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  1. Riso-chan

    Filter Preferences for 55 Gallon Planted

    It says it only filters up to 25 gallons though. I'll have to research canisters, but I think I might stick to HOB, though if I do find a good enough deal on a canister I'll go for it.
  2. Riso-chan

    Filter Preferences for 55 Gallon Planted

    I obviously need a new filter soon, and my B-day is coming up on the 24th this month. I need some advice on what would do well on my 55g planted. Now, I'm looking to get a strongr flilter this time, one that filters a bit more over 60 gallons. I can't spend a huge amount of money, but I do need...
  3. Riso-chan

    Post all the good LFS stories

    I have a pretty decent lfs near me. They do fresh and saltwater, and even have a medium sized tank with aquatic plants. They have pretty good knowledge of fish keep issues as well as plants. They can be a bit pricey though, but hey, you get what you pay for. I have seen a few deformed and sick...
  4. Riso-chan

    Red Finned Loach or Rainbow Shark?

    Thanx FlyFly, the only other thing that concerns me is the safety of my other fish. I know that the white clouds will be fine, they move extremely fast. But my danios and kulis are a bit slower. BTW, which species would you recommend for my tank? Redtailed Black Shark, Rainbow Shark...
  5. Riso-chan

    Red Finned Loach or Rainbow Shark?

    1.Thanx to everyone for posting! :) It's fine if I can only have one. What are some of the things I should do to prepare my tank for this fish? 2. How dense does the planting need to be? I ask because my plants are still somewhat sparse, but I can wait until they grow in more. 3. How...
  6. Riso-chan

    Red Finned Loach or Rainbow Shark?

    Would love more info please! :p:
  7. Riso-chan

    I need to vent, please (long).

    This is exactly why I personally don't need a wedding. My sister and her husband had my parents graciously pay around $25,000 for the whole wedding & reception thing. Now, 4 years later, things haven't worked out and they are agreed to being seperated but still living together. Merely being...
  8. Riso-chan

    Safety For Tank During Hurricane

    Looks like we'll be safe for now. The storm is a bit off the west coast of FL(where I'm at), so we won'tget the worst of it I think. Tonight, it's due to give us heavy winds, rain, and possibly tornadoes. Haven't had a complete power outtage yet, only flickers here and there. So, if all fares...
  9. Riso-chan

    Red Finned Loach or Rainbow Shark?

    I was reading about the redfin loach again. Seems they too, suffer from name confusion. Orangefin, cherryfin, and blue loach all come up in the search engines when I type 'Botia Modesta'. I think I like them best, as they are able to be kept in groups of three or more. The only worry I'd have...
  10. Riso-chan

    Red Finned Loach or Rainbow Shark?

    Thanx:) I've read about older age= agression with the rainbows, that's why I figured out the Red Finne Shark might be better. BTW, I actually think I may hav gotten the red-finned shark's scientific name wrong. I think it was Epalzeorynchos Frenatus, and they can be housed together If they...
  11. Riso-chan

    Safety For Tank During Hurricane

    I just looked on the petsmart website, and found some. But hey don't say for what size tank, does it matter?
  12. Riso-chan

    Red Finned Loach or Rainbow Shark?

    I wanted to add a larger fish to my tank to give more of a focal species or character. I researched a few species, and two caught my eye: Rainbow Shark (Epaleorhychos Frenatum) & Red Finned Loach (Botio Iecontei) From what I've read so far, it seems the red-finned loach might be a better...
  13. Riso-chan

    Safety For Tank During Hurricane

    Obviously I live in Florida at the moment, so hurricane Dennis is on the way here. We don't have a generator, unfortunately. Will my tank be alright if the power stays out for long periods? I do have a decent amount of plants in there which should provide oxygen for the alotted time possibly...
  14. Riso-chan

    Need Help Choosing Fish

    I'm stuck between choosing either a Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos Frenatum) or a Red Finned Loach (Botia Iecontei). The species profiles says that the red-finned is peaceful. So it shouldn't be a problem. They really are a nice looking fish. I also need to let my plants grow a bit more cover...
  15. Riso-chan

    Need Help Choosing Fish

    I've been told by many people on this forum that many fish can adapt to differing ph ranges. I've also tried to change my ph, but no luck, the water in my area is generally 8.0. I was just looking at the Red-Finned Shark, and that one interests me a bit. I'd have to wait a bit longer for my...
  16. Riso-chan

    Need Help Choosing Fish

    I've been wanting something to replace the swordtails place in my tank, as a sort of large species with more character than the danios or white clouds. I was looking at the redtailded shark in the profiles, but I think it would more than likely eat everybody else, and I can only keep one...
  17. Riso-chan

    Not Sure If I Should Keep Swordtail Fry

    Thanx, but I still need suggestions on other suitable fish for my tank.
  18. Riso-chan

    Not Sure If I Should Keep Swordtail Fry

    Then what other fish would you suggest? Anything that looks like a goldfish would be what I am looking for, but I don't know about any goldfish that don't get so large. I don't know what to do.
  19. Riso-chan

    Not Sure If I Should Keep Swordtail Fry

    Thanx for posting:) I really need all the other questions I listed to be answered, though. Thanx
  20. Riso-chan

    Got Geckos?

    Well, leopards can get to about 8-10 inches in length, and are a little stout. They are probably in the size range you'd prefer. About feeding live food, I have to feed mine live crickets because she won't eat anything else, I've tried. I have heard some individuals can be conditioned to eat...
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