Slough Shark

Yep untape it once the job is done. I did think of the possibility of bad chemicals, so it's out of he tank until I can think of another way to secure the top. It didn't catch the fish anyway, I should have baited it

Looks like a dandy setup :thumbs: I'm sure between those BN's and the FX5 that water will be crystalline in no time!

I really enjoy this setup of yours. I like the colour of these fish better than the "Black" Kiriza. Have you tried for any shots of them with their mouths open? They have an interesting set of teeth.

Hey folks, Just wanted to share with you a quick method I'm trying for catching those tricky fish without ripping everything out of the tank. You need any plastic pop bottle (I usually use the smaller size since it takes up less space) and some electrical (or otherwise) tape. Cut the top of the bottle off 1/3 of the way down the length of it so that you can fit the lid section tightly into the other 2/3s, forming the trap. Just tape it up and fill the bottom with sand or rocks. To better explain it, here's a pic: I used this design to catch minnows for fish bait, so I don't see why it wouldn't work in this application. I'll let you guys know how it goes tomorrow morning. Taylor

OK... this fish is Biotoecus opercularis. Sorry I killed the game

Those MH bulbs sure have a lot of power, but it's true that the shimmer they put on the water can't be beat! The tank looks great so far Jason, I like the stocking list too. I'd love to see a pic or two of the Firemouths, they are a beautiful genus :thumbs:

I like the way it's looking dude. Update when it forms a nice carpet

We had a thread concerning some of this going soon after I joined the forum: http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?showt...t=0&start=0 Personally, I think someone should introduce some pike to the marshes to annihilate those exotic species.

I did a bunch of research on these guys a while back and never read anything about them ever leaving their holes. But you'd need sand more than 2 feet deep! Dare to dream big though

Sids are pretty expensive (usually about $20 each) and they are definitely a schooling loach so you'll want at least 6 of them, the price is definitely what turned me away. I'd take Paul's advice and go with Zebra Loaches, they're more peaceful than any other Botiine loach of a similar size and are readily available (and very good at snail disposal). Also if you can find any in your area, loaches of Schistura sp. are nice to have. I thoroughly enjoyed mine! Just be sure to have lots of rocks and wood for them to establish territories as they are a bit more aggressive than the Zebra Loaches, but still suitable for a community tank (unless you've got a Betta or similar with long fins). Good luck

Go for quality rather than quantity buddy. A pair of clowns or a single firefish will be plenty once you have the tank full of corals and the cleaners as well.

Ah yes, the river tank manifold design. I was going to use it, but in a 30 gallon it isn't quite worth it IMO and I have a tile substrate 2/3 of the tank which has styrofoam on the bottom, I'd have to carve out the bottom of the styrofoam to run the PVC to the other side. I had the option when I started up this tank, but decided against it. At least this way I can get more space in the tank and more gph from the powerheads by using Koralias rather than the other standard powerheads. But when I get my 90 Gallon, I will use that river tank manifold design, it's the only way to have a true river tank! Thanks for the comment, Taylor

That's probably the bamboo you're looking at. Theres 4 pieces, 3 are cut in half and one is a cylinder.

Here is a journal for my new biotope project. I will try to replicate the conditions of Livingstone Falls, a 220 mile long series of rapids and cataracts in the lower Congo River. I am going to aim for a shoreline biotope which will still have the fast flow rate, but I can add wood and plants to this area. I couldn't find any information on what plants could/would be found here, it is very hard to find biotope information for Africa (outside the rift lake area). So I will use plants known from the area (Anubias, Eleocharis and Bolbitis). I always put together a list when I am planning a tank, here's the plan for this tank: Livingstone Falls (Congo River) Biotope (30 Gal): Stocking: Steatocranus casuarius (4) 10cm Parailia congica (6) 9cm Atya gabonesis (1) 15cm Plants: Anubias Bolbitis Eleocharis If I can't find the Parailia congica (African Glass Catfish) I certainly won't cry over it, it is unlikely that they exist in this rapid section of the river, so I may do away with them completely. Although, I have seen in the field here that species can unexpectedly show up in areas outside their optimal biotope, and I'm sure Africa is the same. The Atya gabonensis (Vampire Shrimp) definitely occur here as their fan-like appendages are adapted to capturing food in the current. Of course, the Steatocranus casuarius come from this area and they are the centrepiece fish (and very interesting). I get mine on Saturday and can't wait! For filtration I am looking at one Aquaclear 70 and one Fluval 4- more than enough. And two Hydor Koralia Nano Pumps (260 gph each) to replicate the extreme water flow. Does anyone think I should have more gph than that? I think it is sufficient, but the most I have had so far is 160 gph and I think I need to come as close to doubling it as possible. The next step up is the Hydor Koralia 1 which is 400 gph, probably too much. So that's it for now, and here is a pic of the setup now: Taylor

LOL at Joe Rogan Very nice fish!

Beautiful fish :thumbs:

Very nice fish, sounds expensive to feed though

:welcome: to the forum!

It's from the Amazon basin, max. size is 10 cm. Here is a pic of a male.

I ripped up this tank today. Scraped off all of the algae, moved the tank to a new spot and switched up everything inside in preparation for the new fish. I will do a new journal for the tank once I get the cichlids. So that's it for the setup, it was a good learning experience for me and I hope you enjoyed it while I did.

Welcome to the forum! Glad to have you back.

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Beautiful pic, you've totally got the hang of it now

Nice little aro, the pic is good and crisp too. Can't wait to see him grow up.

Just a look on the cichlid-forum profiles and this fish looks more like a P. nyererei than a H. "Thick Skin". Whatever it is, it's very nice and that's a great photo too.