Aquaria Central http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/ Aquaria Central forums - Freshwater and Marine Topics of Discussion en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:22:19 GMT vBulletin 10 http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/ms_icons_blue/misc/rss.jpg Aquaria Central http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/ Compatability question http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211938&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:51:52 GMT Is a Red tail shark compatibile with angelfish, black ghost knife and two spotted rapheals ? Thanks Is a Red tail shark compatibile with angelfish, black ghost knife and two spotted rapheals ?

Thanks ]]> General Freshwater aquacutlure http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211938 new 55 gallon paludarium http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211937&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:27:36 GMT I just got another 55 gallon aquarium and decided I want to convert it into a paludarium. I already have it planned out and it's going to be real simple. I'm either gonna put scarlet badis or a betta in the water so I don't really want crabs or anything that will eat or mess with them. I'll also probably throw a few shrimp in there.

What I'm looking for is something for the land. I really want something small, and easy. I've kept a few reptiles and a couple frogs before so I'm not completely new to them, but my knowledge is limited. It seems no matter what I search its just a bunch of people saying OMG!!! FIRE BELLIE TOAD:frog: which isn't what I'm going for.

I basically want something really small. I know 55 gallons is pretty big but I want there to be a lot of room. Any help is appreciated. Thanks


Summary: What are some small land dwellers? Cheaper is better ]]> Terrariums, Paludariums and Vivariums 2brown347 http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211937 What to do with my life... http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211936&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:32:33 GMT I need some movie suggestions and music suggestions! Movies: Not mainstream, right of the shelf kinda movies, I want some really good, meaningful movies. Music: I love Dave Matthews, Avett Brothers, but I want some new music, not mainstream, I want some good, lyrically right, music! I need some movie suggestions and music suggestions!

Movies: Not mainstream, right of the shelf kinda movies, I want some really good, meaningful movies.

Music: I love Dave Matthews, Avett Brothers, but I want some new music, not mainstream, I want some good, lyrically right, music! ]]> General Chit-Chat FindingBlemo http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211936 Sick Coral Beauty http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211935&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:19:36 GMT Hi all--

I've posted this over at MFK, but haven't gotten much help. I hope someone here has some ideas! Sorry in advance for the following novel.

I'm seeing some strange symptoms on my Coral Beauty Angel. We've had her about 2 years. Recently, we moved our fish from a 75 to a 180 (within the last couple of months). I can say that she didn't have these symptoms prior to the move.

This began at the beginning of the month as a discolored patch on her head, along with some abrasion-or-something looking marks. Now, they have turned into what looks to me to be HITH. I am totally confused here, though, because I was either doing everything to prevent it (food variety, good water quality) or have begun to do so after the onset of symptoms (Selcon, grounded tank). Here's the info:

180 w. Sump, Protein Skimmer

Tankmates: Clownfish, Blue Tang, 8 inch Snowflake Eel, 1 Blue Chromis (working on getting more of these). No new additions.

Corals: Softies

Parameters:

pH 8.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
KH 6
Ca 380
Phosphate 0

There's about 120-140 lbs of live rock.

Supplements:
AquaVitro Fuel
Calcium by Seachem
Selcon (in food, water from the food)

We make our own saltwater, and use tap water with dechlorinator.

Feeding: Hikari Spirulina Brine shrimp, Mysis shrimp, Hikari Mega-Marine, Hikari Squid, Hikari Mega-Marine Algae. I feed a mixture of these daily, and she seems to eat it all, and isn't picky. Also, Hikari Marine -S-.

No other fish exhibit these symptoms. She is still acting quite normal.

Water changes are 50 gallons, about every 2 or 3 weeks.

Since the problem began, we began dosing the Selcon. We also bought a titanium-probe grounding kit and grounded the tank.

There was suggestion that this is being caused by the tap water that we use. I'm not ruling it out, but we've used the same tap water for the two years that we've had the fish. I just feel like this must have something to do with the move from the 75 to the 180, but I can't figure out what it is. We are in the process of beginning to use RO/DI for our water changes and in our auto top-off supply, but this will only slowly change the water over. That's beginning next weekend.

Here are some photos. The first two photos were taken on the 4th, when I first posted the problem on MFK. The last three photos were taken more recently, within the last couple of days. As you can see, it seems to be getting worse.

I'd appreciate any thoughts on what we can do to reverse what it is that's going on and save our fish. Thanks for any help.
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I"m heading home for thanksgiving and found out that one of my two bloodfin parrotfish had died and left his buddy alone. My father said he/she isn't the same anymore. He/she is around 5inches now. She is orange with a black stripe down her tail. I have no pictures right now as I'm at college yet, but can take some when i get home. Would like to sell and rehome her between Wed and friday night of next week

I'm asking $20 will consider a trade for a 20gal hood n light

She is perfect health just a little lonely

Hope to find her a good home ]]> AC Marketplace : Buy and Sell Jerzboi http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211933 One or two more. http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211932&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:53:18 GMT Image: http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/rich311k/Fish%202/angel32.jpg Image: http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/rich311k/Fish%202/angel33.jpg Image: http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/rich311k/Fish%202/angel31.jpg Image:... Click the image to open in full size.

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Click the image to open in full size. ]]> Photo Gallery rich311k http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211932 FS (or trade) trumpet snails 10/$5.00 http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211931&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:07:42 GMT My Malaysian trumpet snails have been busy multiplying and it is time to thin the herd. I will include a mix of adults and juveniles, plus some extra in case of DOA's. They are pretty tough so priority shipping should be fine but will do overnight if preferred. Have probably 30-40 to sell. ]]> AC Marketplace : Buy and Sell lulaface http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211931 New Canister Filter Leaks! http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211930&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:55:35 GMT I bought a Marineland c220 today. Except for the small leak I love everything about it. If I can figure out the problem or how to fix it I feel like I'll be very happy with this filter. This is my first canister so I was very cautious setting it up, following the directions to the letter. I even watched the entire setup DVD that came with it before I did anything and went through it step by step during setup. The leak seams like it spits up a drop every couple of minutes through the attachment that the rubber hoses connect to. Mind you, not at where the actual rubber hoses connect, but at the base of that piece that comes up and connects to the hose. I'm sorry I can't be more descriptive as its been a long day and I can't think of the name at the moment.

Should I bring the whole thing back to the store I bought it from? Should I just ask them for a replacement piece? Should I just call Marineland and have them help me? The only thing that worries me is that the instructions said the box should have came with a tube of silicone grease. ]]> General Freshwater tekonus http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211930 Gardneri Kilifish http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211929&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:39:08 GMT Just purchased 3 of these today for my 10 gallon planted tank. I got (I'm assuming 1 male, and 2 females). I'm hoping that they will breed however very unlikely. I do have a lot of cover and hiding spots for them to feel comfortable with my several plants.

My question is, how likely will it be that these fish will breed and produce?

Thanks. ]]> General Freshwater Stohz http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211929 Plant ID http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211928&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:38:43 GMT Because I've never been much of a plant guy.. just picked up a couple of plants for my stem jungle today, and need some IDs.

I believe this to be Bacopa monnieri, but just wanted to be sure.
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Unsure of this one.. leaf tops are green, and bottoms are varying shades of red, pink and brown.
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Click the image to open in full size. ]]> Planted Aquariums vampie http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211928 I am seriously considering getting three ghost shrimp http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211927&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:33:47 GMT As the title suggests I am seriously considering getting three ghost shrimp. I have done my reaserch and decided to make sure eall my plans are correct. I used THIS... As the title suggests I am seriously considering getting three ghost shrimp.

I have done my reaserch and decided to make sure eall my plans are correct.

I used THIS calculator (made by yhbae) to determine whether or not I was able to get the shrimp. I have more than 8 pond/bladder snails but they are very tiny so I figured they equal 8 full size snails (and yes I am in the process of trying to get rid of them).

The tank is ten gallons and has 12 neon tetras and a bunch of pond/bladder snails and the stocking calculator says that if I add 3 ghost shrimp my tank will be 101% stocked. Since the calculator is only a rough estimate I feel that adding 3 ghost shrimp would be acceptable.

There are plenty of hiding places in the tank so that is not an issue.

The tank is planted.

There is lots of algae growing on some of the plants that the shrip can eat, my neons never eat all of thier food during feeding time (if I feed them less they don't all get enough food) and if I need to I have some algae wafers lying aroundthat I can give to the shrimp so feeding is not an issue.


The tank is cycled and the filter is rated (according to the manufacturer) for tanks up to 30 gallons and has a flow rate (again according to the manufacturer) of 150 gallons per hour, The filter is called the Marineland Penguin 150B Bio-wheel power filter.

Can I get some ghost shrimp? Is there anything else I should know?

Please comment. ]]> Freshwater Invertebrates Jspigs http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211927 MY RAMS SPAWNED!!! HELP?! http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211926&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:31:26 GMT I came home from work and first thing I always do when I get home, check on my fish. I found my female ram sitting on a sword leaf with about 50-60 little white eggs! Right now her and the male are guarding them occasionally sitting on the leaf and vibrating on the eggs. This is my community... I came home from work and first thing I always do when I get home, check on my fish. I found my female ram sitting on a sword leaf with about 50-60 little white eggs! Right now her and the male are guarding them occasionally sitting on the leaf and vibrating on the eggs.

This is my community tank and there are 17 other fish in there. I don't know if I should move them or if they'll do a fine job of guarding the eggs and fry. Any input? ]]> General Freshwater vanillaXtiffy http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211926 <![CDATA[Tiger barbs w/otto's or algae eaters?]]> http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211925&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:27:55 GMT I was thinkin of adding a few otto's or gold algae eaters to my community 55gal. I have 7 tiger barbs, 6 zebra danios, and 6 lemon tetras, and 3 yoyo loaches. I'm just wondering if there'd be a problem with the TB's or the yoyos? ]]> Catfish gspille http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211925 I GIVE UP! http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211924&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:19:57 GMT Every fish that I have bought for my 5g tank has died, or gotten sick in a very short period of time..

My water is good, I feed them, I clean the tank once a week..

I don't know what my problem is..

I seem to be only to keep alive snails and bettas... :(

I give up.. ]]> General Freshwater Strawberri001 http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211924