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by ribstone
Fri Jun 13, 2025 6:33 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to keep plants clean
Replies: 11
Views: 38

Re: How to keep plants clean

Let us know how it goes! Also, if you're dosing ferts, make sure you're not overdoing it. Algae loves excess nutrients.
by ribstone
Wed Jun 11, 2025 8:55 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to keep plants clean
Replies: 11
Views: 38

Re: How to keep plants clean

Algae on Anubias is a common issue, especially with moderate lighting. I'd recommend reducing your light duration to 6-8 hours a day and adding some Amano shrimp or Nerite snails. They're great at cleaning up without messing with the plants. Also, how often are you doing water changes?
by ribstone
Wed Jan 29, 2025 10:36 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Coral pricing and value
Replies: 11
Views: 7059

Re: Coral pricing and value

You can't compare what people are willing to pay for private party sales to LFS prices, it's not the same. LFS has to make a profit, so they inflate the price. Same thing when you trade in your coral, you're not gonna get near the retail price. Online prices are a bit more reasonable, but still ...
by ribstone
Tue Dec 24, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: identifying the authentic kribensis
Replies: 1
Views: 3045

identifying the authentic kribensis

I came across a very informative piece that I thought others might enjoy. It's about the different types of Pelvicachromis, commonly known as "kribs" in the English-speaking world. The conversation starter by Willy Bijker and Dr. Anton Lamboj is quite insightful, and I'd like to share my thoughts on ...
by ribstone
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Setting up a 13.5 gallon fluval sea evo tank.
Replies: 13
Views: 3783

Re: Setting up a 13.5 gallon fluval sea evo tank.

A regular ocellaris usually runs about fifteen bucks per fish, depending on where you're at and the store.
by ribstone
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Setting up a 13.5 gallon fluval sea evo tank.
Replies: 13
Views: 3783

Re: Setting up a 13.5 gallon fluval sea evo tank.

I think two clowns would be the way to go, personally. Adding another bottom dweller might not be the best idea, as a pair of clowns can get pretty aggressive towards other fish. I've even had them go after my hermit crabs, so that's something to consider.