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by wandg
Fri Mar 28, 2025 1:07 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: identifying the betta breed
Replies: 13
Views: 4590

Re: identifying the betta breed

Lovely betta, isn't he. No idea what type though. I've been wondering, is there an app for fish identification similar to Merlin for birds. You know, take a photo and it tells you what you're looking at. Would be super helpful for all us fish enthusiasts.
by wandg
Thu Mar 06, 2025 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Considering investing in bacter ae company
Replies: 9
Views: 8045

Re: Considering investing in bacter ae company

I've been adding Bacter AE to my tanks a couple of times a week - my shrimp-only tank and two other tanks with shrimp. It's a hit with my shrimp, and even the fry go crazy for it.
by wandg
Sat Mar 01, 2025 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: back from my long break
Replies: 7
Views: 7021

Re: back from my long break

Glad to hear you're doing better, FishQueen.
by wandg
Wed Feb 19, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Being the sole survivor
Replies: 5
Views: 3662

Re: Being the sole survivor


It's like when you have a litter of kittens or puppies, there's usually one that stands out. This little guy must have had something going for him to be the only one to make it. Now, I'm curious - what made the difference? Was it something with the water parameters, or maybe the breeding process ...
by wandg
Wed Feb 19, 2025 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Being the sole survivor
Replies: 5
Views: 3662

Being the sole survivor

I'm curious about what sets this little guy apart, making him the sole survivor from a large brood. Being the offspring of gold sailfin Mollies, there must be something unique about him.
by wandg
Sun Feb 16, 2025 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: buying fish that's been shipped: what to expect
Replies: 14
Views: 7875

Re: buying fish that's been shipped: what to expect

WildFins wrote: Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:43 pm I'm considering getting a betta from eBay. Has anyone had any experience with buying fish that way?
I've only ever come across negative experiences with fish bought off eBay, to be honest.
by wandg
Sat Feb 15, 2025 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: buying fish that's been shipped: what to expect
Replies: 14
Views: 7875

Re: buying fish that's been shipped: what to expect

I've had some good luck with shipped fish. Dan's Fish has been great for me, but Aqua Huna has been a mixed bag. I ordered 20 neocaridina and 6 yellow tiger endlers from Aquatic Arts, and all of them arrived alive - they're still going strong 5 weeks later.
by wandg
Tue Feb 11, 2025 1:58 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Ace inhibitor research
Replies: 3
Views: 2342

Re: Ace inhibitor research


Just found an awesome video on YouTube of Psuedotropheus Acei in the wild - the Itungi or Ngara type, to be specific. At 1:50, there's this huge school of Acei that's just mind-blowing. The way they behave is insane - never seen anything like the nests those Lethrinops build, absolutely crazy ...
by wandg
Tue Feb 11, 2025 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Caring for mystery snails
Replies: 4
Views: 4008

Re: Caring for mystery snails


I've been having a tough time keeping my mystery snail shells looking healthy, and I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue. I've had success with shrimp and nerites, but these snails are a bit more challenging for me. What methods or products do you guys use to keep your mystery snail ...
by wandg
Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A balance of darkness and light
Replies: 4
Views: 3595

Re: A balance of darkness and light

My gut told me to limit the light to a quarter of the tank, and it seems that was a good call for once.