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Today, 10:24 AM
How did you reduce the nitrates and how long did that take ?
What are your other parameters right now (dKH, Cal, pH, salinity, temp..... ) ?
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Today, 02:07 AM
I don't keep gourami but I do know that you are going to need to be more specific wrt which type of DG you refer to.
I suspect this is the source...
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Today, 12:32 AM
Exactly.
It is common practice to overstock Africans to help with aggression, but they still need enough room to swim around freely and grow.
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Today, 12:30 AM
Red root floaters are great looking plants!
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Today, 12:22 AM
YVW :22:
'may'.... :think: In the wild neons are a natural food source of angels. Just something to be aware of.
Meh - Don't sweat the big...
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Today, 12:20 AM
With the right set up you could have two angels in that tank. You will need lots of tall plants to break up territories and sight. There is no such...
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Today, 12:06 AM
:hmm3grin2orange: No, That's far from the only thing... Really far.
The "Inch per gallon" rule Is an outdated and useless concept that could...
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Yesterday, 11:55 PM
Agreed, A 55 will only be fine for more than one angel IF they are a mated pair OR POSSIBLY if you have lots of plants to break up sight lines and...
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Yesterday, 11:11 PM
Daphnia is a nutritious food source and many people cultivate them to feed their fish.
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Yesterday, 10:25 PM
Exactly, Because the second scenario above is entirely unlike the definition of a 'stable environment' & stability as we all know is a cornerstone of...
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Yesterday, 09:44 PM
I remember you asking about the caps. I really didn't think it would matter but I didn't know for sure, now I do. Thanks for finding that out and...
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Yesterday, 08:53 PM
You should refer to the worm as the "C-bomb" :lol:
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Yesterday, 08:52 PM
I used bamboo skewers (the kind you'd use for kebabs on a bbq) - worked really well - but be sure to fix them really well at the start as once it...
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Yesterday, 08:48 PM
Boston has some lovely old buildings. I really liked that city.
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Yesterday, 08:47 PM
Before listed buildings existed the Euston Arch (built in 1837) in London was torn down in the 60s.
Absolutely disgraceful. The emblem is...
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Yesterday, 08:27 PM
Hi everyone! Thank you for all the well wishes. :)
I don't really have much to update on. I did lose a neon a couple weeks ago. Nothing huge...
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Yesterday, 08:21 PM
imma24, I understand your trepidation, but your tanks are very well seasoned and cared for, you could probably leave them for a month, maybe...
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Yesterday, 08:13 PM
As if that didn't happen in Europe.
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Yesterday, 08:13 PM
No, don't pull out the substrate. Just gently clean around the areas that don't have any plants with the siphon.
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Yesterday, 07:28 PM
Well maybe I just have a bad plant as it nearly died without the tabs. Anyhoo, it's in a different tank now and doing far better.
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Yesterday, 06:38 PM
@ Jaysee - perhaps you wouldn't have a problem with this but my tank has been established for over 2 years and I wouldn't leave it for 2 mos with no...
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Yesterday, 05:59 PM
New powerhead on the market from Reef Octopus, have been running mine for 6 weeks and it truly moves water. Comes with two adjustable direction...
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Yesterday, 04:41 PM
True. You're not called the "new world" for nothing.
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Yesterday, 04:31 PM
I think us Brits take it for granted that there are standing stones, stone circles, ancient monuments and castles all over the place. You don't tend...
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Yesterday, 04:18 PM
The Social Network
(was on TV the other night)
What a vile piece of work Zuckberg is in that movie! I hated him. The movie was ok, but his...
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Yesterday, 04:07 PM
I've never seen much appeal in Hadrian's Wall - I don't know why. I guess it's because there's not a lot to see now. Philistine, I know.
I've been...
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Interests:
Bagpipes, Fish keeping
Occupation:
At University but work part time at Lidl
About Me:
I strive to be the person my Haggis thinks I am.
Music:
Papa Roach, Five finger death punch, Shinedown, All American Rejects, Lamb of God, Oasis, the view
Movies:
Gangs of New York, 300, Trainspotting
Who I'd like to meet:
Billy Connolly
Books:
Trainspotting, Porno, Filth, Glue, Ecstacy Really all Irvine Welsh Books
TV:
Still Game, Top Gear, Pawn Stars, Storage Wars
Gender:
Male
Orientation:
Straight
Ethnicity:
White
Smoker:
No
Marital:
Got GF / BF
Drinker:
Occasionally
Education:
Undisclosed.
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
Always something new to learn on the AC. Also the members do generally give out awesome advice.
Children:
No
Aquarium 1:
42 Gallon - Juvenile Bristlnose Albinos and regulars, Juvenile Green Royal Pleco
Aquarium 2:
48 Gallon, Dwarf African Giraffe Catfish, Almost Breeding sized Firemouths, 3 Juvenile T-Bar cichlids, 6 inch Green Royal Pleco, fully grown L226, some regular Khuli Loaches and some Black ones and finally a bad assorment of leftover schooling fish.
Aquarium 3:
300G - Giant Gourami, Florida Gar, a pair of Oscars, a pair of Green Severums, a Silver Arrowana, 8 tinfoil barbs, a giraffe catfish, 5 reed fish . . . . . Sorry was I talking in my sleep again!
typeof:
Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
I don't have more aquariums than that/those described above.
How I got started with aquariums.:
I study marine and freshwater biology at university, but I have always had a fascination with fish.
Favorite fish:
Black ghost knife, Firemouth, Khuli loach, Severum, Golden Wonder Panchax, Oscar, all Plecos
Fish I have bred:
Mollies, Silvertip Tetras, kribensis, currently attempting Bristlenose Plecos, T-Bar cichlids and Firemouths.
Why I like fish::
They are fascinating to watch and all have differrent traits and personalities.
Best advice:
Take time in setting up an aquarium, rushing is the worst thing to do.
Other pets:
Black Labrador
My therapist says I need a bigger tank . . . . .
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...they go with snow, right?
Thanks for the rep the other day, cheers
Thanks for the rep/compliments!
Now THAT was a nice quiet beer... But now that we have had another... Let's go break stuff!! :-P
Thanks for the birthday wishes
Please enjoy this holiday hog!
Merry Christmas Scottishfish
Thanks for returning my nose.
Here's another one for your awesome tank!
Good impulse buy! lol Now heres one for your AC tank
LOL, everyone needs one of these, And thanks for the rep
to go with your beautiful plecos
Ugh! 850 messed it all up,
The dress rehearsal did not go well [My fault] But stick around for the show :-D.
Thank You for the Thistlebrew! I think you should have some too:-D
Have one on me, cheers for the rep
To match those great pics!
Have a beer to go with that 3 dimensional footprint LOL. "Ouch! I tripped over another of those neighbor kids footprints." :-P
You were right, thanks for the sharp-eye and the heads up
Continually giving out great advice!
WHOO HOO - Thanks mate! You should see the view from here :-P
Thanks for the rep, too bad that guy is not open minded to change
For all your help, and reminding me I can send and recieve gifts lol. Cheers
Congratulations on the rep star
ıʇ,s ɐqonʇ pɐɯu ʇıɯǝ qoʎ¡ :-D
Anticipation... Anticipa - YAY - tion...... :-P
I thought you should see a not so accurate depiction of my appisto. .. Also Have you seen my coffee? I set one down around here somewhere and I cannot find it.. :-7
I just stopped in to see what condition my condition was in 8-D.. Also, Have an Oscar
Lemme get that for ya, Can't be civilized without coffee... Well - I can't be :-P
For all the helpful suggestions haha
You can roll it up into a moss ball, and thanks for the rep
To the propper tank size for all oscars. That video was sad.
After all that virtual alcohol it's time to sober up with some virtual food
Friends don't let friends drink alone, cheers mate, I'm there for you
Another day, another round for my friends.
Another round for my friends
MOTM Mate! :-D Great Job And well earned my man. :-D
Thanks bud, but I don't drink alone !!!!
You have to be quicker than that to beat me to the sarcasm in the troll threads
congrats on your 2000th post! thanks for being so helpful and welcoming.
blah blah blah, congratulations for 2000 posts
Great to have you onboard
Congrats on the 1500th Post!
Closest thing to a blue acara that I could find, sorry to read about your blue acara bud
Happy Birthday ScottishFish!
Now you have a 6 pack, for the future silvertips. Cheers.
You just need one more for a 6 pack - thanks for the rep
cause i finally got to see him!
Gonna taste better than tank water ;)
Let's drink to all the 5 yr old fishkeepers!
Beers do better when kept in groups
It was this or a Firemouth :)
Your AC Tank needs a Ram too! :)
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