Canadiancray

Well I got back from my trip last night. had a great time at stampede. At least what I can remember. Was only able to make it to a few of the stores on the list. Riverfront Aquariums Pisces Pet Emporium Francos Franco’s Aquariums Ocean City

It is a similar type of bacteria but not the same. What you get in Bio-spira is a concentrated supply of the actualy bacteria that you find in fully cycled tanks. Septobac bacteria doesn't actually cycle the tank but makes it easier for the real bacteria to take hold & multiply. Same result just a little slower.

Awesome so I now have the Top 5 LFS that I have to check out while in Calgary. Which I think is plenty when on Vacation :rofl: :rofl: . Are there any others besides those 5 that I really shouldn't miss if I have the extra time.

1) Gold Aquariums----- 4710-17ave-S.E 2) Riverfront Aquariums 417 Riverfront Ave. phone: (403) 265-8157 3) Elite Aquatics #8 7400 MacLeod Tr. S.E. (403) 253- 8123 4) Pisces Pet Emporium 10-5220 4 St NE, (403) 274-3314 http://www.piscespets.com/ 5) Francos Franco’s Aquariums 1935 32 Ave. NE (403) 230-5501

It would be hard not to enjoy it. Free flight, free lodging & free car for the whole family. Not to mention the stampede. :thumbs: :thumbs:

1) Gold Aquariums----- 4710-17ave-S.E 2) Riverfront Aquariums 417 Riverfront Ave. phone: (403) 265-8157 3) Elite Aquatics #8 7400 MacLeod Tr. S.E. (403) 253- 8123 4) Pisces Pet Emporium 10-5220 4 St NE, (403) 274-3314 http://www.piscespets.com/ 5) Wow this is awesome guys. Thanks & keep em comin. That big list is fantastic but I really need your opinions on which places are best to check out as I have limited time to do so. CALGARY Tanks Alot 8403 Elbow Dr. SW Downstairs Paws Pet Foods Calgary, AB Phone: (403) 259-8265 Franco’s Aquariums 1935 32 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T2E 7C8 Phone: (403) 230-5501 Fax: (403) 230-5882 Imperial Aquarium #101- 920 36 St. NE Calgary, AB T2A 6L8 Phone: (403) 235-1020 Ocean City Aquarium #135- 233 16th Ave. NW Calgary, AB T2M 0H5 Phone: (403) 277-8678 http://www.oceancity.ca Red Coral Aquarium #118- 3604 52nd Ave NW Calgary, AB T2L 1V9 Phone: (403) 338-1880 Pisces Pet Emporium 10-5220 4 St NE, Calgary, AB T2K 5X4 Phone: (403) 274-3314 http://www.piscespets.com/ Wai's Aquarium Limited #4- 222 16 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1J8 Phone: (403) 276-3933 Fax: (403) 277-8228 Petland -4215 58th Ave. SE (403) 250-8484 -#323 130 Country Village Rd. NE (403) 226-4045 -40 Crowfoot Terrace (403) 543-7969 -300-33 Heritage Meadows Way S.E. (403) 259-5543 -9309 MacLeod Trail S.W. (403) 537-1266 - Calgary Market Mall Unit W #101 3625 (403) 286-2744 -Shawnessy Courtyard 580-303 Shawville Blvd. SE (403) 508-0040 -#300 4915 130 Ave. SE (403) 257-8590 - Sunridge Plaza 3363 - 26th Ave. NE (403) 543-7711 -Westhills Town Centre 290 Stewart Green SW (403) 686-7929 http://www.petlandsuperstores.com Petsmart -321 61 Ave SW (403) 212-0888 -3221 Sunridge Way NE (403) 250-1526 -11698 Sarcee Trail NW (403) 275-0967 http://www.petsmart.com Gold Aquariums Ltd. Bay J - 4710 - 17th Ave. SE Calgary, AB Phone: (403) 273-5567 http://www.cichlids.ca Riverfront Aquariums 417 Riverfront Ave. Calgary, AB Phone: (403) 265-8157 http://www.riverfront.ca Elite Aquatics Bay 8, 7400 MacLeod Tr. S Calgary, AB Phone: (403) 253-8123

1) Gold Aquariums----- 4710-17ave-S.E 2) Riverfront Aquariums 417 Riverfront Ave. phone: (403) 265-8157 3) 4) 5) Thank you!! NEXT!!

Just wondering if you still had some fry left??? I will be in Calgary for 2 week starting July 5. Do you know anyone in that area that may keep these fish??? I know many people in the Toronto area are looking for these types of Cichlids if you are willing to ship.

Ok so lets start the list. 1) Gold Aquariums-----4710-17ave-S.E 2) 3) 4) 5)

Freshwater!! Unless I can find a good place to get a Mantis Shrimp. I have been looking for a nice one for a little while now.

I will be arriving in Calgary on July 5 for a 10 day stay during the stampede. I need your opinions on which Aquarium Stores need to be checked out while I am there. I have my own transportation while I am there so getting around is not an issue. Names & addresses would be VERY helpful so I can plan things out ahead of time. Thanks in advance.

Hey congrats on the soon to be babies..... The first batch is always very fun for people... They are very cute when small. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I usually recommend removing the young from the female 3-4 days after they hatch. I shake them off into their own tank full of hiding places as others have said. The main source for loosing baby crays comes from cannibalism amongst the babies.

How many times has it molted since you have had it??? It can't change color unless it moults. Also the first couple pictures are of a Juvenile & the last is sexually mature male. Some do change color a little when they become sexually mature but not that drastic. if it was a genetic blue morph it would never change color. Cherax quads can live a long time & get VERY large 10"+. I know some people that have had them for more than 5 years.

Sounds like you have a Cherax Quad "Australian Red Claw" crayfish. It has just turned back to its natural color. They are not normally bright blue unless they are the genetic blue strain whcih is rare in North America at the moment. Most are forced to change bright blue by keeping them in a low ph water by the breeders. Once they are sold & get into normal water they will go back to their normal color.

Heres hoping.