From: Rikki
8/11/00
Subject: Re: RE: PEACOCK EELS
Posted by Rikki on August 11, 100 at 21:42:58:
Re: (5416.html) Re: RE: PEACOCK EELS posted by Kick on August 11, 100 at 21:23:50:
I will look for one! Thanks
From: Rikki
8/10/00
Subject: RE: Fish Cycleing
Posted by (rperezsedona.net) Rikki on August 10, 100 at 20:28:20:
Fishless or fish which is best
From: Rose
8/11/00
Subject: I'm here Rikki
Posted by Rose on August 11, 100 at 16:40:35:
Re: (5366.html) RE: Fish Cycleing posted by Rikki on August 10, 100 at 20:28:20:
In my oppinion the best way to cycle a tank is with very hardy fish. It may take longer to cycle this way, but in the long run you will be happier this way. Why you ask? Simple, you won't be running to the tank every 10 minutes counting fish. To make sure that the fish you have just put in the "real ammonia cycled tank" hasn't killed your fish. I know I've been doning this chicken dance for 3 days now. It's not fun! Real ammonia can and will kill your fish if you do not follow all the directions for a fishless cycling. When I got done cycling my 15 with "household ammonia" I did a 50% water change the very next day and then waited 3 more days after that then did another 30% water change just to make sure it was safe for the fish. The day after that I went and stuck Antonio(my swordtail) and his pal spanky (a zebra danio) in the 15 to make sure it won't kill my real expencive fish that are going in for quarinteen. As of yet no side affects but you just never know. I'll tell you this never again will I do a fishless cycling. It's more stressful than cycling with fish. I prefure to do fish cycling. The fish I have to do this is Antonio and Spanky. These 2 fish have cycled 3 tanks together and I have no complaints on their job. The only thing is when you cycle with fish is you get attached to them and freak out when the high ammonia and nitrites hit and they hit hard. This is ok though. They will survive and be healthy in the end (at least mine are). They also get rewarded like mad when the job is done. The choice is all yours in the end all I can do is tell you what I have found and you have to go from there. Which ever you choose to do I'll and some others will help you along the way. Just don't forget to holler when you need sanity. Good luck in your mission. Rose
From: Rikki
8/11/00
Subject: Re: I'm here Rikki
Posted by (rperezsedona.net) Rikki on August 11, 100 at 21:47:06:
Re: (5406.html) I'm here Rikki posted by Rose on August 11, 100 at 16:40:35:
Thank you Rose! I have decided to do a fish cycle. I have a 55 with 4 african cichlids in it I set it up yesterday and got the babes today. Pray that everything works out OK! But the fish in my 29 dont look to good! I think I added to many fish at once and now they are dying! TY, RIKKI
From: Rose
8/12/00
Subject: Re: I'm here Rikki
Posted by Rose on August 12, 100 at 09:23:54:
Re: (5422.html) Re: I'm here Rikki posted by Rikki on August 11, 100 at 21:47:06:
WARNING: You have 4 fish in a tank you set up yesterday. Not a good thing to do. The max you should put in at any one time is 2. This way you don't run into problems later on. How long has your 29 been up and running? What are your water peramiters? How many fish and how big. I might be able to help if I know these things. Get back to me with this stuff and I'll see what can be done. Good luck. Rose
From: B.J.
8/11/00
Subject: Cycling
Posted by B.J. on August 11, 100 at 00:43:04:
Re: (5366.html) RE: Fish Cycleing posted by Rikki on August 10, 100 at 20:28:20:
By all means, cycle with fish unless you are absolutely positively sure you know what to do with the chemicals and stuff needed for fishless cycling. Fishless cycling is fairly new, sort of expiremental, and from what I hear, it is risky and it dosent always work-often you get another ammonia/nitrie spike even after you cycle it without fish. If I were you, I would just get a couple cheap, hardy fish and cycle it with fish. IMHO, This will probably change in the near future, but right now theres no substitute for the good ol' way of cycling a tank with fish. Just remember to get some hardy fish for it, with my first aquarim I ever got, I cycled my tank with some little neon tetras-big mistake! I was extremely lucky to have 3 out of 5 survive the cycling.
From: Rikki
8/11/00
Subject: Re: Cycling
Posted by (rperezsedona.net) Rikki on August 11, 100 at 09:19:43:
Re: (5375.html) Cycling posted by B.J. on August 11, 100 at 00:43:04:
What kind of fish do I use?
From: Tipperpoo
8/11/00
Subject: Re: Cycling
Posted by Tipperpoo on August 11, 100 at 13:44:34:
Re: (5381.html) Re: Cycling posted by Rikki on August 11, 100 at 09:19:43:
I would suggest using zebra danios as a cycling fish. Get about 3 of them. They are tough hardy fish and will help your tank. After cycling you should either take them back to the store or buy 3 more becuase danios are agressive if they aren't in a school. Good luck.
From: stua
8/11/00
Subject: Re: Cycling
Posted by (stuart.hambyfallon.com) stua on August 11, 100 at 10:34:26:
Re: (5381.html) Re: Cycling posted by Rikki on August 11, 100 at 09:19:43:
I just had a nasty experience with my new 29 Gal. I went out and bought 2 groups of tetras: large blood fins, (fairly tough agressive fish) and some black neons (smaller more docile species). I lost all but one of the black neons; all of the blood fins survived and are now thriving. I have always heard that gold fish are good cycling fish, however the problem is: what do you do with them once the tank is cycled if you want to go tropical? My opinion is do a lot of preliminary research on what kind of tank you would like agressive (cichlids) or docile (anglefish) and go with an inexpensive hardy species that will be able to coexist with the future occupants that you are thinking about. In my case, the bloodfin tetras cycled the tank but it was by pure arbitrary luck that they were able to come through the experience. I would not recommend taking such a chance.
From: Jean
8/10/00
Subject: zebra danio having babies
Posted by (jeani26aol.com) Jean on August 10, 100 at 19:01:47:
I have a zebra danio that is going to have babies. Do they lay eggs, or do they lay the babies? What should I do? They are in a 35 gallong tank with other fish, most are large fish. Should I put it in another tank until they hatch?
From: Kick
8/11/00
Subject: Re: zebra danio having babies
Posted by Kick on August 11, 100 at 06:07:19:
Re: (5361.html) zebra danio having babies posted by Jean on August 10, 100 at 19:01:47:
Yup, you need to move her if you want any fry to survive. They are egg scatterers and she will just swim along dropping eggs, and they will land where they may. I good idea is a small tank with marbles in the bottom. She drops the egss and they fall down into the marbles to hatch. She can't get to them this way. If you leave in with the bigger fish, they will be lunch. Good luck. Kick
From: Fish sticks
8/10/00
Subject: My fish are dropping like flies!! Argghh!
Posted by (kin6yahoo.com) Fish sticks on August 10, 100 at 17:47:58:
Ok I'm inexperienced. I bot 20 guppies at a "fish warehouse" (this place really looked like a warehouse) and got them very cheaply. Admittedly the conditions they were in when I first bot them were not ideal since this place was a warehouse for other pet stores. I placed them in a 29 gallon tank and am now watching them die off one by one. Their fins are slowly rotting away, it's really a sad sight. I bot an ammonia tester and ph tester and both levels are fine. I have put salt in the tank but the fish continue to die. What am I doing wrong? Please help!
From: FishyGurl
8/10/00
Subject: Re: My fish are dropping like flies!! Argghh!
Posted by FishyGurl on August 10, 100 at 19:05:49:
Re: (5357.html) My fish are dropping like flies!! Argghh! posted by Fish sticks on August 10, 100 at 17:47:58:
Sounds like your fish probably came with fin-rot. I am sure someone else at this board can offer you more advise, but I think there are medications for this. NEVER buy from a warehouse!
From: Kick
8/11/00
Subject: Re: My fish are dropping like flies!! Argghh!
Posted by Kick on August 11, 100 at 06:10:46:
Re: (5363.html) Re: My fish are dropping like flies!! Argghh! posted by FishyGurl on August 10, 100 at 19:05:49:
Did you look closely at the other fish in the tank at the warehouse? If some were sick, then that is probably why you are having deaths even tho yours looked healthy at the time. I would try some Maracyn II and use according to the directions. This might help. But I also feel there is something else going on in the tank. The fin rot has to get really bad before it will kill a fish. You might have other disease going on in this tank. However, the Maracyn II takes care of a lot of issues, so it is worth a try. Kick
From: Rikki
8/10/00
Subject: RE: Fishless cycling for a 55 gallon tank!
Posted by (rperezsedona.net) Rikki on August 10, 100 at 17:08:09:
Please tell me what I need to do this and how long it will tank. I learned the hard way, when I bought my 29 gallon tank, the store said not to add any fish for 24 hours, so I waited the 24 hours and went and got a "bunch" of different fish. The store I bought them didn't offer any advice and they have all died except the electric yellow labido, silverdollars, tiger barbs and my African butterfly.
From: Rose
8/10/00
Subject: Re: RE: Fishless cycling for a 55 gallon tank!
Posted by Rose on August 10, 100 at 18:54:46:
Re: (5351.html) RE: Fishless cycling for a 55 gallon tank! posted by Rikki on August 10, 100 at 17:08:09:
I'll give you a little secret I know. Never get fish from a wherehouse if it is at all posible. Go to a small mom and pop shop. The prices may be more but the fish will be better cared for. If you can't do that then go to someplace like petsmart or petco. The other thing I will tell you as just about everyone else on this board will, do the fish cycling rather than the fishless. I know what your problem was with the last tank (other than where you got the fish) you added too many fish too soon. To cycle a tank you add a maimum of 2 fish per week and they must be hardy fish. Fish that can withstand high amounts of ammonia and nirites. Using fish to cycle the tank will take between 4-6 weeks. It takes time and is the better way to cycle a tank. If you insist on a fishless cycle use these sites. They belong to a fella by the name of Tom Griffin. I followed his recipies and the jurry is still out. First site: http://www.tomgriffin.com/aquamag/cycling.html Second site: http://www.tomgriffin.com/aquamag/cycling2.html I'm sure that others will either give you other sites to read up on or will tell you not to do and give reasons why. I hope this helps. Rose
From: Rikki
8/10/00
Subject: Re: RE: Fishless cycling for a 55 gallon tank!
Posted by (rperezsedona.net) Rikki on August 10, 100 at 20:30:59:
Re: (5358.html) Re: RE: Fishless cycling for a 55 gallon tank! posted by Rose on August 10, 100 at 18:54:46:
Rose, What kind of fish are "hardy" fish? Any colorful ones?
From: Rikki
8/10/00
Subject: Re: RE: Fishless cycling for a 55 gallon tank!
Posted by (rperezsedona.net) Rikki on August 10, 100 at 19:03:36:
Re: (5358.html) Re: RE: Fishless cycling for a 55 gallon tank! posted by Rose on August 10, 100 at 18:54:46:
Thank you! Can you suggest such fish to use? I have a Chiclid that seems to be doing a lot better than any other fish. TY, Rikki
From: Lisa Tsang
8/10/00
Subject: further to angelfish eggs 6/8/00
Posted by (altsangozemail.com.au) Lisa Tsang on August 10, 100 at 15:36:37:
Dear Kittyfish, Further to my first enquiry; the eggs have hatched. We had to leave them in the aquarium, since they had been laid onto the aquarium glass in the corner. We put a silkmesh partition aroung this area to isolate the eggs, and yet still allow waterflow through. The problem we face now, is what to feed the fry once they become free-swimming. We live in a place where there is no fry food available. To get some from overseas would cost more in freight and would take more than a week to reach us. What alternatives are there, to tide us over until the fry reach the next level. I have left bowls of water out to acquire mosquito larvae. My daughter has some sea monkey food(her sea monkeys died!); and I also have some freeze dried brine shrimp which crumbles into fine powder. I also have some guppies in our outdoor ponds, of which there would be a few pregnant ones to put in tank to release their newborn as food. Plus, of course, there is a supply of algae growing on the side of the tank. Or should we just let nature take its course? How do they survive in the wild? Please advise.
From: Ali
8/10/00
Subject: I need info!
Posted by (rebekahvideotron.ca) Ali on August 10, 100 at 12:10:35:
I'm getting an algee eater for my goldfish tank. Can they live in the same water tempatuer? Do they bother the goldfish? what are there habits? PLEASE REPLY A.S.A.P.!
From: Ali
8/10/00
Subject: I need info!
Posted by (rebekahvideotron.ca) Ali on August 10, 100 at 12:09:31:
I'm getting an algee eater for my goldfish tank. Can they live in the same water tempatuer? Do they bather the goldfish? what are there habits? PLEASE REPLY A.S.A.P.!
From: kitty fish
8/10/00
Subject: Re: I need info!
Posted by (kitty_fishpetfish.net) kitty fish on August 10, 100 at 13:24:46:
Re: (5345.html) I need info! posted by Ali on August 10, 100 at 12:09:31:
Goldfish tanks don't need algae eaters. Goldfish eat algae. Besides that, they are fish from different environments and do not have the same requirements. There are many many reports of sucker-mouthed catfish attacking goldfish, so that's one more reason not to get one. And there are quite a few types of algae eater. Are you talking about a pleco, SAE, CAE, flying fox, oto, what? Doesn't matter, they shouldn't be in with goldies. kitty fish
From: stuart
8/10/00
Subject: Krib living in U.G Filter
Posted by (stuart.hambyfallon.com) stuart on August 10, 100 at 10:16:20:
Hey all, I have a krib that has taken residency in a disconected underground filter (he made his way down there through an open duct that was portruding above the gravel's surface). Should I continue to allow him to live down there? His female friend has been seeing some action (she is not allowed down there and remains above), but I am a little worried that he is not getting enough to eat as he darts to his getaway whenever it is feeding time. I hate to take his pad away from him...? Thanks Stuart
From: Dagmar
8/10/00
Subject: Re: Krib living in U.G Filter
Posted by (dagmar.robinsondewrsb.gov.au) Dagmar on August 10, 100 at 22:25:37:
Re: (5343.html) Krib living in U.G Filter posted by stuart on August 10, 100 at 10:16:20:
Hi Stuart, I don't know about the UG filter thing, but as long as he comes out sometimes he will be fine. They generally dig a hole under something when they want to start breeding. My male dug under a piece of slate and they made their nest there. Does the female go there as well? Have you noticed any substrate piling up near it or is it just a nice cave for him? It sounds like babies in the air. Cheers Dagmar
From: stuart
8/11/00
Subject: Re: Krib living in U.G Filter
Posted by (stuart.hambyfallon.com) stuart on August 11, 100 at 10:19:11:
Re: (5371.html) Re: Krib living in U.G Filter posted by Dagmar on August 10, 100 at 22:25:37:
He is now more of a socialite than what he was before. However his dugout is still his, and the lady is not allowed to enter. I am not as worried as before because he is eating regularly like his tank mates.
From: CT
8/12/00
Subject: Re: Krib living in U.G Filter
Posted by CT on August 12, 100 at 06:33:58:
Re: (5384.html) Re: Krib living in U.G Filter posted by stuart on August 11, 100 at 10:19:11:
I would let well enough alone. As long as everyone is ok there's no need to panic. Besides it sounds kinda fun and quirky -- like a conversation piece or something. All things considered I'd say your situation is pretty cool. My fish always do dumb stuff -- like one will poop and the rest will nibble on it as it passes by (for about 10 minutes!). :-) Keep us posted! CT
From: The Fish Lady
8/09/00
Subject: To Barb
Posted by The Fish Lady on August 09, 100 at 21:43:06:
Hi, thanks for your help with my betta problem. when I got home today and checked on him I saw that he now has a a visable red hole or growth on his head and on his back right before the fins. When I saw this "velvet", "hole in the head" is what I came to think we are dealing with, I have never seen it start like this if it is this. What do you think?
From: Barb
8/10/00
Subject: Re: To Barb
Posted by Barb on August 10, 100 at 01:54:19:
Re: (5329.html) To Barb posted by The Fish Lady on August 09, 100 at 21:43:06:
I posted to you below and guess you didn't get a chance to see it. Hole-in-Head looks like pitting (tiny indentations) in the head and that doesn't sound like what he has. Does he have a hole, like an ulcer (an area eating into his skin) or is it a growth, something coming up from the skin? Either way, this does not sound like Velvet. If you are seeing red blotches on top of the scales, especially along the back (and check under the chin)... this is slime disease (Costia). If the red blotches are under the scales... means hemorrhagic septicemia (bacterial). If it looks like ulcers... can be caused by bacteria like Vibrio. Vibrio can cause a bump, which then can hemorrhage (bleed) and an ulcer may appear with red edges or red abscesses. Please describe what the skin lesions look like to you in detail. Still sounds like slime coat disease to me so far. What are you using to treat your little guy now? Salt? Acriflavine? Have you turned up the heat? Have you turned down the lights? If this progresses rapidly despite anti-parasitic treatment, you should likely add an antibiotic like Maracyn 2. Let me know, Barb
From: The Fish Lady
8/10/00
Subject: Re: To Barb
Posted by The Fish Lady on August 10, 100 at 17:27:41:
Re: (5334.html) Re: To Barb posted by Barb on August 10, 100 at 01:54:19:
Hi Barb, what is on his head and back and now under his fins looks like what you describe as costia, slime coat or hemorrhagic septicemia. I checked again and it still looks like something red growing on him and the gills look swollen and this morning a bit white. He does look much much better than he did before, his fins are starting to un-clamped and his color is getting brighter. I have never seen anything like this before. I have seen velvet, Ich, fin rot, and other fins problems, hole in the head (but only in a photo. so by what you have told me I think it is what you are describing as costia or hemorrhagic septicemia. I have been treating with salt and a fungus guard. I also have the heat at about 77 or 78. I do not have a light on him, but there are lights on in my fish room. Thanks for all the help, it is unusual that I see something in bettas I have never seen before. Thanks again. The Fish Lady
From: Barb
8/10/00
Subject: To: The Fish Lady
Posted by Barb on August 10, 100 at 19:00:13:
Re: (5353.html) Re: To Barb posted by The Fish Lady on August 10, 100 at 17:27:41:
Good news on your betta! Fungus Guard treats mouth and fin fungus, etc., that is not the problem we are talking about here. I read that Fungus Eliminator is an effective anti-protozoan (Costia) and anti-bacterial (Hemorrhagic Septicemia) med, so I would be treating your guy with that. I doubt that the Fungus Guard is doing anything. The salt probably is. And if you can get him in some warmer water that too will help (these parasites are unhappy at 77*, but they die at 84*). Best wishes, Barb
From: The Fish Lady
8/10/00
Subject: yes
Posted by The Fish Lady on August 10, 100 at 20:47:11:
Re: (5360.html) To: The Fish Lady posted by Barb on August 10, 100 at 19:00:13:
yes, I will pull the temp. up and change the fungus med. thanks so much
From: Barb
8/10/00
Subject: Re: "Fungal" Meds
Posted by Barb on August 10, 100 at 22:41:46:
Re: (5368.html) yes posted by The Fish Lady on August 10, 100 at 20:47:11:
Be sure that you check the bottle label if you get Fungus Eliminator, to make sure that it treats both slime coat and hemorrhagic septicemia. I can't understand why it is called Fungus Eliminator if it treats slime coat, which is caused by protozoa (which is not a fungus) as well as hemorrhagic septicemia, which is caused by bacteria (this too is not fungal). Maybe the Fungus Eliminator is a combo med, which treats all three elements... fungal, bacterial and protozoan. Let me know so I can learn. Barb
From: CT
8/11/00
Subject: More info on Fungus Eliminator
Posted by CT on August 11, 100 at 12:21:55:
Re: (5372.html) Re: "Fungal" Meds posted by Barb on August 10, 100 at 22:41:46:
Fungus Eliminator appears to be an anti-protozoan and anti-bacterial med. Not a bad combination when you think about it (you may be seeing a secondary infection from a protozoan attack). I don't know if it's gram-negative or gram-positive, but it shouldn't matter anyway with a Betta in an M&M bowl (using no biological filtration). The line between bacterial and fungal infection is fuzzy (bad pun), in that some things that appear to be fungus are really a bacterial infection. My understanding is that true fungus grows on dead tissue. CT
From: Barb
8/11/00
Subject: Re: More info on Fungus Eliminator
Posted by Barb on August 11, 100 at 20:02:05:
Re: (5389.html) More info on Fungus Eliminator posted by CT on August 11, 100 at 12:21:55:
Hi neighbor! Another fine day in the San Fernando Valley! Hotttttt!!!!!!!!! The name of this product still escapes me! I view life with a very non-"fuzzy" (tehe) distinction between bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Bacteria are prokaryotes, fungi are eukaryotes and protozoa are just damn little parasites! I keep hearing fungus and protozoan being used interchangeablly on the Board, and it just ain't so. Perhaps it is called Fungus Eliminator because it takes care of bacteria and protozoa and does not set up the right environment for a fungal infection to follow. If you have a bottle of it sitting in front of you, let me know if it contains an anti-fungal med too. Hmmm... fungus only growing on dead tissue... well, in humans definitely isn't so... eg. Althelete's Foot, Coccidioidomycosis ("Valley Fever"... can you relate?) and so on. But then again, we don't live in water and oh, how fungi love moisture. I don't know much about fish, but it looks like parasitic infections disrupt the slime coat and fish skin, paving the way for secondary bacterial infection. I can image with the sores and "spots" that come with bacterial infections, there is probably necrotic tissue generated (there's your dead tissue!) and if you're a fish swimming in water all the time, fungus is going to move right on in. Easy to see why people can make the mistake, when they see the fuzzies and just treat for fungus, but neglect to treat the underlying bacterial infection. Gram negatives or positives? Cocci or rods? I'd love to know which causes Hemorrhagic Septicemia... I have the feeling (based on absolutely nothing) that it's from gram negatives and likely rods, like Pseudomonas, E. coli... er... no... that was Burger King! I suppose there is a book out there on fishy disease for this inquisitive mind. Barb
From: CT
8/11/00
Subject: Fungus 101 (or What you'll never know about Jock Itch...)
Posted by CT on August 11, 100 at 23:49:54:
Re: (5409.html) Re: More info on Fungus Eliminator posted by Barb on August 11, 100 at 20:02:05:
This is a fish board so what I say here has nothing to do with mushrooms, athletes foot, jock itch or any of the other 37,000 forms of fungus on the planet. We're talkin' fungus on fish here, K? :-) You get *TRUE* fungus on fish eggs because they're dead. You get *TRUE* fungus on a fish because the tissue is dead. The little critters responsible for fish fungus are called saprophytes. These guys are considered plants but cannot produce their own food (they lack chlorophyll) so they feed on -- you guessed it -- dead stuff. So, the fish disease commonly known as "mouth fungus" is really an infection from the dreaded Flexibacter bacterium. I've already mentioned that the line between bacterial infection and fungus is fuzzy (I still thinks it's a bad pun but that's never stopped me before) this is the proverbial case in point -- or whatever. Interestingly enough (or not), there is a protozoan named Epistylis that masquerades as a fungus as well. Seems like every fuzzy thing and its brother wants to be a fungus, hey? At any rate, I assume that Fungus Eliminator like so many things in the aquarium trade is a marketing driven product. So why try to educate people when you can sell them something as soon as their fish gets tufts of fuzz on them (damn, it looks like a fungus, right?). And while the marketing folks have you in the store, would you be interested in some water conditioners fortified with aloe vera or tea tree oil? ;-) I used the following sources for this lighthearted romp through a subject that is actually pretty gross when you think about it: * The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freshwater Aquariums by Mike Wickham * The Manual of Fish Health by Dr. Chris Andrews and others CT
From: Barb
8/12/00
Subject: Re: Fungus 101 (or What you'll never know about Jock Itch...)
Posted by Barb on August 12, 100 at 02:06:16:
Re: (5429.html) Fungus 101 (or What you'll never know about Jock Itch...) posted by CT on August 11, 100 at 23:49:54:
Thanks for sparing me the lecture on Jock Itch... I frankly didn't need a refresher course. But a big thanks for the prior discussion, which I found so interesting and definitely not gross. But don't get any ideas about me picking up a snake or something like that (i.e. gross) because... oh! I forgot! This is a fish board... strike that! I am going to look for "The Manual of Fish Health". The Idiot's Guide is out of print. Thanks again, Barb :)--o
From: CT
8/12/00
Subject: The Idiot's Guide can still be found around town!
Posted by CT on August 12, 100 at 06:21:28:
Re: (5433.html) Re: Fungus 101 (or What you'll never know about Jock Itch...) posted by Barb on August 12, 100 at 02:06:16:
I spotted it recently in the PetSmart on Vanowen near Reseda Blvd. Or you can call around and see if someone has it (this is a big town you should be able to find it somewhere). BTW, what is this: :)--o Or should I ask? (grin) CT
From: Kick
8/12/00
Subject: Can I ask you a big favor?
Posted by Kick on August 12, 100 at 13:49:21:
Re: (5435.html) The Idiot's Guide can still be found around town! posted by CT on August 12, 100 at 06:21:28:
CT: I would really like to have a copy of this book. Do you possibly suppose you could purchase one and send to me? I would mail you out the cash to pay for it and shipping before sending if for some reason you wouldn't trust me. I have looked everywhere and even ordered from barnes and noble (where it was still listed), and they finally told me that they could not longer get it. Let me know. Kick
From: CT
8/12/00
Subject: Not a problem!
Posted by CT on August 12, 100 at 14:04:37:
Re: (5459.html) Can I ask you a big favor? posted by Kick on August 12, 100 at 13:49:21:
In the future I will buy this book anytime and everytime I see it. You'll get the first copy I find. BTW, I went to the PetSmart this morning and it was not there. CT
From: Kick
8/13/00
Subject: Great!!
Posted by Kick on August 13, 100 at 09:22:19:
Re: (5462.html) Not a problem! posted by CT on August 12, 100 at 14:04:37:
That would be great. You have talked so much about how good this book is that I really want a copy. Let me know when you find one, and we can work out your getting it to me and me paying you for it. I sure hope you can find one. I have looked everywhere here in beautiful Ohio, and there is just none to be found. Seems a little nutsy to me that they would quite printing such a popular book. Kick
From: dana
8/13/00
Subject: Re: Great!!
Posted by (XdanajoXaol.com) dana on August 13, 100 at 13:34:57:
Re: (5483.html) Great!! posted by Kick on August 13, 100 at 09:22:19:
I've looked for this book, too, and the only thing I've found is that Amazon.com says they can ship it in 4-6 weeks. Haven't ordered it yet, though. dana
From: Kick
8/13/00
Subject: Re: Great!!
Posted by Kick on August 13, 100 at 19:32:21:
Re: (5503.html) Re: Great!! posted by dana on August 13, 100 at 13:34:57:
A lot of online stores have it listed in their directories. However, been there and done that also with Amazon. Amazon.com was the other site I tried to order from. They will get you all ordered, and in about 2 weeks, they will write to you concerning the order and tell you that they found it is no longer in print. But maybe they will find a loose copy for you. You might go ahead and try. Let me know what happens. Kick
From: Barb
8/12/00
Subject: Re: The Idiot's Guide can still be found around town!
Posted by Barb on August 12, 100 at 12:01:09:
Re: (5435.html) The Idiot's Guide can still be found around town! posted by CT on August 12, 100 at 06:21:28:
CT, I often add :)--o and no one has ever asked me what it means, like anyone is supposed to know what it means, since I made it up!! I guess people are afraid of appearing ignorant for asking (or maybe they just don't care). So, I applaud your curiousity, "fearlessness" and just plain caring! I would enjoy having you take a stab at deciphering it and I bet that you will get it! An thank yu for you're pryor complemint on mi speling abillitees! Barb
From: Fallout
8/09/00
Subject: Pregnant Swordtails
Posted by (bitchin'wickedmail.com) Fallout on August 09, 100 at 21:42:27:
Hello, I've got a pregnant swordtail, and have seperated her and put her in a 10 gallon tank, with a lot of plants. Do I keep the light on, and will she just give birth sometime, or will it be at night, when no one is around and the light is off? Thank you for any replys Take care, Fall :)
From: Patti
8/10/00
Subject: Re: Pregnant Swordtails
Posted by Patti on August 10, 100 at 03:41:54:
Re: (5328.html) Pregnant Swordtails posted by Fallout on August 09, 100 at 21:42:27:
I've had mine give birth with the lights on,off during the day at night. I guess when she's ready she'll give birth. Swordtail fry are fairly large. Good luck!
From: BV77
8/11/00
Subject: Re: Pregnant Swordtails
Posted by (bvargaypobox.mtaonline.net) BV77 on August 11, 100 at 19:59:38:
Re: (5335.html) Re: Pregnant Swordtails posted by Patti on August 10, 100 at 03:41:54:
Mine usually give birth in the morning.
From: Trish
8/09/00
Subject: Harlequin Rasboro Questions?
Posted by Trish on August 09, 100 at 19:51:56:
I am interested in these as my next tank addition, but I still had a few questions I'd love to have answered by someone who has kept these before. 1) I've seen temperature ranges of 72 - 88 suggested, which is quite large. I would like to keep my tank a little cool for the White Clouds 76 or under. Has anyone out there kept these fish on the lower end of this range successfully? 2) They are listed as Omnivores, does this mean they would eat the eggs/fry of other fish. I would actually find this desirable as I have a large quantity of eggs being laid each month. 3) I've seen different references to how large a school they require. Would three be OK, or should I go with more? 4) Any other real-world experiences you would like to share would be appreciated! Thanks!
From: ~deb
8/10/00
Subject: Re: Harlequin Rasboro Questions?
Posted by ~deb on August 10, 100 at 22:18:35:
Re: (5324.html) Harlequin Rasboro Questions? posted by Trish on August 09, 100 at 19:51:56:
Trish, up until a few days ago I had 3 Harleys(see Betta & "friends" below) for more than a year. I'm going to get another one to replace the one that died, I wish I had a larger tank than a 5g and I would have more. The reason I wanted them in the first place is that I didn't have a heater and the LPS told me that they could tolerate cooler temperatures. I now realize that they survived in spite of me, but they seemed to thrive even in temperatures close to 60*! I think the stress of moving to a new tank made them develop columnaris(white fuzz on their mouths) but before and since they have been very healthy & happy. They hang out together in the middle & lower part of the tank. They are very peaceful and rather shy. Their favorite food is frozen brine shrimp(thawed first). They also like FD blood worms. They aren't too crazy about flakes. They're in a heated tank now I keep at 75*. Let us know if you get some and if you like them as much as we do! ~deb
From: Trish
8/11/00
Subject: Thanks for the info!
Posted by Trish on August 11, 100 at 09:17:05:
Re: (5370.html) Re: Harlequin Rasboro Questions? posted by ~deb on August 10, 100 at 22:18:35:
I'm really excited about this addition. I'll let you know how it turns out.
From: ~deb
8/13/00
Subject: you're welcome : )n/m
Posted by ~deb on August 13, 100 at 00:50:20:
Re: (5380.html) Thanks for the info! posted by Trish on August 11, 100 at 09:17:05:
n/m
From: CT
8/09/00
Subject: About Harleys
Posted by CT on August 09, 100 at 21:15:43:
Re: (5324.html) Harlequin Rasboro Questions? posted by Trish on August 09, 100 at 19:51:56:
1) I've never kept Harleys in water that cold -- I keep my tanks around 78-80. The petfish.net article says that 76 is within their range so you should be OK. 2) Most fish love to eat fry and eggs, but I have no direct experience of them actually doing so. 3) More will always be better -- if 3 is all you have room for I say go for it. 4) They like a little bit of current to play in -- a HOB or other filter that provides a decent water flow is recommended. Harleys are great schooling fish and very undemanding. Let us know how they work out for you. CT
From: Thanks
8/11/00
Subject: Thanks CT
Posted by Thanks on August 11, 100 at 09:23:24:
Re: (5326.html) About Harleys posted by CT on August 09, 100 at 21:15:43:
Every bit of info helps!