rpm_calgary

Just a side note. The Euroreef skimmers have a "zero clearance" collection cup. Meaning you dont need space above the skimmer to lift the collection cup up and off the skimmer body. It has a locking collar that you twist open, then slide the collection cup to the side to remove it. This can make a huge difference, as space is usually at a premium in most stands.

Thanks again fishy , This forum seems to be the best at finding out what to purchase as the LFS seem to each have their own ideas

and products to sell even if what their selling isn't what would best suit the customer or the type of tank we have . I find that talking to

other people in the hobby is the best source for info . I have been to GOLDS,ELITE,WEI'S,OCEANCITY,PISCES,RIVERFRONT just about

every store in calgary and they all have their own reasons to buy their product . so I'm going to wait till the tank and stand arrive's

to see how much room I have to play with . But like I said it seem's that euroreef seems to be a real favorite with a lot of people .

Thank's again

Another side note. I work at Red Coral aquarium. A good friend of mine bought it and recently took over. We are in the middle of a huge store clean up and re-organization. Our policy will be to provide the reefer with the most accurate advice possible, even if that means we lose a sale.

LOL well I guess that I have not been to all the stores in calgary ( excuse me while I pull my foot out of my mouth ) .

please tell me how to find your store .

Hi fishytime, Red Coral Aquarium is located at:

Unit 118, 3604 - 52 Av NW

They are just north of Northland Mall.

403 338 1880

From my past visits, they have an excellent variety of soft and hard corals, and a smaller variety of fish. All very good health.

Just a side note. The Euroreef skimmers have a "zero clearance" collection cup. Meaning you dont need space above the skimmer to lift the collection cup up and off the skimmer body. It has a locking collar that you twist open, then slide the collection cup to the side to remove it. This can make a huge difference, as space is usually at a premium in most stands.

Thanks again fishy , This forum seems to be the best at finding out what to purchase as the LFS seem to each have their own ideas

and products to sell even if what their selling isn't what would best suit the customer or the type of tank we have . I find that talking to

other people in the hobby is the best source for info . I have been to GOLDS,ELITE,WEI'S,OCEANCITY,PISCES,RIVERFRONT just about

every store in calgary and they all have their own reasons to buy their product . so I'm going to wait till the tank and stand arrive's

to see how much room I have to play with . But like I said it seem's that euroreef seems to be a real favorite with a lot of people .

Thank's again

Another side note. I work at Red Coral aquarium. A good friend of mine bought it and recently took over. We are in the middle of a huge store clean up and re-organization. Our policy will be to provide the reefer with the most accurate advice possible, even if that means we lose a sale.

I have to agree with your statement boomerbob. I have been to Red Coral Aquarium now a few times and have never been steered wrong or have experienced any pressure sales. My first time there I was impressed with the variety of corals and frags that are avalable. I think this was on my third or fourth visit there I decided to hold off on any purchases and Kevin (the owner) who I had done business with in the past visits assured me I was making the right decision to hold off on purchasing anything I would not be %100 satesfied with. This was a great feeling as I am still new to the marine aspect of aquariums. I have been in the Marine aquarium hobby for three months now and the products recommended by Red Coral Aquarium have been only beneficial to my tank and corals.

As my experience has it's limitations due to not being in the Marine hobby for a long time I have always felt comfortable with the service, advice, and quality of goods that RCA have provided to me thus far.

My marine setup is a 100 gallon tank, 30 gallon sump, cpr protein skimmer,25 watt protein skimmer, 100 pounds of live rock (give or take), hard and soft corals, and about 14 fish, 5 snales, blue leg crabs, and a white spotted anemone crab, and 2 anemonies. I have had no problems with any of the products and livestock I purchased from (RCA) unlike other stores I have purchased from where all of the staff has a different opinion on what is compatible in the tank. I bought a nice bubble tip anemone and hard coral from another store and the coral died within 3 days of being in my tank, the anemone died right around the same time. I have not had this problem with any of the purchases from (RCA) and feel comfortable with the quality that is provided from there.

I am not pushing anything on anyone but as a newb to the Marine aspect it is good to know there is an honest business out there who is not just out there to make a quick buck to have an unhappy customer.

Rick.

Definitely not a venustus, and leon is right on the money. The livingstonii males will get alot of blue coloration to them when they are mature and in their breeding dress. Here are some good pictures in these link of livingstonii's. I have a male livingstonii but he just doesn't have a female to help him bring out the blue.

http://www.wetpetz.com/livingstoni.htm

http://www.aqua-passion.com/fiches_poisson...04106122359.jpg

http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1106337019050696376XhmzSE

My mistake! Thanks for the clarification and the links The third link definately shows how my Livinstonii looked a couple weeks back. I must have found bad info about this fish on a website I had browsed a week or so back.

In the first picture you have a metriaclima estherae aka red zebra, the little guys are convicts, 3rd picture I see a nimbochromis livingstonii, a bala shark, and the last picture I recognize a metriaclima greshakei and some type of OB cichlid. Here are the profiles of all I have named, hopefully you will be able to tell if it is for sure them or not. As well in the first picture the blue fish on the bottom could be a metriaclima estherae blue zebra. Or it is a metriaclima of some sort.

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=794

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1730

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1158

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=132

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/spec.........don't know if this is the type of OB you have, or I would try and look up a metriaclima OB.

http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_bala.php

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=791

If this is not them let us know, if you can get better pics of some of the others too we can try to ID them as well. Hope this helps

Hello FireStorm,

Thanks so much for helping me out with identifying these fish! The only one I know of that has not been identified properly is the nimbochromis livingstonii, it is actually a male nimbochromis venustus. I know this because I have seen him change from his current colours to a deep rich blue as he was ready to mate. He stayed the rich blue for about 2 weeks and has reverted to the current colouration.

Again, thanks for your assistance!

Rick.

It is hard to tell in that picture. Is there any chance of posting a close up of each fish you want help on?

Hi there,

Thanks for your response! I setup a photobucket account and uploaded some higher res shots of the fish. Hopefully they are good enough for you to help me out.

Thanks in advance,

Rick.

http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk223/r...msJune12125.jpg

http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk223/r...msJune12125.jpg

http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk223/r...msJune12114.jpg

http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk223/r...msJune12019.jpg

Hi there,

I purchased a 75 gallon aquaruim with Cichlids that I am not able to identify. Your assistance with properly identifying them would be greatly appreciated! I took some photos and am sure that most of them are clear enough for viewing.

I have several others that I need help with but can only upload one image at a time.

Thanks in advance,

Rick.

Hello everyone!

Well what can I say? My mom has been in the aquarium hoby for over 30 years and for as long as I can remember we have had aquariums for most of that time! She is now in Nova Scotia and here I am in Calgary. I purchased my first tanks this past January 2008 (33 gallon, 2 x 10 gallons, and a 5 gallon) and am now "hooked", lol. Since then I sold my 5 gallon to a friend and purchased a 75 gallon tank full of african cichlids and moved my 2 bala sharks into that tank along with an ice cream bucket full of cichlids that were given to me for free. Also purchased a 20 gallon tank about a week for 40-50 Red Jewels that were given to me by the same person. My 20 gallon is obviously going to be a grow out tank and I have plans to purchase a 180 and sell my 30 to the same friend that purchased my 5 gallon

In my 33 gallon I purchased 17 pseudotrophious demasonai, 10 selosai, and 5 blue dolphins from a forum member here known as kdpuffer. The colours are astounding on all of them! My 2 10 gallon tanks are currently full with community fish, many fancy guppies (60-70), about 5-6 neon tetras, 5-6 zebra danios, and finally a red and white jumbo ruyukin.

Like many people who get into this hoby, it is addicting, entertaining, and relaxing. It has been bring me a great deal of pleasure! I am hoping to get my new job as an Apple technician on wednesday and will be purchasing the biggest possible tank I can fit into my main floor appartment

Thats enough of my chatter! Hoping to be a long time member of the forums and will try to provide my assistance and knowledge when I can.

Rick.

Just wondering if anyone has found a book that gives good discription and pictures of differnt types of cichlids what gose best together just really good tips on raising them about breading . a book that has it all and is easy reading not hard to understand..thanks Ivy

Hi there, I am new to the forums and have been doing research on some of the miscelanious cichlids I have purchased with my 75 gallon setup. I have come across the following sites with a great deal of information in regards to many species and compatibility for African Cichlids:

http://www.africancichlids.net/gallery/

http://malawicichlids.com/index.htm

Hope this helps!

Rick.