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I am very happy for you and Caroline livingart :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Caper

David R wrote: Ah, unless I'm mixing you up with someone else but in the thread with people's pics...YOU ARE YOUNG!!! When I first looked at the piece of driftwood on the right...it looked like a monkey 8) :lol: Caper

Yah, I thought that was funny...the little eyes :lol: :lol: So, ah how does they reproduction work :oops: female lays eggs then the male, hmmm right word?? covers? them with spawn??? :oops: Do they only turn black when the "mating" is going on? Caper

Nice pic Stella Caper

I thought doing a blackout could get rid of this, ah no??? Caper

OH MY OH MY...what awsome fishies...just love them Caper

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANT! :bounce: :bounce: oh my gosh...a new car...WOW....WOW...WOW...WOW Second childhood Caryl, I'm beginning to think men never leave the first childhood behind 8) Caper

Sorry that you lost your fish For future reference, and others can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think one of the things you can purchase over there for white spot is called "Wonder Tonic". Caper

Hi & welcome! Wow what an assortment of critters Take care & have fun, Caper

Oh this is a toughy! I would hope and would like to think that people seeing animal/fish in captivity would give them a greater appreciation for something that they may not see otherwise and learn about. I've been to zoos and a marineland and loved and enjoyed every minute. Do I have a greater appreciation say for tigers, you bet, to see these amazing animals and then read how they are becoming extinct To actually see them in person, not just on TV or in a book or magazine, it just doesn't have the same affect. Unfortunately, all too often these poor creatures are not kept in the "best" circumstances for their species (e.g. orcas in small pools). I don't even pretend to know what these awesome creatures require but it would be great if they could be kept in "ideal" atmospheres that suits their needs. I certainly don't know the right answer here, if there is one. I often wondered why they couldn't breed the creatures in captivity that are becoming extinct and then release the offspring in the wild. To be able to build up the decreasing numbers would be awesome. Anyway, enough said! Caper

:lol: :lol: :lol: That is hilarious! :lol: It's about time Bud gave us some news on what he's been up to! Poor kitty, luckey Bud! Caper

OH my gosh...loved the video...soooooooo cute! Caper

One of mine does, but I have it open all the way. Caryl wrote: So aiming these towards the side of the tank cuts down on the "blast" to the fishies but still creates enough water movement??? I've never seen an external filter, can't even buy them here. OH wait now, we are supposed to be getting a Pets Unlimited pet store in December, yah! Caper

Congrats on the babies Sure looks like you have lots! Caper

Well, it sounds like we might be getting somewhere now So, keep on eye on him and keep up with the water changes...and keep us updated of course! Caper

Thanks Carlos Just tested all tanks so far the readings are all good, YAH! Approximately how long do you think it will take the filters to get the "established", shoot can't think of word :oops: , good bacteria back??? I will keep testing for awhile yet. Do you think I should hit any kind of ammonia spike??? Opinions please Anyone? Caper

Sorry Virgil I'm at a loss. Hopefully someone can shed some light. Although, I thought I have read before like Simian said some gouramis are prone to "illness" for lack of a better word. Keep up with the water changes and see if you can catch any of the other fish harassing him. Caper

YAH,,,4 IN! Caper

3 in this time....be much easier if the line weren't there, at least the first black one... :lol: :lol: Caper

I don't have gourami's just trying to think of anything that might seem obvious, sorry not much help. Hopefully, someone can help. Anything new added to the tank? Caper

CONGRATULATIONS :bounce: I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness! Thanks Ballistic for explaining that Craig is suphew Caper

whetu & Caryl...but you can't control it if they are hang on the back filters right? Caper

You said that the water seems fine, did you test? How many barbs do you have? Caper

Thanks for the kind words It has been back on now for 10 days and so far everything is going well! I didn't test today as I had to go somewhere after work so I will do so tomorrow and if need be do a water change. As I said, would rather not get into the details of why power was out so long, not important. The important thing is that my fish, all but my one barb, survived! Caper

How is the outward appearance, any signs of injury, etc.? Is he eating? Caper