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Hi, looking for some genuine Trimac, and/or Barred Midas.

I'm wondering if anyone here uses the house brand water conditioner from Aquagiant and if so have they had any issues? The price certainly is attractive.

What should someone expect to resonably pay for a colony of tropheus? I realize there are many varieties so a range is all i'm looking for.

I have several monoculus and ocellaris right now (tems get much to large for me lol), they are very friendly and I must say at a young age if you hand feed them then you should be able to get them to eat many different things, mine eat food sticks, feeders, bloodworms... they are personable to, kind like oscars... what lfs was this and what did they look like and what size... did they have a singe horizontal line through their body or 3 vertical stripes/ spots...

They were at Big Al's when I was there two weeks ago. I can't remember the details as to there lines and stripes sorry. But they were labelled as Ocellaris.

The only issue I find, is that my fish don't like it as much. They never show their true personalities as much and seem more skittish. And substrate hold beneficial bacteria. Bare bottom tank also need to be cleaned more frequently, although they can be easier to clean. I only use bare bottom now in QT tanks.

Actually after running it for awhile without substrate I missed it and ended up adding some. For years I have purchased granite "chicken grit" from the UFA for aquarium substrate. It only costs about $10.00 for 50 Lbs and works great.

Does anyone know of a good source of driftwood that is less expensive than the lfs? Anyone ever use something they found outside?

Hi, I have no experience with live plants in an aquarium which will be obvious with my question. Is there any freshwater plant that can survive (thrive?) in a tank that only has the room lighting? In the basement?

What exactly do you want to know i raised Peacock bass from 2 inches to 18 inches Tems and O's. They eat alot specially if there not trained off of live foods. They grow to extreme sizes 24" and need alarge set up. my 220 gal hardly handled them. but wow nice colors...just ask if you have any specific questions

Here are a few articles about peacock cichlids to get you started.

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/peacock_corner.php

Its kind of hard to sum up the care of an entire group of cichlids but here are some quick notes.

They are a african cichlid from lake malawi. They prefer higher ph, our tap water is good enough. They can be fairly aggressive but are one of the more "peaceful" african cichlids. They do best kept in a tank of other peacocks or other african cichlids of similar temperament. They are polygamous mouthbrooders, which means they should be kept in ratios of 1 male to multiple females, or in an all male tank. Female peacocks are all a drab brown color and you shouldn't mix species as once they are mixed you won't be able to tell the females apart. So if you plan on breeding you can only keep 1 species/ tank. The females hold the eggs/fry in her mouth for 3-4 weeks.

Peacock care is similar to other malawi cichlids. So reaserch malawi cichlids as well as peacocks.

The hardest thing with an african tank is tankmate selection and dealing with aggression issues.

My apologies, I should have specified "Peacock Bass" Cichlid, not the African Peacock.

Saw some peacock cichlids in the lfs the other day. When I last had a freshwater tank these fish were not available. Does anyone have any experience keeping this cichlid?

Hi, i'm setting up a freshwater tank after doing saltwater for a few years and I am wondering about the availability of species such as umbies, haitiensis, dovii and "real" trimacs in the Edmonton area. When last dealing with freshwater 5-6 years ago these species were next to impossible to find locally. Thanks

I've had all within the last six months, and either sold them or moved one. I have a Dovii, 3 Umbees right now, and just lost my Hait a while back. I also have a 12 F0 Trimac my buddy has.

If you want I can hook you up.

I would definitely be interested in the Trimac and or a male umbie (if available). I am a couple of weeks away from being set up but once ready I would like to follow up.

I'll have some more Umbee for sale in a month, I can get Trimacs too, I order them from Van. or Florida.

What will you be asking for your umbies? How big will they be?

Was it a few blocks away from aquarium illusions? In a warehouse? If so, its no longer there.

Thats the one. Too bad, it was an interesting place, good prices.

Does anyone know kind of cichlid that is pictured in the afishionado's add on this site?

Years ago when I last had a freshwater tank there was a fish store on the West end of Edmonton called the "Aquatic Research Facility" at least I think that is what it was called. Is it still around ?

I'm setting up an old 100 gallon tank in my basement and am considering covering the bottom in medium sized pieces of slate, and skipping gravel or sand altogether. Does anyone anticipate any issues with not using a substrate?

Hi, i'm setting up a freshwater tank after doing saltwater for a few years and I am wondering about the availability of species such as umbies, haitiensis, dovii and "real" trimacs in the Edmonton area. When last dealing with freshwater 5-6 years ago these species were next to impossible to find locally. Thanks

I've had all within the last six months, and either sold them or moved one. I have a Dovii, 3 Umbees right now, and just lost my Hait a while back. I also have a 12 F0 Trimac my buddy has.

If you want I can hook you up.

I would definitely be interested in the Trimac and or a male umbie (if available). I am a couple of weeks away from being set up but once ready I would like to follow up.

Hi, i'm setting up a freshwater tank after doing saltwater for a few years and I am wondering about the availability of species such as umbies, haitiensis, dovii and "real" trimacs in the Edmonton area. When last dealing with freshwater 5-6 years ago these species were next to impossible to find locally. Thanks