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    When you take over your LFS!

    Mwahaha lol! My LFS used to have a great guy there who knew fish and excellent fish. Then they lost him(fired or quit) and the store went downhill fast. Fish in awful conditions, they had every disease in the book! A fish veterinarian would have the time of his life, lol. So to no wonder they...
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    Wanted: Wtb, endlers!

    Hi all, I'm looking to buy 10-20 endlers (depending on price), since my last try didn't work due to complications with shipping... Let me know what you have, I'm interested in any kind.... Thanks!
  3. Tropical Aquarist

    Sexing Apisto Aggasi

    Hi guys, I got 2 apistos yesterday, and am wondering about the gender. The guy at the ship said that females have black on the "small fins on the front", is this true? Hard to get pics, they're hiding out in the quarantine....
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    Cichlid issues.....

    I've been having a few issues with my various cichlids: First I have 3 GBR Runts (about 2", smallest ones from a breeder) in a 20L. 2 males and 1 female. The female is harassed a lot by the males and is almost completely black, with a pink belly and a few blue spangles. Should I try and remove...
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    For Sale: API test kit Like New!

    I have an API test kit, like new for sale/trade. I used it for cycling my tanks, but I rarely used it and haven't used it in a while. I bought it in October, and only did minimal testing: Nitrite is still sealed, others have been used for a few tests. I'm looking to sell it, as I need the money...
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    For Sale or trade: Tropical fish coloring book

    This is a very interesting book, unused and good condition. It Contains names of all the plants plants and fish in the pictures, and great species selection. I have no use for it so(not an artist!). For $5 you can have it, shipping included.(USA only) Thanks and Merry Christmas:)
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    Profiles on AA app issue.

    When I view someone else's profile here, the info in the various boxes is cut off and hard to read, as well as when I want to edit my own profile it won't let me.... This is extremely annoying, hopefully this can be fixed soon!
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    Sub forums non readable....

    On the AA app, These subforum names are impossible to make out, can the names be changed to something shorter? See example below
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    Goldfish in a cup, happy ending!

    So today I was at a white elephant gift exchange, and those have all kinds of junk, but some smart person (IDIOT!!!) brought 2 goldfish in a cup! I was so mad, they were all grabbing them and shaking them to look at them. Then someone made the dumb comment of that "Goldfish have a 3 second...
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    Super shy rasboras!!

    I have 12 dwarf emerald rasboras (actually now danios, similar to Celestial pearl danios) in a 10gal quarantine tank, and they are REALLY SHY!!!! They constantly hide when they sense movement, and are so skittish. Will this go away over time? Any ideas to ease then in better?
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    HELP! Turning an artificial tank into a planted!

    Howdy, I have a 29gal which is mostly gravel with a sand box on 1/3 of the tank. I'm in need of advice to turn it into a planted tank, I haven't had much luck... Lighting is a brand new 24"(17watt) fluorescent tube, I use osmcote root tabs, and have on hand a liquid fert and Seachem Excel...
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    What do you use for Lights on a 40BR?

    Hey all, I'm wondering what everyone uses for lighting on a 40 gallon breeder tank, as its 18in wide... I'm trying to not spend too much on lighting, but I'm starting to think in going to need 2 fixtures:-( Thanks for any input!
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    Too many cichlids in a 29gal?

    I have a 29gal (30" long) community tank with 7 tetras and 6 danios, 1 betta(can be moved if this is a problem) I want to add(slowly!): 2 rams 2 kribs 2 apistos cockatoo 2 apistos borelli Would this be too many space wise? It's heavily planted with 7 caves( 4 Terracotta pots, 1 half pot...
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    HELP!Expierienced fishkeeper, Cycling with fish,

    Hi all, I'm an experienced fish keeper, been keeping fish for 6 years, however I recently moved and had to sell all my stuff and I have had to start over. Since 2 years I have been a serious hobbyist(Learned about nitrogen cycle, appropriate stocking, etc). Now the thing is I really never had to...
  15. Tropical Aquarist

    Do danios mate for life?

    Do zebra danios mate for life? The web has some controversial views on this, anyone ever heard of it ? Thanks!
  16. Tropical Aquarist

    Do bettas NEED surface access?

    Hi all, I'm an experienced fish keeper, and always believed that bettas do need access to the surface in order to reach oxygen for the labyrinth organ. However, I've heard that this is not true that they can live without surface access to air. Can someone clarify this? Any articles online...
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    Scarlet badis/Dario anyone?

    Hi all I got 3 of these awesome fish, and have them in a thickly planted 20gal long tank. I believe they are all males. How many males and females should/can I get? I also have 4 panda cories...(and various other upper level fish) Also what about feeding? I've heard not to feed only bloodworms...
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    Will these fish eat cherry shrimp?

    Hi all, I'm thinking of adding cherry shrimp to my tank eventually. My current/potential stock(don't have all the fish yet...): Platys American flagfish Corydoras Honey gourami Clown killifish Will any eat shrimp? Thanks!
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    Plant identification....

    Hi all, I'm having trouble identifying these 2 plants, I have no idea what they are, I appreciate the help! The red one is a lot more red than it is in the picture.... The other one is producing lots of runners,
  20. Tropical Aquarist

    Questions on navigating the forum

    How do I edit my profile on the app? How can I add an avatar? How can I send and view private messages? Thanks!
  21. Tropical Aquarist

    Hi From the Netherlands

    Hello Friends, This looks like a friendly community, I found y'all over the app(which is awesome btw!). I've been part of another forum in the past, but it was getting boring with lots of newbies and no interesting people with exotic fish..... I have kept tanks for about 6 years, currently...
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