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Yesterday, 11:05 PM
Went down south for a holiday, must be well and truly a few billionaire families in there bunkers down south from around the world.
Tons of pmc,...
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01-14-2021, 09:57 PM
Well, 48 hours and no leaks, despite the utter lack of duct tape! tonight I'll clean off all the glops, dry it out, and start building a backdrop. ...
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01-14-2021, 06:19 PM
Thanks!
Well buyers requested to move in 2 days earlier, so I agreed.
Good thing I have the movers scheduled for Tuesday, meeting my agent at...
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01-14-2021, 06:13 PM
Never heard of a foam roller for surface agitation. Why not add an airstone for surface agitation? Have you read up on the respiration cycle of...
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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, 01:34 PM
Lol, I would have done something like that. No worries.
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01-13-2021, 12:55 PM
No problemo, Todd :ssmile:
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01-13-2021, 03:53 AM
Well I spent today finishing up moving the third of our last four tanks in the basement. I had packed the salt away too well and broke one half of...
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01-13-2021, 03:37 AM
Yikes if it got to 39" I don't know where OP would keep it!
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01-13-2021, 03:18 AM
I agree, don't restart the tank...get a liquid test kit and see what the ammonia and nitrite levels are. If you have both, then test for nitrate as...
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01-12-2021, 04:08 PM
OMG... Andre!!!
So happy to hear from you, sorry about the fish tanks but glad your settled. I moved 3+ years ago and got huge fish room but life...
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01-11-2021, 07:27 PM
Anytime....
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01-11-2021, 07:22 PM
Thanks, slap!
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01-11-2021, 04:54 PM
Thread moved, per OP's request :22:
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01-11-2021, 04:24 PM
Slap, might be time to move this into the journals section, if you don't mind. I think this thing's a go!
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01-11-2021, 03:12 PM
OK, got the tank glued up, more or less. I'll fill it up this evening and see if it took.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3KvyVOe570
Next up:...
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01-11-2021, 03:09 PM
Andre! Great to hear from you, man. I tried to respond to this all weekend but my laptop went wonky and wouldn't let me. The old forum has kind of...
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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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01-07-2021, 08:51 PM
Well, I got the glass, and this task seems a bit more daunting in real life than it was in my head.* Among other things, the glue I got only has a...
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01-07-2021, 08:48 PM
Well, at least it's livable, I guess. Small blessings? :)
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01-07-2021, 05:10 AM
Unfortunately, there are no other treatments for this hearing loss (sudden sensorineuro hearing loss - SSHL). It is 50/50 whether recovery happens...
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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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01-06-2021, 12:06 AM
Hi everyone!
A lot has happened, finally moved, new place doesn't allow tanks, etc. I started up some other hobbies to fill the void of not having...
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01-05-2021, 03:00 PM
That looks like an oscar. What size of tank is he in? Boundava is right--he will get very big! I've heard oscars have great personality.
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01-05-2021, 02:59 PM
That is one cute gato. :) Hope you can get your hearing sorted out.
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01-05-2021, 02:56 PM
Me too! :)
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About steeler58
Location:
Gods Country, Eastern High Sierras, California
Interests:
Sports (Steeler's are the best team ever), Aquariums, Ancient History
Occupation:
Director, Water/Sewer Department
About Me:
I've been keeping Tropical fish for 42 years with an occasional time off. When I was nine we found a 3 gal at a yard sale and found out it was to expensive to refurbish everything so my Mom may she RIP bought me a 5 gal kit. That was the beginning. I kept a 65 gal Saltwater tank years ago and may try that again.
I consider the fish themselves as my "wheelhouse", especially smaller species.
I Coach football and baseball, also officiate high school sports.
Music:
Classic Rock, 60's and real Country & Western
Movies:
Westerns, Action, Comedies and Sci Fi
Who I'd like to meet:
Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan and Hank Aaron
Books:
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Western, Horror and Historical
Heroes:
John Wayne, Vince Lombardi, Julius Caesar, Hannibal Baca and Jack Lambert
TV:
Sitcoms, Dramas and the History Chanel
Gender:
Male
Orientation:
Straight
Ethnicity:
Caucasian/Native American
Smoker:
No
Marital:
Married
Drinker:
Occasionally
Education:
Graduated College
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
To learn something new and help people with the best advice I can.
Children:
3
Hometown::
Bishop, Cailifornia
Aquarium 1:
75g
Dwarf Pencilfish, Cardinal Tetras, Rummy Nose's, Red Phantom Tetra's, Harlequin Rasboras, Otto's, Emperor Tetras, Green/Gold Cory's, Adolfoi cory's, Weitzmani, cory's, Yellow phantom tetras, Bleeding blue tetras, Redline tetras, Candy cane tetra
Aquarium 2:
50g
Green Neons, Black Neons, Head and tail light tetras, Bronze Corys, Rummy nose's, Ember tetras, Lampchop rasboras, Similis corys, Slate corys, Reed tetras, Loreto tetras .
Aquarium 3:
40g
Emperor tetra, Lemon tetra and Glowlight Danio, Coral red pencil fish, Chocolate neon's and Coffee bean tetra's
typeof:
Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
I don't have more aquariums than that/those described above.
How I got started with aquariums.:
When I was Nine yrs old I saw a Zebra Danio and Silver Dollar in a neighbors 5 gal and was hooked. After keeping guppies and goldfish in bowls (yes I did this, it was the 60's though) the whole heater and filter seemed the way to go.
Favorite fish:
Cardinal Tetras, Tetras in General, Barbs, Rasboras and Cory's
Fish I have bred:
Cory's and of course guppies, mollies, swords and platies
Why I like fish::
Because they are so relaxing LOL.
Best advice:
Stick with it.
Buy the biggest Tank you can.
Other pets:
2 Dogs and 5 Cats!! who all get along great.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=a0e4xRiHQG0
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit. -Vince Lombardi
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” ― John Wooden
Sandy Hook Elementary......Lest We Forget
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Good to hear from you again!
Hope you had a happy birthday! We are both March babies :)
Here's to the "blue ribbon" tetra!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Lee :-)
Congrats on your new fish!
I hope you get well soon!
Congratulations on finally getting that "dream tetra" youve been looking for! :)
First round is on me, Happy Birthday.
Thanks for the rep, my friend!
Happy 2018! Hope you and yours health and happiness in the new year!
For you.... Ill give you a hint, its in water and its called a tetra!
Thanks Lee :) Good to be back
Here is some coffee so you have lots of energy to get ready to order fish from Wetspot!
Just pretend it's a cardinal, lol
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday my friend.
Thanks for all of the Cory threads
Congrats on the post count!
Thanks for letting me hang out with you
Tx for all the info on tetras! I really want some African red-eyes now :)
Happy Sunday to you, too1
First beer is on me, Happy Birthday.
for getting the guess close
Hey brother, enjoy the game tomorrow.
Merry Christmas from my home to yours brother.
Congrats on all your new fish!
Can't go wrong with corys!
Congrats on your new tank and fish
Hope you had a grand Father's Day Lee :-)
TGIF, we need that tradition back!
First beer is on me, Happy Birthday.
Thank you for being a friend
Worth your weight in gold..fish...thanks
Sorry about the Reed Tetras
Here's to TGIF, and the AC
Wishes for a terrific New Year.
Happy New Year! Pop a cork for me :o)
Christmas Clown fish ! Enjoy the holidays
Early christmas present because Ill probably forget tomorrow
Its a green lazer! -Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you, too.
Merry Christmas Lee to both you and your family!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
A Christmas present for you!
Don't open until Christmas!
for reaching 11,000 posts
Congratulations on the new fish!
Enjoy the long holiday and the new fish!
To Thanksgiving, and new fish!...cheers!
Thank you for the friendship request
Royals, World Series champions
Thanks for all the encouragement!
For your 3 year anniversary
Happy Anniversary to the BEST terta guy I know!
TGIF, you are sorely missed!
It is a delight to see you!
Happy 4th and for all that you do for the AC!
Good luck with the new fish :-)
Weekend's not officiaslly over yet
For the wounded worrier :-)
taking one for the team in the jaw.
Thank you for the tetras!
Happy Easter my friend..I hope this Cadbury bunny lays many eggs.
A cookie always makes me feel better when I'm sick. Get better soon.
Bit of luck for St. Patrick's Day :-)
Rummies cheer me up; sorry for the loss
Congrats on the new fish and 9 grand!
To celebrate reaching 9,000 posts!
Thanks for the gifts! Have an octopus. :p
In celebration of Coach Popovich’s 1000th win
I don't like to drink alone,.... thanks
TGIF and enjoy some football this weekend.
Happy New Year!! Have a tetra on me :o)
TGIT (Thank God it is Thursday)
Merry Christmas to you and the fam.
thanks and Merry Christmas to you too!!
We ALL need more fish. That's why we're here!
Returning some of the treasure you've brought to the forum.
Thanks for all the good info lately--have a donut!
TGIF Back at brother. ;-)
for the thing in your signature about saandy hook, i was in elementary during that time.
Happy 2nd anniversary. to Many more
Congratualtions on 2 years at the AC. We are all better for it!
Happy 2 year anniversary!
Good to see your still at it.
To new fishies and gambling addictions! lol
And one for you for as well. :)
the Bleeding blue makes an appearance at last!
Congrats on 30th anniversary, Lee
pizza for all. I finished my book today!!!
TGIF and here's to the bleeding blues Lee.
Enjoy the 4th brother :-)
Beer reduces kidney stones!
Using up my winnings on my friends!
Here's a get well soon beer, so get well ASAP.
TGIF on the 13th with a full moon.
for tirelessly showing beautiful, various fish
Thanks for the videos and great advice on restocking my dual 29s!
because they rock! and for showing them to me.
I don't like to drink alone..... Cheers
A round for the fallen this Memorial Day weekend.
YOU have no Rummys?!! for you!!
...and thank you for the gift
Thanks for the fish suggestion :)
For being the 4,000th poster on my thread!
...and a ninja penguin for you too
In honor of your 5k posts!
Beer makes monday not suck so bad..
Have one yourself my friend!!
A beer for all your help and encouragement
Thanks for your thoughts!
I don't like to drink alone, cheers
never drink alone. thanks
Congrats on 4,400 posts! You'll catch me in no time
Happy Drink Like a Viking Friday!
Here's to good friends, and new fish!
Here's to 4,000 + 1 quality posts! =] Won't be long to 5,000!
Relax and watch your fish!
Thank you sir! Can't wait to get 'em. =] If you've had the week like mine, then I think you need this! TGIF!
because you deserve one for always helping me out!!!
Thanks. Closest thing to a rasbora they have :-)
and one for helping out :o)
Here's to one crummy Superbowl, lol!
Friends Need Drinks! Or is it the other way around?!
Thanks for the B-Day wish.
Thanks for the rep. p.s. Seahawks win!
Thank you for the birthday wishes.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Merry Xmas! Ill drink to that!
Thanks man. Merry Christmas to you!
HA, ha, ha...MERRY CHRISTMAS! :-)
The first one slipped away before I could wish you Merry Christmas :o)
Have a dubious looking hot dog
For being able to spell gooder than me :-)
Take time to enjoy the weekend
Thanks for the +1 on the tank!
Everyone needs a bit of luck!
No way I'm taking that bet...here you go!
Cheers to you my friend :-)
Here's to JudiJetson...cheers!
One step closer to Discus!
Beer all around for Judi's big success!
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!
Thanks for the rep the other day
Congrats on MOTM. Time to lighten up on the beer though. :-)
Its Friday, Friday, Gotta Get down on Friday!
VG congrats on MOTM. Well deserved!!!
congrats on MOTM!! go tigers!
Right back at'cha man. Bummer indeed.
I don't drink alone, cheers
Thanks for the expensive beers, these are to dry your tears
For your good advice on this forum.
Try something *really* different--add some algae to your tank.
to wake you up after all those long games umpiring
Because those who tread the QT wild side, need to stick together. ;]
Thanks for the rep the other day, Cheers!
*sniff* I know exactly what you're talking about. lol
Thanks for the info on SAEs. Tried giving you rep, but I can't at the moment.
Merry christmas! And heres a tetra for your online school!
Thanks for the feedback, merry Christmas!
because I havent given you a fish yet
For understanding the value of a thank you
Have a Loach! Thanks for always taking the time to reply and offer your wisdom.
Thanks for your help in identifying my oddball fish
Ribbons
In memory of your brother.