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Terra

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  1. My 12" BGK passed away last weekend. For five years he was the highlight of our tank and was the coolest fish for his previous owner for five years before that. The tank just isn't the same without him now. Thanks for being badass but so sweet Ghosty we will miss you forever.
  2. Hi there everyone and thanks for stopping by. I got a BRAND NEW 80g bowfront aquarium a few months ago and it is stunning! The dark cherry wood stand makes it a perfect package. I've currently got the previous inhabitants of my 33g and 20g residing in it along with some crazy algae that is slowly being taken care of by my Ameca Splendens. I am such a lover of peaceful livebearing fish that these are the only types of fish I've really got any experience with. I'm looking to branch out a little for my new aquarium and would love some suggestions for stocking. Here is a list of who lives there currently: About 40 ameca splendens A 10" Black Ghost Knife 1 black molly 2 corydora catfish I was thinking about rainbowfish (10-15) and angelfish(probably a male and female), as well as a large pleco and some loaches(6-8) for the bottom. Anyone from Edmonton knows I have pretty hard alkaline water here, which I know tetras and danios don't love so much. I would love to hear your suggestions and recommendations. Thanks!
  3. Thanks for sharing fishclubgirl. Your story made me laugh. Apparently all RTS's love to chase fish! Sharky would even harass my 8" black ghost knife! Gusty little guy...
  4. Thanks for sharing your story cdot. They are pretty cool fish I must say. Sharky hated the net and would turn grey when he would see it.
  5. I came home from work today to find my Red Tail Shark "Sharky" dead in a bucket full of gravel that was beside his makeshift tank. My 33g tank sprang a leak last night and I had to move the fish into a large rubbermade container. Unfortunately the lid couldn't be sealed tight as it would impede the filter flow. I've heard these sharks can be quite the jumpers and was fearful of this. I'm so sad he's gone. He was pretty big, about 5 inches and had a great personality. His colors were so vibrant, and he loved to chase the other fish in the tank but never harmed any of them. I feel guilty I couldn't be there to save him. He was a cool fish and I'm glad I got to spend the time with him that I did. I've got some video of him "kissing" the front of the tank so I'll have something to remember him at least. Rest in peace Sharky, you are missed.
  6. Terra

    NOISY Fluval 403

    Thank you everyone for the helpful hints. It has gotten a bit bettter. I've tried the shaking while running and it seems to have helped. It's still way noisier than it should be though in my opinion. Perhaps I'll have to break down and take it apart...
  7. Oh my goodness my fluval 403 is driving me crazy! It's started making this awful noise like it's trying to run dry even though it's pumping water. It is slightly intermittent but happens most of the time. I opened it up and the plastic thing that contains the impeller wasn't fitting properly. When it was engaged properly the impeller wouldn't spin. Has anyone had a similar problem? If so, how did you fix it?? I feel like throwing it out the window but don't have a replacement large enough for my 30g. Please help! Terra
  8. WOW! I've just read through this thread and it was truly amazing to see the process from start to finish. You've inspired me to create my own (much smaller) water feature in our back yard this summer. Well done and thank you for all the great pictures and info!
  9. I just thought of this: Kribs are bottom dwellers yes? Will they be too territorial against my six golden zebra loaches, my pleco and my ADF? These guys are all so peaceful I'd hate to see them bullied by the tank newcomers after surviving a move.
  10. Thank you all for the replies! I think I'll try some Kribs in a bit. I have the daunting task of moving my four fish tanks next weekend to our new home. :boxed: Any suggestions on how to do this with as little stress (to me and the fish!) are highly encouraged. After everyone is settled in I will likely add some newbies. I also want to try some shrimp, but that is for another topic. Thanks again! Terra
  11. I've already tried the heat/salt approach. This outbreak has killed all of my adult fish. My jeuveniles are all that's left. They all seem healthy so far. I have my temp at 80F and my bubbler on high to increase O2. I am two days into the treatment, which says to use for three days. My question is should I continue longer than three days? Please help me out!
  12. Hi everyone, I'm hoping I can get some clarification about treating ich. I have a 17g lightly planted tank that I am treating with Nox-ich (malachite green). On the bottle it says to dose for three days. My question is, should I treat longer based on knowing the ich lifecycle is at least 4 days? Also, how long do I wait after quitting the dosing to do a water change? And how much water do I change? Finally, why do the not-sick fish nibble on the sick ones????? Thank you! Terra
  13. Ok, cool. I have a moderate to heavily planted tank with lots of java fern and duckweed/frogbit that fry like to hide in. Now I guess it's onto what egglaying fish are reliatively easy to breed? I currrently have golden zebra loaches and white cloud mountain minnows, an african dwarf frog and a "mother-in-law" pleco. I don't believe any of these have great success rates breeding in the home aquarium. Any suggestions?
  14. Hi All, I have an addicition to livebearers. Currently I have: Swordtails Mollies Platies Ameca Splendens BUT, now I'm developing an interest in egg layers. I'm wondering what, if any, species of egg laying fish/invertebrate/anything I can put in my 55g with livebearers and still have eggs and babies survive? Any and all info would be appreciated! Terra
  15. If they're ramshorn snails I'll happily take them off your hands. My loaches can't get enough!
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