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Does anyone know where you can find acrylic sheets in Calgary ... other than the Home Depot's, Rona's, etc? I had a piece custom cut a couple years back but for the life of me I can't remember who they were or what their address is. They were somewhere in the industrial area between McKnight and 32nd (I get turned around in there all the time). I'm looking for a 2' x 3' piece, about 0.500 cm thick. Cheers

I think I figured out your riddle ... What is a snake (or some guinea pig eating reptile)? Yes, no? Cheers

NO they're not legal! Well at least they're not according to the police and the judge ... whatever ... I agree with you how are you suppose to know???! ... man this electronic ankle bracelet is itchy. :w00t:

Nice collection. Hope you like the forum. Cheers

I read through your past posts and based on what was in there I believe your past fish seemed to develop fin root, with a subsequent infection of fish fungus (maybe even cotton-wool disease). This could be the fate of your newest fish. IMO these fish are getting these diseases because of poor water quality. I know you’re doing daily 30% water changes, but these numerous water changes could be a contributing factor to your situation. I don’t believe that a healthy biological system is able to establish in your tank and the constant water changes can be a source of stress to any fish (even bettas). If it were me, I’d invest in a small Aqua-Clear (or similar) filter. The added water movement will reduce slime at the surface (which you mentioned was a problem before), it’ll establish a beneficial bacteriological culture, in addition to providing mechanical filtration. Another benefit is that it would reduce the number of water changes (small water change once per week, maybe even once biweekly). I haven’t had a betta in a while, but I had one in a 5 g with a mini Aqua-Clear and she (not he) lived for two years (a year in Canmore and a year in Airdrie). In the mean time I’d monitor the fishes condition and if it worsens treat appropriately (e.g., for potential fin rot). I hope this helps. Good luck. Cheers

Nice. Cheers

Hey what happened to Tanguay? Taking photos of aquarium fish is like a hobby within a hobby. Cheers

I'd say it's fine "As Is" :w00t: Cheers

Riverfront Aquariums 417 Riverfront Ave. Calgary, AB Phone: (403) 265-8157 http://www.riverfront.ca Cheers

Thanks for sharing pics of the jurupari's, they look very nice (so does the redhump). I really enjoy watching my juru (they're one of my all time favourites). The poor acara! Did he really take a hit from a piranha? That's crazy! He looks like he's healed fine ... tough little bugger. Cheers

Fill the canister with water, slowly pump the blue "key" until you see water flowing out of the intake. Once you see this flow, keep pumping (slowly), then plug it in. I've never had a problem with my Fluval 204 (knock on wood), maybe it's the 404's????? Good luck. Cheers

Beautiful setup. Any chance of posting a few pics of the other inhabitants (esp. the juru's)? Cheers

Just wondering what type of paint people use to paint the outside of their tanks (e.g., as a background option)? Cheers

I was looking into DSLR's around Christmas time, but decided to stick with my digital point and shoot for a little while longer. After extensive research during that time I recommend (if you want to spend a little more) you go for the Nikon D80. I'm a Canon fan and own a Rebel (film camera), but I don't feel comfortable about spending the money for the DSLR version. Sony has just started into the DSLR world, but from the reviews I've read it appears that their lens are pretty good. Anyway, after researching, looking at and holding many DSLR's (feeling comfortable with your camera is a big factor, IMO) ... I think Nikon is the way to go. However if you're set on either of the other two ... go Canon (reliable cameras and the EOS system provides a lot of lens options. Cheers

Brazilian Pennywort. I just cleared this out of my 20 g because I wanted my ground cover plants to get more light. They grow fast and look nice either planted or floating on the surface. Cheers

That betta is really lucky to have met you. I hate seeing them in those plastic cups at the LFS. Nice set up! Cheers

Good lord, do this if you're not on a water meter! My vote goes to the clown loaches (find older more established ones). Whatever you end up doing ... post pics. Cheers

I use this play sand and think it's great. The sand you have is fine (no pun intended) but you do have to wash it like the others have said. The weather's not too bad today so if you're able to get the sand out and wash it outside using a bucket and hose that would be good. Regarding whether you should do something like this or wait for it to settle out is up to you but think of this ... fish use their gills to breathe, so can you imagine how irritated their gills may get if you leave them in those conditions (it'll stress them out and leave them open for disease, I'd do my best to minimize this). Good luck. Cheers

Good point, I've heard of people having trouble getting they're Fluvals going because they've forgotten to prime. After each filter check, I just fill my 204 with water, place the motor back on, reconnect to the hoses, manually pump two or three times, plug it in and adjust my flow. It always picks up where it left off. I was thinking about a sponge filter too, but I was wondering if turtles (or some turtles) would just tear it apart(?). Good luck. Cheers

Make sure your hoses are free and clear of molted turtle shell. A canister may not be the best filter for turtles (i.e., the longer hoses may get blocked more easily), you might want to think about a large AC unit or HOB Magnum-style filter. Cheers

Gees the article from Badmans Tropical Fish would make anyone who's used fish to cycle a tank sound like a fish torturer with no regards for fish rights. Whenever I cycle a tank I use some mature media from a previously cycled tank and watch ammonia and nitrite levels carefully prior to and just after adding fish. In my experience, I've never lost a fish while cycling a tank; to avoid fish loss when using this method you have to closely monitor ammonia and nitrite levels, do water changes and potentially use products like Ammonia Lock. There seems to be a lot of fans and advantages to the fishless cycle route, perhaps you should give it a shot. Good luck. Cheers

If this is your first aquarium, I'd cut my teeth on a hardy fish before getting clown loaches. When you get all of the hardware, you can start to cycle your tank with a dither fish species (e.g., zebra danio). Once you have your tank going and the nitrogen cycle has ... cycled, you can start adding other fish, such as the green terror. Cheers

Oh good lord there goes the forum. I can't wait to see the lighting system you set up. My advice: I'd avoid trying to get more power out of your filter motors ... they're fine just they way they are. Welcome. Cheers

I think a fish database would be beneficial but it sounds like it could be a lot of work to build. The Age of Aquarium site is useful but it would be nice if it had more info. If you search the web hard enough you tend to come up with some good information on the species you want or have. To me a more beneficial database would include an ideal or optimum aquarium habitat conditions (e.g., prefers a planted tank, or sand substrate, or likes dark caves, etc.). There seems to be a lot of questions related to species compatibility as well. Info on the species behaviour and who it likes and dislikes would be good. How could something like this be created? Cheers