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Also, for my pleasure, Linda surprised me with .... A lovely halfmoon Betta that I had both pitied and admired at a local Petsmart. She aquired him about a week ago and the handsome fella seems happy and healthy.

Picture of 10 gallon tank Linda is getting ready to receive Molly fry currently in a nursery basket. She has added a background to the tank since the photo was taken. The tank is currently ready to receive fry later today.

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I am a lucky fella. In 50 plus years I have only once in memory been told an emphatic no. That had to do with raising annual veal calf’s. When Linda learned we were basically taking a healthy animal and making it sick veal was no longer allowed despite my justifications. That was many years ago...

I hear your pain. I am 72 and going to be very careful with the convenience design of our build. The dozen or so tanks will pall in comparison to what many have here, but without careful planning it would be beyond the scope. My left leg will go dead with just a moments notice and my back is...

Hi, thanks for the heads up. The marble will be outside the pond used as walkways, a seating area under the pergola at the fire pit and a landing area for the gazebo. The marble (if) used at the waterfall would be under the liner which would be topped with cobble. Not certain about the...

The story of BUSTER B BLACK Buster is a Bug, just another name for a made up breed. He is a cross of Boston Terrier and Pug and was rescued from being euthanized 8 years 1 month and 2 days ago. He is my best buddy. We "found" Buster when attending an auction. A lady who will remain unamed was...

Was looking at FB feeds Friday morning. I do not usually look at FB because it is mostly nonsense but Friday I got a note from some friends in Florida about their 50th wedding anniversary. I was their long-ago best man, so I thought I better look. Anyway, I got pulled into FB and while there...

Oh, so much more.

WOODSTOCK ……. You surely sparked my memory bank.

This morning found fry in the tank. Called to Linda and she immediately set to work with the fry basket and a net. Frantic I might add at the thought of them being devoured. She managed to scoop 14 into the basket and they hang safely on the tanks side. I ground some shrimp and flakes really...

Hydra. Geez Gary I did not need something else to worry about.:oops: I am fortunate with my well water. We sit on top of a an aquifer that gives us an artesian supply. It is pure, but being anal I also filter it and it passes through UV.

That makes sense. Never gave that a thought to that beyond a thorough rinse. Wish I had thought sooner of the barrels.

I look forward to that time when I am confident enough with my shepherding that I can minimize tests. For now testing is my security blanket. The barrels will alleviate some fussing.

The barrels are medical practice steril, sealed in steril plastic. The water is drawn in, a negative pressure similar to a clean room situation. These are the same syringes, less the needle used at labs, Dr offices, and hospitals. I am not concerned with contamination anymore than I am when one...

Had a slap my head moment when testing water. Dip the tube, drizzle some, rinse repeat till I get that 5ml line just so. I have syringe barrels in 5 through 20 ml sizes. Use the for various animal meds. Grabbed a 5 and easy peasy. They should be available at your local drug store. Mine does...

Mission accomplished, well mostly. Support beams are in place and sisters installed. Still have to bolt the beams to eliminate movement and spot weld the screw jacks we used for final adjustments. Not today though. I believe I could park a truck in that room without worry. When we took a beer...

I doubt we will do mail order fish but who knows. My preference is to deal local and the place we toured last weekend was impressive. We were open about our experience and the clerks we spoke with were extremely patient and even suggested we bring water samples when purchasing fish. The bonus is...

PH is steady. Water in the tans run at 76F and water we add is within a couple degrees of that one way or the other. We use a mix of rain and well water. Today and going forward we boil the rain water in my brew it then add the well water and cool. The brew pot has a very accurate digital...

New York was originally settled by the Dutch. The capitol, Albany, was originally Fort Orange. Saratoga, where we are, was settled by the Schler family. A good many streams are something Kill, often preceded by an Iroquois name. Many others were renamed River, or brook in the past. I do not...

This kind academic stuff is beyond my ability to understand. Do not misunderstand, I appreciate the effort the effort, but in all honesty it is simply outside my knowledge base. I do not have the background. I also hope it is not necessary. I do see here there are many of fishkeepers who have...

Hope to finish the floor support work in preparation for 2 ton of fish tank weight in a 240 square foot area.

Friday after two days of taking advantage of my back injury, meals at my easy chair served up by Linda, I decided enough. It was a lovely day, full sun, low 50's, and gentle wind. Took up the cane a proceeded to go to work on the pond. The bog was uncovered, and it has composted nicely. Took a...

We waited about a week after they arrived at the store to take them. I understand mortality and accept they had a rough journey. Linda has a more difficult time with it and her reaction often clouds my reaction. As long as we did things right it is what it is, whispered out of Linda’s earshot.

Angel left this mortal coil, was found floating on its side this morning. I agree, my well water is O2 deficient and the boiled rainwater is as well. We add the water through a steralized, no bleach, colander which we move across the tank while adding the water. Also have two active air stones...

That would beMolly not mommy. Back medication has loosened the tips of my fingers.

A few days ago we brought home two Angelfish. They are juveniles, about the size of a quarter. Both were doing fine, actively exploring the 37 gallon tank and interacting peacefully with the three Mommy. About 12 hours ago, yes at 3 AM, I did a water change, 11 gallons, which I estimate to be...

True story. Tyson was in juvenile facility, aka reform school, a little south of us. He beat up a couple of other developing miscreants in the cafeteria. Two guards took him to a room. Only Tyson walked out. If I remember correctly he was 15 at the time.

Water pipe

Whoops, just noticed the problem is solved.

Is there a millwork place nearby? If so use tempoary shims and measure from low point to zero. A good millworker with the proper tools can easily shave the necessary shims that will level the tank. Put a piece of plyscore on top, glued and screwed, walla a level floor area. If the shims are...