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Today, 01:30 AM
I got some snail hitch hikers on a moss ball (never saw a single one when I added it to the tank). Now I have trumpet snails multiplying in my 30...
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Today, 01:22 AM
I agree - you could do so much more with that tank with your plants and driftwood. Have no doubt you'd put together an amazing tank. 300 gallons. ...
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Today, 01:19 AM
Thanks! And thanks for the suggestion of the taller plant by the heater. the amazon swords should do the trick as they grows.
Raylan is a little...
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Today, 01:17 AM
also what type of substrate and what are the dimensions of your tank?
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Today, 01:16 AM
+ to both the above on decreasing the temp
also - I don't know how large your tank is but if you have room it would be good to increase the bronze...
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Today, 01:13 AM
Thank all of you again, for all the kind words.
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Today, 01:08 AM
I got into the Rainbowfish craze a few years back. I even bought the rare (at that time) book by Gerald R. Allen. The only species the LFS got in...
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Today, 12:58 AM
Your new fish are just beautiful.
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Today, 12:45 AM
Your tank looks terrific! I bet Raylon really likes his new digs.
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Today, 12:37 AM
Sorry to hear of your loss man, I wouldn't see your pH is too high, the only thing I could think of is the pH swing but your water changes aren't so...
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Today, 12:33 AM
Breeding Pair
Thought this pic was pretty cool
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Today, 12:14 AM
+ 1 to Fishmommie great find on that video. Altums would be a good challenge for you Mojo.
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Today, 12:01 AM
A school of FM's Colombian tetras with a school of Lemon tetras would look good, IMO.
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Yesterday, 11:18 PM
I've not kept black skirt tetras but have read that they tend to be nippy. what about getting 8 - 10 Black skirts then adding a school of 8 - 10...
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Yesterday, 11:18 PM
Sorry I was posting from my phone and didn't see it! Well I just said wild caught because I think the wilds seem a little 'yellower' than what I've...
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Yesterday, 11:04 PM
Mojo - did you see the video I posted above? are those wild caught altums?
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Yesterday, 11:01 PM
I amend my last statement to say wild caught Altums and wild Discus, their colours are simply amazing with Amazonian lighting. I remember seeing a...
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Yesterday, 11:00 PM
Thanks Judi. It's fun playing with this little tank. Good practice for when I redo my 30 which will be within a couple months. I'll eventually get...
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Yesterday, 10:59 PM
Well the regular line Turks are like half the cost so I may end up settling for them eventually. There are imported Discus here but they go for...
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Yesterday, 10:58 PM
Oh but the heat is off. they can now bug you - a sure thing LOL
did you check out that video? I finally got it posted right.
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Yesterday, 10:51 PM
It looks absolutely beautiful! Awesome job with the plants they look to be great, it also gives the appearance of a larger tank. Well done :)
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Yesterday, 10:42 PM
Oh thank God. SOMEONE is getting a 300 gal tank. Hopefully that'll get Sandz and Taurus and Mojo and whoever else off MY back :o) Thank YOU...
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Yesterday, 10:34 PM
It's been 10 days since I planted my 5 gallon and all is going well. Today I added a moss ball and 3 amazon swords.
I also rearranged the betta log...
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Yesterday, 10:11 PM
Altum Angels and Discus, done.
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Yesterday, 10:05 PM
To be honest I haven't really thought much about it, I'm still kind of daunted by the shipping costs to get them here..upwards of $500 and that...
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Yesterday, 09:55 PM
What type of Discus you looking at breeding? I really want a solid yellow pair.
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Yesterday, 09:54 PM
Well that project is kind of at a stand still lol, I'm going to set it up while I'm setting up the breeding rack as I have to drill the tank and...
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Yesterday, 09:42 PM
300 gal tank... Fully planted with HC carpet with some rocks and hills going all around.. A huge school of lemon tetra mixed with Purple Rasbora. 5...
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Yesterday, 09:19 PM
Thats really interesting! I look forward to seeing the tank come alive. How is your 65 doing?
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Yesterday, 09:17 PM
Agreed, root beer! Well for my breeding set up I'm doing 6 40G breeders, for the QT & Hospital I'm thinking 29Gs?
I'm leaning towards another 40...
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Cats, horses and fish. And my friends, of course!
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After 20 yrs in corporate America, I was a professional farrier (horseshoer) for 16 yrs. Back working in small business America.
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Aquarium 1:
75 gal freshwater with artificial plants and sand substrate, 10 Gold Pristella Tetras, 3 Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish, 6 Scissortail Rasboras, 2 Zebra Danios and 6 Long-finned Zebra Danios.
Aquarium 2:
20 gal QT
Aquarium 3:
10 gal QT
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I don't have more aquariums than that/those described above.
Favorite fish:
All the species in my aquarium, especially my Calico Bristlenose Pleco.
Why I like fish::
Fish are very beautiful - relaxing and very entertaining to watch.
Best advice:
As a newbie to fishkeeping, my best advice is research, research and more research! And listen to the advice given by forum members.
Other pets:
Cats - I set up a cat-proof tank! And my friend's horse, Maverick (I'm his auntie!)
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Its Friday, Friday, Gotta Get down on Friday!
Sorry for the loss. Hope BN2 fairs better and comes through.
This round is on me! an O'Douls!!!
The DD deserves something
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