Judge

OOps, sorry. Not intentional I had just looked until I found what appeared to be his fish and just cut and copied to save him some time.Again, sorry! I'll be more careful in the future.

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55g SW
Marineland Magnum 350, #3 Koralia, #4 Koralia, Aqua C remora, Odyssea 260W/12K/8 lunar.
40 lbs. CC/65 lbs.LR/40 lbs. LS
5 Blue Green Chromis, Lawnmower Blenny, Serpent Star, Hairy shroom, Red Shrooms, Purple Shrooms, Orange Ricordea, Neon Green Ricordea, Frogspawn, Dragon Eyes, 2 peppermint shrimp, 6 Pin Cushion Urchins, 1 Pulsing Xenia, Green Star Polyps, Mexican Turbos.
75g FW

http://www.aquarank.com/in.php?id=FTF1
http://webfish.top-site-list.com/vote68.html

jimcalpin

thanks, i didn't get to see the link before it was removed but now that i know what it is i can look it up

i knew it looked funny but i thought it was just the type of fish, guess i'll have to be extra attentive

no, i didnt know, but now that i do i can plan accordingly, the id card at petsmart said a max of 6 in. guess that will finally convince me to fully research fish before i buy them,even if they do look cool they also told me not to put it in with my platy but on this site http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=2629 they are listed as a "Ideal tank mates"

i didnt realize how far behind i am in posting pictures, i'll find 'em and get some newer ones up

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Tommy Gun

Don't worry about it...in fact, I think it is a completely honest mistake since that website does little to advertise the fact that it is a forum.

I don't really want to knock Drs. Foster and Smith too much because, as a store, I do like them....however, on that page they also list a 30 gallon tank as being the minimum tank size for these fish and IMO, do not do much to imply that the standard would change as the fish matures. In fact, I think most, if not all online LFS severly downplay the eventual size of the larger species in order to increase profits from people who only have relatively small aquariums.

IMHO, you might find a lot of advantage in using the "rule of three", which states something along the lines of "if you can find the same information from three completely unrelated resources, there is a good chance that it is trustworth info/advice.

orb4me

oh, the betta looks sick, once again I wasnt screen reading right. Hopefully betta was just having a down moment.

I love your tank Jim, its so pretty.

My compulter does not like this site. I posted ^^^^ then came back and here is some good stuff to know. I agree with you Jim. I like the rule of three Tommy.

No wonder I didnt understand what Judge was talking about. lol.

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jimcalpin

what do you mean the betta looks sick?

the tank looks so much better now, i did some redecorating when i had to move the tank at the end of april so once i find the memory card with those pictures on it i'll post them

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jimcalpin

Banded Leporinus died yesterday, he's now swiming in the great tank in the sky

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Judge

Ah Jim C. I am so sorry. He was a really nifty looking little fish. Any clues on what might have happened? Do I remember someone saying he looked a little thin or did I hallucinate that detail? Anyway, I sure am sorry.

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55g SW
Marineland Magnum 350, #3 Koralia, #4 Koralia, Aqua C remora, Odyssea 260W/12K/8 lunar.
40 lbs. CC/65 lbs.LR/40 lbs. LS
5 Blue Green Chromis, Lawnmower Blenny, Serpent Star, Hairy shroom, Red Shrooms, Purple Shrooms, Orange Ricordea, Neon Green Ricordea, Frogspawn, Dragon Eyes, 2 peppermint shrimp, 6 Pin Cushion Urchins, 1 Pulsing Xenia, Green Star Polyps, Mexican Turbos.
75g FW

http://www.aquarank.com/in.php?id=FTF1
http://webfish.top-site-list.com/vote68.html

Duffee

I too am sorry to hear about the loss of your fish. Although impulse is an aquarist biggest downfall (myself especially) researching to see if the fish would be a good fit within your tank is almost a must. It avoids future problems and it gives you an opportunity to see what that species is supposed to look and act like. Although it is always sad to loose a fish IMO it's better to do it on another’s watch and dime.

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jimcalpin

good point, i will do my best to remember this

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jimcalpin

it's my 6 month anniversary of having fish!

So here is finally an updated picture of the current setup

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