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I think the LST was a little before my time. LSD-47 was probably a little smoother of a ride. My time with the MEU underway was some of the best of times. ....provided the crayola didn't run out
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@lefty o with all due respects Semper fi
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Between Bolivian rams and Killifish I'd go with Killis. I think the Killis will do a better job keeping the population in check, however, I used Gardneri Killis in the past with guppies and platys and had alot of nipped find on the adults. Right now my livebearer population control is done by a pair of microctenopoma.
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Is it a Danio albolineatus? Maybe very stressed or with a color variation?
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New fish for the week of 11/1-11/7
MAC replied to Robert's topic in Edmonds Washington Retail Store Forum
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In Las Vegas for a few days with enough time to stop in a LFS or two. Does anyone have recommendations? If I had to choose one.
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Do we get one this year?
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I was there as well. It was a good time. Really enjoyed seeing the different folk, all the tables and hearing the different speakers. Pretty cool to have something like this happen near enough to easily make the trip.
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I haven't had any experiences that differ much from what I've seen in care sheet/general info on them. One thing though is they really like caves, overhangs, dark getaways to go explore and "rest" in. Sometimes they seem to disappear only to emerge from a little nook in the rock or under a leaf. They're very interested in their surroundings so I'd really let their habit season and grow all sorts of things for them to pick at and take interest in. I haven't found them hard to feed at all. They eagerly go after vibrabites and any frozen food.
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I've seen online people having success with tankmates and I don't doubt it can be successful and I've considered trying it. But for me in a 20 long I really didn't want to risk putting fish in and having it not work and then have to go around and catch out something like danios out. In a larger tank with more room and things I'd be more likely to try.
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Red eye puffers (Carinotetraodon irrubesco) are really neat. I've had a pair in a 20l for about a year now. They live with a small colony of cull neo shrimp, take vibrabites, and have on occasion shown courtship behavior. Haven't tried them with other fish tankmates though, I think eventually they would pick at them over time in such a small tank. But if you see them, in a shop I recommend.
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I'm working on hoplo catfish. I've gotten bubblenests and spawning but the eggs and bubblenest disappear after the spawn. I'm hoping because it's their first spawn it's like cichlids and they'll figure it out the more they attempt.
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Kribensis [Tank Size, Care, Parameters & Tank Mates]
MAC replied to FiShrewd's topic in Fish Breeding
A 35 gallon is a good size. They'll likely hang around the lower areas of the aquarium. Some caves or hide aways will give them places to claim territory and retreat. If you have a pair expect fry at some point and keep in minding breeding kribs can be aggressive towards tank mates but I've bred mine with various community fish without any real issue, just some chasing around. I've kept mine with sponge filters and hang on back and I don't think it matters. Feed a variety of food, mine particularly like fluvial bug bites cichlid pellets. Fun fish. Again, if you have a pair prepare for fry! -
Celestichthys choprae is my favorite.
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Im no shrimp expert but it may matter where you are getting your starter shrimp and how well they are before coming into your possession. That said, having a very seasoned tank may help any new shrimp to constantly graze and get back any lost health. I think it's important to have alot of 'seasoning' in a tank to bring on new shrimp. Honestly my shrimp tanks are the most neglected looking ones I have. Algae on the glass, mulm, and I change some water maybe every other month. Hopefully things turn around for you, my initial foray into shrimp I lost almost half my originals until one day after months and months of frustration something clicked and they've been going great ever since. Blues, reds, and greens.
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You could make a few spawning mops to float or a bunch of plant cover and do Gardneri Killifish. I started with a pair in a ten gallon and just watched the colony grow. Lfs was more than happy to thin the herd when needed.
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I used to have a higher stress job and spent alot of time away. I never had time or the place for a hobby. After making some lifestyle changes getting into fishkeeping has been a big help in giving me something to focus on and dial down.
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I would drain the water save for a inch or so and take out the larger rocks. I was moving my 10g frameless with only the substrate and a little water and I really wasn't feeling good about it so I took out a (flat!) bookcase shelf and put the tank on that to support the bottom while moving it. Being smaller tanks it's probably all overkill anyway but erring on the side of caution doesn't hurt. @Streetwisesorry for tagging you in this, I initially had you tagged but changed my response. However I can't delete your name. So.🤷♂️
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There was about a half dozen others but they scattered when I walked up on them
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Carinotetraodon irrubesco is a smaller puffer you could consider. I have had a pair for about a year now and they have been awesome. Also I have a green spotted puffer in my first brackish setup. It has been much more straightforward and easy to maintain than I had thought. And that GSP is super personable. It's a real water puppy that loves to interact. Definitely a fun fish.
