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Great pics!

Yeah Niel :thumbs: .....Awesome pics and stunning fish....

Great pics......Thanks for sharing :thumbs:

Love it! :smokey:

My apologies, phosphates is what I mean't- was a few beers into it. As for the source of the info, its from my black book of acquired info One article entitled = " An introduction to nutrition and feeding of fish" by the Fish Nutrition Research Laboratory, Dept of Animal Science, and University of Ontario. It's more intened for farming of trout/salmonids and/or captive fish. You're welcome to borrow this book anytime.

Some salt, heat, good varied diet, aloe juice if you dare , all will work out fine.....don't stress out my friend. I have also found that although nitrates maybe low, the presence of phosphates and silica can inhibit the fish's ability to use calcium for bone skin/scale development. Ketapang is a great product for stress and increasing diet, unless used at very strong strengths which could potentially have some negative effects; the results are varied. Start with lower concentrations and try to find a sweet spot that the aro responds to( active swimming/eating) and maintain. Like you said with scale problems, even once the cause is addressed, the recovery can take months, so patience is key. Good move on removing the carbon, highly doubt the wood had anything to do with it, however now keep the tank stable and consistent. Be careful with the overseas info some is very good some not so good, we are in a different climate with very different water quality which all plays a role. You must try things and observe, and continue with what works for you and your fish. Some techniques I use are different but have been successful for my aros. Best of luck with your prized possession :thumbs: . Talk to you soon, Bret

Nothing too it..... Hahaha.....just jokin. Amazing pics.....Again! :w00t: You are a master of the camera, I alway keep looking at your pics over and over and over......fantastic! :smokey:

First off....Great looking pics! :thumbs: And your setup is very nice ....you can't go wrong with powerfull filtration. Well Done! :smokey:

Thanks for the comments. :smokey: Thanks..... the camera is a Samsung full HD 1080P and I use Roxio for editing( very easy and fast to use) the video posted is reduced quality for faster loading on the net. Next time I plan on using a tripod for a more stable shot. Hope that helps.

I took some videos a couple weeks ago and got bored the other day and thought I'd put it together. It my first time so be nice . Parental advisory - language.

Yeah, it's funny how that works. So soon as it was gone......I needed it. :smokey:

Thanks Neil, I got a little carried away with pics, but what the hell.....Eh.

I was bored and took almost 400 pics, here's what I thought where the best 40........here's a link do to the number of photos.. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/s...616#post2799616

Very interesting! Thanks for the info.

Wow! He has sure grown, alot. Great pics too!

Solid XB, looks well cared for :smokey: . Good job!

Stunning! :smokey: Great pics...I got to see this Stunning XB in person and WOW and a great aro. I can't wait to see how this great specimen grows up. Looks awesome Ryan :smokey:

Hahahahaha.....Hahahaha Thats awesome Ryan! Fantastic pics Niel......but still no justice...I was lucky enought to these guy n' gals in person and these tanks are simply breath taking. Well Done....Nuff said :smokey: .

Giant Red Tailed Gourami

Thanks for your comments :smokey:

I think you will be very surprised..........what time will do. I have some pics of my Sapphire when I first got him compared to now, unbelievable change. As you know young fish rarely display the potential of how powerful they will become. Enjoy your Aro....as you're very lucky to have such a nice piece, here in Canada.

Thanks for sharing, and sorry for the loss. I'd sure like to see some more pics of your 450 gal :smokey: .

Also, how big is that ray.....Looks huge!

Awesome pics Ryan, Stunning BBXB........Well Done1 :thumbs:

Great pictures Ryan! Thanks for posting......I was hoping to see some of the pics you took. Take care....and Happy Holidays. Bret