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Forum: Equipment 03-12-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 1,156
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Posted By fishwater
Thanks herns...woot 533!!!

Thanks herns...woot 533!!!
Forum: Fish 03-07-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 179
Posted By fishwater
Looks like quite the handsome fella to me. :proud:

Looks like quite the handsome fella to me. :proud:
Forum: Fish 03-04-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By fishwater
I dont think its a betta...looks like a badis...

I dont think its a betta...looks like a badis badis to me.
Forum: Fish 02-26-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Posted By fishwater
Found this on SeriouslyFish.com: "A. australe...

Found this on SeriouslyFish.com:
"A. australe can be kept in a community setup provided tankmates are chosen with care. It’s a very peaceful, shy species and will easily be outcompeted by more...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 02-25-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 114
Posted By fishwater
Aha, I see now after reading you original post...

Aha, I see now after reading you original post again....yeah your fish should be fine from the CO2 induced drop.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 02-24-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 114
Posted By fishwater
Well, not sure why you would want to run CO2 if...

Well, not sure why you would want to run CO2 if you dont have plants yet, but provided the new tank is cycled, move the neons into the new tank before you start the CO2. That way the fish will be in...
Forum: Fish 02-21-2013, 02:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By fishwater
The length of the anal and dorsal fins are the...

The length of the anal and dorsal fins are the best way to determine sex. If both the anal and dorsal fins extend beyond the caudal peduncle and into the caudal (tail) fin then it is a male. Females...
Forum: Substrate 02-19-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By fishwater
I have also heard of people bagging sand then...

I have also heard of people bagging sand then covering the bagged sand with substrate, and using that to create slopes and tiers.
Forum: Equipment 02-17-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 217
Posted By fishwater
It really depends on the livestock you are...

It really depends on the livestock you are planning on keeping. Many tropical fish don't do well at cooler temps, but some fish can tolerate low 70's to high 60's. Research the ideal conditions for...
Forum: Equipment 02-14-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By fishwater
Jager Thermostat Heater

Hey all I have a question about these heaters. I'm looking to get a heater for a quarantine/hospital tank (finally). I want to get a bigger heater so I can also have one to serve as backup in the...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-14-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,050
Posted By fishwater
This. I lost two marbled hatchets through those...

This. I lost two marbled hatchets through those little holes :icon_redf. I since replaced the crate under my light with a fully sealed top. I am using a small piece of the crate towards the back of...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 02-14-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 519
Posted By fishwater
Yeah, that was probably not comfortable for your...

Yeah, that was probably not comfortable for your critters, hopefully you'll find that balance. I'm trying to balance things myself (aren't we all). On a side-note thats a beauty of a tank your betta...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 02-14-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 519
Posted By fishwater
If I'm not mistaken its not uncommon to have high...

If I'm not mistaken its not uncommon to have high nitrate readings dosing EI. Thus the 50% water change at the end of the dosing schedule to remove the nitrates. 40ppm while high I wouldn't consider...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 02-14-2013, 02:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 404
Posted By fishwater
Do you still have all of your marbles? :eek5: ...

Do you still have all of your marbles? :eek5:
Once you've lost your marbles...well.:eek:
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-13-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 303
Posted By fishwater
Is it the nitrates that are high or the nitrites?...

Is it the nitrates that are high or the nitrites? In your post you refered to nitrites. I will assume its the nitrites to which you speak, if so then the tank hasn't finished cycling, and the large...
Forum: Algae 02-13-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 342
Posted By fishwater
+1 to the BGA which really isn't an algae so...

+1 to the BGA which really isn't an algae so much, it is a cyanobacteria. Different ways of treating it include complete black-outs and/or anti-biotics. Research these treatments as they both have...
Forum: Fish 02-13-2013, 03:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By fishwater
Howdy jwwoodjr, I'll take a stab at this, and say...

Howdy jwwoodjr, I'll take a stab at this, and say that looks like a flexibacter columnaris symptom. I have not had to treat for this, but I do know that it is a gram-negative bacteria. So water...
Forum: Algae 02-08-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By fishwater
It sure looks like the same stuff (GSA) I had on...

It sure looks like the same stuff (GSA) I had on my anubia. So I am going to say yes you have some GSA. I only had it on like 3 of 15 leaves, my guess was those 3 leaves had more direct light. Nerite...
Forum: Fish 02-08-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 605
Posted By fishwater
My female Pearl Gourami is named Alpha, and her...

My female Pearl Gourami is named Alpha, and her male counter-part is named Beto. The BN pleco is named Whiskers. Also our purple betta is named Crayon. Haven't named my GBR's yet. However I am...
Forum: Fish 02-08-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,194
Posted By fishwater
After I brought home my Rams, I noticed the same...

After I brought home my Rams, I noticed the same thing with my female, although she had a healthy appetite. My GBR's showed some pre-spawning behaviour, their color was super vivid, and they were...
Forum: Fish 02-08-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 178
Posted By fishwater
Sometimes when a fish lists from side to side it...

Sometimes when a fish lists from side to side it can mean he has a swim bladder problem. What the problem is can be hard to determine. Constipation can cause this, as well as a build up of lactic...
Forum: Algae 02-07-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 422
Posted By fishwater
I do know that garra eat algae as well as...

I do know that garra eat algae as well as detritus. But I can't say for sure whether they eat diatoms or not. Certainly another forum member has some experience with these fish, try posting in the...
Forum: Fish 02-07-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 403
Posted By fishwater
I say go for it! Cherry barbs are very...

I say go for it! Cherry barbs are very under-rated (sadly). I love mine, very hardy, always active, my two (brilliantly red) males constantly display for each other like they are sparring. They eat...
Forum: Algae 02-07-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 422
Posted By fishwater
If its a new tank, then time will be your ally...

If its a new tank, then time will be your ally for diatoms. Meaning give it some time to fully cycle and the diatoms will clear. Cutting back on your photoperiod wont hurt and in fact should help....
Forum: Fish 02-07-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,370
Posted By fishwater
I've had these 2 for a little over a month now...

I've had these 2 for a little over a month now and they quickly became my favorite fish!!! My old favorite, a female Pearl Gourami does nothing but hide behind my camboba and touch pectoral fins with...
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