Aquamaniacs

Help! Emergency!! :: RE: Dying Betta - fins stiff - what do I do??

GiraffeMSW — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:52:37 GMT

Author: GiraffeMSW
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:52 pm (GMT -4)

Just get another 4g.

Keep using the Ridich for 3 full days after the last signs of the velvet are gone.

General Aquarium :: RE: What is this thing??

jaidexl — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:21:54 GMT

Author: jaidexl
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:21 pm (GMT -4)

You'd be better off using a DIY yeast generator if the tank isn't too big. http://aquamaniacs.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22270
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Post Your Pictures :: Red Empress

elusiveflounder — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:23:37 GMT

Author: elusiveflounder
Subject: Red Empress
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:23 pm (GMT -4)

Post Your Pictures :: Tangerine Tiger

elusiveflounder — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:23:05 GMT

Author: elusiveflounder
Subject: Tangerine Tiger
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:23 pm (GMT -4)

Post Your Pictures :: King tiger pleco

elusiveflounder — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:22:46 GMT

Author: elusiveflounder
Subject: King tiger pleco
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:22 pm (GMT -4)

Post Your Pictures :: Kapampa

elusiveflounder — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:22:27 GMT

Author: elusiveflounder
Subject: Kapampa
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:22 pm (GMT -4)

Catfish :: Video: My Ancistrus sp. cf. Cirrhosus (Brown Bristlenose)

BrownBullhead — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:04:41 GMT

Author: BrownBullhead
Subject: Video: My Ancistrus sp. cf. Cirrhosus (Brown Bristlenose)
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:04 pm (GMT -4)

Video: My Ancistrus sp. cf. Cirrhosus (Brown Bristlenose) juveniles at the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet!

Here's a 3min 30sec video of my Ancistrus sp. cf. Cirrhosus (i.e. Brown Bristlenose Plecos) juveniles eating New Life Spectrum H20 Stable Wafers.

I have one male and five females in a 20-gallon species aquarium with two pieces of driftwood, some Hornwort and Java Moss for plants. Filtration consists of one Regent AquaTech 170 gallons per hour PowerHead with HydroSponge #5 for mechanical filter. The water is neutral if not slightly alkaline, and I do not add any water treatments or chemical additives.

I have had two spawns in the month or so since the male was introduced to his harem. I have made no efforts to "save" fry, and although I have seen a few casualties, it appears there is well over 100 juveniles growing out!

Please view my video below (hosted on YouTube). It was shot on July 3, 2009, in 640�480 resolution at 30 frames per second, using a point-and-shoot digital photo camera. It's not HD, but it's not bad, either.

When the YouTube video page opens, please click the "HQ" (High Quality) icon below the video window to maximize video quality.

Enjoy! BrownBullhead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CEY-UTLV1Y

Help! Emergency!! :: RE: Dying Betta - fins stiff - what do I do??

live4eternity — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:20:39 GMT

Author: live4eternity
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:20 am (GMT -4)

I thought it was time for an update on Jackie. I've been treating him with Ricich for 8 days now and he seems to be doing really well. His fins are 99% back to normal, he's very active, and seems to be really enjoying the 4 gallon tank. I tried to take a photo of him to post here but he wouldn't stay still so I gave up after about 15 fuzzy shots!

I just examined him with a flash light again and I don't think there's any more "gold dust" on him, although it is a little hard to tell for sure cos he has glints of goldish colour along with his red. But it's definitely not anywhere near an overall dusting like it was before.

I tried soaking his pellets as was suggested but he didn't like them at all. So I've just gone back to giving them to him dry. It seemed they didn't really swell though, as much as disintegrate. As I said in a previous post, I cut down the number I was giving him so hopefully he'll be fine now.

So everything seems to be great, thanks to you guys for your help.
Now I'm just wishing I had two, 2-gallon tanks instead of one, 4-gallon: I want another Betta!

General Aquarium :: RE: What is this thing??

orionankh — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:42:01 GMT

Author: orionankh
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:42 am (GMT -4)

Thanks so much! Good thing I didn't use it for my plants!

General Aquarium :: RE: What is this thing??

jaidexl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:41:00 GMT

Author: jaidexl
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:41 pm (GMT -4)

Yeah, that definitely looks like a carbon block apparatus to me, can't say who the manufacturer is though. Maybe European. Looks like it's in good condition, sad that it would be a crime to sell it. You have a very nice looking piece of junk on your hands, lol. You would have to find out the manufacturer to get replacement blocks if you wanted to use it long term, but it's not going to help anything, anyway.
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General Aquarium :: RE: What is this thing??

orionankh — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:25:11 GMT

Author: orionankh
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:25 pm (GMT -4)

Here is a picture of the thing.

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roadrunnermalwi — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:46:55 GMT

Author: roadrunnermalwi
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:46 pm (GMT -4)

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General Aquarium :: RE: What is this thing??

jaidexl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:46:16 GMT

Author: jaidexl
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:46 pm (GMT -4)

Had to look up the name again... Carbo-Plus.

There are a few European and Asian versions of this contraption that are marketed for planted aquarium use. They are a joke and have never been taken seriously, but a lot of people have wasted some of their money on it. They create a very small level of CO2 in the tank from an electrochemical reaction which is fueled by the carbonate hardness of the tank. On top of losing your KH, you also have to replace the degraded carbon blocks every few months after they dissolve, it is way more expensive long run than a pressurized CO2 system. It is no where close to being adequate for planted tank use, either.
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General Aquarium :: RE: What is this thing??

jaidexl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:31:37 GMT

Author: jaidexl
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:31 pm (GMT -4)

A few things come to mind but I would have to see pics to be sure of what your talking about.
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General Aquarium :: RE: FIRST PLANTS

jaidexl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:01:43 GMT

Author: jaidexl
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:01 pm (GMT -4)

Those linear ones are the best suited for tank use, but there are some other forms that are only good for smaller tanks or very large, high tech tanks with CO2. But yeah, you can use any linear fluorescent over a tank, just make sure to protect it from moisture and mount a decent reflector behind it. Some reflectors for growing terrestrial plants will diffuse and disperse light over a large area like a shop light reflector, which isn't so great for our use. For aquariums you want all the light going straight down, if possible. The Tek Light and similar T5's usually have individual parabolic reflectors over each lamp in the fixture, or one piece folded in a zig zag like an accordion to simulate that. Cheaper alternatives for tank use have a flat reflector to shoot light straight down, with the edges bent in steep to avoid much loss of light around the tank.

Avoid any Metal Halide, HQI or high pressure sodium grow light pendants. They are way too powerful and it would require steady pressurized CO2 and daily ferts for tank use, to avoid a major crash and algae infestation.

The compact bulbs like this one are only good for small tanks. Some are powerful enough for average sized tanks but with the form factor it makes a lot more sense to use a linear bulb for a better spread of light.
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General Aquarium :: What is this thing??

orionankh — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:28:55 GMT

Author: orionankh
Subject: What is this thing??
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:28 pm (GMT -4)

Hi there,

I recently acquired a fish tank from a thrift store that came with a whole bunch of stuff. Most I could identify, however one piece eludes me...It looks like an air pump but with a contraption that obviously goes in your tank (it has suction cups). On the actual pump looking thing it says CO2 HX-1. The part that goes in the tank looks like a piece of metal wrapped around a stone of some sort. I was thinking it may be a carbon diffuser, but I am not so sure. I can post pics if need be, but does anyone have any idea what it might be just from the description? Thanks.

Live Food :: Do you use red worms for food?

mamaswormcomposting — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:12:39 GMT

Author: mamaswormcomposting
Subject: Do you use red worms for food?
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:12 pm (GMT -4)

I am wondering if anyone on this forum uses red worms to feed. I am a new worm grower, and I'm interested in finding out how I can serve the live food market. If not red worms, which types of worms are the most common fish food? I am interested in expanding my business, and that could definitely mean breeding other types of critters. Any thoughts?
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General Aquarium :: RE: FIRST PLANTS

Jack — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:45:35 GMT

Author: Jack
Subject: FIRST PLANTS
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:45 am (GMT -4)

I thought they came like any other florescent light bars in different lengths and powers etc.... Jack
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General Aquarium :: RE: FIRST PLANTS

jaidexl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:48:23 GMT

Author: jaidexl
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:48 pm (GMT -4)

It can, you just have to be able to mount it over the tank somehow. The glass Versa tops make it easy to use anything you want, or some people build a wooden canopy to accommodate whatever lighting they piece together.

Depends what kind of grow light you mean, but it has to have enough power to make a difference. It also needs to have a proper reflector, some round ones aren't the best for larger tanks. Some greenhouse type pendants are built just like aquarium fixtures, I have one called a Tek Light, it's high powered, and high dollar. It's a higher quality/ cost equivalent of the T5HO light I linked a few posts back.
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Off Topic :: RE: Saved a bird

jaidexl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:35:59 GMT

Author: jaidexl
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:35 pm (GMT -4)

I tried saving a couple little mocking birds from some crows one day, they were just fat enough to fall out of the little nest in front of my window. I only found one, tried to get it into a bucket. The parents were both dive bombing me and stabbing me in the back and head. What a loud, horrifying experience.

I set the one I found in the bushes behind our house, the parents stayed up on the wire overhead and fed him for a few more weeks. Then one day I stopped hearing it's constant squawking, then saw a scruffy young'en trying to straddle the wire.
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General Aquarium :: RE: FIRST PLANTS

Jack — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:30:54 GMT

Author: Jack
Subject: FIRST PLANTS
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:30 pm (GMT -4)

One more maybe silly question..... Why can't a Grow Light as used for house plants etc be used in the tank for aquarium plants? Thanks Jack
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Fun & Games :: RE: Change a Letter Game - 4 Letter Words

grayceworks — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:06:06 GMT

Author: grayceworks
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:06 pm (GMT -4)

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Welcome! :: RE: Hello everyone :)

GiraffeMSW — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:42:42 GMT

Author: GiraffeMSW
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:42 pm (GMT -4)

Off Topic :: RE: Saved a bird

GiraffeMSW — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:42:18 GMT

Author: GiraffeMSW
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:42 pm (GMT -4)

Blue Jays are mostly evil. They are the only birds I ever seen take on one of the ospreys that occasionally fly around my neighborhood. I watched an osprey snatch a baby jay out of the nest earlier this spring and both parents physically pummeled the osprey as he escaped with the baby.

So sorry the little dove didn't make it.

Bettas :: RE: Female Betta Making Bubble Nest

GiraffeMSW — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:39:25 GMT

Author: GiraffeMSW
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:39 pm (GMT -4)

One of betta gurus here, Fishie Mama, had a grrrl who used to build her own bubble nest, Amy. Amy simply knew she could do a better job than any man so she handled the task herself.

Most likely your grrrl is simply a do-it-yourselfer. It doesn't mean that you need to breed her or that she wouldn't eat her fry if you were to breed her. You may find at some point that she even lays a few infertile eggs in her nest.