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by dreville
Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Cutting Anubias Nana rhizome - toxic for zebs?
Replies: 2
Views: 3451

Re: Cutting Anubias Nana rhizome - toxic for zebs?

I've never heard of this. I cut my small Anubias nana 'petite' all the time in my old tank with my zebras and had no ill effects. Thanks for replying! I just got a big bunch of Anubias nana 'petite' which I can probably cut into a few separate rhizomes. I've got some other anubias gold/yellow varia...
by dreville
Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Cutting Anubias Nana rhizome - toxic for zebs?
Replies: 2
Views: 3451

Cutting Anubias Nana rhizome - toxic for zebs?

Hi, I've heard and read that cutting the anubias nana rhizome, or actually pretty much any part of it, releases a toxic substance. This substance may be toxic to shrimp and other inverts. Some people say this is a myth. Even though I do have red cherry shrimp with my zebras, my main concern is if it...
by dreville
Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: Tank Set-Up's
Topic: Are these filters any good ??????
Replies: 3
Views: 3346

Re: Are these filters any good ??????

In my case, I'm currently using an Eheim 2215 canister filter with a hydrosponge prefilter and a marineland maxi-jet 400 powerhead with a hydrosponge prefilter which provides aeration, mechanical filtration and some, although minimal, biological filtration. The 2215 is definitely overfiltering my 20...
by dreville
Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: Help !!
Topic: New group all dead overnite!
Replies: 11
Views: 11489

Re: New group all dead overnite!

Wow, I'm so sorry about your loss. :( Just curious, did they show signs of stress while they were being drip-acclimated? I'm thinking that if after an hour, they still showed signs of stress, I would have extended the drip-acclimation. I'm not exactly sure, maybe others will chime in, but that's kin...
by dreville
Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: Tank Set-Up's
Topic: Are these filters any good ??????
Replies: 3
Views: 3346

Re: Are these filters any good ??????

Never tried it myself, but I guess for that price, it's worth a try. Hmm, even comes with UV...nice. The seller has solid positive feedback. I would have a back-up filter though, even just an air-driven hydrosponge or your old one, just in case. Personally, I paid so much for my zebs, I would invest...
by dreville
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Another hello from Toronto, Canada
Replies: 7
Views: 4509

Re: Another hello from Toronto, Canada

Stevie.K wrote:Welcome to the site, great looking tank & Zebs. :)
Thanks Stevie!
by dreville
Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Another hello from Toronto, Canada
Replies: 7
Views: 4509

Re: Another hello from Toronto, Canada

Thanks everyone! This is very good info TwoTankAmin. I've read many of your posts and you seem to be one of the zebra experts. Looking forward to learning more from you. :D I was told my guys are about a year old, the smallest being at least 1.5" and the biggest around 2" TL. What has ever...
by dreville
Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:10 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Another hello from Toronto, Canada
Replies: 7
Views: 4509

Re: Another hello from Toronto, Canada

I hope so too. :loldude: It's been more than a week with no casualties and they seem to be loving it. It's all temporary until I get some caves in there. I'll use the caves to stabilize the whole thing. But I can't take credit for the setup. It was suggested by my friend, Hitch. I did all the bashin...
by dreville
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Another hello from Toronto, Canada
Replies: 7
Views: 4509

Another hello from Toronto, Canada

Hello everyone, I've been checking this forum several times a day since I received my zebs two weeks ago. I thought I'd introduce myself to all those who I will be getting to know and I'll be asking for advice in the years to come! :D I received my beautiful group of juveniles from a fellow Canadian...
by dreville
Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: Male Or Female......You Decide!
Topic: 3 possible males?
Replies: 10
Views: 6658

Re: 3 possible males?

Hey Louis, My first forum post is to help you out and add some info to your discussion. :D Not sure if you've seen this yet but I'll probably subscribe to this thread for future reference. Here's a nice link with pictures of male and female vent / ventral area. http://www.plecoplanet.com/forum/showt...