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Hi John, Absolutely nothing special. Just gold fish and 1 tube of light. Its only on for about 8 hours too. I add a little salt once in a while. NO fertilizer. I don't know, it grows like weeds. My plant tanks cannot grow the java fern either, yes they literally melt away. Andrew

Jason, Do you have any pictures of your planted tanks on AA? Sorry to steal the tread. Andrew

Hi Christian, Any chance you could expand on this? Thanks, Andrew

Hi Nev, Thanks for the reply. The baby in the picture is about 3/4" I would say, so still small. I got the parents from FishManTy, but he told me they were electric blues... but they are not. Andrew

This is my java fern forest, amazing what gold fish poop can do. My baby cichlids, they're growing now, but I still don't have a postive ID. One member said http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=919 But I'm thinking (but CAN'T be none are yellow) http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1 Ok I think it is this one... http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=887

Hmmm, I usually justs put a sponge in from a cycled tank into the new tank's filter and some salt. Never had a problem so far... Andrew

Hey Congrats!!!! I got my first batch about 3 months ago, then a second batch 1 month ago...baby cichlids (don't know the type). I moved the first batch and 9 survived out of 11. They now live with my community fish. The 2nd batch only 3 are still in the tank with the parents. I don't know how many perished. I feed them crushed flake food and that works fine.

Cool. I was curious because it must cost a fortune to put so many nice plants in! I was going to convert my 90 into a plant tank, but a tad concerned on the lighting. I have 2 55w PL? one 5000K and one 6500K and can put a 2 tube T12 with whatever bulb. I think it should be enough... Regards, Andrew

Don't the tetras get eaten?

Beautiful!! Where do you get all your plants?

Hi, I use one straight from the tap, it works great for my two tanks, 77 gal and 50 gal. I had to replace the head unit recently as the old one cracked (old age?), but other than that it has paid itself off many times in TIME SAVINGS... Regards, Andrew

Not related, but I looked up Aquagiant... they're hiring... http://regionalhelpwanted.com/Search/detai...?SN=173&ID=3871

Hey, Is Aquagiant in Edmonton? I would like one of those diffusers, is someone going there to get some, if so could you pick me up a medium one? Let me know... Thanks!! Andrew

I had a molly that was trying to chomp my baby cichlids, the babies are about the size of small neons. Anyway I moved the molly to my zebra tank, and well I went to change some water on a different tank.... when I went back, my molly got chomped all over and was gasping for life. I eventually had to put him down as it was too sad to see him gasping like that. I never knew zebras were so "territorial/mean". Now I know. Andrew

Beautiful pictures! Do you hold the flash above the tank and then move as necessary? What flash do you use? Do you have an off camera flash cord? Thanks, Andrew

When I put down a fish, I just took it out and put it on the chopping board and chopped it into 3 pieces. I tried the freezer method, but I wasn't convinced this would actually kill it painlessly. -at

Ok I got the "bloody parrot" then. We'll see how they do thanks!

Hi there, I got a bunch of SA cichlids available to me, of which there are some parrot cichlids. They are genetically engineered are they not? Or not natural is a better way to describe it. How much do you think I should pay for med-large ones? $20 $10 $5?? Thanks, Andrew

Hi, Yes pretty close, the the top is more white. I'll try to take a picture. There are 3 males, 2 have banding (don't know if they are the same species or not). The mom has banding and is a darker grey (as opposed to blue). So I don't know if they are pure or not...I'll try to post pics and you guys can help me ID them... THANKS! Andrew

I separated the mom, not because of babies, but she was getting beat up all the time by others. Her throat was really swollen, I thought this fish had some defects of some sort. Yesterday I was moving some Rainbows that were getting beat up by her and I noticed her throat was normal again, and there were little baby fish swimming around! COOL!!!! I never thought it was possble for cichlids so small to have babies. Mine are not even sub-adults I don't think... but who knows, maybe they are just a smaller species... I don't know what kind they are. The are blue and have markings just like electric yellows. Some have banding including the mom. Yeah!

Anyone grow plants successfuly in a 90 gallon or 24 inch high tank? I'm will be using standard T12 bulbs. 4x32 = 128w. I currently grow plants in an 18inch 45 gallon and it works ok, I'm wondering how it will affect growth if I move all my plants in to a 90 gallon instead. Will they grow worse since the light needs to go "deeper" into the tank now? I have vals, najas grass, crypts. THANKS! Andrew

Well I treated him for 2 days in a quarantine tank with epsom salts, but there was no improvement. His belly was about 3 times his body size. I couldn't stand watching him anymore (and possible pain he may be in) so I killed him Friday night. Thanks everyone for your ideas. Andrew

I'm treating the whole tank with Epsom salts. I hope this will help... Let you all now tonight when I get home. THANKS for all the input. Andrew

Hi all, I have a clown loach who is 3 times it's normal size now. Here is the thread... http://s6.invisionfree.com/AlbertaAquatica...?showtopic=1756 Can anyone help me? I don't have quarantine tank available right now and I don't have epsom salts either. I think I could get some epsom salts from the drug store or super store... THANKS, Andrew

My clown is not getting better, infact worse. His tummy has doubled again compared to my picture. Should I kill him? Andrew