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http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this board. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:08:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58158-great-craigslist-deal-east-atlanta.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:51:07 GMT http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/for/1471655893.html

This is a little too far for us to drive for a tank, but it's a great deal so I thought I'd let you all know. :) ]]> General Discussion harpua2002 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58158-great-craigslist-deal-east-atlanta.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58157-generosity-forum-priceless.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:45 GMT I just wanted to take a moment and say a few words to reflect on my experiences since joining this forum. I am so grateful to all of you that have... I just wanted to take a moment and say a few words to reflect on my experiences since joining this forum. I am so grateful to all of you that have made my transition to fish keeping a smooth one. I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and shared experience/knowledge. To be a part of something like this is priceless.

A special thanks to Teds Tank for the beautiful java moss and Dark Rider 2k3 for the beautiful hornwort. You guys are amazing.:;group

Redlessi ]]> General Discussion redlessi http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58157-generosity-forum-priceless.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58156-sad-trip-walmart.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:37 GMT I was in walmart today with mom, grocery shopping. My mom felt like buying fish (not live ones, but the kind we eat LOL) and i was just glancing at... I was in walmart today with mom, grocery shopping. My mom felt like buying fish (not live ones, but the kind we eat LOL) and i was just glancing at the fish they had (the full bodied ones with heads and everything)...


Boy was i surpriesed when i saw they had ID sharks... for sale... literally... i blinked... blinked twice and stared in aw as i saw them... I didnt know they were eatable....

Kinda creepy though... they were like 1ft and a half....

just felt like sharing...

:;hi1 ]]> General Discussion Tony G. http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58156-sad-trip-walmart.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58138-star-trek.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:46 GMT Good morning :;co
I bought the new Star Trek movie yesterday. Watched it. Loved it. I'll watch it again :) I wish they would make a new series out of it. I checked the Star Trek website a while back when the movie came out and there was no mention of a new series though.

Did anyone else enjoy it? (I know I'm a little late but I wait for movies to come out on DVD) :)
Ken ]]> General Discussion aquarist48 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58138-star-trek.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58137-happy-birthday.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:20:08 GMT :;balloonsHappy Birthday Aquatic Mouse! I hope you have a wonderful day today! Ken :;balloonsHappy Birthday Aquatic Mouse! I hope you have a wonderful day today!
Ken ]]> General Discussion aquarist48 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58137-happy-birthday.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58128-ok-looking-better-but-still-need-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:23:10 GMT i have beenposting about the last 2 weeks on my milky white tank... bio bloom i know ... the ammonia has hit upwards of 8ppm ... daily doing 20%... i have beenposting about the last 2 weeks on my milky white tank... bio bloom i know ... the ammonia has hit upwards of 8ppm ... daily doing 20% water change with API ammo lock added every day... my milkiness is decreasing however my ammonia level is not ... is this common .... it has been about 2 weeks since my bloom started cause because a filter got rinsed in tap water... i know that is a no no however my little girl was trying to help so who could get mad at a 7 year old that shares your fascination with fish. I also discovered that my power filter was on its last leg and not filtering nearly what it should so i went and got plenty of api ammo lock i of course you api stress coat to get rid of cholrine and such ... the new filter is a mariland 350 for a 70 gallon tank mine is only 29.... so i am just wondering when can i expect the ammonia to begin to lower ... when i do my water test my nitrites are slowly starting to rise maybe .25 PPM to .50 ppm but seems like they have always been there ...even before the prob ... my bloom is definately getting less i can through the tank now but my ammonia is still through the roof ... any ideas ?? ]]> General Discussion gcdj http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58128-ok-looking-better-but-still-need-help.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58121-i-hope-i-pass-inspection.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:04 GMT My apartment complex sent out notices yesterday to everyone telling us that we are no longer allowed to keep anything other than plants, bikes, and... My apartment complex sent out notices yesterday to everyone telling us that we are no longer allowed to keep anything other than plants, bikes, and patio furniture on our patios. They are inspecting everyone tomorrow. A lot of our neighbors have rediculous things on their patios like weight machines, treadmilles, beach towels hanging over the railings, etc and its totally tacky. I understand why they are doing the inspection, but I don't really know how my tub ponds are going to go over. Technically they do have plants, and I guess they could be considered furniture, but I don't know, and I really hope they don't make me get rid of them. My patio is very clean and always looks nice, so I am hoping that they let it slide. Keep your fingers crossed for me! ]]> General Discussion MissMTS http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58121-i-hope-i-pass-inspection.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58120-happy-birthday-janeaustenaddict.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:11:42 GMT :;balloonsI hope your day was faboo!:;hb :;balloonsI hope your day was faboo!:;hb ]]> General Discussion Shawnie http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58120-happy-birthday-janeaustenaddict.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58115-any-suggestions-help-my-brilliant-child.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:31:42 GMT :whistling:seems she got into some stinging nettles ..and her arms are totally inflamed and itching like crazy (like duh sweet child of... :whistling:seems she got into some stinging nettles ..and her arms are totally inflamed and itching like crazy (like duh sweet child of mine!!!)
anyone know how to help her ?(short of me handing her a :;smack upside her bum!) ]]> General Discussion Shawnie http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58115-any-suggestions-help-my-brilliant-child.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58111-do-arowanas-gold-fish-mix.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:17:46 GMT I just picked up dinner from the Chinese place around the corner and decided to take a look in their fish tank. They had a 1 foot Arowana mixed in... I just picked up dinner from the Chinese place around the corner and decided to take a look in their fish tank. They had a 1 foot Arowana mixed in with 3-4 inch gold fish in a 55 gallon tank that was only 3/4 full of water. I don't know where to begin with all those problems. ]]> General Discussion DRock914 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58111-do-arowanas-gold-fish-mix.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58099-enablers-you-all-me-included.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:16:41 GMT Yesterday I saw a poll on how many Bettas owned. I answered 10+ since I had, at that moment 13. Guess what? Today it's 14.

Went to the LFS and brought home this beautiful White Dragon betta juvenile male (at least that's how they labeled him). The most expensive Betta I've paid for (28USD) I couldn't resist, he is so beautiful!

I temporarily placed him one of my (cycled) small quarantine tanks (2gal), placed a Java Fern and a rhyzome of Anbuias Barteri with only one leaf (almost totally destroyed by the naughty Tiger Oscar female).

I am considering purchasing a rimless, topless, glass cube tank I saw at another LFS. Extremely low light plants, natural river sand mixed with enriched substrate and a small filter (I keep lots of seeded sponge and bio-ceramics).

Likely going to place it in my desk at my home-office (tank room to be precise).

Pepetj
Santo Domingo

PS pics later, I don't want to stress him more than he is already with the handling and transportation home. ]]> General Discussion pepetj http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58099-enablers-you-all-me-included.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58095-have-you.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:12 GMT Voted in the Fish of the month and Aquarium of the Month contests? :party0011: Photo Contest... Voted in the Fish of the month and Aquarium of the Month contests?
:party0011:
Photo Contest ]]> General Discussion Lucy http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58095-have-you.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58092-mail-rebate-tetra-aquarium-kits.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:51:57 GMT Hi everyone!
From now until 1/31/10 Tetra is offering mail in rebates on some of their aquarium kits.
Here's a link to the qualifying kits and the rebate form :)
Tetra Rebate Form

The 6 or 10g kit would be perfect for some one's (cough, Ted, cough) new Betta. ;) ]]> General Discussion Lucy http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58092-mail-rebate-tetra-aquarium-kits.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58089-what-week.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:56:36 GMT I was up in Wellington over the weekend, and returned to find a leak in one of my 40gals, and my Convicts paired, with the male, Demon, beating up... I was up in Wellington over the weekend, and returned to find a leak in one of my 40gals, and my Convicts paired, with the male, Demon, beating up every other fish in the tank whilst the female eggs him on. So I've been thinking about downsizing my stock for a while now, and using my tanks to concentrate on just a few species, and decided this was the sign to start! First task was to fix the 40gal (crack in the bottom), I've patched it up, and it's now sat outside on the deck waiting for the sealant to cure. So the next thing was to temporaraly re-home the stock from that tank,(no easy task!), and then decide which fish to keep and which to sell.\

I've decided to keep my Guppies obviously, and use 4 of my tanks, 40g, 40g, 20g, and nanocube for breeding them. And I'm keeping my Caete Cichlid trio, who will share one of the 40gals with my breeding male Guppies, and my Loaches. I've given Demon and Elektra,(my Cons), a 20gal long to themselves, and obviously the 90gal stays as it is.

So I've sold my Angelfish and Blue Acaras to a friend of mine who has a 75gal, they should be very happy there, and my Kribs are going to live at the same house as my other Oscar went to about a year ago, another friend of mine. I'm a bit sad to see these guys go, but it means that I can use their tanks for my Guppies as they grow, who otherwise would just have been eaten! On the plus side I know they're going to very good homes and will be well looked after. Hopefully next week will be less work........... ]]> General Discussion Nick Goody http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58089-what-week.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58088-im-totally-spun-out.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:50:50 GMT I had a car accident today. It was totally my fault, and I can't believe I was so stupid. I've been driving for over 20 years and I know better. I'm not a bad driver, but today I was. I had my son in the car with me, he asked for something in my bag, I took my eyes off the road, drifted across and hit another car at 80 km/hr. It was so close to a head on. I've only just got over the shock and stopped blubbering on my boyfriend. I could have killed my boy. I could have killed the poor woman I hit. Thankfully she doesn't have a scratch. Zach as a graze on his leg from the airbag, my arm is bruised from my airbag and the glass from my drivers side window exploding. My car is screwed. I'm raving a bit, think a bit of shock still. I'm just so grateful. We are all ok. Please don't get complacent behind the wheel like I did people. Please don't take anything for granted. I've just had a huge wake-up call. Life is so precious.... ]]> General Discussion scatty http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58088-im-totally-spun-out.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58079-you-guys-such-enablers.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:02 GMT Well i believe now is the time to admit defeat. I have to admit that i have the early stages of MTS! :;bmu I currently have 2 tanks and 2 more... Well i believe now is the time to admit defeat. I have to admit that i have the early stages of MTS! :;bmu I currently have 2 tanks and 2 more "co-tanks" but it's not enough!!! :eek: All i can think about as i walk around the house is "Hey a fish tank would look nice there!" Right now i'm seriously thinking about getting rid of my anciet desktop computer and desk, and replacing it with a short sturdy bookcase(i'm also addicted to books...6 bookshelfs and counting in my room...). Guess what i want to put on the bookcase.... yup you guessed it! :;zAnother fish tank! Ya'll have almost even got me wanting a betta!......*thinks* yes i do believe i need another tank.....:;banaman

Too bad my parents don't know yet :;a1

Also what am i going to do with all my tanks when i go to college in a 1 1/2 years? :;hurryb

Lol, you guys are seriously great! :;hug2:;toast ]]> General Discussion titusxander http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58079-you-guys-such-enablers.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58068-im-back-around-here.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:22:40 GMT Hey guys! It's been a while. I've had a lot going on with family issues and haven't been posting at any of my usual haunts. I recently lost my grandmother, but was able to make one last visit to her before she passed away. I also spent some time in Texas with my parents, and just got back to Georgia a couple weeks ago. I've been settling back in here and working on the tanks, etc.

The tanks have changed a bit as well. We lost some corals in the 50 reef, unfortunately, while I was out of town but we're getting it back slowly but surely. We now have a betta tank too! It's a heavily planted 5.5 gallon with a blue halfmoon, Cowboy, the remaining 2 pygmy hatchets, and some ghost shrimp. We lost both the gudgeons in the 8 gallon, so that's become a dwarf puffer and bumblebee goby tank. The 120 is still going great, and the only change to that one is adding more plants. Plans for the frag tank are on hold for the moment... the stand doesn't fit through the doorways! We'll have to figure something out for that one. We're working on a 55 gallon Tanganyika cichlid tank, and eventually a 46 bowfront softy reef. Oh, and we got an AeroGarden. Those are sweet. :)

That's about it as far as what's up with me. Hope things are well with you all. ]]> General Discussion harpua2002 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58068-im-back-around-here.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58050-largest-fish-tank-your-lfs.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:58:04 GMT What are the largest fish tanks you have seen in your LFS? The guy around the corner has a 400 gallon SW tank but recently I found a store with 95%... What are the largest fish tanks you have seen in your LFS? The guy around the corner has a 400 gallon SW tank but recently I found a store with 95% SW and he has a 780 gallon tank. ]]> General Discussion DRock914 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58050-largest-fish-tank-your-lfs.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58044-thinking-selling-endlers-need-pointers.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:03:34 GMT ive seen a few posts lately about people wanting to buy endlers. well, i have more than enough endlers and have been thinking about selling some here... ive seen a few posts lately about people wanting to buy endlers. well, i have more than enough endlers and have been thinking about selling some here on the forums, but the problem is i have never shipped fish before. ive never even had fish sent to me, so i know literally nothing about it.

would anybody mind sharing information about the process and what kind of shipping/material costs i could expect? ]]> General Discussion namehater http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58044-thinking-selling-endlers-need-pointers.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58041-argh-totally-not-fish-related.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:37:25 GMT (...though it does indirectly involve a mermaid)

Last week, when I was at my parents' house, I was watching syfy and caught an episode of Sanctuary. I thought the show was awesome, so when I got home, I checked to see if it was on Netflix.
Not only was it on Netflix, but the first season was available to watch instantly. Cool. So for the past week or so, I've been watching the first season as I had a chance to. I finished last night (well, early this morning... early enough that I shouldn't be awake right now) and went about finding Season 2, as Season 1 ends with a huge cliffhanger.
I am, however, four days too late in completing Season 1, as SyFy is only allowing to be shown online the last four episodes, which means that currently, the episodes start with PART 2 of End of Nights; the first episode of the season.
Grrr... ]]> General Discussion sirdarksol http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58041-argh-totally-not-fish-related.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58033-inactive-users.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:30:52 GMT just a question... I've noticed there's a few users who haven't been on in a really long time, just wondering if your account ever expires... kinda like a hotmail account? For example, if i go away for lets say a year (college or school stuff) when i come back will my account be useable?
:;hi2 ]]> General Discussion Tony G. http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58033-inactive-users.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58001-gotten-bored-my-55g.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:26:05 GMT I am so ready to make some changes to my 55g. Sorry I don't have a pic with me right now. It's planted and has several peices of dw. One BR, one DG and several platies and buenes aires tetras ( man have they gotten big ).
My plan is to put a soil bottom with gravel on top. This means I ahve to empty the tank. Here are my thoughts, please let me know what i'm missing or need to enhance:

1. sift through soil before starting project (make sure I have enough soil on hand)
2. fish in a 5 gall bucket (is this big enough?) w/ tank water/can the fish be this amount of time w/o filter? i really dont know how long the process will take.
3. keep filter and media in tank water with plants and dw
4. driftwood and plants in another bucket (or with the gravel) tank water
5. remove excess water (keeping enough for #5)
6. keep gravel wet in bucket (tank water)
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1. add soil
2. add gravel
3. replace plants and dw
4. replace water (leaving room for the water that is with the fish and the plants and media?)
5. replace fishies

How does this sound and the order in which I have posted?
Thanks all. ]]> General Discussion Beth1965 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/58001-gotten-bored-my-55g.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57992-weather-problems.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:34:14 GMT Okay, not sure if this is the right place, but, I live in Australia, and we have just started summer. Already the temperature has hit 95 degrees. ... Okay, not sure if this is the right place, but, I live in Australia, and we have just started summer. Already the temperature has hit 95 degrees. My fish tanks have gotten up to 90. Last years summer got up to 130 degrees, hotter in some places, and my fish tanks were boiling, and a lot of my fish died.

Too cool them down, I turn off their heaters and I have to put ice in their tank. The ice only lasts about an hour before melting completely, but the water does stay about 78 for another 2, maybe 3 hours. A lot of the day I won't be home, so I can't keep an eye on it.

If it helps, I put about a gallon to a gallon and a half of ice in my 55g and about 1/4 of a gallon in the fry tank and about a gallon in my axolotl tank. Also, the ice is kept in bottles, so no chlorine from the tap gets into the tank.

Is there anything I can do to keep my tanks colder for longer periods of time?

And, what is the absolute maximum temperature the tank should get? (And the minimum, I don't want to freeze them either).

Thanks ]]> General Discussion Bad Wolf http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57992-weather-problems.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57984-christmas.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:02:13 GMT It's going to be Chirstmas:;santaclaus, and just wondering here how you guys celebrate:;rudolph? For me, i normally will have a BBQ in my house and with invite all my friends over here. but really hope to have a white Christmas. :;shat

Too bad neither singapore nor malaysia snow.......:-[

Merry Chirstmas and a Happy New Year:;gift:;flake:;sman
(i know it's a bit early to say this haha:;laughing) ]]> General Discussion speed0factory http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57984-christmas.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57944-moving-tank.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:25:43 GMT :;hi1 Hi all. It has been a while since I was on. We had a baby boy in August and life has been crazy. Thankfully all is well with our fish :D We... :;hi1
Hi all. It has been a while since I was on. We had a baby boy in August and life has been crazy. Thankfully all is well with our fish :D

We are thinking of moving to a new house, so I need some advice on how to move our 40 gal fresh water tank. It currently has 14 Tetras in it & 2 Cory Cats.

How can I move this tank safely and not stress out these guys? Should I transport them in something other then the tank? It is a half-hex glass corner tank and it weighs a lot- so we would need to remove some of the water to even get it onto a moving truck, is that okay to do?

Any help is welcomed!

Thanks ]]> General Discussion belleekgirl http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57944-moving-tank.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57934-pet-shop.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:27:27 GMT I work at a pet ahop called 50 Fathoms.We sell fish,dogs,and rodents.Do any of you know play the fishlorian?That is my son.He has brought two rabbits... I work at a pet ahop called 50 Fathoms.We sell fish,dogs,and rodents.Do any of you know play the fishlorian?That is my son.He has brought two rabbits from there and some fish.I can not ship you any fish.I made this thread so you can help me out with the shop.I need to know if it is hard to tell the gender of the common pleco is hard to tell because we think one at the pet store is pregnant. ]]> General Discussion playdad32 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57934-pet-shop.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57908-darn.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:35:56 GMT My cell phone just went through the washing machine, not once but TWICE. Grr My cell phone just went through the washing machine, not once but TWICE.
Grr ]]> General Discussion Beth1965 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57908-darn.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57876-happy-birthday.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:06:58 GMT :;balloonsHappy Birthday to FishStix and IMatthews! Have a great day today! Ken :anim_65: :;balloonsHappy Birthday to FishStix and IMatthews! Have a great day today!
Ken :anim_65: ]]> General Discussion aquarist48 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57876-happy-birthday.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57867-guess-what-i-got.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:58:56 GMT Well I finally went to a club meeting and guess what I got Well I finally went to a club meeting and guess what I got ]]> General Discussion Gouramiguy17 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57867-guess-what-i-got.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57866-ok-i-need-own-up.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:43:56 GMT ....I'm an idiot! After the loss of one of my guppy boys last week, I went to my lfs to replace him. There were no male guppies, so I decided to get 2 girls instead. Then I fell in love with some tiny neons (they must be young i think) and bought 6 of them too. And guess what? I'm overstocked again. What a moron! I really do know better, I don't know why I keep doing this stuff. Needless to say, my guppy boy thinks all his christmases have come at once with his 2 new girlfriends. Everybody else is very happy and settled, and I'm being very particular about my water changes. Water parameters are staying constant and are good. I LOVE my neons. Should I try to get rid of my guppies? And before anyone suggests that I get another tank (Shawnie), it's truly just not within my budget at the moment.....Aghhhhhh! what do I do? :;smack

hehe - forgot to mention my tank is 11-12g ]]> General Discussion scatty http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57866-ok-i-need-own-up.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57853-bleh-car-repairs.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:11:18 GMT I did an oil change and found a bad tie rod, so I took it in. then they came up with a laundry list of things to fix... 1. serpentine belt 2. oil... I did an oil change and found a bad tie rod, so I took it in. then they came up with a laundry list of things to fix...

1. serpentine belt
2. oil pan gasket
3. all 4 struts
4. tie rod

they wanted $1,100 for it all, which isn't a BAD price, it's just a lot more than I can spend right now. The tie rod is the only critical component that can leave my car disabled in the middle of the road, so it's being replaced right now lol.

I can do the oil pan gasket myself, but I don't think it's actually leaking, I changed my oil a week ago and it was fine.

I was planning to replace the serpentine belt along with the tensioner pulley when i get off school in December...

But that leaves the struts. Has anyone replaced struts? I know you need a couple special tools, but is it a big job? Is there a particular brand I should look for, and are there other components I should replace at the same time (like the strut mounts?) ]]> General Discussion Tavel http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57853-bleh-car-repairs.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57850-snow-day.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:32:20 GMT It is snowing like crazy here.:clapping:

It's a good day to do the things I want to do, like drinking lots of :;co

and playing with the fish tanks, hanging out on FishLore, and maybe

reading a Wild West magazine.:)

Anyway, I hope you all have a really good day.......:;toast

Randy ]]> General Discussion Borisbbadd http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57850-snow-day.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57838-what-do-filter-media-medicating-tank.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:01:06 GMT To get ride of this nasty fungal infection on a glowlight I need to dose every 7 days with Pimafix and Melafix. What should I do with my filter... To get ride of this nasty fungal infection on a glowlight I need to dose every 7 days with Pimafix and Melafix. What should I do with my filter media? Should I tank a small amount of tank water out of my tank and put it in a bowl and put the media in there or something like that? ]]> General Discussion 10gallonmadness http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57838-what-do-filter-media-medicating-tank.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57820-special-group-people.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:05:06 GMT I haven't been on for a while, and when I logged on this morning I noticed a thread from Angela regarding some pretty personal marriage issues (among others). It isn't the first time I've noticed people reaching out on here, and i just wanted to say how impressed I am that one; people feel comfortable and safe enough to discuss personal stuff, and two; everybody's responses are so caring and full of such good advice and observations.
This forum has impressed me constantly with great advice on our fishkeeping hobby, but also with obvious and genuine caring for each other. It is definately a family of sorts, and a very loving, supportive one at that. I haven't reached out for support or advice on personal issues as yet, but i find myself in the unusual position of feeling comfortable enough to do so if I felt the need. I say unusual because I am a very private person, and find it very hard to reach out for help.
I know I've raved on a bit, but I'm just so touched by all of you guys. Such an amazing forum. Such a beautiful group of people. I just wanted to tell you all how much I respect you and how each and every one of you has touched my heart in some way. I feel truly lucky to be a part of this group. :;group ]]> General Discussion scatty http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57820-special-group-people.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57804-10gallonmadness-update-thread.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:38:09 GMT A few important things have happened the past month. 1. My cat got put down 2. Discovered some hitch-hikers on my valiseria. They where eating it... A few important things have happened the past month.

1. My cat got put down

2. Discovered some hitch-hikers on my valiseria. They where eating it and I lost track of them. I think I siphoned them all up because I haven't seen any snails the past 8-9 days.

3. It seems as the tank further established most aggressive has panned out.

4. One of my glowlights has what looks like a nasty infection

5. Whew, the java moss is growing like wildfire. The first few weeks it was very "lazy".

6. Not having good luck with the java ferns.

7. Valiseria is doing good.

8. Combating an algae infestation.

9. The pH has taken a jump to around 7.0-7.2, as it was previously very low around 6.4. It's probably a combination of the tannins running out in the driftwood and my taps pH neutralizing out.

10. Filter is getting on my nerves, it seems some days its GPH fluctuates. Trying to get my dad to lend me the money for a new filter. ]]> General Discussion 10gallonmadness http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57804-10gallonmadness-update-thread.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57780-highly-disappointed.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:41:56 GMT I stopped by two family owned pet stores today because I thought they would take better care of their fish than the big chains and was sorely... I stopped by two family owned pet stores today because I thought they would take better care of their fish than the big chains and was sorely disappointed.

The first pet store I stopped in was filthy, smelled terrible, and when I went to the fish section I found a gourami dead on the floor. I realize fish jump, but are you honestly telling me they pay so little attention that they not only leave the top of the tank open but also do not check on the fish to see they have made an escape?

Then the second store I went to was clean, but the tanks were poorly stocked. The very first tank in the store had about 15 female bettas and 10 red crabs. The poor bettas were being ripped to shreds (by each other and the crabs). I wanted to take them all home, but I have nowhere to put them and was unsure if I could save them even if I did bring them home. I always thought the death cups were bad, but seeing that was 10x worse.

And of course the staff gets annoyed when someone walks in who actually knows what they are talking about and questions them...

I just needed to share this with everyone. I am feeling misserable thinking about all of it :( ]]> General Discussion JaneAustenAddict http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57780-highly-disappointed.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57777-sorry-we-no-longer-sell-them.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:52:13 GMT I would like to see discussion on what you all have seen missing from retailers and smaller stores. PetSmart - I can no longer find any Emperor... I would like to see discussion on what you all have seen missing from retailers and smaller stores.

PetSmart - I can no longer find any Emperor filters and Eclipse tanks.

Striped Raphael catfish is also mysteriously missing from all stores that used to sell them. ]]> General Discussion Thunder http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57777-sorry-we-no-longer-sell-them.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57766-wow-good-groomers-hard-come.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:08:15 GMT The only groomer I trust left the facility she was working at. I'm trying to find a new one to groom Hagan and give Jake baths. I found a new groomer. I couldn't find the paper that had the appointment time on it, so I e-mailed her. The appointment was for Saturday. She e-mails me back and says it needs to be an expedient dropoff and pickup because she has something to do afterwards.

She's never groomed Hagan before, so the fact she's concerned about time concerns me. He's a 109 pound dog that's getting the schnauzer cut. I've also had groomers cut him because they couldn't make him stand still. He'll stand still for me and my daughter and anyone who's authority he respects. If she's worried about getting him done in a certain amount of time, that can end badly, ESPECIALLY the first time grooming him. I'm in no rush. I just want him done correctly and safely (for both him and the groomer).

I told her we'd re-schedule. I'll be thinking long and hard about this. I'm not sure she's the one. ]]> General Discussion bolivianbaby http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57766-wow-good-groomers-hard-come.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57762-h1n1.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:23:40 GMT I'm baaaaack! Well anyway, I have currently have 12 H1N1 cases in my neighborhood so far. I'm also in contact with many people, many times a day. I wash my hands when I can, but I doubt it's good enough. I'm probably a prime canadite for the swine. Anyway, I'm wandering what you guys think on the H1N1 vaccine? Are you getting the vaccine, if so, is your family getting it to? Are you thinking about getting it? Or are you just not getting it. Just wandering what you guys think about it. Also how about this nor' easter? ]]> General Discussion 10gallonmadness http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57762-h1n1.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57757-freak-accident.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:22:46 GMT Everyday after class i organize my binder, which takes a couple of minutes. Well, today was the same. I sit next to a window. I was putting my stuff... Everyday after class i organize my binder, which takes a couple of minutes. Well, today was the same. I sit next to a window. I was putting my stuff away, when i was done i got up and stretched. The window broke inward cutting me on the wrist, and pearsing my jacket and causing a gash on my right arm. At first i didnt care, i started thinking.... i could have gotten killed if i had been sitting. So i went to the nurses office and got all bandaged up. It was really shocking though, i didnt even have time to cover up my face or anything. it just happened so fast!

the kids who broke the window started apologizing and all that... i was like its ok, it was an accident. After all they were shoving eachother and one just happened to smash right in the glass.

anyway, i felt like sharing... pretty freaky huh? LOL ]]> General Discussion Tony G. http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57757-freak-accident.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57748-please-safe.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:17:40 GMT *Everyone living in flood areas on the east coast, please be safe today!!!* :o We have 2 hours to high tide and it (the chesapeake bay) is already... Everyone living in flood areas on the east coast, please be safe today!!!

:o We have 2 hours to high tide and it (the chesapeake bay) is already getting into the road. We live on the western side of the bay, and are getting full force of wind since it is coming from the east.

Would love to send some pics but the wind is blowing rain into the camera lense when it try....maybe later!!! ]]> General Discussion TedsTank http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57748-please-safe.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57715-seasonal-reminder.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:45:12 GMT We are approaching the second tough time of the year for food shelves; the holiday season (the first being summer, due to kids getting out of school... We are approaching the second tough time of the year for food shelves; the holiday season (the first being summer, due to kids getting out of school and not having access to low-priced school lunches).

There are many ways you can help your local food shelves out. Donations of food, time, and money are all helpful (if you plan on emptying your pantry, donating food is fine, but if you've got to go out and buy food, consider giving the money directly to the food shelf, instead, as they usually can squeeze much more out of a dollar than you can). Many municipal areas have one or more Thanksgiving Day walks that support local food shelves.
By virtue of the fact that we are keeping fish and have internet connections/computers, we know that each of us has at least a small amount of disposable income. I challenge each of you to give at least $20 worth of goods or money or a few hours of time in order to give others a chance to have food this holiday season. ]]> General Discussion sirdarksol http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57715-seasonal-reminder.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57709-gutted.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:49:15 GMT I was recently told that the SYNODONTIS GRANULOSOS had now been tank bred which in turn had brought the price down considerably. After not much upto... I was recently told that the SYNODONTIS GRANULOSOS had now been tank bred which in turn had brought the price down considerably. After not much upto date info on the net i rang a few fish shops and my excitement turned to dissmay. I was wrongly informed of the very attractive price of £10-£20(yes mate). Well they have been tank bred here in the UK but they hold an asking price of about £280:o. Well that can be put on the back burner until i win the lottery. LOL. I wish ppl would give the right information in the first place:(
oh well i MIGHT start saving.;D
Nick ]]> General Discussion gunner13 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57709-gutted.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57690-happy-veterans-day.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:18:39 GMT Good morning and Happy Veterans Day to everyone. Take a minute or two and think about all of our Armed Services folks past and present. We would... Good morning and Happy Veterans Day to everyone. Take a minute or two and think about all of our Armed Services folks past and present. We would surely be in a mess without them!
Have a great day!
Ken :usaflag: ]]> General Discussion aquarist48 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57690-happy-veterans-day.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57687-i-guess-reality-has-hit-hard.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:15:33 GMT This is the real reason I haven't been online that much lately:
Things were going so great and are going great with me and the kids.

However I am having a HARD time dealing with the marriage right now. Yea, we had fell in love again, and all but there were some details about our separation that I was not told about until after Kendra was born and its just eat at me until a lot of my favorite things to do have fell behind.
He apparently dated someone for a couple weeks while we were separated. This person isn't just someone I will neve see, etc she is a social worker where my grandfather is in the nursing home. So its really caused a lot of issues there, like the fact I haven't took Kendra to even meet my grandfather because I am afraid of what I would do if I came face to face with her.

She had been trying to break my marriage up for months apparently, and when we had a weak point she preyed on us. Well, it takes two.... Not to mention I really don't understand this one, she is abou 40lbs heavier than me, def looks like she got beat by an ugly tree, and is 6 years older than me.... ?? She is also a married woman, that her first marriage was split up because of this same thing, her husband cheated while she was pregnant.

I am so upset by the fact I was pregnant during all of this, and the fact before we decided to "date" again he didn't tell me. I would have NOT gotten back into this had I known about it all......
I am having a really hard time dealing with it all, and trying to not act irrationally and make a life changing decision right now. There is so much going on, I had surgery two weeks ago, the kids, kendra... just SO much.

I really feel like I am going to loose it! ]]> General Discussion Angela_96 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57687-i-guess-reality-has-hit-hard.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57682-never-let-dental-work-wait.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:34:27 GMT Well, after the tooth crumble incident during my pregnancy. I waited until today to get something done. It begain a year ago with a filling coming... Well, after the tooth crumble incident during my pregnancy. I waited until today to get something done. It begain a year ago with a filling coming out of my tooth, then the tooth decayed from there.

Well I thought I could get by with minor dental work... I was WAY wrong. I got to the point that it brought tears when I would eat so something had to give. The dentist told me a root canal and crown, then after discussing the cost (even with 80/20 insurance) I went with the hey pull the thing option. Well once he got in there we found out the tooth was not salvageable no matter what. The root canal would have been a wasted venture.
I am going to get a bridge put in this winter sometime... luckily its a molar ini the back where you can't see Im a TN redneck with a missing tooth...

He said if I had come in when I first lost the fillling none of this would have ever happened...

I also ended up having to make another appt for a filling, but hey out of 6 years of not seeing a dentist that being the only work.. I think I am lucky! ]]> General Discussion Angela_96 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57682-never-let-dental-work-wait.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57664-how-awful.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:48:41 GMT http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33831758/ns/us_news-weird_news/?GT1=43001 This is really sad :-( http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33831758...ews/?GT1=43001

This is really sad :-( ]]> General Discussion MaddieLynn http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57664-how-awful.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57642-how-much-aquarium-salt-should-i-use-help-loach.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:48:14 GMT I'm hesitant to use aquarium salt in my tank because I have tetras and a pleco. Looks like one of my loaches spooked and injured himself. I was thinking about adding a little salt to help him heal, but since these fish don't like it very much I'm concerned about how much to use medicinal. ]]> General Discussion Dave O http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57642-how-much-aquarium-salt-should-i-use-help-loach.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57640-happy-birthday.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:55:27 GMT :;balloonsHappy Birthday Nitram79. Have a wonderful day today. Ken :;balloonsHappy Birthday Nitram79. Have a wonderful day today.
Ken ]]> General Discussion aquarist48 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57640-happy-birthday.html http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57637-snail-infestation.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:16:26 GMT What do you all consider a snail infestation? Thanks ??? What do you all consider a snail infestation?
Thanks ??? ]]> General Discussion Beth1965 http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/general-discussion/57637-snail-infestation.html