Jennifer

Agreed. That is pretty much what I was thinking. White or yellow.

Funny Ryan, really funny. But yes, they would be nice...ideal really. :roll:

Cheers, ok, no L128 then. Are there any L177 around? What about the L600? There is one at the LFS that looks nice.

Hmm, what about L600? I like the idea of a L177 or L081... I also like the one that is blue with white dots. :oops: Don't know what it is called.

Yes, :roll: I had written a comment about it in my post above but then I deleted it because it sounded too negative....I LOVE the way they look but don't they hide all the time? The ones I have seen hide a lot.

Hi guys, I am thinking about getting a fancy plec for my 6 footer. I don't know much about them so I am hoping for some advice on what are some good possible options for me. These are my likes/dislikes: I like active fish rather than ones that hide all the time (similarly, I like fish that are active during the day). I like the bright colours or unusual colours and patterns that will stand out against the green plants I like smaller fish, I don't want a fish that is so large that it can't swim full speed in my tank I like peaceful fish (this will be a community fish with other bottom dwellers) I like unusual/rare fish (but in this case not so rare that it has to be in a breeding programme) I like the idea of paying no more than $200 for it Is there something that might fit those parameters?

Remember, you must compare dry weight analysis to get an accurate comparison of protein, otherwise it is apples and oranges. See this topic where we got into all the specifics of dry weight analysis: viewtopic.php?f=28&t=44838&p=487452&hilit=dry+weight#p487452

Midnight used to be called 'charcoal grit.' It is possible to vacuum midnight.

Awesome, thanks so much for sharing guys. It looks like a fantastic day looking at some great tanks.

Many more hongloi too. 8)

Take care with handling Furan as it is carcinogenic. Gloves are a must.

Maybe worth seeing if someone else can come by and test the water using their kit just to see if it matches either one of the readings. Something is definitely not right. :-?

Pics!!!!

Yes, well it is freeeezing here at the moment, I had on three skivvys and a fleece today! I already roasted the pumpkin and made the crust and they are sitting in the freezer ready to go....I just need to figure out a time to bake it. Might have to be Friday or Saturday night after the dinner (my new turtle toy can help). :lol:

Joe, heating your yeast mixture will get the yeast multiplying more rapidly and will usually time out the mixture quicker but you won't see it slow down much at night if it gets cooler. Frits on diffusers clog from a couple of different things. The most common is organic biofilm but this is easily cleaned by soaking it in a weak bleach solution (not a strong solution as this changes the surface of the glass and can also damage the frit). The second thing that can clog the frit is calcium deposits from hard water but it is difficult to remove these. You can try using strong vinegar but that is a very weak acid at best. It is beneficial to have friend who work in a chemistry lab so you can have them run some sulfuric acid through it.

Not an acceptable answer. Would you like to try again? :lol: I get it though, too bad.

That there are a lot of plants that you pulled out! 8) And oh so happy I will get to see them in person soon... Oh, and I had no idea there was so much wood in that tank! The fish look like they approve. Lovely plants, really impressive growth.

So you aren't coming now P44?? But we are having T shirts! (I have dibs on the toy turtle though, even if I have to buy 50 raffle tickets to get it :oops: ) Regardless of sticks and whips this meeting is going to be completely different from anything that happened in the past - it will be very worthwhile to attend. Take my word on that.

New Zealand Tank Association? :lol:

Boiling water will be fine if they are glass. Alternatively you can use a tiny splash of bleach in a bowl of water and soak them for a few minutes (rinse well and soak in clean water for 15 minutes, then let dry).

Remember, anything can be a carrier for the bacteria, including your test tubes and your hands so you will need to disinfect these things so you don't carry them to your tank. However, cyanobacteria is an opportunist so it is not guaranteed to cause an outbreak if the conditions are unfavorable for it. Still, better safe than sorry.

I wouldn't panic too much. It is smelly and impressive looking but it isn't really too harmful. It is most harmful when it dies since it can release toxins into the water. You can treat the entire tank, including the fish but I personally don't like treating an animal with antibiotics unless you really have to. The fish will be fine in a large bucket/chilly bin/quarantine tank for 2 or three days while the tank is treated. Just make sure you have a heater in there too (not touching the walls of the container if it is plastic) and you do a water change every day so that toxins don't build up. The fish don't need to be fed during that time which will reduce the production of waste. Either way, they should be fine.

If only that worked for all of us.

Hope he was quiet! Don't feel obligated to bring him, we will still make you feel liked even if you don't have bird poop on your shoulder. :lol:

Wow. That is some impressive cyanobacteria!! Try doing a search for blue-green algae or cyanobacteria on this forum or on Google. Most algae is caused by an imbalance in nutrients. Cyanobacteria is partly prevented with good water flow. That is a pretty serious case which may require antibiotics to get rid of it. Erythromycin is a common antibiotic that is used for this. It is best to remove as much as you can before treatment though. Keep us updated!