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Today, 09:31 AM
There are a couple of narrow black holes at the back of the hood for cables and such like - or do you mean on top of the hood? Mine doesn't have...
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Yesterday, 10:00 PM
Slightly off topic but is your tank an Interpet branded one? I've got the 120litre version.
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Yesterday, 06:27 PM
I usually feed my other fish bloodworm twice a week and that seems to do a great job for their color I have been thinking of trying brine shrimp on...
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Yesterday, 11:53 AM
I've read a few accounts that captive breds are ok in anything up to pH8 and quite hard.
I'm not buying RO water. I have no car so getting it to...
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Yesterday, 11:16 AM
Yes, I saw that page. Thanks. Interesting that it's really called the False Penguin Tetra. True Penguin Tetras are not half as attractive:...
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Yesterday, 09:23 AM
That's useful to know, thanks. My barbs stay low so that would fit well.
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Yesterday, 01:23 AM
will post pics when I get a chance, I promise. These little guys are already showing much better color than they were just a few hours ago in the...
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06-17-2013, 05:25 PM
Im not positive but I think I had read somewhere that copper is dangerous for many fish as well. Happy to hear that you retrieved your animals safe...
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06-17-2013, 05:20 PM
Number 5 is a Collared Lizard. I only know this as a friend of mine did a trip through Monument Valley recently and put a load of photos of these...
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06-17-2013, 05:03 PM
That's the one. Cheers.
Yes, I was considering a school of 10-15 when I upgrade but I am concerned they may be too boisterous for my rather...
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06-17-2013, 04:49 PM
Went out looking for Java moss and came home with more fish, couldn't help myself. I have been looking at these little guys for 2 weeks now, went...
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06-17-2013, 04:41 PM
Not yet :( , I went out today looking for java moss or spawning mops for them but no dice. They are still courting like mad though, so I have hope...
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06-16-2013, 10:28 PM
That little pit is sooooo cute!
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06-16-2013, 10:26 PM
thumbs2: Napping FTW thumbs2:
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06-16-2013, 10:14 PM
Oh no, Cliff! Not you - you have a lovely little pup there. I was referring to the older photos of pits and boxers with cropped ears on the earlier...
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06-16-2013, 09:57 PM
Some lovely looking canines on here...although I'm disturbed by dogs with cropped ears. :sad: It's such an unnecessary thing to do to an animal.
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06-16-2013, 09:30 PM
Does anyone have any experience with this species they'd be willing to share?
I'm shortlisting for future stock for a 350litre tank and would plan...
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06-16-2013, 04:32 PM
Thank you, and happy Fathers Day!!
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06-15-2013, 05:05 PM
Or...black neon tetra?
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06-15-2013, 05:03 PM
I'm almost decided on a school of penguin tetra + something else...maybe cardinals, although my water is not particularly well suited to them.
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06-15-2013, 01:49 PM
I have a film on ALL of my tanks nearly ALL the time (except for the first day after a water change). If you live in a built up city it could just be...
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06-15-2013, 11:10 AM
Been trying to get pictures, but they move when I approach the tank with the camera. I suppose they aren't ready to start their career as Spawn Stars.
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06-14-2013, 12:13 PM
They look like bleeding hearts...but bright yellow! Interesting.
Right...I've held off long enough now. I'm going to the LFS to do some in-person...
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06-12-2013, 03:22 PM
Thanks yall! @sandz- the color is where it at!!
@Lady Hobbs- thank you for that, I didnt figure that actual fish made much more...
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06-12-2013, 02:21 PM
what about going to a farm feed place or similar, and getting a large dosing syringe, fill it with your BW/water mix and "shooting" it at mid water...
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06-12-2013, 02:14 PM
I learned the hard way, until I finally figured out that patience prevails :(. Many people here, myself included, are happy to have you here and will...
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06-12-2013, 01:52 PM
I use frozen bloodworm cubes for my fish, I get a cup and I fill it with tank water (as not to use tap water with chlorine) to thaw them and then...
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06-12-2013, 01:05 AM
Thank you for your candor, it is really appreciated.
I am looking for crushed coral, but might just go with sand. I have a bunch of slate to stack...
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06-12-2013, 12:49 AM
My first tank was a 30 something gallon semi hex, nice tank- wish I never gave it away. I still have my 2nd tank which is a 55- agreed, it's a pain...
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March 5
About ameliaaahx
Location:
New Zealand
Interests:
Fishkeeping, Outdoors, Animals, Travel.
Occupation:
Student Nurse / Horse Handler
About Me:
I got into this brilliant hobby at the start on 2012, and have been addicted ever since!
Music:
Anything I can dance or cry to.
Movies:
Horrors, Thrillers, Dramas, Western, Kids movies (I never grew up).
Who I'd like to meet:
Fellow fishkeepers.
Books:
Fantasy & Sci-fi.
Heroes:
Myself.
TV:
Don't watch it.
Gender:
Female
Orientation:
Straight
Ethnicity:
Irrelevant?
Smoker:
No
Marital:
Live in partner
Drinker:
Occasionally
Education:
In College
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
A brilliant community of experienced and friendly people. And the snacks.
Children:
No
Hometown::
Christchurch
Aquarium 1:
120g 5ft CA/SA Cichlids (all juveniles) -- 2 Golden Severums, 3 Super-Red Severums, 2 Sajica Cichlids, 1 Electric Blue Jack Dempsey, 1 Firemouth, 1 Blood Parrot, 6 Yoyo Loaches.
Aquarium 2:
65g 4ft Planted Community -- 16 Harlequin Rasbora, 16 Cardinal Tetras, 8 Dwarf Chain Loaches, 8 Panda Cories, 1 Platinum Gourami, 2 German Blue Rams, 2 GBA, 5 Platys.
Aquarium 3:
5g Betta
typeof:
Freshwater
How I got started with aquariums.:
Boyfriend brought me a Paradise Fish when I was 17.
Favorite fish:
Changes every time I get something new!
Fish I have bred:
I leave that to the experts.
Why I like fish::
They are peaceful and beautiful. Having an aquarium is like having your own little world, completely dependent on you.
Best advice:
SCHOOLING FISH BELONG IN SCHOOLS.
Other pets:
A boyfriend.
120g 5ft CA/SA Cichlids ♦ 65g 4ft Planted Community ♦ 5g Betta
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For the baby Panda's. Congrat's.
there's always room for cake.
A television for you, while I rearrange. :)
They don't have your loach but this one is closer to yours than a clown loach.
A dontation for your school of Neons.
Thanks for the help stocking my aquarium!
Since you can't have a real severum