[Anyone get their jan/feb amazonas?]

@mountaintoppufferkeeper congrats buddy, that’s one hell of an accomplishment. Good for you, enjoy 

[Rainbow Nerms Unite]

@Beardedbillygoat1975 I’ve never kept Aves Creek, but I have kept Aytinjo strain and they were gorgeous. The Aves Creek specimen photos I’ve seen shows them being very light but in a really great way. I have an open 75 that I’d love to add some Goyder River Trifasciata to, but I must wait for the better weather for shipping. 
Are you planning on keeping the Upper Tor as a specimen only tank or do you mix communities? 
PS excellent idea on the rainbow nerm post, great job buddy. 

[Rainbow Nerms Unite]

@Beardedbillygoat1975 The speckling is very real. It’s a spectacular sight. Looking back, I probably should of gotten a dozen Kamaka’s because of the shortened life span, but I am super happy with them.

@TheSwissAquarist Marcel is a high quality rainbow fish breeder/collector in the states. His lineages are very high quality. He’s extremely popular in the rainbow fish nerm circles. 

[Rainbow Nerms Unite]

Here are a dozen Pseudomugil Gertrudae Aru 2 from Marcel. My photo skills are awful. They share a 40B with a dozen longfin white clouds. Both of these species have spectacular courting rituals. I added a pond flower for good measure. 

[Any idea what this dark spot is on his head?]

@Goldie Blue My gold white cloud mountain minnows have exactly that. It started small and now 2 of them are basically fully black. There’s a total of about 4 with less black but still more than the 0% it should have. I posted about this a few months back and got nothing. I can tell you that it doesn’t seem to impede in any way, they are actually some of the larger specimen. With that said, I’d love to find out what it is. I’m assuming it’s a water quality issue, but that’s simply an assumption. 

[Finally Snow White eggs!]

I’ve read these can be a bit of a gamble as many do not live long. Good job

[Request: Cool Things you in particular need]

@Guppysnail I have A few that have a closed bottom with various small openings for water to pass through. Eventually you’d probably have to trim the roots that’ll pop out but it’s much more limited than an open bottom concept. 

[Request: Cool Things you in particular need]

@Guppysnail I don’t know of a hang on back easy planter, but I have bought 3D printed pothos for planters that hang on the side of my aquarium. My HOB is full of sponges, a sponge filter and a pothos holder thingy and I never experience water quality issues ever. Check Etsy…

[Coop CO2 Regulator is wonky.....can I fix it or should I get it replaced?]

@Godzilla68 They make it nearly impossible to shop anywhere else. IMO, the best overall company in the hobby by farrrrrrrrr. Glad everything worked out. 

[Lid or no lid?]

I’ve done both, having a lid has too many pro’s and not having a lid has too many cons and risks. I’d always go with a lid from the get. Hope this helps. 

[Need advice. Getting fish in the mail for the first time on Thursday]

@KittenFishMom plop and drop should work fine. What kind of fish are arriving? The only main concern I’d have is are the fish packed in breather bags? If so, do not float the bags or you will suffocate the fish. Not many use these, but some do. Mainly, enjoy the excitement! I still get really stoked when I have fish arriving, I literally turn into a child. Enjoy and good luck! 

[Random mystery fish in 10 gal tank]

I would say Flagfish is about right. 

[Starting 40 gal, want a wet pet, advice please?]

I’ve kept a ton of cichlids in the past, dwarf and large and nothing comes close to a flowerhorn. You could house a short body FH for life in a 40B. The personality is ridiculous and they will summersault for food or simply cuz they’re happy to see you (in reality, they’re alwaaaaaays hungry). Good luck

[Green Tiger Barb went missing]

Consumed by the aquarium, most likely

[Question for very large aquarium owners (250G+)]

I had a 125 a few years back and it was as easy to work on as a 75. However, I despised working on the 90 gallon planted. It was beyond annoying. Hope this helps

[Happy Thanksgiving!]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well. 

[fish with personalities]

In my experience, Flowerhorns have the best personality, just a ton of fun. However they can only be kept alone. 

[Any suggestions on where to pick up a 60/75gal or larger tank online?]

@Brainsponge 100%

If you go that route, Tractor Supply has another brand Tuff Stuff that comes in 40 gallon and 110. They’re cheaper and house everything with no problems whatsoever. If you want to go the 300 gallon route then the Rubbermaid is the way to go. I have both and love them both, but 300 gallons is 300 gallons. 

[Any suggestions on where to pick up a 60/75gal or larger tank online?]

They’re beautiful. Good luck with them. I have fancy goldfish and they’re way too fragile. You get the best of both worlds, beautiful goldfish and sturdy as a tank. 

[Any suggestions on where to pick up a 60/75gal or larger tank online?]

What I used to do was move the 150 stock pond indoors. When it got a bit warmer, I moved it back outdoors. I was lucky enough to have the room to do so. If you can figure something out like this then you only have to buy once. Although having an extra tank is always convenient. 😎

[Would you…?]

@Colu @Patrick_G @nabokovfan87 that’s basically the conclusion I came to as well. I just needed it stamped. The Endlers will go into an open 29 and the pseudo and lf wcmm will be in the 40breeder. Thanks again, Manny 

[Fish swap! Any recommendations??]

Multies by far. 

[Would you…?]

Hello all, So I have a bit of a poll question. Here is my predicament. I have a planted 40 breeder. It houses a dozen Pseudomugil Gertrudae Aru 2, a dozen long fin white clouds, and a long fin green dragon bn pleco. In a separate 10 gallon I have a mini colony of Staeck Endlers. Should I have them join the 40 breeder community? Or do you think it would look too crowded? Any and all feedback is appreciated. 

[most fun fish]

Hypothetically, if I were in your shoes, I’d either purchase Neolamprologus Multifasciata or any Pseudomugil species that catches your eye (for me, it’s Gertrudea Aru 2). If you want to have to put some effort into getting babies, then go for the rainbows. If you just want to basically set it and forget it, go with the shellies. The aquascape can’t be too intricate because the shellies are also interior decorators. They bulldoze the sand in the most fantastic way. Just toss 2-3 easy planters with some Java fern and it’s good to go. Good luck! 

[What's your top 3 favorite fish?]

1- Melanotaenia Trifasciata Goyder River

2- Pseudomugil Gertrudea Aru 2

3- Neolamprologus Multifasciata