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what about using spixi snails, they don't harm the shrimp, but love to eat other snails, and such....just a thought

Even though she's a plant nommer, I love my Marisa! She zips around the tank, antennae swinging happily, while munching away on something rare, or difficult to grow...hmm.....nope, still love her the best. She was tiny when I bought her and now she is a whopper of a gal!

Isn't that what killed Steve Irwin? I would think that depending on the type of stingray, would that not denote what type of venom it would have?

Well, a friend and I went to Pet Expo a couple of weeks ago, and jokingly said, "lets put our name in the draw for the 55 gallon tank from Big Al's, and if I win, you can have it.....She won and I now have a huge tank in the box, on my tiny living room floor...... So, I was wondering if anyone out there has a stand that they would be willing to part with? I would like to tear down my 33 long and replace it with the 55, but the stand we built, is waaaay too small...... Thanks, in advance, ~~R

My female BN seems rather chubby in the belly, and I have been observing white "air bubbles" cruising around (and I do mean cruising) in her belly. They are really moving, and they are pressing against her skin, and it is very disturbing.... I have never seen this before. Her nether region is swollen and pink, (she is an albino) This just started up about three days ago, and I thought maybe she was gravid, but I am not thinking so now. Any ideas? God, please don't let it be bloat..... I read up on it via the internet, not a nice way to go. :cry: I feed both my male and female BN very well, with a nice variety of fresh/frozen and dried foods for plecs. I do weekly water changes, of aprox. 50 %, and the tank is heavily planted. Fingers crossed...

lets just say "lil Hal's" big brother....LOL

I was just at a LFS and saw a 2.5 inch albino Bristlenose catfish, and the price tag read $49.99! WHAT??? I asked the sales clerk why it was so expensive, and her reasoning was that it was "albino, and a bristlenose as well". Dear Lord!! A friend bought one from an LFS, and paid $9.99! Wow, out to lunch pricing or what?

Thanks Val! just don't want my orange tylo to eat the new plants...and thanks again!

So, can anyone tell me from personal experience, if my little orange rabbit snail is the culprit for mowed plant material in the tank? There seems to be conflicting information on the web....big surprise there LOL. Thanks!

Here is their business hours: Open Closed Sunday - - Monday 10am 6pm Tuesday 10am 6pm Wednesday 10am 6pm Thursday 10am 6pm Friday 10am 6pm Saturday 10am 5pm buy one get one free on fish, today only apparently. Hope this helps those who can get there!!

Underwater gardening is great for us Canadians! I highly recommend it! Yes, start with easy plants with low to medium light requirements. It makes it easier on you, when you do. The internet is a font of information, as is this community. Good luck to you in your new underwater gardening project!

Awesome! His shrimp are great little go-getters...and they color up so nice!

There is a product called "No Planaria" within the shrimp end of things in the lfs, I saw it on youtube...

Awww, congratulations! Mine are doing the same thing Alot!!! They sure are funny to watch. And the babies are fearless!

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