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by stanchung
Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Tank Set-Up's
Topic: This is the tank with the zebs!
Replies: 6
Views: 6768

I get a kick everytime I see these fellas. They really have the cute factor maxed. :P :lol:

Good luck on your breeding program Bonsai!
by stanchung
Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: BULLDOG Fry- Genetic Or Environmental
Replies: 151
Views: 155175

Thanks McEve for the link. It states CuSO4 is particularly toxic at low alkalinity levels. I presume this to be pH 7>8+. Not sure I want to do this test on my zebras but perhaps on the discus. :twisted: :lol: Will keep you guys posted if I do decide to do a prophylactic treatment on my tanks. I boug...
by stanchung
Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:47 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: BULLDOG Fry- Genetic Or Environmental
Replies: 151
Views: 155175

I read with interest this bulldog phenomena. There's new strains of Discus that are bred to exhibit this shortening of the spine. This is considered a deformity and disease by some experts[Andrew Soh]. Lordosis or ~scoliosis. Apparently it's not genetic but some pathogen attacking the spine and prev...
by stanchung
Tue May 08, 2007 1:51 pm
Forum: Male Or Female......You Decide!
Topic: 2 fellas at ~3 inch
Replies: 9
Views: 6082

I'm going to add two more large airstones for good measure! Will post in setup gallery section soon. Thanks for the help everyone!
by stanchung
Tue May 08, 2007 5:05 am
Forum: Male Or Female......You Decide!
Topic: 2 fellas at ~3 inch
Replies: 9
Views: 6082

Hi thanks McEve, I suspect they're both females as well. I've been feeding them but I've never really seen them eat. lol. Will look into the recipe section for some tips. I do think they're skinny. My other plecos[L134-not in same tank!] are really fat comparatively. lol I've kept the temperature at...
by stanchung
Mon May 07, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: Male Or Female......You Decide!
Topic: 2 fellas at ~3 inch
Replies: 9
Views: 6082

Ok I will wait say another year? :D

Thanks for the help ID'ing. I'm afraid to pm smithrc on such matters!
In fact another friend said exactly what you said. Must be somethign you guys know that we newbies don't. The bent pectorals perhaps?
by stanchung
Sun May 06, 2007 5:11 am
Forum: Male Or Female......You Decide!
Topic: 2 fellas at ~3 inch
Replies: 9
Views: 6082

Here's some Close up pictures of the 'odontodes'. :D

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by stanchung
Sun May 06, 2007 3:35 am
Forum: Male Or Female......You Decide!
Topic: 2 fellas at ~3 inch
Replies: 9
Views: 6082

Thanks Andrew! :D

I'll call one Ellen and the other er...[j/k]

They look skinny for females. The bent fins and lack of 'odontodes'

I will try to get a closer shot to see the 'odontodes' or lack of...
by stanchung
Sat May 05, 2007 5:11 pm
Forum: Male Or Female......You Decide!
Topic: 2 fellas at ~3 inch
Replies: 9
Views: 6082

2 fellas at ~3 inch

Hi,
Just got them recently and overjoyed but need some expert guesses!!!

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Thanks in advance! :D :D :D
by stanchung
Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:26 pm
Forum: Tank Set-Up's
Topic: Fish Hut
Replies: 35
Views: 23402

I think the reflections are unavoidable if you have tanks lit positioned facing each other.
As a suggestion, you could pull a black curtain behind you or turn the lights of the opposing tanks off.

Looks like the zebs are warming up! :D
by stanchung
Sat Dec 23, 2006 11:12 am
Forum: Tank Set-Up's
Topic: Fish Hut
Replies: 35
Views: 23402

Sump's and noise. Have you heard of Durso standpipes? That's a fantastic design to reduce noise.
http://www.dursostandpipes.com/
by stanchung
Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:37 am
Forum: Fishy Photos
Topic: Nikon Macro lens
Replies: 4
Views: 4307

If you are using digital it's probably better to get the Nikkor 60 micro because of the 50% increase in focal length will give you 90mm. personally 135mm macro means more care when shooting without flash to avoid camera shake. it's reviewed here. http://www.photodo.com/product_42.html I have used it...
by stanchung
Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:23 am
Forum: Tank Set-Up's
Topic: Fish Hut
Replies: 35
Views: 23402

That's like a mini farm!!!
Nicely done-first time I've seen a fish room done from a patch of land!!! :D
Envy X1000! :D

Are the plecs in yet?
by stanchung
Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:40 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Quarantining Zebras
Replies: 4
Views: 2677

Thanks for the tips guys, I just happen to have a cupboard of meds from keeping discus. lol. Are zebras sensitive towards moderate treatment levels lets say tetra levels of Salt-1ppt Coppersafe ? Potassium permanganate-light to medium pink Formalin [worst case scenario] Anti-biotics Metronidazole 25...
by stanchung
Mon Nov 27, 2006 2:45 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Quarantining Zebras
Replies: 4
Views: 2677

Quarantining Zebras

Hi all, I will be getting my zebras soon

Would like to know what's the best med's if any to use for quarantining. Are they sensitive to certain meds like loaches?

Many thanks in advance!!!