting.
Fresh clean...
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Yesterday, 02:20 PM
Very cool discovery.
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Yesterday, 02:16 PM
I bet the Badgerling could gather up a handful of insects to throw in, if that kind of thing doesn't creep her out, lol
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Yesterday, 02:14 PM
Looking great, Tom, love the new lemons
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Yesterday, 02:11 PM
Hi there, welcome back!
Either way you choose, good to hear from you again...I think the old journals with updates would be fine
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Yesterday, 02:10 PM
Nice find, he's beautiful
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Yesterday, 11:50 AM
What kind of test kit do you use?...what kind of water conditioner?
You should be doing daily water changes if ammonia is .25 ppm or higher
...
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Yesterday, 11:48 AM
Welcome to the AC.
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06-21-2018, 12:08 PM
The beneficial bacteria (BB) will grow at a faster rate with higher temps, raise the temp to 82F and add an airstone, if you don't have one already.
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06-21-2018, 12:06 PM
Welcome to the AC.
Looks like nipping to me, but hard to tell from the pic.
Did you use established media before adding the fish, or are you...
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06-20-2018, 01:40 PM
You're welcome...what color sand did you get?
You won't have to look very hard if you have a diatom outbreak, they're quite obvious (ugly),...
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06-20-2018, 12:22 PM
I used Petco sand once (white), and yes, some particles floated for quite some time...they finally sank after some weeks
I had a bad outbreak of...
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06-19-2018, 10:03 PM
My newest betta we have took a bit of training to eat flakes, now he eats anything and everything
Bettas we had in the past were never finicky...
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06-19-2018, 10:00 PM
Been missing you here brother, thanks for the (mostly) good news update.
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06-19-2018, 02:22 PM
From the linked article: "They are quite peaceful and usually won’t kill fish unless they’re weak or very tiny, or have long flowy fins.
Might...
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06-19-2018, 02:18 PM
https://www.algone.com/substrate-for-aquariums
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06-18-2018, 11:17 PM
The entire rhizome is above the substrate, correct?
I have found that with anubias mine start off better tied/glued to something, up off of the...
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06-18-2018, 11:12 PM
Flash flood warnings have come then expired at 4 and 6 CDT, new one just popped up until 10
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06-18-2018, 11:10 PM
Lots of rain here the next few days...we needed some, for sure, but today was a bit much, parts of my yard under water already...and more to come,...
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06-18-2018, 11:02 PM
Stay away from those pre-printed ones, most of them are junk that will peel and fade, sooner than later
I used this stuff on all but one of my...
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06-16-2018, 01:43 PM
I would not be adding anything to the tank but fresh water and dechlor, until we know your water params
Do daily water changes of 50% until you...
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06-15-2018, 10:01 PM
Yes, get that test kit...it essential for FW fishkeeping, IMO
Read as many of the threads in the Beginner section that you can...particularly the...
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06-15-2018, 07:25 PM
Most importantly, we need to know your water parameters, you need to get one of these:...
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06-15-2018, 06:14 PM
Threads combined.
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06-15-2018, 05:41 PM
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=5
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About Surfdog
Location:
Ottawa, On
Interests:
Moto-X, snow ski, surf, classic movies
Occupation:
Retired
About Me:
I was an avid aquarist until the icestorm of 1998 (Quebec). I had a custom 300G saltwater tank. I lost everything having no power for 2 weeks. A month ago i decided to give it another shot, starting small with a 10G freshwater I plan on getting back to salt after I remaster fresh. (That took 2 weeks)
Music:
anything but Jazz
Movies:
The Name of the Rose
The 5th Element
Red River (not re-mades)
Who I'd like to meet:
John Wayne, but alas...
Books:
The Jesus Incident
Red Storm Rising
Heroes:
Single Parents, Male or Female
TV:
Classic Movies/SciFy
Gender:
Male
Orientation:
Straight
Ethnicity:
North American
Smoker:
No
Marital:
Married
Drinker:
No
Education:
Graduated College
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
Many Friends, some informative posts, Chatterbox!
Children:
3
Hometown::
Montreal
Aquarium 1:
150G FOWLR
Aquarium 2:
75G Fresh
Aquarium 3:
24G Mini Reef
typeof:
Saltwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
10G for my Beta, 30G SW, 2 x 27G SW & FW 2x29G QT (SW/FW)
How I got started with aquariums.:
On a whim 27 years ago
Favorite fish:
Moray Eels (SW) Gouramis (FW)
Fish I have bred:
Darwin clowns currently
Why I like fish::
Relaxing/Mesmerizing/Interesting
Best advice:
Don't give up if your new, Read the stickey's here, don't start smallish, you'll figure it out with the right advice and when you do, BAM!
Other pets:
Crash - Alaskan Malamute
Shut up - male Budgie
Bubba - Green cheek Conure
Video:
http://youtu.be/aSUSmrRaKis
https://youtu.be/avRN9X77jD4
Life is tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid (John Wayne) If you're not angry, you are not paying attention (Ralph Nader)
9 Tanks (2-29G QT) ranging from 150G to 10G for my 1/2 moon Beta
https://youtu.be/avRN9X77jD4
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pizza for all. I finished my book today!!!
...and one for you to say thank you : )
Here's to one crummy Superbowl, lol!
speaking of appreciation - thanks for the great info
You know I still love you!
Mmm Beer and Oysters :drool: I like to share :-D
Anytime my man ! We need you there [& your new fancy toys :-P ] :-D
After all that virtual alcohol it's time to sober up with some virtual food
Another day, another round for my friends.
Another round for my friends
mmm a nice Christmas beer :-D Perfect for the holidays.
Have a Merry (and salty) Christmas!
Here's some Christmass Cheer, Happy Holidays Surfdog
A few clown for the fellow SW clowns. :D
for sticking to it and voting
I could not find a new camera, so this will have to do
Congrats on the new fish!
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