Recent content by figliaperduta

Oooh, another tank--so jealous! I've had cichlids in a 30H for two years (24x12x24), and as long as you're careful with selection, there's no reason you can't keep many of the smaller species in there. Just don't try Oscars or Frontosa, alright? *grin* Anyways, I strongly recommend you visit...

Thanks for the link, roka64--I spent today researching there. What do you guys think about a Valentini Puffer (Canthigaster valentini, grows to 5", and *SQUEE* puffer!) and a Lawnmower Blenny (Salarias fasciatus, can get to be 5", but most of them apparently don't get that big)? The...

I have a 30-gallon high (24x12x24) system that's been running as freshwater for some time now, and I've decided to make the move to saltwater. The problem is, I've been spoiled--I've been keeping African cichlids, and I'm completely stuck on fish with a lot of personality. So far as I know...

Well, not new. Found it at a yard sale, old glass one, for $20. Resealed it, cleaned it, now it looks as good as new! Emperor 400 filter, driftwood, fake plants, big piece of slate, and about an inch and a half of gravel. All it needs is some fish! I want to go with a pair of convicts, an...

According to the dissection, asphyxiation was cause of death for both, which makes sense: one was found adhered to the filter intake. So, we're thinking the problem is that the current going into the filter is too strong for the size of tank (Emperor 400 on a 30-gallon High). I've gotten a...

1~What type of fish is afflicted? In addition, please describe what is wrong with the fish to the best of your ability (i.e. cotton like growth, bloated, etc.). Two fish are dead: one Corydoras aeneus, and one Pterophyllum scalare--black lace veil angel. No visible symptoms prior to death, no...

JustOneMore20: Algae, it's got. LOTS of algae--I'm having to clean it out every single day. Will the ottoes be fine with the pair of gouramis, the three cories, and the pair of guppies, as far as stocking levels go?

Cichlidforum.com (HIGHLY recommended site) has some information about good cichlids for smaller tanks. http://www.cichlidforum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_29g.php--For a 29-gallon. http://www.cichlidforum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_20g.php--For a 20-gallon, which is referenced from the...

For flake, I feed Omega One. For sinking wafer, I've found Hikari to cloud the water the least, and they last several hours so everyone is sure to get some--my Ancistrus is a hog.

I have an established 30-gallon tank (the tall one, 24x12x24), currently with a pair of angelfish, an ancistrus (SO CUTE!), three swordtails, and three cories (also incredibly cute). Filtration is an Emperor 400, which I chose because of the depth of the tank. It's been doing an excellent job...

I am very easily entertained--watching the Ancistrus, who doesn't move for HOURS, entertains me. Not to mention the swords and the cories.

Yes, I decided yesterday to go with a pair of Lamprologus multifasciatus. I'm just working on setting up the tank for the changeover, now. Eee, my first Africans!

I should clarify about the cycling--there were three guppies in there to start with. Once the cycle finished, two were returned, and now there's only the one, to keep it up while I decide what to do with it. What about one convict?

I've just finished cycling a 10-gallon tank (my third, now, if you count the betta in his 2.5). I've used a guppy for cycling, but he's moving out--he actually belongs to a friend. Anyways, I'm really into cichlids, and I'm thinking about having a pair of Convicts. I just have gravel in the...

Fish Safari (Virginia Beach, VA, corner of Lynnhaven and Princess Anne by the new Wal-Mart) has a 24-gallon AquaPod for $199.99. There's only one left, so get it while it's still there--I doubt it will be there long.