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  1. Piratechest

    Pregnant or bloat?

    Here is a lemon bristlenose pleco. I've had it for roughly 4 months. I do hear some fish can store sperm for upwards to 6 months. I can't figure out how to add a video, but here is a picture. Note- i see her stomach moving in multiple different areas as if something was wiggling inside. Please...
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    Free: Raok contest: Mts snails.

    This contest is for 50 Mts, just pay shipping. More than one winner can win. Just comment a number between 1-10. And in 5 days I'll pick a winner. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    For Sale: Malaysian trumpet snails for sale

    10 for a dollar. I Have a couple hundred. Buy 50 for 4$. Shipping is 6$ usps priority mail (2-3 day shipping), with tracking. I have a pretty bad infestation, and I need these gone asap:) thanks! * Will only ship inside of the US. * Extra Mts will be given to compensate for doa. PayPal...
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    Extremely low tech 55g ram community

    The term 'ballin' on a budget fits my tank perfectly, aside from my stock. Its almost fully planted, with no co2 and my plants are taking off, and as healthy as ever! I am currently running the stock t8 bulbs, and a 12 ft. 10,000k led strip that i ran up and down my tank 3 times (on ebay for...
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    For Sale or trade: Wild Louisiana crawfish!

    Crawfish from the Mississippi River are much lighter in color and have plenty of color variations. Some are green, others blue, some green & pink with speckles. Crawfish that come from the pond range from a vibrant red to a jet black with accents of red. I can acquire sizes 1'2' to about 3'...
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    How to reseal a tank (Leak)

    Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction with a URL, or maybe a first hand experience on how to seal a leak in a 55g. Yesterday I was forced to go out and buy a new 55g, too bad it wasn't 1$ a gallon month.;( Thanks fishy folk! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Wanted: Jungle Val

    I need about about 5-10 jungle Val's, also looking for some larger swords, and java ferns. Thanks fishy folks! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Potted plants transplanted to aquarium?

    I've found a bundle of dwarf sag grown in a pot. Just wondering if I could move that Into my aquarium? Or would it demand sunlight? Thanks fishfolk Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Need tons of dwarf sag.

    The name says it all. About 15-20 Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Wanted: Low light/ hardy plant package

    I am running a 6500k led strip along with 2 t5 flour bulbs. All the medium light plants I have are beginning to 'melt' so I guess I'll be sticking with low light plants, FOR NOW! I am currently a college student, so I don't have the big bucks (50$) for a plant package for my 55g. Any clippings...
  11. Piratechest

    55gallon lighting.

    I'm currently cycling my soon to be home to a pair of gold german rams, I want the tank fairly planted. My question is about the lighting and what plants I can grow in it. Currently I am running two 17w flor tubes, one on either hood, but I just ordered a 12ft 6500k led strip. Will this be...
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    Wanted: Low light plants / MTS

    I'll take just about any low light plants off of your hands. Clippings, whole plants, etc. Just name your price. Also looking for Malaysian trumpet snails. Thanks fish friends! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Stocking ideas for 55/g gold ram community

    Hi guys,I am currently doing a fish in cycle. I'm going to my lfs tonight for some hearty fish for the cycle. Anywho I plan on stocking a pair of gold rams in a couple of months. Any stocking ideAs? I'd like to have 2 small schools. Any hearty schooling fish? Thanks Ps, please don't hassle...
  14. Piratechest

    55 gallon peaceful community suggestions

    Hey guys, I recently just settled into my new house and I'm ready to start my freshwater tank again. I've previously had a stock of 2 Bolivian Rams, 7 harlequin rasboras, 7 marbled hatchetfish, and a bristlenose pleco. I'm really looking to have a more color this go around, what colorful...
  15. Piratechest

    Green algae on sand?

    Recently I have noticed green sand growing on the top later of my 55g planted sand bottom. 2 15w fluorescent bulbs on the side with green sand. The tank gets about 10 hrs of light a day. Stock: 4 bolivian rams 7 harlequin rasboras 1 angelfish 1 bristlenose albino pleco
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    Hurt albino pleco

    Poor guy had this on him this morning. There is one slate that could be sharp enough to cause this. But is tht the issue here? Thanks guys, he's relatively new to my tank, added about a week ago. 55gallon 4 bolivian rams 7 harlequin rasboras 1 angelfish
  17. Piratechest

    Help with lighting.

    Just got hoods in today. I have a 55g. The hood was a Aqueon 24'x12' hood with a single 15w t8. I currently do not had enough light to support my plants I have growing.( from flourescent strips). Any ideas on how I can get more wattage? Or a cheap led panel I could stick on the hood. I have...
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    Help sexing my Bolivians.

    I have 4 bolivian rams I picked them up about a week ago. All of them has colored up but one. I also have 2 3/4' gbr's. They all seem to pick on the less of the colored one. Fishone Fishtwo Fish three Fishfour
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    A few questions regarding stocking

    Hi fishfolk, I have a 55g sand bottom with tons of hideouts! ammo: 0 nitrite:0 nitrate: 5 I have recently put in a cichlid rock to raise my ph. Hopefully it works. I have 4 bolivian rams, pretty juvenile, no bigger than a inch and a quarter. My lfs has some beautiful gbr's. Would it be okay if...
  20. Piratechest

    What can i add to my stock? Bolivian rams

    I had a school of 10 tiger barbs and rehomed them today. I got 4 bolivian rams. Hopefully, Atleast I'll get a pair out of them. What other cichlids or quirky fish can I add to this stock. I'm Looking for a fish with a different color than the br's. Edit: it's a 55g
  21. Piratechest

    Hair algae? How to remove

    Just noticed this stuff today
  22. Piratechest

    Help with led lights please!

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/300922603275?cmd=VIDESC Will this be good enough for my plants to thrive? I have a bunch of low light plants growing on t8's on my 55g. Thanks!
  23. Piratechest

    Wanted: Hob filter for a 55

    Have one aqua clear 50 and I need something else. Anyone have anything for a reasonable price? Or maybe we can trade?
  24. Piratechest

    Oscomite root capsules

    How often hour a new one be needed?
  25. Piratechest

    10 gallon stocking ideas

    A buddy of mine is willing to raise some RCS for me in his 10 gal. What nano species could I keep with them? Looking for bottom and top activity. They like the idea if a nano school. Help, please.:) thanks
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