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bottomdweller_fan

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  9. Hi another new member in Edmonton

    in Say Hello

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    Hi Barb. :welcome: Welcome to Alberta Aquatica!

    Now that you have found us we will find you and get to know you. -roll-

    I have met many great people since joining here in November, 2007. They are all amazing and I have had some great conversations (usually about fish :)).

    Looking forward to meeting you - maybe at the fall ACE auction.

  10. Hi There

    in Say Hello

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    :welcome: Welcome to Alberta Aquatica!

    We are a very diverse group of people who all have different opinions about how to keep fish, but the one thing we all have in common is that our fish fascinate us and we want what is best for them as I know you do.

    Please feel very welcome and I look forward to seeing pictures of your tanks and fish and hearing your opinions (and maybe agreeing or disagreeing with them - that's the fun part :smokey:.)

  11. Need help with plywood tank bracing

    in Do-it-yourself

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    Calling all engineers, carpenters, framers, and handypeople!!!

    I have done further research and was wondering if the framing shown in this thread would be enough to contain 350 gallons of water in a 96" by 36" by 24" high tank. It continues on three sides of the tank. The tank sits on a stand completely made of brick.

    Thank you again for all your help, I really appreciate it!

  14. Need help building a tank

    in Do-it-yourself

    Posted · Edited by bottomdweller_fan

    I need your help.

    I am trying to decide how I should build a new tank. I am looking at one that is about 72" long by 36" wide by about 22" tall with an internal filter that is incorporated directly into the tank.

    I thought about a wooden tank, but am unsure I want to work with the epoxies needed. However, I was wondering if I could build a wooden box, insert a plastic tank (like these) and use either acrylic or glass for the front cover.

    Any pros and cons you can see with this idea will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

  15. Chinese Algae Eater vs Red Tail Black Shark

    in Oddballs & Predators

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    I'm guessing they spar with each other, but I don't think either fish is capable of causing much damage to the other, so it's probably not dangerous for them to be in there together. I believe these fish commonly live in the same areas in the wild.

    That may be the case, but in the wild they do not have glass or plastic walls keeping them from leaving each other's territory. It may not seem like they are physically hurting one another, but the stress of being unable to completely retreat from each other's presence may lead to future problems and possible death. IMO that does not seem like ethical fishkeeping. Just my two cents.

  20. Hello from a fish addict... lol

    in Say Hello

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    :welcome: Welcome to Alberta Aquatica!

    Please do not think that crying over your lost fish is silly - they all have their own personalities and we connect with them.

    I understand where you are coming from because I got back into the hobby big time when I broke my leg near my knee and caring for my fish is something I can do.

    I hope you enjoy your time on this forum, the people here are incredible. Psst - pictures of your fish and tanks are always welcome :)

  21. My pond

    in Ponds (indoor-outdoor)

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    Thats look great and the fish have beautiful colors. (Like the Mastercard commercials - Pool: $50. Plants: $75. Fish: $25. Filter: $120 (on sale for $80) - having a great pond - PRICELESS)

    I have thought about doing something like that with an old hot tub (one that I could get for free :))

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