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So far, so good with my new trio. They are looking much happier than they did when I got them.

:oops: Sorry about that, I guess it "reposted" when I edited it. I'll have to remember that. I only saw it posted once on my end. :roll:

OK, I'll take the bait... Why is your delete finger getting so sore??? :lol:

Yes it's Melafix here in the states also , and it's wonderful stuff! I keep a large bottle on hand (Just in case!) Good Luck!

Actually, while waiting for replies, I went looking around and found an interesting site: http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/zoo/mollies.htm The article states: I'd sure love to see a 6 inch Molly!

Don't think I haven't thought of that! :lol: But cost of a divorce would cut into my "fish money" :bounce:

Just a tip: Watch your water temp. closely. When the set up is closed like that, heat from the lighting can gradually build. One day everything is fine, the next your fish are cooking Sadly, this is from experience! Now I leave the lid open, which in turn was bad for my firefish who did a swan dive out of the tank when chased by my clown fish The smaller the set up, the quicker it can happen!

For me it is a matter of "tank real estate" :lol: I currently have 6 tanks going (4 fresh & 2 salt), Hubby stated "If you set up one more tank, I filing for divorce!" (since that was 2 tanks ago, I'd better not push my luck!) My daughter's friend's mother is tired of taking care of them and ready to "dispose" of them. The only available space I have right now is a 12 gal nano with live rock and a few soft corals (which I don't have room for in my other salt tank, otherwise I would make it a fresh nano). At this point I think converting to salt is better than the alternative!

Hello everyone, it's been a while since I've visited. I'm looking for comments and/or opinions on converting Mollies from freshwater to saltwater. I've read about it, and actually seen it done at a few LFS. Has anyone had any experience with it? If so, what were the results? I've read that occassionally this happens in nature (creeks or streams flood with saltwater and they adapt). But no where have I read or heard any "long term" results. In nature, I would think the habitat would eventually revert back to freshwater as rainwater accumulatesand flushes the saltwater out.

I tried it after reading the article, and they all ate just like they usually do. Haven't done it long enough to notice a difference. :lol:

Yeah, but then you'll have fish with bad breath! :lol: Do they make "Tic Tac's" for fish? :roll:

I was reading an interesting article "Garlic versus 'Marine Ich'"http://www.reefs.org/library/article/h_cortes-jorge.html One paragraph just struck me funny And I had a flashback of the old horror films where someone holds up a clove of garlic and the vampire runs off cowering in the corner! :lol: OK, I'm bored at work :oops: and I think the heat is getting to me! :bounce:

How long after the water change before you tested it? Some water conditioners (Amquel) will give you a "false" ammonia reading. It will usually read acurate after about 24 hours.

Fishboi Actually, once you start the suction, you can turn the water off. I wouldn't trade mine for anything!

These are the blue one's http://www.thatpetplace.com/MainPro/Itemdy00.aspx?T1=F15EA%200504%200041 These are the green ones (much better made!) http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcat So if you happen to find a green one for the price of a blue one then it would be a really good deal! Either way that are worth the investment!