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Emo, kind of looks like when I got into Snakeheads back in 1979 or so? I had a few that were striped in color, but devoured minnows like crazy when they got close to a foot long. That picture looks like the same “body” shape as the Snakeheads but different color. Had mine in a 55 gallon...

Use pure 100% silicone. Nothing else..No special additives. -Ed-

Gwand, you’re going to be asked, what filter do you have? Brand, model number. Then the Group can start to answer.

Whist. No training, more learning curve on Wife's part after she ruined a small acrylic tank I had, thought she would clean some algae off the tank with one of those kitchen sink scrubbies when I was at work, not a good situation when I saw it, they do a number on acrylic to say the least! She...

100% Yes, pineapple plus Ham I normally get!

Like Boundava states, they do have specific trimming, cutting tools at your xlocal pet supply places. Fluval makes some nice curved scissors and I believe they have a kit also with tweezers and the scissors. I’m the same way, I try to avoid putting common house things in the tank including using...

Nice Stan! Rub it in! Do you not want to move to U.S.? Like close to East Coast so we can “get” some of your “Mutts”? Always a pleasure and boy, you always produce! As always, thanks!! very nice, great looking one! Ed

You could always go with something like Fire Belly Toads.. I have a 10 gallon tank with three, all you need is to set half the tank or so with rocks some moss to give the a place to rest. Tank looks great!.. You just want an area for the toads to be able to sit, rest, and eat. I have a corner...

Clive, my opinion is to re-huddle, back up and ask your questions which you are doing. This hobby takes years of understanding between filters, cycling, fish, etc. Just my opinion, you might have rushed a little. Sit back and think about the LFS recommendations, probably not the best. I would...

Thanks, we do have Oaks around, maybe I’ll search in the near future for a couple pieces and I’ll leave them dry for a few weeks. Thanks again…

Really crazy question, been in this hobby since late 70’s.. Was into the salt water and fresh tanks, for a few years and got back into it for a year or so. Love it, but question, been seeing so many nice tanks here with smaller branches, twigs in tanks now. I was used to the old driftwood...

Yes Bryon, they are entertaining! What’s funny with these they make a sound like a “bark” instead of a croak. Almost like a small dog but a lower noise level. They like their crickets and for a treat, wax worms once in a while. Three get funny when they all start barking.

I’ll have to try to get something, but below is what I used. It does a nice job, filters can be cleaned or replaced. Small river rocks in the water area, and I built 1/2 tank up with bigger rocks so they have a place to sit, and also a place to swim, 10 gallon tank. I stuffed Java Moss all...

I have had three Fire Bellies for appx. 4 years now, tank is appx 1/3 rd filled with water, rocks covered with Java Moss. It is filtered using a corner rock/waterfall filter so it pulls water from the tank, filters it and runs down the rocks back in the tank. But there’s not much current. Sorry...

I have three fire belly toads for over 3-4 years in a 10 gallon tank. About a 1/3 filled with water. Rocks on the left of the tank covered with Java moss and open on the right for when they want to swim. In the back corner I have a Tetra waterfall filter, looks like rocks and filters the water...

Get well Stan! You got a lot of work coming up! -Ed-

API Master kit, like $40.00 bucks… You can do a lot of tests with this kit. All in a nice container, chemicals, 4 glass tubes, very nice, get the API and you are set.

I guess I’m anal, been in this since the 80’s but I just have a habit of checking my thermo numerous times a day, yes I work, usually in by 4:30 am, try to get out by 3:00 pm. In the am starting coffee, I hit the lights, glance at the fish and thermo. Come home, feed the fish and look at the...

Sorry Fish! Missed it! Floss below the rings and foam, got it, thank you! -Ed-

So bottom line, to fill the “gap” between the foam on bottom, and bio rings on top, a little floss in middle, or just floss on top of the rings at the top? It was foam bottom, carbon, then rings on the top per Instructions, I eliminated the middle which was the useless carbon pack which in my...

Just a dumb question, been in this great hobby since early 1980’s and had a few of these Hagen, now Fluval Aqua Clear filters, HOB… I noticed my small 20 the water level was getting extremely high on the “left” side of the filter. I had cleaned the sponge filter and bio rings that came with the...

If you are in the hobby to stay, the API Master is the way to go….You get all 4 basic tests, and enough to go for quite a while. Like $35-40 dollars. Nice to use, you should be testing anyway, why buy separate tests. Get the Master so yo have everything, comes in a nice container to hold all the...

Wow! Can’t believe this thread started, Scott Kahn has a great history, his paintings have always been unique. Hopefully he continues, his art work is very cool! Surprised anybody heard of him, but very good stuff to say the least.

oh boy Stan! You started this!!

Stan, better cut back on breading Guppies and livebearers! Maybe you’ll need to start selling some of your hybrids. $$$$. -Ed-

"There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything...

Very nice! But it will get big! I had one many years ago that was like something I caught fishing in my neck of the woods! Enjoy, but don’t be surprised by growth rate!!

I am far from an “expert” but have a couple Bettas for a few years, not my main focus, I have a community tank and Fire Belly Toads, but I believe the rule of thumb was a few pellets of food every couple days, they have very tiny stomachs and don’t need to be feed daily. Google on care on these...

Very nice! I’m sure there will be other comments on “topping off”. Why no water changes? Topping off doesn’t eliminate bad stuff.. just a question Meylin.

Well, you are sure doing an excellent job on the hobby and breeds! As per our discussions, your knowledge is invaluable, thanks again! I’ll continue to follow all your posts, at 63 yrs. old I’m still learning and anything I can learn is appreciated as well as everyone on this forum! Fyi, my one...

Stan, is that one of yours? It’s awesome! -Ed-

Agree with Emerald, it appears you have black/ dark stones, if not really washed and drained ,re-washed again, the “stuff” from the stones will float on top of the water. To me, it looks like residue from the gravel. Try to scoop it off with a paper towel.

Congrats, what a nice display! It’s a beautiful set up!

Thank you and yes, only living plant is the Java Moss which I took from my Fire Belly frog tank. I did the tank using fake plants for now because I have the mystery snail which in a small previous tank ate my living plants. I do prefer all live, but was hard to keep anything with the snail so in...

Thanks Bryon, nothing special, 2 Rasboras, 3 Guppies, 4 Neon Tetras, 2 Platys. A little over stocked for a 10 gallon, but water, health seems fine, all active, got one small hunk of Java moss growing. To me it was just weird with the low PH. I’m not one to add things to adjust, I believe in...