Any fishkeepers here? Saltwater or freshwater

[Silock]

I'm looking at starting up a saltwater tank. Is there a good fish store in the KC area without driving out to Lawrence?

[Lumpy]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yeah, I had read about them getting caught in the filter intake.

I'm using a Zoo Med 511 Nano canister filter on that tank and the intake holes are already pretty small. I have some sponges I could use but I like your method better!

Thanks for the info.

No problem! Feel free to shoot me a PM or post on here if you have any further questions.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Lumpy

You can try your luck. The guy that I got my RCS from had them in a 120 gallon Discuss tank, so anything is possible. I'm just being overly cautious w/ mine because that's just how I am w/ my critters. That and I have them in a small tank, (not too many hiding spots). A 14 gallon should give them plenty of space to hide.

Good luck w/ your RCS! Your daughter is going to love them!

They will have plenty of places to hide.



We only see the Kuhli's about once a week.

[htismaqe]

If anybody cares, here's a recent shot of my 55G. I'm pretty much done messing with it - I really like the way it looks now.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

5 clown loaches are gonna need more than 30G.

Yeah I know. I will get rid of them before that happens.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

If anybody cares, here's a recent shot of my 55G. I'm pretty much done messing with it - I really like the way it looks now.

Sweet

[IratePrimate]

I thought id get in on this and post my 55 Gal Cichlid tank.

Unfortunetley im to much of a newb for the site to let me post pics

[IratePrimate]

how many post are required to post pics?

[Lumpy]

Originally Posted by Silock

Yeah I know. I will get rid of them before that happens.

Why do that when you can just get a bigger tank?

Originally Posted by IratePrimate

how many post are required to post pics?

I believe it's a few hundred posts. However, I think you can post the link if you have them uploaded to a photo-sharing site like photobucket. I could be wrong though.

[Silock]

So, there was a mixup at a local store on a used 135 gallon tank, so they offered me a 125 with a stand for $450, brand new. Should I do it, or hold out for a Craiglist special?

[htismaqe]

Take the new 125. $450 for a tank AND stand is pretty good.

BTW, we bought 6 RCS tonight, they're already hard at work eating algae!

[Lumpy]

Originally Posted by Silock

So, there was a mixup at a local store on a used 135 gallon tank, so they offered me a 125 with a stand for $450, brand new. Should I do it, or hold out for a Craiglist special?

Oh, you took my comment seriously? $450 for brand new is a pretty good deal.

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Take the new 125. $450 for a tank AND stand is pretty good.

BTW, we bought 6 RCS tonight, they're already hard at work eating algae!

Very cool! ? females/? males How much did you pay for them?

[Silock]

I wanted a show tank for our theater room as it is, so I was always planning on getting a big tank. Still not sold on it, considering I can get a 75g for 1/4 of the price.

[Jenson71]

The idea of having a little eco-system to watch grow is really awesome. But I could only do it if the system was self-cleaning. I'm pretty lazy.

[Lumpy]

Originally Posted by Silock

I wanted a show tank for our theater room as it is, so I was always planning on getting a big tank. Still not sold on it, considering I can get a 75g for 1/4 of the price.

No theater room is complete w/o a fish tank, (no matter the size)! The same goes for a man cave. It's a shame that Gonzo won't let me get a 4th tank to put in "his" room.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Literature

The idea of having a little eco-system to watch grow is really awesome. But I could only do it if the system was self-cleaning. I'm pretty lazy.

My planted tank is self-cleaning. I haven't done a water change since it cycled. Water parameters are perfect. I just have to rip out some plant growth now and then. Doesn't smell, either. Recommended!