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03-13-2012, 10:06 AM
Thread: pH issues...
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Look at the facts. The people in the fish...
Look at the facts. The people in the fish business acknowledge a high pH is the nrom for the area. You stated you have had no issues you are concerned about the long term health of the fish. In the...
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03-13-2012, 09:40 AM
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I was thinking the same as Dave, that 10g maybe...
I was thinking the same as Dave, that 10g maybe to small to fit all of what you want in the refug.
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03-13-2012, 08:52 AM
Thread: Spam screening?
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Pentelona is crawling the board right now....
Pentelona is crawling the board right now. Apparently a new member, he, she or it, has 20 posts a few minutes ago; everyone meaningless non-sense, as far as I can see so far.
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03-13-2012, 08:38 AM
Thread: The ultimate question
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I really like lobster dipped in clarified butter...
I really like lobster dipped in clarified butter but thats a treat I enjoy only maybe once or twice a year. Sunday we cashed in a Christmas gift certificate and had all you can eat buffet featuring...
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03-13-2012, 12:20 AM
Thread: Big Fish Eat Little Fish
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Big Fish Eat Little Fish
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/33040/spectacular+shark+feeding+frenzy+filmed+off+australia/
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03-12-2012, 08:15 AM
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Are you sure you didn't tell your significant...
Are you sure you didn't tell your significant other that you were building a shoe rack that later slip a tank on it.... :hmm3grin2orange:
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03-12-2012, 07:36 AM
Thread: Help with power filter.
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+1 For replacing it with an Aquaclear. I just...
+1 For replacing it with an Aquaclear. I just read a discussion where one person said it is not much of a filter, it is more like a power-strainer,
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03-12-2012, 06:36 AM
Thread: Lighting for 29 gallon
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Fluorescent Lamp Identification...
Fluorescent Lamp Identification
Aquarium Lighting Facts and Information
Perhaps the lowest cost upgrade is CFL's addressed in the above link.
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03-12-2012, 04:29 AM
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If you have algae problems, algae eating fish are...
If you have algae problems, algae eating fish are not going to fix it. Get to the root of the problem. Keep your water quality high. Try 50% weekly water changes for a while, that will reduce the...
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03-12-2012, 03:46 AM
Thread: Upside Down Catfish.
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I was not aware that there are true and false...
I was not aware that there are true and false species. The truth of the matter was no one sold me anything and I did not do my research before buying. I bought it at PetSmart a couple of years ago....
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03-11-2012, 10:32 AM
Thread: Can I use Carbon with a Planted Tank?
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It won't hurt anything, nor will it stop the...
It won't hurt anything, nor will it stop the bantering. You can please all of the people sometimes, and you can please some of the people all of the time, but yuou never will please all of the people...
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03-11-2012, 10:11 AM
Thread: Upside Down Catfish.
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I had one. I bought it when it was maybe 1.5...
I had one. I bought it when it was maybe 1.5 inches because it was unusal. I ended up trading it for store credit at a local Mom & Pop fish store in Oct 2011 when it was about 7" long. It was cute...
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03-10-2012, 06:25 AM
Thread: would tiles be toxic
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If tiles are sealed, usually they are sealed on...
If tiles are sealed, usually they are sealed on the front side only, providing a glossy, easy to clean surface. That leaves the back side in question.
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03-10-2012, 06:00 AM
Thread: Rock Question
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Sand paper or a belt sander if you have one or...
Sand paper or a belt sander if you have one or have a friend that does.
Better than a metal nail file would be an emery board.
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03-09-2012, 09:04 AM
Thread: Customer Service - Just Ask
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thumbs2: Right on Cliff!
Interesting you...
thumbs2: Right on Cliff!
Interesting you quote Wayne Getzky, because my wife bought some cool looking, peel & stick (alphabet) letters from some craft store and pasted the exact quote above one... -
03-08-2012, 09:21 PM
Thread: Beneficial bacteria question
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+ 1 Instant cycle by transporting an established...
+ 1 Instant cycle by transporting an established "filter unit"
Makes a great arguement for MTS-More Tank Syndrone. If one keeps fish there are multiple reasons for having at least two operational... -
03-08-2012, 08:06 PM
Thread: Customer Service - Just Ask
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Customer Service - Just Ask
Sometimes we end up with products that are defective, under-perform or do not last as long as expected. Warranties and Customer Service varies by product, distributor and manufactuer.
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03-08-2012, 06:31 PM
Thread: Heater issue?
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For an in-tank heaters, I like the Theo-Heaters...
For an in-tank heaters, I like the Theo-Heaters, because it is shatter proof, shuts off if you accidently run it dry (emerged - out of the water) and can be mounted in any position.
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03-08-2012, 08:26 AM
Thread: Beneficial bacteria question
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The correct answer varies as nearly every tank is...
The correct answer varies as nearly every tank is unique in some way.
It is pretty much universally accepted, virtually none is in the water column. Bacteria colonizes on surfaces.
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03-08-2012, 04:36 AM
Thread: Silicone Residue Removal from Glass?
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McKanicaź Silicone Caulk Remover Gel
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03-07-2012, 10:14 AM
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I forgot about this link earlier; more on fish...
I forgot about this link earlier; more on fish diseases.
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03-07-2012, 10:09 AM
Thread: Power Outage!
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Know your fish. A gradual two degree temperature...
Know your fish. A gradual two degree temperature drop is mostly a non-event, especially considering the recommended range for most of your livestock is 72-82°F.
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03-06-2012, 08:13 PM
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It is never to late to rehome fish. Some stores...
It is never to late to rehome fish. Some stores will refund your money, some part of your money, some will take the fish and keep the money, or maybe trade for other fish, maybe at a small charge....
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03-06-2012, 07:56 PM
Thread: Fish Data Base
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I see; the family common names, tetras, platties,...
I see; the family common names, tetras, platties, mollies do not have entries. One must look up a more specific name, a specific fish like Neon Tetras' or Glass Catfish, instead of simply catfish.
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03-06-2012, 10:33 AM
Thread: Iv'e gotta stop disturbing my fish
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I agree with the advice given.
I have no idea...
I agree with the advice given.
I have no idea how the tank is decorated, but a trick when adding new fish is to rearrange the decor. It places everyone on equal grounds, or levels the playing...
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