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Yesterday, 10:31 PM
Having artificial plants myself, I would say these are also. Beautiful tank - and a background with a scene that adds to the look.
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Yesterday, 10:24 PM
I like the clown pleco, but he needs meaty foods. It was meaty/high protein foods that did in my 2 plecos. I want herbivores only.
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Yesterday, 10:19 PM
I think I want to stick with the common BNP, Ancistrus cf. Cirrhosus, which is what my 2 were. From reading different profiles, some of the others...
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Yesterday, 10:08 PM
He's so good looking! What type of shrimp are the "jackals"?
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Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Wow, steeler1, those are beautiful fish. I'm not going to replace my rainbows. I hope my 3 females stay healthy, as they are fun and active fish. ...
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Yesterday, 08:30 PM
Fry? Hah! My next tank would have to be a 500 gal BNP only tank!!! LOL. I think I would be happy with just 4, maybe all different patterns, all...
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Yesterday, 07:52 PM
Yes, Bristlenose Plecos and they would be the only fish in the tank. I do not want to take a chance with them in my community tank and risk them...
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Yesterday, 06:07 PM
I really miss my BNPs, so within the next couple of months, I want to set-up a species tank.
If I do a 20 long, can I do 4 BNPs? Will they...
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Yesterday, 04:30 PM
Excellent on-site reporting last night by The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes and Dr. Greg Forbes - very compassionate and respectful. Watched it all...
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05-20-2013, 10:35 PM
Great treatment for that "hole in the head" disease he had!!!
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05-20-2013, 09:34 PM
:thankyouyellow: to The Mod Squad!
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05-20-2013, 09:29 PM
:welcomewave: to the AC!!! My maternal grandma & grandpa were from Glasgow!
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05-20-2013, 05:31 PM
I agree with fishmommie re the rainbows. Neon dwarf rainbows have very sensitive gills - I have gone from 9 down to 3. And the females have very...
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05-20-2013, 03:49 PM
Thanks, Kevin. My BNPs and rainbows were happy. The BNPs bloat came on so suddenly - it's not like they weren't feeling well and then got sicker. ...
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05-19-2013, 08:00 PM
Thanks to all for your kind thoughts and wishes. As you can see by my pictures and videos, I have great affection for my fish, especially my BNPs.
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05-19-2013, 07:26 PM
Not a good start to the week. I lost BN2 this morning in the QT and also two of my rainbows in the 75 gallon. One of the rainbows was the male who...
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05-17-2013, 08:56 PM
Jack Reacher - I have no desire to see it. If anyone has read the books by Lee Child, you know there is no way Tom Cruise could ever be Jack...
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05-17-2013, 08:50 PM
Also sorry your thread was hijacked, but after the tough week this week with my BNPs, I needed this. It is a good and humorous read............
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05-17-2013, 05:15 PM
:welcomewave: to the AC! Research and this forum will get you where you need to be as a fishkeeper.
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05-17-2013, 04:18 PM
Your tank and fish are just beautiful. I love journals!
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05-17-2013, 03:38 PM
On the Fluval website, it doesn't say you can't place it horizontally. Your water heats better with it placed that way or on a severe angle.
I...
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05-17-2013, 02:50 PM
Tank is looking good! If your heater is one that can be placed horizontally or on an angle (some can't, so check your product info), maybe it can be...
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05-16-2013, 09:09 PM
How do you surface feed with the floating plants? I have considered adding some, as I too found everything very bright with my almost white sand. I...
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05-16-2013, 08:34 PM
That's me! It's always me...........
When I was showing cats I was the only one with a minivan, so I was the dd then too.
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05-16-2013, 08:13 PM
I don't drink, so just thinking about all that beer makes me loopy! LOL!
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05-16-2013, 06:56 PM
Today I'm enjoying the beautiful weather in northeastern Illinois.
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05-16-2013, 05:15 PM
:welcomewave: to the AC!
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05-16-2013, 04:40 PM
You twist the motor 45 degrees and remove it. Remove the impeller for cleaning and use a soft brush to clean where the impeller goes, then rinse...
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05-16-2013, 03:51 PM
I'm hoping that they will continue to come to the surface once the tank temp is returned to normal. I will be getting either 1 or 2 BNPs after the...
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05-16-2013, 03:20 PM
I clean my filters every 2 weeks and check the motor to see if it needs cleaning. Motor is cleaned at least once a month. Clean sponges create good...
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About gronlaura
Location:
Elgin, Illinois USA
Interests:
Cats, horses and fish. And my friends, of course!
About Me:
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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Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
Everyone here is so helpful and the depth of knowledge is amazing. AC is the best!
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Aquarium 1:
75 gal freshwater with artificial plants and sand substrate, 11 Gold Pristella Tetras, 3 Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish, 6 Scissortail Rasboras, 2 Zebra Danios and 6 Long-finned Zebra Danios.
Aquarium 2:
10 gal QT
Aquarium 3:
I don't have a third aquarium.
typeof:
Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
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!)
My 75 gal Freshwater Aquarium Journal
11 Gold Pristella Tetras, 6 Scissortail Rasboras
3 Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish, 8 Zebra Danios
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Sorry for the loss. Hope BN2 fairs better and comes through.
This round is on me! an O'Douls!!!
The DD deserves something
beer all around for the judij thread :o)
For a fellow horse lover :-)