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I've heard some talk of a Channa ban coming for Alberta. Is this just rumour or is this a legit discussion? O

My bichirs grew very slowly and never had what I recognized as a growth spurt. My pair of senegals maxed out at 11" (female) and 9 - 10" male in 2 years time. There was a noticeable difference in girth, with the female being significantly chunkier due to her consistently larger appetite. Mine used the length of a 4' tank to swim. They and my delhezi's were very active and never seemed to stop moving, so would echo the need for a larger tank. I used to run Aqua Clear's on the bichir tank......until my TT eel found a way to swim upstream and lived in the filter for a month. Then I switched to canister. O

Online at:http://www.bvrgelements.com/product/New-Aluminum-20-lb-CO2-Tank/ 67.95 USD for 10lb tank new. 102.95 UDS for 20lb tank new. I haven't tried these guys out, but the brand is well known, and they come with CGA 320 fittings. O

Nice! Where are you finding the diplogramma? O

Difference between the sexes can be seen in the anal fin. For males, the base of the fin is thicker and fleshier; used to cup the eggs as the are laid by the female. The base of the female anal fin is thinner, as is the fin itself. My senegal pair was easy to distinguish based on body size as well. While they were a similar length, the female was much broader and more plump. The male was fairly thin. imgres O

They are an awesome fish, and one of the more active of the bichirs. When I kept poly's my senegals rarely stopped swimming, but did enjoy the overhang of a piece of driftwood or rock ledge under which to chill. They also appreciate a rock / object that they can hide behind to escape your view. Be wary of resin logs which have holes to allow the escape of air. My female senegal got spooked one day and darted inside, got stuck and needed an emergency hack saw rescue. Their tank mates (delhezi, lapradei, ornate) also appreciated a bit of cover, though once they grew too large just hung out in the open, stacked on top of each other. O

I'm setting up a heavily planted 180 g as a snakehead tank. Hoping to acquire pulchra's or stewartii. On a side note: Big Al's Edmonton has adult and juvi fire and ice. O

Quite common IME. Even taking good precaution (plate method) there will likely be some degree of cloudiness. My pool filter sand was very clean, yet still fogged my 180g for a week. With patience it will clear. O

Agreed. They're knowledgable and their dry ferts are well priced. O

:bow: Gorgeous! Obviously kept with a great deal of care. O

www.barrreport.com www.aquaticplantcentral.com www.plantedtank.net All very good. O

Any suggestions where in Edmonton to get blasting media suitable for a planted tank? O

Hoplias malabricus would work well! O

I take it you're no longer keeping channa? Had you kept any other species? O

Looks nice. I'm trying to find a dark plant substrate on a budget. Like the fluorite, but it's a bit pricey for my new tanks (180 g and 75 g). Perhaps a mix as you've done. O