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Today, 04:27 PM
He always gets frisky at dinnertime
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Today, 04:25 PM
Very nice!
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Today, 03:32 PM
Agree with Lee, they look great in that tank
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Today, 03:28 PM
Beautiful tree, DD
We finally got ours up yesterday, I'll try to remember to post a pic tonight
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Today, 03:25 PM
I had to remove and scrub everything down again yesterday...I'm now convinced that the Tahitian Moon Sand is causing the diatom/brown algae...
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Today, 03:20 PM
Floyd says "good morning, all"
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Today, 03:13 PM
Yes, threw them away, the leaves were holey...I always have an endless supply in the 40B
Thanks buddy.
Thanks!...yes, I had to screw...
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Today, 04:10 AM
Have fun and again, be careful...
Made some changes during the WC today, yanked out all of the wendtii crypts...for some reason, they never did...
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Today, 03:07 AM
Looks festive as can be, lol...just please be careful on the way home
What's the weather like up there?
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Yesterday, 08:58 PM
They're beautiful, I've always loved them, but the price (here anyway) has always deterred me...plus, I'd need another tank, lol
GET ONE at...
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Yesterday, 08:53 PM
Every parent's nightmare...
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Yesterday, 08:52 PM
Oh...ooops, lol
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Yesterday, 06:25 PM
LOL...we actually have one of those wooden Grinch cutouts (along with his dog), but a wee bit large for the tank
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Yesterday, 05:33 PM
You can order plants online, as well, lots of vendors out there
Here's a little beginner package I started out with for my 40B
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Yesterday, 04:42 PM
Either that, or dry with a clean towel before replacing...I always clean my glass lids (when needed) during a water change anyway, so any tap water...
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Yesterday, 03:57 PM
In the future, use white vinegar on an old rag to clean algae from your canopy and glass lid, works great...then just rinse in clean tap water before...
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Yesterday, 03:40 PM
Indeed, I had never heard that one before.
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Yesterday, 03:36 PM
LOL, that took a while, Lee...hope you got all of of your X-Mas deco done....we haven't even started, I don't even see the point now, but I'm afraid...
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Yesterday, 03:32 PM
Look at java fern, java moss, amazon swords, many of the crypts are easy beginner plants
Boundava and Angelcraze are 2 of our plant gurus, they...
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Yesterday, 12:26 AM
Good, and hello again
Now that you've set up the best scenario for a successful fishless cycle, comes the hardest part
The patience you must...
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Yesterday, 12:00 AM
I forget, and am too lazy to go back and look, but has an airstone been mentioned in this thread, to aid with the cycle?
Since we've raised the...
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12-14-2018, 08:23 PM
Sorry for the additional death...something bad is definitely happening in the tank
Wish I could be of more help
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12-14-2018, 05:18 PM
@Rockor is our resident fish disease expert, hopefully he'll have a look here and offer you some good advice
Read about NTD (neon tetra disease)...
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12-14-2018, 05:08 PM
Indeed it was, we all know Rivers is a class act (and quite the "prolific" father, expecting his NINTH child), and this new kid Mahomes is quickly...
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12-14-2018, 05:06 PM
I'll work on that this weekend
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12-14-2018, 04:41 PM
Happy Christmas and Merry New Year, everyone.
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12-14-2018, 04:40 PM
Maybe I should let Lao borrow her for his tree, lol...it's a mess, need to scrub it down again today during the WC
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12-14-2018, 03:58 PM
Sorry to hear of all of these losses
What is the temp of the tank? How often do you perform water changes?...Filter cleaning schedule?
What...
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12-14-2018, 03:54 PM
Thanks ladies, she's a character, for sure
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12-14-2018, 03:53 PM
Gutsy call at the end, loved it...some "questionable" play-calling, but overall a great game
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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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