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by Emeraldsea
Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New corydoras refusing food
Replies: 11
Views: 116

Re: New corydoras refusing food

If the betta's the issue, try distracting him with floating pellets at one end while you feed the corys at the other. Worked for my tank.
by Emeraldsea
Sat Jun 14, 2025 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Affordable shrimp purchasing websites
Replies: 12
Views: 110

Re: Affordable shrimp purchasing websites

I've had great luck with Flip Aquatics. Their shipping is solid, and they often have sales. Just got some Fire Red Cherries from them last month, all arrived healthy.
by Emeraldsea
Wed Jun 04, 2025 6:20 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: importing cichlids from lake malawi
Replies: 3
Views: 57

Re: importing cichlids from lake malawi

I agree with Gary, regulations do vary by country, but one thing's for sure - you'll always need the right paperwork to back you up.
by Emeraldsea
Fri May 23, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: discussing the care of neolamprologus leleupi
Replies: 8
Views: 99

Re: discussing the care of neolamprologus leleupi


Those are lovely cichlids - I used to have some, but they were extremely aggressive, which I expected to some extent, given they're Africans, but what I didn't expect was how that aggression persisted despite a well-rocked tank with ample space. I eventually had to let them go.


I can see why ...
by Emeraldsea
Fri May 23, 2025 3:41 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: discussing the care of neolamprologus leleupi
Replies: 8
Views: 99

discussing the care of neolamprologus leleupi

I recently recorded a short video of my Neolamprologus leleupi. Scooped them out of the tank for some outdoor filming.

Their appearance is quite striking, in my opinion - one of the more attractive Tanganyika cichlids out there. Beauty is subjective, of course.
by Emeraldsea
Fri Apr 11, 2025 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finding great fish shops in the netherlands: favourite stores and aquatic sections
Replies: 3
Views: 2776

Re: Finding great fish shops in the netherlands: favourite stores and aquatic sections

You've got a few great options to consider in the Netherlands. I've got some recommendations for you - Utaka in Amersfoort, Lambert Heijnricsstraat 2-4, 3817ER, is definitely worth a look. Aquabeek in Handel, St.Magdalenaweg 6, 5423XK, is another one to keep in mind. De waterlelie in Enschede ...
by Emeraldsea
Sat Mar 29, 2025 4:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: exploring the world of rare freshwater aquarium fish
Replies: 8
Views: 4081

Re: exploring the world of rare freshwater aquarium fish


I'm working on an article about rare aquarium fish for TFF and I'm looking for some ideas. What are some of the rarest fish you've come across that I could include?


You've got your subject right there... They're not a common sight in your average community tank, despite being relatively ...
by Emeraldsea
Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: encountering a brick wall when attempting a water change
Replies: 10
Views: 6085

Re: encountering a brick wall when attempting a water change


I'm still trying to get back on track after a series of medical procedures from Jan to Mar this year that really messed with my memory. Today, I was getting my gear ready for a water change, and I just froze - I had no idea what to do next. I sat there, holding the gravel vac and tube, trying to ...
by Emeraldsea
Fri Mar 28, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: encountering a brick wall when attempting a water change
Replies: 10
Views: 6085

Re: encountering a brick wall when attempting a water change


I'm still trying to get back on track after a series of medical procedures from Jan to Mar this year that really messed with my memory. Today, I was getting my gear ready for a water change, and I just froze - I had no idea what to do next. I sat there, holding the gravel vac and tube, trying to ...
by Emeraldsea
Fri Mar 28, 2025 5:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: exploring the world's rarest aquarium fish
Replies: 11
Views: 6188

Re: exploring the world's rarest aquarium fish


My rarest aquarium brand find is an old stainless/chrome frame tank that I had for over a decade - the kind held together with tar. Sadly, it got damaged during our last move, and I've been unable to track down a replacement frame since. Replacing the glass is relatively straightforward if you're ...