James (Western Canada)

Like Jason says, they should be fine....make sure you have some caves, driftwood, etc, and you shouuld be fine. But watch those Angels, cuzz they become DEVILS the minute they pair off, and will pound anyone that comes near the spot they have chosen to lay eggs........ James

just stumbled across this in bargainfinder........ ONE CO2 20lb cyl, full $100., $100.00 http://www.buysell.com/root/detail/Edmonto...l_full_100.aspx

Nick: here's another for you, and it's local! http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=...cat=1,180,42316 only problem is, LV only sell up to 1" They are also available from Acklands-grainger, but they are commercial quality, and priced accordingly......(use search words diamond hole saw) https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIPortalW...ource/index.jsp HTH James

Hey Martin! Glad to see you made it over!! (I put in a good word with one of the moderators for you ) For any who don't recognize the name, go have a look around the Loaches Online site...... http://www.loaches.com/ .......and you will notice Martin's many contributions to the site:) Sue: before you jump in with both feet, you might want to stop by the LOL site and read up on the rather specialized conditions required to SUCCESSFULLY keep Hillstream type fish. http://www.loaches.com/articles/hillstream...n-the-fast-lane http://www.loaches.com/articles/a-river-runs-through-it http://www.loaches.com/articles/sewellia-l...o-our-aquariums There's more, but that's a good start!! HTH James

I had S. Petriolas, and added 3 C. Sterbai........couple days later, down to 2 Sterbai....took the remaining 2 back to lfs, next day only 1 was still kicking.....that was my experience. Your mileage may vary..... James

In a 33g, I would think seriously about the Dwarf loaches (Sidthimunki), as they stay small. and with loaches, 3 is an absolute minimum, 5 is better:) For all things loachy, it's hard to beat the info (and the people) on the loachesonline site.......how many other forums do you know of who's collective membership collaborated to produce a book?? http://www.loaches.com/ main site http://forums.loaches.com/viewforum.php?f=...5315e90245a4b3e forum HTH James

SHAI: Please do!! I'm sure there are many who would love to see it!! Thanks! James

Cat: Ok, it's different if trying to make-do with what's on hand, but I wouldn't run out and buy that for use as a stand.....and I personally would be looking at some fortification (only problem is, it would be visible through the clear panes:)....you could always go to supertint and buy some "frosting" film to make the panes transluscent...... James

$400.00....for that?? Why wouldn't you just buy an aquarium specific stand, I wouldn't expect it would be any more $$. For $400.00, I would fabricate you one like this....built from 2"x1"x0.100"WT rectangular tube to your dimensions. (36"x?x?) James

Why wouldn't you just screw a male PVC/ABS pipe plug into the internal threads in the center of the bulkhead fitting? If there is no bulkhead fitting, just buy one & then plug it:) James

Mike: You might try reading the posts in a thread before responding:) Henry is alive & well, and has moved to a bigger loacation @ 91St & 51Ave, right next door to The Fishin Hole (how ironic is that??) Also a change of name to go along with the change in location, but all of this is in the previous responses in this thread........ James

Well, just stumbled across a smokin deal....but alas, the only tank I have running @ the moment is my Q-tank:(.....seems like Murphy ALWAYS knows where to find me:) http://www.naturescornerstore.com/coupon.html James

BW: You have FW & SW, six tanks total, but I don't see QUARINTINE tanks listed amongst them?? I think you might be finding out the hard way why they are reccommended. Sorry to hear of your problems, I have no SW experience, so I'm afraid I will have to leave this for someone else to answer. Hope they all pull through, I have experienced loss on one occasion, and didn't like it one bit. James

If there is any site where you may find info, loaches online is IT! http://www.loaches.com/ don't be afraid to dig around in the archives, as almost any question you ask will have been asked and answered more than once in the past:) HTH James

ERIN: THEKRIB is one of the older aq websites, but is still a GREAT resource...... see links below http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/Tech/light-spectrum.html http://www.thekrib.com/Lights/ HTH James

Natures Corner is the answer to all your planted tank needs:) James

I only recently noticed a Herp Store in the same complex as the NEW west end Princess Auto. It is facing south on the 111th Ave side of the complex.....didn't have time to go scope it last trip...next time I'm @ Princess I will check it out. James

Your nearest Acklands-Grainger should have tubes of Dow-Corning 732 Silicone on the shelf. I don't see one listed for Manning, but there is one in Peace River. All alberta locations listed below.... Location Telephone / Fax Contact Acklands-Grainger Inc. Nexen Site Anzac, Alberta Tel.: 780-334-4309 Fax: TBA * =============== Acklands-Grainger Inc. Lakeland Branch 5802 - 50 Avenue Bonnyville (Lakeland), Alberta T9N 2N6 Tel.: (780) 826-3807 Fax: (780) 826-7849 TBA * ================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 220 - 7th St. E. PO Box 859 Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B7 Tel.: (403) 362-3311 Fax: (403) 362-5077 Diana Toly ===================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4949-61 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2C 4R1 Tel.: (403) 203-2926 Fax: (403) 203-2921 Jonathan Van Dyke ========================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4340 Manhattan Road Southeast Calgary, Alberta T2G 4B2 Tel.: (403) 243-4291 Fax: (403) 287-1234 Dan Horton ======================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. 7800A - 30th Street S.E. Bay#1 Calgary, Alberta T2C 2J7 Tel.: (403) 279-7558 Fax: (403) 279-9219 TBA * ========================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 3401 - 19th Street N.E. Bay #10 Calgary, Alberta T2E 6S8 Tel.: (403) 250-7793 Fax: (403) 250-7510 Doug Flory ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. National Technical Services 4340 Manhattan Road S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2G 4B2 Tel.: (403) 287-5605 Fax: (403) 287-5428 Denis Landry ======================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Tel.: 403-210-3997 Fax: 403-210-9150 Danny Dawes ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 3814 - 47 Avenue Camrose, Alberta T4V 3W8 Tel.: (780) 672-9241 Fax: (780) 672-1745 Gordie Blatz ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4813 Victoria Avenue Coronation, Alberta T0C 1C0 Tel.: (403) 578-4126 Fax: (403) 578-2030 Fred Dabbs ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4911 - 55 St. P.O. Box 7409 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S6 Tel.: (780) 542-4491 Fax: (780) 542-5177 Lori Toms ===================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 1212 Highway 9 South P.O. Box 2798 Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0 Tel.: (403) 823-3400 Fax: (403) 823-6224 Donna Johnson ======================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. 15986 - 118 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5V 1C4 Tel.: (780) 453-3071 Fax: (780) 454-6548 Shane Roberts ======================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. #100, 10487-184 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5S 2L1 Tel.: (780) 486-7111 Fax: (780) 444-9235 Brad Sabo ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. National Technical Services 11708 - 167 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3Z2 Tel.: (780) 453-0300 Fax: (780) 454-6122 John Kramps ======================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. 8468 Roper Road Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6W4 Tel.: (780) 465-0511 Fax: (780) 465-1745 Ron Wilhauk ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 3948 - 76 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2P1 Tel.: (780) 468-2467 Fax: (780) 469-3748 Penny Gilbert ======================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 12255 Fort Road Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4H2 Tel.: (780) 479-5991 Fax: (780) 474-3040 TBA * ===================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4421 - 2nd Avenue Edson, Alberta T7E 1C1 Tel.: (780) 723-3378 Fax: (780) 723-6894 Warren Sweet ======================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. 200, 284 MacDonald Crescent Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4B6 Tel.: (780) 743-3344 Fax: (780) 790-1150 Kevin Sageman ======================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 8714 - 112 Street Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2S7 Tel.: (780) 998-3726 Fax: (780) 992-1568 Steven Banville ======================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. #19-1st Avenue Southeast PO Box 600 Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 Tel.: (780) 622-3555 Fax: (780) 622-3428 Nadene Camps ======================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 11537 - 95 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 5P7 Tel.: (780) 532-5541 Fax: (780) 539-3880 Leanne Bradley ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 10407 - 96 Street High Level, Alberta T0H 1Z0 Tel.: (780) 926-3758 Fax: (780) 926-2919 Linda Williams ==================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 214 Kelley Road Hinton, Alberta T7V 1H2 Tel.: (780) 865-2246 Fax: (780) 865-3680 Ian Burrows ==================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4535 - 51st Street Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1P8 Tel.: (403) 227-5233 Fax: (403) 227-1030 David Lentz ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 16 Nipewon Road P.O. Box 1380 Lac La Biche, Alberta T0A 2C0 Tel.: (780) 623-7502 Fax: (780) 623-2050 Marvin Mitchell ======================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 3306 - 9 Avenue North Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 5E6 Tel.: (403) 328-8111 Fax: (403) 328-8346 Greg Mitchell ======================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. 5208 - 63 Street Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 2E6 Tel.: (780) 875-5878 Fax: (780) 875-5939 Rick Cowan ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 777 - 15 Street South West Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4W5 Tel.: (403) 527-5575 Fax: (403) 529-1750 Chris Karpinsky ======================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 2102 - 8th Street Nisku, Alberta T9E 7Y9 Tel.: (780) 955-2221 Fax: (780) 955-2535 Dion Holberton ========================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 10112 - 99 Avenue P.O. Box 6478 Peace River, Alberta <<<<<<<--------------------------------------------- T8S 1S3 Tel.: (780) 624-3646 Fax: (780) 624-5595 Robin Coward ======================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 7630 Edgar Industrial Drive Red Deer, Alberta T4P 3R2 Tel.: (403) 347-3391 Fax: (403) 341-3990 Randy Anomasiri ======================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4815 - 43 Street P.O. Box 1600 Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1B2 Tel.: (403) 845-3366 Fax: (403) 845-6595 Murray Hennessy ======================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 405 Caribou Trail Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A1 Tel.: (780) 849-4114 Fax: (780) 849-3136 Dale Holub ======================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. 110 South Avenue Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 3B1 Tel.: (780) 962-5511 Fax: (780) 962-3741 Brian Mitchell ======================= Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4709 - 42nd Street Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 Tel.: (403) 742-2641 Fax: (403) 742-1175 Vanessa Foss ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. #1 Onely St. PO Box 176 Swan Hills, Alberta T0G 2C0 Tel.: (780) 333-2841 Fax: (780) 333-4675 Dale Holub ====================== Acklands-Grainger Inc. 6001 - 54 Avenue Taber, Alberta T1G 1X4 Tel.: (403) 223-3974 Fax: (403) 223-9083 Lucille Hobelsberger Acklands-Grainger Inc. 3807 - 38 Avenue P.O. Box 480 Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N6 Tel.: (780) 778-2234 Fax: (780) 778-5111 Ross Bunnah =========================== HTH James

.....and yet another place to try is a hot tub shop:) James

Cool!! Did a google search, found more pics,etc:) http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=T...G=Google+Search James

Christina: Did Aqua Giant CLOSE??...or just relocate?? I thought they had moved to 50th St on the Nort side?? James

This topic has been covered here on ALBERTAAQUATICA numerous times........here is a link to a search using only the word cave.....11 pages of results http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?act=S...ighlite=%2Bcave ....and this one had some good ideas..... http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?showt...127&hl=cave James

You can go to any decent LFS and buy various diameter round bristle brushes with a nylon cord attached so that you can pull the brushes through. If you find that the cord that they came with isn't long enough, a peice of nylon cord from your weed wacker will work (I've done it!!. You can also get similar nylon bristle brushes from any industrial supplier (Acklands, Greggs, etc) HTH James

As others have mentioned, they will calm down some as they get used to their surroundings. BUT....one thing that goes a long ways towards making bottomdwellers more secure is having plenty of places to hide. Be it bogwood, rock caves, plenty of plant coverage,etc. The more places they have to take refuge, the more secure they feel, and the more of them you will see:) As far as plugging holes....from your LFS you should be able to get the clear plastic strips that fit over the edge of the glass of your glass top, you then trim as needed for filter, hose, cord clearance. In a pinch, you can use a wad of alum foil to fill in holes untill a more permamnent solution is found. James

Well, I won't deny that I am totally biased, but my vote is for steel. As mentioned, you can have the same strength with less mass, meaning more space under tank for storage, sumps for your wet/dry,etc. And as far as spreading the load, the perimetyer style frame I used to build my stand negates that argument as well. On the rust issue, well, if the metal is properly prepared for paint, that does not become an issue either:) (I went big time and powdercoated mine:). If uncoated metal is causing RUST, then the same area uncoated on wood would likely cause warpage..... Have a look @ the pics (WITH COMMENTS) in my gallery..........maybe I can convert some of you woodies to steel http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?autom...um&album=77 JAMES