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by Tankfull Tropicals
Fri May 27, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: My Fry.
Replies: 7
Views: 4588

Re: My Fry.

I am Jelous for sure. Good job!
by Tankfull Tropicals
Fri May 27, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Male Or Female......You Decide!
Topic: 5 FEMALES I THINK
Replies: 6
Views: 4062

Re: 5 FEMALES I THINK

thanks for the replies peoples. i didn't end up buying these exact ones. i bought 7 other younger ones unsexable and am hoping for the best. fingers crossed. i'm in australia and i paid $6300 for all 7 which believe it or not is a good price. our dollar is worth more than the american dollar so the...
by Tankfull Tropicals
Fri May 27, 2011 10:35 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: what food is best for zebera plecs ??
Replies: 17
Views: 18372

Re: what food is best for zebera plecs ??

I use a product from Kensfish.com that is great for fry and adults. It is called Golden Pearls and has a 60% protien content. I also use a lot of kens other foods like Veggie sticks with calcium and earthworm sticks. He has a great selection, great prices and has been very reliable even for me way u...
by Tankfull Tropicals
Fri May 27, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Algae
Replies: 22
Views: 11526

Re: Algae

I also breed Bristle nose and keep a few in my large Zebra tank for just that reason. They do not bother anybody and keep my 108gallon spotless. They stay 4" or less too. :)
by Tankfull Tropicals
Mon May 23, 2011 12:23 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Tube down....
Replies: 14
Views: 6517

Re: Tube down....

Hi Fern; I`m sure glad you are active on this site, I wish there was more traffic. Is it possible that your female has spawned in a place you can`t seeÉ Also are you sure you have a mature maleÉ I hope you have some luck and produce your first batch. I think My 7 wild Zebras are imature still. They ...
by Tankfull Tropicals
Sun May 22, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: Spawning
Topic: spawn on glass
Replies: 2
Views: 6399

Re: spawn on glass

I use a product called Golden Pearls from Kensfish.com. It is as good as newly hatched brine shrimp and they are a good reputable supplier that is worth a look. Brine shrimp are always a goog choice too. They stay alive and in suspention for a few hrs too. :wink: Shrimp are almost total protien and ...
by Tankfull Tropicals
Sun May 22, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: General Fish Chat
Topic: any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??
Replies: 6
Views: 17446

Re: any tips on how to lower ph natural in a tank ??

7.5 is not bad at all. What is your hardness likeÉ The safest way I know to lower ph is with an external filter full of Peatmoss. You will also get a tea color too. :idea:
by Tankfull Tropicals
Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: General Fish Chat
Topic: what filters are best for zeb tank ??
Replies: 13
Views: 12253

Re: what filters are best for zeb tank ??

i have a tank cycling with an internal filter but want to add another maybe 2 to keep it super clean which type and make would anyone choose ?? I don't waiste a lot of money on external filters anymore. I run almost 700 gallons in varios tanks in my living room on a good power head and sponges. Tan...
by Tankfull Tropicals
Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: General Fish Chat
Topic: tap safe
Replies: 5
Views: 7373

Re: tap safe

I use Genisis from Kensfish.com; very economical AND good. One drop per gal. :aok:
by Tankfull Tropicals
Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Help !!
Topic: Water to soft.
Replies: 3
Views: 6935

Water to soft.

I know I should not complain but my tap water is to soft. From tap it is 6.5 ph and no readable carbinates at all. Very close to rain water and does not change over the seasons. I would like to know what others do to bring UP the hardness. :?: :idea:
by Tankfull Tropicals
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Algae
Replies: 22
Views: 11526

Re: Algae

Hey Fluffy. Love the name too. I don't agree with the no no crowds on cohabitation. I keep a few small Bristle nose and 7 Farowellas with my 7 Zebras in a 135 gallon. Bristlenose are good but The farowellas are Better by far. I also include plants in all my tanks and the Fs are always busy and very ...
by Tankfull Tropicals
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:23 pm
Forum: General Fish Chat
Topic: new tank SETUP for plecos.
Replies: 3
Views: 9879

Re: new tank SETUP for plecos.

Fern, that advise does help and I appreciate other peoples oppinions. Expertise comes from the accumulation of Knowledge and the wisdom to use it wisely. Usually other peoples knowledge too. After all if we knew it all we would be pretty boring creatures for sure.Thanks :aok:
by Tankfull Tropicals
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: DIY Corner
Topic: River tanks ??
Replies: 2
Views: 7026

Re: River tanks ??

Thanks TT. :aok: Excellant article, just what I need. I am not much good at this surfing stuff. I usualy end up way off track on some junk site. I am real new to this computer stuff.
by Tankfull Tropicals
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: any pics of what a pregnant female zebra looks like?
Replies: 21
Views: 11545

Re: any pics of what a pregnant female zebra looks like?

Mine is about the same. They are in a 30g tank so I am thinking of doing 5-10 gallons of RO water a tad cooler than the tank water and during a thunder storm. I have tried all sorts of trick with these guys! I have even used a watering can to put in new water after a water change so its more like r...
by Tankfull Tropicals
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Fishy Photos
Topic: Hiding Zeb
Replies: 2
Views: 6760

Re: Hiding Zeb

Nice shot Lara. I wish I had a better camera. Ive been looking at a Nikon D80.