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Yup... will post soon. I'm just cycling the tank right now. Now I'm after a couple canisters to run this thing. The aquaclears don't clear the lip around the tank.

Sweet Fish! is that a Dimidio ( Malawi Eyebiter ) on the right top?

Most of the GFCI outlets you can get will protect 3 outlets that are on the same circuit. I understand if you place a GFCI plug in front of a non protected plug, it will then protect that plug. I'm not certain how many you can protect in a series by code? I have protected a second bathroom in a house off of another GFCI in the first bath.

You can also get breakers that are GFI protected. It would be great for multiple tanks that run on the same circuit . Cost is considerabley more than a regular breaker, but a small price to pay for a possible freak accident.

I have a few small ones kicking around. You are more than welcome to grab one. No charge, just the 5 bucks in fuel it will cost ya to come get it. P.M. if you want it.

Pseudotropheus Elongatus is correct. looks like mpanga.

A 9 inch fish cramped in a 10 gallon??? lol I doubt it is fully grown either. Most of them will get 14-20 inches.

If i was to keep one fish, it would be a Chili Red Arow from Indo.

I could suggest a guy that could do it. But you would have to call him for the next 2 - 3 weeks asking for your tank. And that gets old!

I keep a close watch for any discharge or inflamation from the gland area. Her eyes appear more pink when she has her wrinkled face down. They are not as noticeable most of the time. All the pups get to the vet twice a year ( at a minimum ) God knows there have been a couple unplanned trips. All the vets confirm it's common in the breed. I was thinking that most of the wrinkles came from blood hound or the bulldog. It's hard to say though, there is such a variance in the breed. It just comes down to what your looking for. I was set on square heads as opposed to the rounded head of a Bloodhound. My male keeps a very close eye on guys that come to the house. He loves women period. And going to the off leash puppy park is a thing of the past. I socialized my him so much for the first year, and after he went through a heat with one of the females, he totally changed. No dog can come near me or any of the other dogs. He just turned into a big meanie.

Heres a quick read from; http://www.sidyboysfoolin.com/FilaBrasilei...l?1074217294012 The Fila Brasileiro's ancestors were brought into Brazil by the Portuguese conquistadores. The breed was created in the 19th century through existing mastiff and bullenbeisser stock, crossbred with Bloodhound. The introduction of scenthound into this molosoid blend gave the Fila its longer muzzle (equal in length to back skull), shallow stop and long, folded ear. Brazilian ranchers of the 19th century were isolated, needing tough dogs for protection, to hunt jaguars and to track runaway slaves. The Filas were also intended to give assistance with the semi-wild cattle. When attempting to turn or stop a cow, they might bite and grasp the cheek or nose, but they generally grabbed the ear, just like their Alaunt ancestors. Although the breed has been utilized on ranches since its beginning, formal breeding—according to a standard—was augmented in the 1950s. A massive breed, one of the powerful Molossers, the Fila Brasileiro is also known as the Brazilian Mastiff or Cao de Fila. Known for their outstanding courage and bravery, they are obedient to their owner and are unsurpassed guardians of their property. Fila Brasileiros are also used to hunt big game and herd cattle. Before considering a Fila, understand the needs of this breed as they are a large responsibility. Filas are used as cattle drovers, as well as for the hunting of the jaguar, boar and bear. They are also excellent home and ranch guard dogs. They are not typically animal-aggressive, but will defend it's family and property at all costs. A Fila's primary bond is to its master and family, and for this reason they are not suitable as flock guardians, as they desire to be near their humans. They adore their families and spend their lives protecting them. Filas should never be judged solely on appearance. Not only should a quality Fila be beautiful but it is essential they be of good character and temperament and have structural soundness. The Fila is well boned with a rectangular structure. Its Bloodhound ancestry is apparent in its long muzzle, pendulous skin, and superb tracking ably. Its muzzle is heavy with pendulous upper lips giving it a the Mastiff appearance. Its neck is very thick, with dewlap. The skin is of the most important breed characteristics. It is thick and loose all over the body, chiefly at the neck, forming pronounced dew laps, and in many individuals the folds proceed to the chest and abdomen. Some dogs show a fold at the side of the head and also at the withers descending to the shoulders. The coat is short, smooth, dense and soft. This breed may be any color, solid or brindle, except white, mouse gray, patched dogs, dappled, or black and tan. The typical colors are fawn, black and brindle. Brindles of a basic color, may have the stripes of either less or with very strong intensity. A black mask may or may not be present. In all permitted colors white markings should be limited to the feet, chest, and tip of tail. The white markings are not desirable on any other part of the body. The back is strong and straight rising gently toward the hindquarters. Its gait is measured and elastic, like that of a cat. His main characteristic is the pace (camels gait), moving two legs of one side first, followed by the two legs of the other side, which causes a rolling lateral movement on the thorax and hindquarters accentuated by the tail when its raised. During the walk he maintains the head lower than the back line. This fascinating carriage has earned it great success in dog shows. General Appearance A typical molossoid breed with powerful bone structure, rectangular and compact figure, but harmonious and proportional. Added to his massiveness a great agility can be easily seen. Females must show a well-defined femininity, which differentiates them immediately from males. The Fila Brasileiro is a courageous, powerful Mastiff. It is amenable with its human family, making a very loyal loving companion. Extremely dedicated to his owner. A Fila will protect you without a moments hesitation. He feels that is why he is there. Once you bond with your Fila you and your family will become his whole world. You do not teach your Fila to protect you, as he does this on his own. It is the breeds nature to be loyal and protective of his family. This trait of the Fila is called "Ojeriza". They love kids in their own family and take a lot of abuse from them. Ask anyone who has kids and Fila's and they will tell you how unbelievable it is how gentle they are with the children in the family. Fila's make great family pets and are gentle, loving, loyal and very protective. They will also bond with other pets in your home. Bold and very wary with strangers. This breed makes a wonderful guard dog. It needs a dominant owner who understands the alpha pack instinct. Proper socialization and understanding of the breeds instincts are the key to successful ownership of a Fila. At anywhere from 2 - 5 months of age you will notice that your Fila does not like strangers. You do not teach him this it is bred into him. He will only make up to people that he feels you trust. The Fila is a very large dog. Their size is not with their height, but they have a very massive body. They can range in weight from 150 up to 200 pounds. The Fila tends to be prone to the same problems shared by many of the "giant" breeds such as the Mastiff and Great Dane. Most commonly these are hip and elbow dysplasia (CHD), bloat entropian (eye lashes which grow inward causing damage to the eye), and genetic related temperament faults. The Fila can be affected by these problems without you actually seeing the signs of discomfort in the dog. They tolerate pain unlike other breeds do and will not whimper if their having pain in their hips. The Fila is a breed that requires a truly knowledgeable owner. One that is familiar with dogs, especially large powerful breeds that are prone to being aggressive. This breed is always on guard, and with an owner who is aware and capable of dealing with a breed like this, there should not be problems. However, if a novice dog owner should happen upon owning a Fila, it is a disaster waiting to happen. Some breeders breed the Fila to have a temperament in which they say is more like the original Fila Brasileiro temperament. One breeder who claims to breed to the original Fila type states, "You cannot socialize a Fila to like people. You can obedience train them so that you are in control, but you cannot socialize them to like people. A Fila WILL attack a stranger. Period. If they have the proper temperament, they WILL. "Ojeriza" translates to "Hatred and loathing of strangers". You do not make them mean and vicious... they ARE... and there is no doubt about it. They are not a dog for a person who has an active social life." However, more and more breeders are toning the breed down, even the breeders in Brazil are breeding a more tame Fila. It is said that the original Filas would let the farm workers onto the property and so, the original Filas were on the milder side. Other breeders beg to differ on the issue of whether the original Filas were milder or more harsh. The controversy continues in the Fila world on whether or not to breed a Fila with a milder temperament or with the harsher temperament. Just because you breed a milder Fila to a milder Fila will not guarantee you a litter of mild-tempered Filas. Some littermates will be mild while others may still retain the harsher temperament. Filas will always be wary of strangers, even the milder Filas will be wary and all Filas will do what it takes to defend what is theirs. There are some Filas in which you can never socialize enough to make them allow a stranger to pet them. Part of it depends on how the dog is raised as a puppy and part of it is in the dog's blood. Fila's are working dogs above all. These dogs need an owner who is able to give constant training and willing to work with the dog. The Fila Brasileiro is NOT the right dog for everyone. In fact, it is NOT the breed for most people! This is a serious working dog with tremendous strength. Very few people really have the knowledge, facilities, or skills necessary to manage this breed. These dogs will guard their family against anything they believe is a threat. This also goes for children in the family if they have friends over and are playing, they should avoid any type of rough play because the Fila may feel it is a threat toward the child and they may injure the other child. From Houndmaster Filas: The Fila Brasileiro has the distinction of being the only breed of dog, which is not allowed to be touched by judges in the show-ring. This dog’s natural aversion towards strangers, high degree of alertness and natural protective instincts make this breed excel as a guard dogs. “Loyal as a Fila” is a national saying in its’ native Brazil, a paradox of virtues its’ temperament is one of extreme loyalty and submission towards its’ human family. This dog is known for NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CHALLENGING ITS’ HUMAN FAMILY. By the same token, its’ protective instincts are exceptionally strong when defending its’ master or property. Males of the species can vary in size from 150 to over 200 pounds. Its’ impressive size, protective nature and “in your face” attitude, make the Fila Brasilerio a formidable man stopper, as a property guardian, personal protection dog and gentle family companion.

This is Jedda, my yougest female. Her mother was imported from Brasil, so her Fila temperment and genetics really show. She is 100lbs @ 9 months. And these are my other two pups. The black is Asha, she is a Fila cross ( obviously ). And the red fawn Is Muggsy. He is weighing in around 180 lbs at close to 18 months. I plan on breeding Jedda and Mugg's in a couple years.

So Sailor, You have a few options on where you might find a filter. Along with some shipping etiquette from USA to Canada! May the force be with you on your hunt for the FX5

Nothing wrong with E-bay. I wasn't aware of warranty issues being honored in the country of sale only. But there are deals to be had, and it is the buyers responsability to make sure he does his homework when purchasing an item. I have had many items shipped as a gift, or at the very least use USPS instead of UPS to save on the customs and brokerage fees that shipping companies apply. You could most definately find an FX5 going for a lot less than a buy it now at 180. Shop it out. Still good deals to be had on E-bay.

E-Bay. 185 US for a buy it now plus shipping. If your patient, I bet you could have one delivered for that cost.

I'd only be concerned if you were using a sprayer, or oil-based paint... You should be good to go! especially with the Bigass AC. I'm a big fan of them.

I might have one I'm getting rid of. Let me check the specifications on it and I'll get back to you.

You can often find commercial air pumps on e-Bay. Be patient and keep your eyes open for a deal. You will have to plumb in a hard line around your tanks, and then insert the little connectors into pre-drilled holes. I'm sure you have seen similar set-ups and that is more than likely the application your wanting.

Makes ya wonder how many of the little guys get eaten hey... just when you think your fasting your fish for a day!

Exactly You think. RD, thanks for those pics.. That saves an easy 1000 words. I wasn't looking for anyones opinion on the structural integrity of these stands. I know what it takes to support this kind of weight. There are many guys on this forum who beleive if it's not made out of 2 x 4's or steal, it aint gonna be strong enough. I've seen enough of them around, they just won't be going in my livingroom!

It would be closer to 2400 lbs. I'm not worried about it at all. I've seen some pretty hokey stands. Look at it like the structure of a garage. Looking at the front of it, you see a huge opening for a garage door. The weight of the roof is supported by the overall structure. Just because the 3 walls are complete, doesn't mean it is weak in the front. Structure/Design. I'll post some pics after it's set up.

Yup, all plywood. A cabinet maker doesn't build with sticks of lumber.

Your pics turned out great... maybe you could slide some pointers this way!

These stands are designed to house 2 good size tanks.. The stands were designed and built by Harold and myself. Top is for a 253 and below will accomadate a 6' tank. And this is almost the finished product, minus the clearcoat!

I'm in the same boat. People get forwarned before they come near my tanks. If my buddy thought it was funny to see the fish freak out! There's no doubt he would think I was the funniest thing ever.