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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 23, 2009 20:42:16 GMT -5
That's good. I was afraid that could show that the fish were bad stock if the breeders didn't even realize they had a sick/weak fish on their picture for their sale. I stand corrected.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 23, 2009 20:01:48 GMT -5
I asked a few stores if they could order the Red Phantoms. One said yes and took my name and number, and said they'd call me back after they'd ordered some so I'm hoping. I found another source online too. But what bothers me about it is the main photo showing two red phantoms on it shows one with scoliosis. www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/213444/product.web
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 23, 2009 18:06:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions. However I already have my mind set on the Phantom tetras and I can't have anything that breeds easily. Guppies (which I already have) and Endlers which are also livebearers are out of the question for me. My mom will only let me get the fish if they don't breed easily because I wouldn't have the room.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 23, 2009 16:56:50 GMT -5
Maybe I could. I'm not sure how though. I just hope if I asked them to order and they said yes, that they wouldn't expect me to buy the whole shipment. I only want about 3 or so Red Phantom Tetras.
Are there any other sources you know of for them? I've tried craiglist and online searching and have come up with nothing.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 22, 2009 21:30:30 GMT -5
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 22, 2009 19:54:37 GMT -5
I decided to get a mix of red phantom tetras and black phantom tetras, 3 of each. I tried calling several stores but all of them only have black phantom tetras. Where would be a good source to get red phantom tetras from?
I'm nervous about getting them online because of the sub-zero conditions where I live if they were to be shipped.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 22, 2009 14:34:40 GMT -5
Just to add to Carl's post, is there anything in the aquarium that could be responsible for the reappearance of internal parasites.
Too small a tank, incorrect water conditions, feeding the fish food that contains parasites, etc. I'm not saying anything is wrong with your tank. I'm just trying to help weed out any possible causes.
Best of luck!
Renee
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 22, 2009 13:19:09 GMT -5
Thanks Carl. I looked into White Cloud Minnows but I read they breed easily and do not eat their offspring. I'm not sure if this is true (sources online can be false) but if that is so, I probably wouldn't want them because I do not want babies. But if they don't breed as readily as I heard, I'd definitely be interested.
I will look into Zebra Danios and Harlequin Rasboras.
EDIT: I found two fish from the above I really like. The Harlequin Rasboras and the Black Phantom Tetra. I can't figure out which one I like more. lol I know both are schooling fish and look similar. If I were to mix them, say 2 of one species and 3 of the other, I hope they would mix and school. But if I got them, that is the maximum I could get because in a 5 gallon, I don't want to overstock.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 21, 2009 22:57:23 GMT -5
I am looking for a new species of fish to keep. I am not sure whether my mom will allow it or not (based on the stress/time from the fish I have now.) Still, it's worth a shot.
I am looking for a beginner fish that meet this criteria. If they do not, I might need to look a another species of fish.
1. Underdemanding- A fish that does not require much clean up and is not super picky with water conditions. (Although fish that specificly like soft/hard water are fine.) Also a hardy fish.
2. Non-aggressive - A fish that can be kept with others and not nippy. And if it is aggressive at all, that it is slight.
3. Size - A fish that can be kept in an aquarium 5 1/2 gallons or less. I wouldn't want a fish that grows more than 2 inches tops.
4. Schooling/Stressing - Schooling fish are fine but I wouldn't want them stressing if their group is too small. If they don't mind being alone that is fine too although I would want them to be compatible with other fish. Also a fish that is pretty mellow and not easily scared/jumpy.
5. Breeding - A fish that is not too prolific. I don't intend to breed these fish so no babies would be a good thing.
I know these are a lot of expectations for a fish but I don't want to have a lot of issues keeping them. I need to be prepared to give them the best care I can. I don't want to buy them only to find they are not the right choice later.
I will be researching fish meanwhile.
Thanks.
Renee
EDIT: I found 3 species of fish that seem to fit my criteria (provided the sources I got them from where accurate.)
Rosy tetra (possible problem, seem to need to be in larger schools)
Blue emperor tetra (possible problem. Sensitive to water conditions/delicate)
Black phantom tetra
If anyone has experience/advice regarding keeping these fish, let me kniow. Thanks.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 21, 2009 16:16:39 GMT -5
Thanks for updating your article Carl. I read the siphoning section and watched your video (minus sound, I couldn't figure out how to get it to work on my mom's computer). I'm pretty sure I understand how to start it with the up and down motion aside from one thing.
Do you get all of the air out of it before you start it with the up and down motion or do you not? I'd assume you would do this with the opening to the bell underwater so air doesn't get inside the bell.
It'll proably be a while before I clean out my tank with my Lee's Gravel Vaccum just because I thoroughly cleaned my 40 gallon tank and it doesn't get dirty quickly at all.
Thanks again for the update.
Renee
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 19, 2009 15:51:03 GMT -5
Those are some very beautiful plants Babygeige. The backdrop is also great. It made me think you had even more plants in there for a minute.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 19, 2009 15:45:57 GMT -5
May I add that it is also flip flops weather? lol Where is a heater for the cold water fish such as those when they need one?
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 17, 2009 17:24:52 GMT -5
Same here (only it is not with a husband but with my mom). lol My mom won't let us keep the house above 67-68 F in winter and lets it get to 76-77 F in summer. Don't my mom and other people realize that they're raising the electric bill by having the temperature cooler in winter. the heaters have to run more. lol
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 15, 2009 15:37:29 GMT -5
Sorry to hear abou the heater. But at least you caught it in time.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 15, 2009 15:34:56 GMT -5
Congrats on the eggs! Hope thet hatch out ok for you.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 15, 2009 15:23:08 GMT -5
Welcome to Everything Aquatic!
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 12, 2009 21:38:12 GMT -5
It's a very beautiful fountain and the color doesn't seem all that bad to me. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 12, 2009 21:28:07 GMT -5
Thanks everyone (I guess I did answer my own question lol). I'll try feeding it every other day. Perhaps I can substitute it with peas once in a while to help my goldfish Puon with its fluid retention.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 11, 2009 15:00:48 GMT -5
I have two goldfish I feed brine shrimp times daily. One of them, Puon has fluid retention baths don't seem to help (I tried them). The other goldfish doesn't have that problem but since they are in the same tank, they both get it.
I feed both fish 3 times daily. Spirulina 20 every morning, Spirulina Brine Shrimp in the afternoon, and Aqeon Goldfish Flakes at night. Occasionally I'll substitute one of the feedings with algae wafers or Hikari Goldfish pellets.
I know goldfish can't digest protein well and when I looked at the Spirulina Brine shrimp I am feeding them, the protein is 48%.
All that aside, is it ok for me to be feeding the brine shrimp daily? They definitely have a varied diet to make up for it.
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Post by goldenpuon on Dec 11, 2009 11:10:28 GMT -5
I'm happy that your fish are doing well now. Seems like the cleaning did the trick!
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