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- Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I know this is terrible, but i need your opinion?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1933
Re: I know this is terrible, but i need your opinion?
No, you don't need a skimmer. Honestly, though, if you had a 100 gallon with 2 GSPs (and not much else), you could get it up and running as a full marine for pretty cheap. Marine tanks (imo) are relatively inexpensive if you're not growing coral. They are a little more hassle, though. All you need i...
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:50 am
- Forum: Freshwater Puffers
- Topic: Abei rare in the US?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 956
Re: Abei rare in the US?
I think it might be season, because we seem them often enough up here in Canada (now, not "often" like guppies, but for puffers, it's often enough). A place here can order some for us if we wanted some. Just have to keep your eye open and constantly ask your LFS if they can order them (or ...
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:46 am
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: Mis Diagnosis Of ICH?? With PICS now!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3761
- Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:45 am
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: White Stringy Thingy in Tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1722
Re: White Stringy Thingy in Tank
If you've shared equipment between the two tanks, I would treat both. No point in treating and then turning around and having to do it again later. :) There are a few kinds of meds you can use for internal parasites. Jungle Labs Parasite Clear is great when the puffer is not eating (as it can work b...
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:12 am
- Forum: Tricks of the Trade/Equipment Queries
- Topic: Disposing of Chem. Waste from Tests
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1366
Re: Disposing of Chem. Waste from Tests
I just dilute with water when I pour down the drain. Honestly the 5-ish drops of chemical are nothing compared to some of the harsh chemicals that get tossed in some labs. I presume they would have to throw a huge label that said "DO NOT FLUSH" if they didn't want it going down the drain. ...
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:07 am
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: My Beloved Female Congo Has Died!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1246
Re: My Beloved Female Congo Has Died!
It is a very hard feeling, for sure. I accidentally killed a porcupine puffer while trying to clean his QT (he had severe marine ich) and I felt horrible. However, there's not much you can change, and dreading it only makes everything else worse, so you just have to have enjoyed the time you had and...
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:02 am
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: Mis Diagnosis Of ICH?? With PICS now!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3761
Re: Mis Diagnosis Of ICH?? With PICS now!!
The dots on his skin are good things! Puffers have spines (as mentioned a few times above) that they use for self-defense when they puff up. I have an Abei that looks a lot like yours, and his spines look almost identical to yours. So, no need to worry about them, and no need to wish them away, eith...
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:57 am
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: Swelling in throat, not eating
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2421
Re: Swelling in throat, not eating
I was under the impression that only Boxfish will nuke a tank with toxins? I could be very wrong about this, of course. Sorry to hear it's not going well. :( I did hear of a person you used to do operations on their fish all the time. Apparently fish are very durable when it comes to being cut open....
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OMG My Tank Broke!!!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1842
Re: OMG My Tank Broke!!!
Or a fire, since even my little 10g is a bit much to just put under my arm and carry out the door When I first got my tanks, my Dad was telling me about when he had a 20-30 gallon tank. They were moving in a couch with one of those hide-away beds in it. Well, they set the couch down, and the hide-a...
- Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:46 am
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: White Stringy Thingy in Tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1722
Re: White Stringy Thingy in Tank
Aye, sounds like it's probably internal parasites or worm in your puffer. Might have been contracted from the Endlers if your puffer never had this before. Here's a long story of Annabelle's IPs from edmlfc1 and how she dealt with it. There are some photos (near the bottom of the first page) of the ...
- Tue May 26, 2009 2:42 pm
- Forum: Freshwater Puffers
- Topic: Monotrete Abei In 20 Gallon?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1274
Re: Monotrete Abei In 20 Gallon?
This is a little late, but I really feel like a 25 gallon is the minimum for a full grown Abei. My Abei is pretty large (4 inches or so), and I had him in a 28 gallon bowfront. He definitely looked like he wanted more room, so he's been transferred into a 40 gallon breeder, which I feel is a good si...
- Tue May 26, 2009 2:38 pm
- Forum: Freshwater Puffers
- Topic: Abei Puffer Feeding Questions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1963
Re: Abei Puffer Feeding Questions
Abei puffers can be stubborn. You might have to try frozen shrimp (thawed first, of course) and see if he'll go for that. If not... uhh... start breeding crayfish?
- Tue May 26, 2009 2:21 pm
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: Poor Abe! Everyone Pray! *Update*
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1692
Re: Poor Abe! Everyone Pray! *Update*
Just keep 2 thermometers and check it now and then.
- Sun May 24, 2009 9:37 am
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: Poor Abe! Everyone Pray! *Update*
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1692
Re: Poor Abe! Everyone Pray! *Update*
Sorry to hear that it's happened to you, too! :( It's bothersome to see such faulty equipment when dealing with pets. Hopefully the better heaters work out well. I haven't picked one up yet, heh. Abe's doing well. His eye healed up nicely and he can still see out of it (yay!). :D It seems that since...
- Mon May 11, 2009 12:44 pm
- Forum: Tricks of the Trade/Equipment Queries
- Topic: Do you think this DIY algae scrubber would work?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1357
Re: Do you think this DIY algae scrubber would work?
Easier for eliminating Nitrate.