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Happy Birthday, Rivers!
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01-23-2021, 11:46 PM
I too am sorry to hear of all these troubles. I hope things straighten out for you soon.
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01-23-2021, 04:02 PM
Wow, sorry to hear all of this, hope this hell is over with soon
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01-20-2021, 06:23 PM
Thinking about ya. Hope all goes well with your walk-through today.
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01-19-2021, 07:41 PM
Definitely an auto-response in the Intro section, he's always had that...tried a different browser?
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01-19-2021, 07:39 PM
Center brace is very important on those big tanks, proceed with caution...
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01-19-2021, 04:24 PM
Yes, the AC is in dire need of maintenance and repair, but alas, no sign of an Admin in a very long time...:scry:
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01-19-2021, 02:07 AM
nice plan, as usual!
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01-14-2021, 03:25 AM
Thanks for the tour and updates! Lots of interesting projects to keep you busy.
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01-13-2021, 07:36 PM
one can never have too much duct tape...
Glad to hear this news!
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01-13-2021, 12:55 PM
No problemo, Todd :ssmile:
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01-11-2021, 07:27 PM
Anytime....
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01-11-2021, 04:54 PM
Thread moved, per OP's request :22:
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01-10-2021, 04:25 PM
A meter?!?!
Nah, 12 inches or so, 15 tops in the right conditions...
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01-09-2021, 11:35 PM
and the projects that you've shared/ shown us all seem very cool when you complete them. I'm certain this one will be no different in that regard....
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01-09-2021, 03:21 AM
Glad you've stopped by to say hi! Hope you and your family are doing well too!
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01-08-2021, 01:30 PM
Welcome to the AC.
Why would you restart the entire tank? Have you read about the nitrogen cycle in fish tanks, and was the tank cycled? Do you...
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01-06-2021, 01:10 PM
Old thread, OP hasn't replied in 13+ years, now closed.
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01-05-2021, 01:39 PM
Cut back to feeding every other day, most tropical fish don't need to eat every day.
Any leftover food needs to be removed from the tank water.
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01-05-2021, 01:20 PM
Food silt?
If there is any leftover food after feeding, you are overfeeding, which is never a good thing.
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01-04-2021, 08:09 PM
You are very welcome.
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01-04-2021, 07:58 PM
Large water changes, and use a good water conditioner: https://www.seachem.com/prime.php
You need a real test kit, the paper strips aren't very...
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01-04-2021, 07:57 PM
You had better hide that little kitty -- 'cause I'm coming to get her!
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01-04-2021, 07:36 PM
A cycled tank will have 0 ammonia, 0 nitrItes, and some nitrAtes.
Just running a tank for a few weeks won't cycle it, cycling is a process that...
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01-04-2021, 07:08 PM
Welcome to the AC.
Did you cycle the tank before adding the fish?
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01-04-2021, 04:42 PM
Missed this, sorry Nat...I ended up getting a juvie at the LFS, you and the fam are so busy lately, and the cold weather...thank you, though!
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01-04-2021, 01:20 AM
Time spent with your family is the best bonus there is!
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01-02-2021, 04:43 PM
Beautiful tank, Marty
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01-02-2021, 01:26 AM
oh my, that sounds delicious!
Also great news on the progress of the sale moving forward with the old house.
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01-02-2021, 01:20 AM
Yes, please. I think he needs to see it.
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Iowa
Interests:
Pottery, reading, music, and now aquariums
Occupation:
writer
About Me:
I'm a wife, mom to one son a dog named Margaret, two cats named Buddy and Sly and now my fishies. I'm also a gramma and feel very blessed
Music:
country but actually I'll listen to about everything but rap or hip hop
Movies:
thrillers and comedies
Books:
mine :o)
Heroes:
my mom and I miss her
TV:
NICS, Survivor, Justified, The Big Bang Theory, Criminal Minds, The New Girl
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Female
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Ethnicity:
caucasion
Smoker:
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Married
Drinker:
Occasionally
Education:
Undisclosed.
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
Because they are beautiful and because I find the hobby challenging and because I'm a motherer :o)
Children:
1
Aquarium 1:
30 gal FW Colombian and Serpae tetra, cory cats, Albino BNP, DW gourami, nerites and apple snails
Aquarium 2:
5 gal - crown tail betta - Raylan
Aquarium 3:
90 gal FW - Blood Parrots, Congo Tetras, jurupari. sev, angel, EBJD, GBR, snails
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Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
qt
How I got started with aquariums.:
Have always admired aquariums and decided it was time to have at least one ... that soon turned into 3.
Favorite fish:
love them all. Pretty jazzed about my marble angel
Fish I have bred:
none
Why I like fish::
they are beautiful and graceful and so delicate and intriguing. Lend a very zen quality to a home
Best advice:
read, read, read, ask questions on this forum, test and exchange your water
Other pets:
1 Brittany spaniel, 2 alley cats, 3 quarter horses.
30 g FW planted:corys, female ABNP, blue angel, harleys, zebra danios, rummies,
15 g FW planted:2 male guppies, neons, pygmy corys, clown pleco, 4 types of shrimp, assassin snails
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Have a Candy cane ;-) Merry Christmas
A geo because i miss yours!
Happy Birthday USA on the 4th! Hope you are well :-)
A book for compleating your's ;-)
More coffee for your nose :-)
You've been Easter egged..Enjoy the day with your family.
Bit of luck for St. Patrick's Day :-)
Here's to Friday the 13th ;-)
Have a cup of love :-) works on a f*!!#@ cold morning.
Thx4rep. Good luck finding balance as I seek too!
Have a boom boom Birthday...maybe at the bowling alley?
For all the help you gave me
Coffee always tastes better on Saturday.
Just trying to bribe you into trying the Denison Barbs so that I can admire them through you.
Merry Christmas to you and the fam.
Welcome to the Cory club :)
Halle-freaking-luyah!! :-)
Whew! Keep close eye on those parameters though.
For Day 2 of the 90 Reboot :-)
Sorry for all your troubles
I don't like to drink alone,... Cheers !!!
so sorry for your losses.
It's to early for margaritas.......
Congrats on 5,000 posts!...wow, you talk alot...LWT, right?
For passing 5,000 posts :)
Good morning...enjoy the 4th :-)
You should take one, too, just until my snails get frisky.
Thanks for your concern :)
For remembering me! Though you forgot :-)
Welcome back! Missed you!
Rylan led a good life. Junior will be blessed in your care!
Congrats on your new Betta, Junior! Very handsome fellow.
Sorry about your Betta :(
Beer makes monday not suck so bad..
for the help. yay new fish
Happy Drink Like a Viking Friday!
Congrats on over 4000 posts!
Here's to 4,000 + 7 quality posts! Won't be long until 5,000!
Here's to joining the "4,000" club!
Happy Anniversary and Welcome to the Old Farts Club.
Here's to one crummy Superbowl, lol!
Happy Birthday Parrot Head :-)
Thank you for the birthday wishes.
Merry Christmas! Hope you and your family have a great one!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Thanks for letting me hang out with you.
In honor of Judi's safe arrival!!
Everyone needs a bit of luck in their life!
You lways give great advice!
Coffee's on me this morning. :-)
One step closer to Discus!
Go Team Fish Flakes!!! You guys are the BEST!
GO BIG OR GO HOME FISH ARE IN
The fishies are coming! the fishies are coming!
Its almost Friday again! Lets grill some and drink a few!
Higher alchohal content... 350 gal fish tank?
That 300gal Tank is coming along SOOO nice!
Its Friday, Friday, Gotta Get down on Friday!
thank you for all your recent help
I'll start off this week... :)
Drink this. You'll feel better.
Congrats on the NEW 300g Discus tank!$ - now everyone expects it. ;P
It's beer Thursday I guess!
'Cha, it's 5 O'clock somewhere!
Thanks for sharing treatment info. ;-)
Morning Joe...lol..I mean Cindy
Closest thing I could find to a blood parrot for your new tank! ;-)
Sending GOOD LUCK your way! :-)
Thanks for the rep, here's a ninja penguin
this one is much smaller than yours but accurate representations dont fit the screen.
Thanks for the rep the other day
There's nothing to be scared of, have a donut :-)
For good advice and always being nice
CHOCOLATE makes everything better
Congrats on your POTM win. Great job and awesome pic. You got my vote.
For being the awesome you!
To wake you up so you can get that UGF out of the 90 :-)
For always being cool like that
for "nailing" that post - thanks!
It's a Christmas Bunny, Merry Christmas. Congrats on MOTM.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Merry Christmas fishmommie
Right back at'cha! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas back at you
LOL...just add Bailey's :-)
And what the heck? 'Tis the season!
Oh, sorry. Forgot to provide this. It will help us both think betterer. :-)
for such a nice compliment!
Good morning, Join me and enjoy.
Morning joe..and you too, Cindy. :-)
Have a glass of wine and clam down ;-)
Does this bring back memories or what?
For the one you lost. I'm sorry FM, that's so sad. =/
Couldn't find a Gold Nugget so here is an L46
For your excellent and timely advice!
Heres one for your AC tank!
Here's to an awesome tank! Well done!
thanks for the gift, here's a friend for your emperor
thanks for the rep! happy to help:)
Love your fish! Thanks for sharing. =]
To help get you through our current predicament.
Go for another Blue Angel when you're ready. They're so beautiful.
Ribbons
for all of us who live with MG