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    Hey all, just looking to confirm: my understanding is that species from the same genus (ex. Guppies and mollies,) can cross breed. Similarly, we would be surprised if species from different genus interpreted, correct? I am specifically thinking of putting some limia in with some guppies and I hate the thought of mutts when each species is so beautiful on its own. I suspect they would be fine together.
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    I agree that its biofilm; I don't think it is algae. The white gunk will always show up when you put new driftwood in. Personally I think its a pain in the butt- I am impatient and end up removing mine, rinsing it just roughly, and replacing it to kind of make the process fo faster.
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    Due to legality issues, this forum is not for buying/selling. However, aquabid (as mentioned above) and Reddit's r/aquaswap are good places to look. Always ask your LFS first though (imo.)
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    Use caution because anything that will eat the fry will likely eat the shrimp too. Ideally you could have a second tank with a larger inhabitant that likes to eat other fish, although it seems like that might not suit your situation.
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    I'd like to try breeding these at some point. I think the red racers are especially cool.
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    Interesting article regarding a study showing that guppies can defer gratification. Pretty short; would be interested to see more. https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/homeandoutdoors/arid-40222514.html?type=amp Btw, not sure why Google decided to give me an article from the Irish Examiner. 🤷‍♀️
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    They are my favorites so I am always super excited when I can get someone else to check them out! 😁
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    I want a figure 8 so bad! Unfortunately I just have no space right now! I saw some recently at my LFS and they are such CUTE little buggers! Definitely a fish I plan to own someday- sooner rather than later, I hope!
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    I do exactly this!
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    Personally, I like Beckford's pencilfish., but there are quite a lot of schooling fish to choose from. I have wanted to try penguin tetras for a while now, they kind of "stand" when they rest and it looks really cool. There's also the classic neon or cardinal tetras if you're looking for color. I recommend picking something with a small mouth so you can have a shrimp colony in there too.
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    This is totally normal. I breed magenta and there is a lot of variety as far as coloration- it HIGHLY depends on your water quality. And when I say that, I don't mean that you necessarily have poor quality water. Think of it more like a finger print- it is unique to the water. Do you know what your gh is? I would say your pH might be just a tad on the low side for snails- consider adding crushed coral. Keep in mind that it will raise your kh even more, but shouldn't be an issue for the snail. Also, are you doing anything to help with calcium? That can help color as well. And, once again, crushed coral is your friend. I also like to add Tums, but I have a ton of snails in the tank and that would be overload for a single snail. Overall, you will see more color as it grows, even if you were to do nothing. My issue is usually that they become more brownish over time, like when they get really old. The light color is totally normal.
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    I actually don't like Repashy for my guppies. The main reason is that they like to feed at the top, and it takes them longer to figure out where the repashy is (on the bottom.) Don't get me wrong, they will find it eventually and they'll eat it. But I like floating foods (especially Bug Bites, Xtreme Krill, and the Xtreme spirulina) because it spreads throughout the tank and the little guys can have a chance to eat (the big ones often get in the way when feeding Repashy.) Will Repashy work? Yes. Could I feed it in a feeder or similar floating thing? Yes. But for me, flake food is easier, better distributed, and with an equally good outcome.
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    No, the val never came back, unfortunately. I dont recall how long the dip was, but Im pretty sure I followed Irene's directions, now that you mention it.
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    It doesn't seem like a disease, since you said they regain color once placed back in the original tank. Maybe they are just still adjusting to the new tank?
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    So many good suggestions! I second the danios suggestion, but keep in mind there are different types than the plain zebra danio. For example, I have kyatgit danios, which I really like. Tetras are a good one too, and I am a fan of pencilfish, but those may be a tad small. What about emperor tetras? They have these cool blue and yellow eyes that can really stand out, and they are also a larger tetra.
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    Discovered a new fish called a figure 8 puffer at my LFS and I am 100% in love! I am planning to try and get one soon, after I have a proper setup (technically a brackish water species.) In my tanks, sold lots of guppies and snails for a shocking $150 cash at the LFS!!! I was so shocked- were they talking to ME? For MY fish? Felt so good!
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    I feed this often but have not seen a big difference in poo volume.
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    I have used pickling salt, API, and Fritz. Can't say there was a large difference, but I want to say the Fritz edged out as the winner. However, I already had the pickling salt leftover from my canning hobby (mostly just a phase,) so I try to stick with that since there are only small differences.
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    Something that is generally sturdy like guppies, endlers, platys. Just take care to keep only males or only females, unless you want to plan for many, many babies. I do not recommend some of the fancier guppies as they can be sensitive. You could also go with mountain cloud minnows. Obviously fish aren't "designed" for travel, but if its just for the long summer and winter breaks, I think they would be ok. That's only four of those 3hr transports a year.
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    Not sure there's much you can do. You could try adding salt (if it is not a planted tank) to try and cut off any possible infection, although usually I would only be worried about it if there is a cut. If it makes you feel better, I had a bronze cory that got itself wedged in a piece of cholla wood. Like, super stuck! I had to get my hobby hand saw and cut a piece off very close to the fish! It had an abrasion on its head but recovered fully with no help from me. Silly fish!
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    Keep in mind that you want to investigate the cause of this molting issue too. Molting problems can sometimes be a sign of calcium being too low; then again, it could just be a fluke. I am not a crayfish expert by any means, but just something to think about in order to try and prevent it in the future. Btw I love your love of inverts! ❤ I, too, am an invert lover.
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    This is quite an undertaking, and I wish you luck. As previously mentioned, keep in mind that it is possible for you to present a bullet proof case and still "lose" through no fault of your own- there is a LOT of politics involved. That said, I recommend sticking to peer-reviewed scientific papers. For example: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Caridina+multidentata&btnG=#d=gs_qabs&u=%23p%3DSYawmNgfbo4J Google scholar is a great resource. The above article is from 2016, which is technically a little bit old. Look for the most recent articles possible- for example, look for articles that reference the above one, since they'll be newer. The other problem you will have while doing this is getting stopped by the paywall. You would think science would be free knowledge, but the journals that publish it think otherwise. I do NOT recommend paying to access anything- instead, you can often work around it by visiting a library, or if you have a friend in college, they usually have some access to articles online (they should ask their school library.) Best of luck! The Maine laws are SO restrictive! I don't honestly know that I could live there with such rules! 😅
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    This is what I would do. It seems a waste to do all the work of tearing it down when a month of no fish around achieve the same result. However, I do not speak from experience, only from what I have read. (Last time I had a tank infected, I broke it all down and took a break from the hobby.) If you're too nervous to do the sit and wait method, I would recommend breaking it down, tossing the substrate, cleaning the tank and decor with a diluted bleach solution. Just use extra dechlorinater and let it run for a while before adding fish (which you'll need to do anyway to ensure your tank is cycled properly.) Don't forget about sanitizing nets, water change tubes, buckets, etc if that is the direction you're going.
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    Just wondering if anyone here has had experience with limias, specifically limia vittata (although if you have a different limia that you want to talk about, feel free!) I was recently watching Cory's walk through Goliad fish farms and the limia vittata caught my eye- cute little yellow and black speckly livebearers! Just wondering if anyone had any opinions on them, either good or bad.
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    It can't be a hybrid. They are two different genus- pomacea for the mysteries and tylomelania for rabbit snails. The genes won't match up.
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