Ken Burke
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1. I’ve never raised longfin cories, so can’t help you there.
2. I had no idea they were controversial.
3. You won’t get any hate here. We don’t put up with bad behavior.
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What a great question.
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That is one good looking fish!
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You can install an in-line filter. Since you have plumbing concerns, you can use an rv filter like this one: https://www.camco.net/filters/evo-water-filter-bilingual-llc-40630
I use filtered water, no problems. The activated charcoal removes the chlorine, though I do use a water conditioner. Just a little belt and suspenders for peace of mind.
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One of the things I like about Cory and Aquarium Co-Op is the commitment to excellence. If you get something from ACO, you know he believes it will work as advertised.
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On 3/17/2022 at 11:53 AM, anewbie said:
Never. The male will kick them out when they are large enough to be self substaning. As to being eaten - it depends what you have in your tank - guppies can't eat them but an oscar can. There are a lot of fishes between guppies and oscar that can and can't eat them.
Exactly. And, unless you want an endless chain of fry - pull the female. They have fairly large spawns, and I wound up with 2 or 3 hundred of the little beggars before I figured it out.
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Identifying driftwood by sight is really tough. The pieces look pretty kewl, especially the middle one. They scream for some anubias or Java moss to attached to them.
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My angelfish spawn fairly regularly, but the eggs get eaten within a day. Well over night.
Lucy, my female, likes laying her eggs on my 3w green killing machine. I’m thinking about disconnecting the uv chamber and placing it in a ziss breeding box.
would that work, or should I collect the eggs and use the egg tumbler first?
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Looks like your rhizome is buried. The do better when attached to a rock or driftwood. If you cut off the green leaves, you may get new plants. Just let the green leaves float for a while.
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My rule is it is an automatic water change. 25 - 50%.
if you are worried after that, a little aquarium salt won’t hurt.
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Ah.
maybe a fleet of panda cories when the cats move out
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Have u contacted the seller to see if they can sell a single female?
if not your kinda stuck. Maybe you can find a trio…
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Nice! And he’s got the whole tank to himself
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Welcome to the Nerms!
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Your plants should be fine. The Coop packs them very well, and I’ve had plants delayed without any issues. But if the come in beat up or something, e-mail customer service. They are great about getting back to u.
I know nothing about ur light, so……
I would start with one pump a week and test your water daily to get a feel for things. You want your nitrates between 20-40 ppm, if they u can’t keep them in that range adjust accordingly.
good luck
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I’ve never seen one
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On 2/26/2022 at 10:02 PM, Fish Folk said:
I think that if you change water, add a few catappa leaves, and feed a small mess of black worms about 30 minutes before lights out, you'll pretty soon find have a ton of eggs in the morning.
On 3/3/2022 at 9:09 AM, Jane said:Normally, the eggs are breakfast food for the other fish in the tank. Also, I hatched several last summer but it was bad timing because I had to travel out of state and I know babies need fed more often. I let them go in the tank, still very small, and never saw them again. What I have now is close to 1/4 of an inch.
To be honest, I never see the eggs, babies magically appear. But I only have a few hets and a betta in the tank with them.
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He he…. Pinkie and the Brain! Watch ‘em, they’re gonna try and take over the world!
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I never pull my panda eggs and they seem to get on just fine.
since they are already separated, I would leave them until they look like very tiny pandas or about 1/4 inch…
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So kewl! Thanks for sharing
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Niiiiiice! I love hearing my angels smack the surface at feeding time. Yours probably needed a few days to settle in after the move…
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To quote S. Covey, begin with the end in mind.
in this case why are you selling fish? Why at a swap meet? The answer may be different if you are making room in your tank than if you are trying to make cash to buy that new tank. If you are clear what your goal is, then you can you can price with that in mind.
i would also provide discounts for purchasing multiple fish. If a sword retails for $3.00, you could sell a single fish for $2.75, and 5 for $10, and 10 for $15.
finally, what can you get if you selling to your lfs? If you can get 50% of retail at your lfs, that’s your floor. (Unless you are just making room for new fish)
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Good plan! Water changes trigger lots for fish species, and pandas are certainly one of them. Also cories tend to be most active just before dark, and at first light.
Trying to keep the hobby alive with one hand - tendonitis
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It’s great to see the outpouring of great ideas!
The filter I suggested is in-line with a garden hose. Camco offers a couple different types, maybe one will help you. If not maybe one of the other ideas can help. Best of luck!