Recent content by Liggs17

I am terribly sorry to hear of your misfortune. I recall that bichirs hold a special place in your heart. Liggs

Thanks for the info...sorry it took so long to reply. Unfortunately, the seller of the book wants $249 dollars for it, so I think I'll pass on it... Liggs

If you don't have another tank, adding extra plants for hiding places for the fry is a good idea. Unfotunately, there are all sorts of obstacles for the fry to overcome to survive. Just a few are: other fish, finding enough food, and power filters. You may be able to keep them from being...

Anyone planning on going to the ACA convention this Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday?

Anyone know how? A student of mine wishes to try and breed hers. I don't have any idea of the difficulty, but I told her I'd see what I could find after we tried googling the subject unsuccesfully during a study hall. Any info would be appreciated. Liggs

Thanks for the replies and the info. I am going to try to get some photos up in the next week. Liggs

Of course, I did not know they had done it. Sneaky, crafty fish. I have just seen about six one-half inch long fry poking around outside their flowerpot "cave" under the watchful eye of mama. Damn, they are neet to look at. Liggs

I have not heard of using hydrogen peroxide to prevent fungus on the eggs. I have stuck to using methylelene blue from the lfs and followed the instructions on the package. A little bit goes a long way.

Encyclopedia of Live Foods. Charles O. Masters. TFH, 1985 Anyone have a copy they're willing to sell, or know of a person or website who does? I've already seen lfs.com has a photocopied set, but I don't want that. Any info will be appreciated. Liggs[/u]

I'm not sure of the proper name for my substrate, but it consists of about three inches of plant-friendly fluorite (I think that's the name) which is covered by smooth pebbles or gravel. I have had success with just the spawning of eggs in sand substrate tanks as well. I think the only...

Rudy, I don't think it would be wise from a monetary standpoint to buy a fish tank from Texas if you live in Tulsa. Even if the tank were priced very low, the cost of gas to go up the Indian Nations Turnpike for delivery would offset any money you may have saved. Plus, it's a heck of a lot...

Oops! I sent the information as a private message. In a nutshell, I didn't find anything. Fish can have tuberculosis and it can be transferred to humans, but it's symptoms do not include a swollen belly. Probably is a parasite of some kind causing the swelling, and the blood could have just...

My fish have spawned three times in about a month and I messed up the first two, but seemed to have hit it right on the third. The first time, the corydoras paleatus eggs were collected and placed in a tupperware bowl that was filled with water and floated on the surface of the tank. I used...

The more corys you have, the greater chance of having a breeding pair. My lfs guys always say I need six of any fish to ensure a male and female. I don't know if this is statistically accurate or just a sales pitch, but I am leaning towards the former since the lfs guys are pretty legit...

How are the phagos doing, Joe? Do they have to be separated from other fish because of their "dietary predilections"? Liggs