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06-24-2010, 03:34 PM
Thread: Found a way to get garlic into fish
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I've only had parasites once in my long...
I've only had parasites once in my long illustrious fish keeping career (anchor worms which I got rid of with Mardel's Coppersafe in about 10 seconds) so I guess I'm lucky.
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06-24-2010, 01:46 AM
Thread: Can fish feel pain?
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no brain no pain :hmm3grin2orange:
no brain no pain :hmm3grin2orange:
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06-24-2010, 01:42 AM
Thread: Can fish feel pain?
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Not true, there's an automomic response to the...
Not true, there's an automomic response to the sudden firing of pain receptors that will cause a limb to jerk even before the brain is aware of it. This is what I was referring to in regards to a...
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06-23-2010, 07:28 PM
Thread: the serious hunt for a 75 begins
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No never heard of it, but if I were to have to...
No never heard of it, but if I were to have to pick it up it'd have to be within maybe 50 miles of Ames Iowa.
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06-23-2010, 06:10 PM
Thread: the serious hunt for a 75 begins
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hmmm, I was kind of afraid of that,...I may be...
hmmm, I was kind of afraid of that,...I may be going back to a used search after all.
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06-23-2010, 04:50 PM
Thread: the serious hunt for a 75 begins
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LOL sorry, guess I'm not providing quite enough...
LOL sorry, guess I'm not providing quite enough initial info.
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06-23-2010, 04:37 PM
Thread: the serious hunt for a 75 begins
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brand new, black trim
brand new, black trim
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06-23-2010, 04:06 PM
Thread: the serious hunt for a 75 begins
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the serious hunt for a 75 begins
Today while at a lfs I was talking to the owner about getting a 75 gallon w/stand for the oscar and he took down my number to call me when a set comes up for sale soon. He couldn't quote me a price...
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06-22-2010, 05:08 AM
Thread: Can fish feel pain?
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There's two aspects of the sensation we call...
There's two aspects of the sensation we call 'pain' among animals. All Animalia have neural nets as definitive of the Kingdom and thus have neural responses to tissue damage, this is the first...
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06-18-2010, 06:37 PM
Thread: BP oil disaster
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well Tony Hayward has been quoted saying he...
well Tony Hayward has been quoted saying he wants his life back. none of the wildlife that has died can get their life back. i think Hayward should have to stand before the firing squad. i hate him....
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06-18-2010, 03:43 PM
Thread: BP oil disaster
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800 birds have died from this oil spill. it makes...
800 birds have died from this oil spill. it makes me sick and i wish they would not get on and tell us about it anymore. debbie
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06-17-2010, 11:49 PM
Thread: Arrrggghhh!!!
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I'd forbid the wifey from doin' the fish tank :18:
I'd forbid the wifey from doin' the fish tank :18:
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06-17-2010, 05:08 PM
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Happy birthday to you . Dont do anything we...
Happy birthday to you . Dont do anything we wouldnt do today. From Debbie and Jim.
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06-15-2010, 06:15 PM
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I'd put bio-media in it with some filter floss in...
I'd put bio-media in it with some filter floss in front of it.
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06-15-2010, 03:39 PM
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Yep.
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Yep.
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquarium/carbon.php
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06-14-2010, 08:37 AM
Thread: Switching to Prime.
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You can get Prime at Big Al's online and also...
You can get Prime at Big Al's online and also Foster's & Smith's. Fortunately my lfs sells it too.
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06-14-2010, 08:31 AM
Thread: keeping water clear
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I am absolutely amazed those fish have remained...
I am absolutely amazed those fish have remained alive and apparently healthy all that time. Wow
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06-11-2010, 02:22 PM
Thread: Finally Got A Stand Pretty Sick!
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So the stand which would be at least $100 new...
So the stand which would be at least $100 new rang up wrong and they just gave it to you??
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06-11-2010, 02:19 AM
Thread: Earth Worms
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I got some earthworms from Walmart's Sports Dept...
I got some earthworms from Walmart's Sports Dept live bait frig, I rinse them in a little tank water in a cup before tossing them into the tank because they are dirty. My oscar goes berserk over...
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06-11-2010, 02:10 AM
Thread: INterest in Oscars
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JDs are certainly meaner, maybe better...
JDs are certainly meaner, maybe better looking...but I'd have to disagree to them having just as much personality as oscars.
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06-08-2010, 03:25 PM
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My understanding is Mollies inhabit deltas where...
My understanding is Mollies inhabit deltas where freshwater rivers run into saltwater ocean and they can acclimate quickly back and forth like salmon.
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06-08-2010, 03:17 PM
Thread: Bad Day For ME....
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Panty hose, the duct tape of the aquarium world!!
Panty hose, the duct tape of the aquarium world!!
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06-08-2010, 03:07 PM
Thread: Water Change Questions.
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That's a positive trait in the aquarium hobby
That's a positive trait in the aquarium hobby
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06-08-2010, 03:03 PM
Thread: moving a tank
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Yeah that shouldn't be a problem, put the tank in...
Yeah that shouldn't be a problem, put the tank in the back seat with a seatbelt around it thumbs2:
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06-08-2010, 02:58 PM
Thread: I FINALLY HAVE FISH!!! lol about time!
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Hey FK congrats! Yeah zebra danios are like...
Hey FK congrats! Yeah zebra danios are like crank addicted fish (I prefer lazy oscars myself but you pays yer money you makes yer choices).
I'm just wondering if you use Prime for your water...
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