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by mistern2005
Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:30 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Algae Control and Another Pleco?
Replies: 17
Views: 7937

Algae Control and Another Pleco?

Since I've set up the 10gallon zebra tank, I moved the standard-issue pleco from Petco into another tank becuase I want to aviod any competition with the little zebras. However the tank is now starting to grow lots of algae. I didn't really expect the zebras to keep the algae under control since the...
by mistern2005
Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:11 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Michael's Zebra Thread!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 10773

@ Eddie - I threw out the "java moss", actually after looking at it more I am less convinced it was java moss and more convinced it was bad algae. @ Jeremy - I wanted to know what kinds of live plants you would suggest keeping that are easy and beneficial. What do you have in your breeding...
by mistern2005
Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:39 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Michael's Zebra Thread!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 10773

Well it looks like the mystery supplier has revealed himself. Just so everyone knows .Jeremy is my "secret" supplier. If anyone is looking to do business, or acquire more zebs, Jeremy did a wonderful job with shipping and getting me two awesome zebras! If you want to know more, just ask bu...
by mistern2005
Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:40 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Michael's Zebra Thread!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 10773

Zebra Spottings!

I just have to mention this...the first day after I put the zebras in the tank I couldn't help but go look that night to see if I could spot them. I had no such luck however my fiance located one of them in the light and we clearly saw a tail and the tail moved! Then we spotted the little guy sittin...
by mistern2005
Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:37 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Michael's Zebra Thread!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 10773

Thanks for the replies Pete. I'll check out that heater. I actually found the piece of holey rock on one of my trips to the Hill Country back when I grew up in Texas. Unfortunately I only kept two big pieces....if I had only known! I think the trick to the filter is going to be to leave it on low fo...
by mistern2005
Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:45 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Michael's Zebra Thread!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 10773

more pcitures and tank description...

Okay, now that I am a pro at this photobuckect thing (thanks again eklikewhoa!).... The first shows a full tank shot of the setup.... http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k234/mistern2005/0setup_fts.jpg The plants that are floating are a combination of fake ones, hornwort, and I think java moss...is th...
by mistern2005
Sun Oct 01, 2006 1:32 am
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Michael's Zebra Thread!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 10773

Thank you for the tip on photobuckt.com... Let's se....can everyone else see my first baby picture??? They are AWESOME!!!!

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by mistern2005
Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:50 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Michael's Zebra Thread!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 10773

Michael's Zebra Thread!!!

Well, the new babies arrived today. I just got them acclimated and let them go in the tank but they disappeared right away. Fortunately I snapped a few pictures right before I set them free. I'd post the pictures but I don't know where I should go to host them...any ideas??? I wanted to add a note a...
by mistern2005
Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:18 am
Forum: PRIVATE Sales and Wants
Topic: WTB: Zebra Plecos. - WILL PAY HANDSOMELY!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4452

Jeremy-

Got your PM...thanks a bunch!!! -Michael
by mistern2005
Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:25 am
Forum: PRIVATE Sales and Wants
Topic: WTB: Zebra Plecos. - WILL PAY HANDSOMELY!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4452

Barbie-

Thank you so much, that's awesome!!! I really appreciate it...yes, please let everyone who might be interested in selling know. Can you tell me.... do you have a current spawn? How old is the spawn and when do you plan on weaning the fry from dad???
by mistern2005
Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:31 pm
Forum: PRIVATE Sales and Wants
Topic: WTB: Zebra Plecos. - WILL PAY HANDSOMELY!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4452

Barbie,

Thank you for your response. And, of course, I would not mind growing out fry. Who do I need to talk to about getting on a list??? Who should I ask....and what is the etiquette??? Again, your help and advice is greatly appreciated.
by mistern2005
Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:14 am
Forum: PRIVATE Sales and Wants
Topic: WTB: Zebra Plecos. - WILL PAY HANDSOMELY!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4452

WTB: Zebra Plecos. - WILL PAY HANDSOMELY!!!

Surprise....I like everyone else on this site want zebra plecos. I am located in Tucson, Arizona. Ideally I would like to purchase a pair (male and female) but would be more than happy to purchase just one. I am WILLING TO PAY VERY WELL to get my own zebra(s). If interested/available please PM me or...