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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| I wouldn't add any more pH balence.
It's very good that they're active, that's a good sign.
But testing your water & doing a water change would be a very good idea. | 
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Like it's been said before I'd be leery about the RTS and the Rainbows. Even in a 100 gal that you say you're planning to get that's only leaving 25 gals of floor space for each of them and Reds get nasty when they get older. However with careful observation and good aquascaping you might be able to pull it off. My advice would be to pick two that you like best and send the rest back. However at this point that might upset the balence in the tank as it is now.
I wish you the best of luck.
If you want to do some more research about you're fish I'll recomend. www.fish.mongabay.com ... (I think that should be it... let me know if it doesn't work) | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Amanda  I wouldn't add any more pH balence.
It's very good that they're active, that's a good sign.
But testing your water & doing a water change would be a very good idea. | I will keep that in mind! I appreciate everything!
Anything else you remember, don't hesitate, let me know! | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by dcorrea Anything else you remember, don't hesitate, let me know! | Will do!  | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Red1313 Like it's been said before I'd be leery about the RTS and the Rainbows. Even in a 100 gal that you say you're planning to get that's only leaving 25 gals of floor space for each of them and Reds get nasty when they get older. However with careful observation and good aquascaping you might be able to pull it off. My advice would be to pick two that you like best and send the rest back. However at this point that might upset the balence in the tank as it is now.
I wish you the best of luck.
If you want to do some more research about you're fish I'll recomend. www.fish.mongabay.com ... (I think that should be it... let me know if it doesn't work) | That's what I was wondering too, but as it is right now, it's like they've all found their own little space to occupy. It's kinda cool how they all have their own little "home" in there. Some one had suggested that I put those "caves" in there for that purpose. But, yeah, I check on them frequently to make sure everyone is behaving!
Thanks for everything, I'll check out that link see what I can find.
Thanks again, and I will! | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| Ok, now on to my next question! What kind of plants are recommended? Any suggestions? | |
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January 16th, 2009
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| So pretty much I can put any kind of plant in with the sharks, right? I thought there were shark specific plants, you know, plants especially for sharks. | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Not really.
They're freshwater fish, and none of them will eat the plants.
Good beginner plants are java fern, java moss, anubias, anacharis & amazon sword. | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| Wow! You really know your stuff! Are you a professional?
So any of these, or a combination there of, are ok? Do they aid with anything as far as the sharks health is concerned? | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| No, far from a pro. Just learned (and still learning) through experience, and through the help of the great people on Fishlore.
A combo of these low-light plants would make a great looking planted tank. They will help your fish out, as they feed on the nitrates/nitrites in the water. They also release
O2 into the water, and remove CO2. | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| the "sharks" you have are actually in the catfish family...they are just called sharks because of their looks...I cant get a plant to grow in a tank other than java moss and im not sure if that is a plant or just a blanket per say LOL..dont forget to share pics with us! | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| Oh, I see, much like a plant on the outside does! I guess the plant I have in there now is what's helping out then. Don't ask me what it is, my wife suggested I put it in, and it almost seemed to have cleared the water! It might have been my imagination, but the sharks look like they like it too!
Do they require a lot of manual care? | |
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January 16th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Shawnie the "sharks" you have are actually in the catfish family...they are just called sharks because of their looks...I cant get a plant to grow in a tank other than java moss and im not sure if that is a plant or just a blanket per say LOL..dont forget to share pics with us! | LOL. I killed my java moss! I didn't think it was possible.  | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| Plants flourish when a fertilizer is used, be it root tabs or liquid added after water changes. It depends on the type of plant which one is used. | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| haha...i have some amazing houseplants..but cant grow an aquarium plant to save my life | |
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January 16th, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Shawnie the "sharks" you have are actually in the catfish family...they are just called sharks because of their looks...I cant get a plant to grow in a tank other than java moss and im not sure if that is a plant or just a blanket per say LOL..dont forget to share pics with us! | Yeah, I read that too, and was just a little disappointed! LOL! But I like them because of their look. Very sleek! So you recommend the Java Moss? Would I have to do any major re-landscaping? | |
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January 16th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Amanda LOL. I killed my java moss! I didn't think it was possible. | LOL! Really? Please don't tell me that! I'm looking to you as my professional adviser! LOL! | |
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