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Bunnywinkles

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  1. So I accidently bred my Bolivian Rams, I did intend to eventually, however my male and female never got along and kept to themselves, then suddenly they paired up and now there are a bunch of eggs they are guarding in one of my tank caves. I am just leaving them be for now, but what do I need to get ready to prepare for these little guys? They are in my main tank right now with some guppies. Would a grow out tank make sense for them once the fry hatch and are larger to where I can net them and the parents aren't caring/protecting them anymore? I researched this awhile ago, but at first thought I had two males, then once they were large/mature enough to know what I had for sure, they didn't want anything to do with each other so I kinda gave up on it for the time being. I have two 10g quarantine tanks, but those are usually in use as I will quarantine fish for friends as well, and Petco has 50% on aqueon tanks right now so I can get some grow out tanks. What would be a good size? I was thinking of grabbing two 10g and two 20g high. I also have 3 20g longs that I bought from a sale that I need to clean up still if those would be a better home for the rams. I have easy Fry food on the way and some additional sponge filters. I have frozen baby brine, repashey bottom scratcher, and fluval bug bites (flake and nano pellets), so I think I am good on foods. To sum up the rambling: When can I move them Grow out tank suggestions any gotchyas?
  2. I just started back in the hobby. I've ordered from Flip, ACOOP, Amazon, Petco, and PSP. Amazingly I have yet to spend a dime! 😁
  3. So the definitely might not be possibly MTS. Probably.
  4. I should have some black Krylon, will give that a shot, thanks! I use it for miniatures and it works well.
  5. I just read this, but not 5 minutes ago I ordered a lava rock and spider wood from Flip. I decided to go with a 5.5 gallon tank for now that will be on my desk, although I have permission to eventually take up a corner of the basement, once I finish the entertainment room down there. I am going with pool sand substrate, and just ordered some Java Moss and Fern from AC, as well as a sponge filter, nano pump, air line, check valve, etc. I tested my tap water today and it has a PH of 7.6, 0 nitrates, nitrites, or ammonia. I need to get a GH/KH test. Thanks for the tip on snails. We will see what I do that route. Do you guys use backgrounds? I really just want a black background, but not sure what to use. AC and Flip didn't sell anything that I saw. I am hoping to get water in and bacteria added tomorrow. All in all, the journey has begun!
  6. I have a wife that already thinks I have too many hobbies. So I am thinking maybe a 20 long split into 4 "tanks" instead xD. I did think about using the split tank to keep culls separate from the better looking ones as well. But If I put red Cherries, then Blue, then some ghost, I can breed American Flags! Good points though.
  7. I should have clarified, the split tank idea is out, still getting shrimp 😄
  8. The plan was to grab the females before they drop, but it would be harder to do. Thank you guys for the posts, this gives me some more to think about!
  9. Hi all! I have not had an aquarium in YEARS, probably close to 15 now. Back then I was Young and dumb, and didn't really understand things like water parameters, etc. I just knew what the pet store sign said. I'm sorry fish 😞 Now I am much more educated. I am looking to get back into the hobby with some Cherry Shrimp. My plan is as follows. The Tank: 10 Gallon tank divided to two ~5 Gallons with a foam divider Nano Sponge filter in each USB Air Pump for each Pool filter sand substrate (Up in the air) Live plants, Java Fern/Moss Small driftwood The Execution: Get the tank, plants, substrate, Divider, pumps, filters Use Fritz water conditioner Fill and begin cycling process, figure out my aqua scape Once cycled, order the shrimp (10 or so) and a Mystery Snail for each side Intention of two sides is for one to be a fry side and one to be a big boy side. Figured 1 10g will be better than 2 5g. Cheaper tanks and more water in one tank. I will drip acclimate using a specimen container Any holes in my plan? Gotchyas I need to look for? I am going to mostly go with Aquarium Co-op items where available (Filters, pumps, net, specimen container, test kits, plants, etc). Will two pumps be too much for a 10g? I was going to get valves to lower the pressure if needed, as well as some never clog stones. Also, Corey, your podcasts are awesome! Thanks for all the work you do.
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