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Hey EMG, nice pics of those darts! They are very beautiful, and look to be getting bigger. They are such living gems with thier vivid colorations. You know some breeders are actually getting different color mutations and blends nowadays, some are really nice looking. I wouldn't mind keeping...

No, I don't think you're being overly cautious. I have hard water in my area and so far haven't had any soft/hardness issues. Soft water could possibly change your parameters if your tank water is not normally soft, so being careful is a good thing.

I was actually thinking 1-2 would be best, so good thinking there. About keeping the pond clean without filtration should be done by way of high plant density. Good ones to use are water hyacinth(sp?), water lettace, and possibly anacharis. There many others to choose from too. Another...

You're right. I'll just get the rat out and wait 'til he comes back to tell him everything. I just hate to see the creatures in those bad conditions. The thing I didn't mention before is that his wife is on the same page as me, so we'll see what can be done when they get back. As always, thanx...

I already saved ten apple snails, and euthanized a few fish from my relative's outdoor pond. It looks horrible, and I just happen to come home today to see there were still more snails and two goldfish living in that mess. I can't take anymore rescues in, I've got plenty ringht now. But I can't...

Definitely go with crushed coral in your filter, that will not only release calcium into the water for them, but will also keep your PH stable. Things like spinach, broccoli, kale, etc. are very good for apple snails. Go to applesnail.net, they are very helpful there, and they also have plenty...

Well, I've read that 2 adult goldfish could be housed in a 20gal, so I'd estimate(could be wrong here) that it could be within reason to house 2-4 common goldfish, but nothing over. Get a bunch of good plants to export the excess nutrients in the water from their waste. You can definately post...

Are you priming the filter at all? If you are or if you don't have to, I would say that maybe something is pulling too much water in at once. If the pump you're using is the same you've used before with no problems, then maybe something is causing it to overdrive itself. I'm no expert on pond...

I have no idea what would keep raccoons out, as they can be very crafty. I would think some heavy duty material would suit your needs better. Maybe stainless steel meshing could be an option depending on what you want to spend. That could get very pricey hough, and you'll want to save your money...

Don't know why he would be doing that. If he's not doing any damage or really pestering him I don't think I'd worry too much. Maybe it's just a game they play, I don't think those fish could really hurt eachother badly. They might pester one another by chasing, pecking(which I don't believe is...

That's good of you to support that family in Indonesia. I may disagree on a few things with you, EMG, but I can see clearly that you are a good hearted person, and I truly do appreciate that. Regardless of what any of us believe, we all need to try to make this world better and help people that...

That story makes me want to stay even more true to the beloved souls I've been privelaged to spend my life with before and others to come. I can't even imagine doing that, I'd try damned hard to find a place that allowed pets, or I wouldn't move, dammit. Animals often have hearts so true that it...

Aren't fish personalized enough by their behaviors and little personalities? What about the beauty of their natural coloring? Did they even stop to think that maybe it took millions of years to develope the color patterns they have now? They are all living works of nature's artform, nothing...

Snockered...that's a pretty funny word:D! Well, we all gotta get tipsy sometimes...~Angela

You might want to take out the insert or parts of the filter and clean it manually with hot water and a scrubby pad. Clean off the inside of the tank with a scrubby pad too, and net every bit of it out that you can. I've never had anything like that before myself, so I really can't tell you...

Not to get religious or anything, but I recall reading something about a chip that does such things in Revelations. Kinda scary if that info was really predicted that long ago. Personally, I wouldn't take the chance with that kind of thing, I've never had to do it with any pets before either...

I'll be honest with you guys here about nuclear weapons, I really don't ANYONE having them. The devastation and illness they cause are just not worth us killing eachother. But now that they are here in existence there's really no easy way to deal with them, or the pollution they cause...

Thje only frogs/toads I'd worry over would be marine toads(aka bufo frogs). Most other amphibians shouldn't pose a threat. If your fish are purchased at a size maybe over 2-3 inches, it would be difficult for many frogs toads to get it down I think. We've had frogs that are probably medium sized...

If she is a small juvenile, like those I've seen in photos before, it could take her a few days to get used to her new home. Remember, she is just a baby so she is probably exploring a bit to get a feel for her new habitat. However, if you think she is doing this too much, you could try to...

Sounds nice looking, you should post some pics if possible. We all love those beautiful planted tank photos! :) ~Angela