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Old September 5th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
I'm Back!

Hi All!

I am back after taking some time off for work, family, sleeping and life in general. I hope you all are doing well! I've missed hanging around the forum and just wanted to stop by and say hi. I have had a lot of fish stuff happen in the past month or so including 4 betta deaths, a new 55 gallon tank, and lots of new fishies. I hope that all of you and your fish are doing great!

Kate
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Old September 5th, 2008  
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WELCOME BACK KATE!!!!!!!

im sorry about loosing some bettas what happened?

great news on the new tank...what will you stock it with? I wanna hear all about everything!! ive missed you!
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Old September 5th, 2008  
Fish Master
 
Hi Shawnie!
I've missed you too

Bubbles eventually died from his bad case of velvet even though I tried to treat it the best I could. The velvet spread to the other two bettas sharing his divided tank (Dusty and Buddy).

Bijou died along with all of my plecos in my pleco tank (I was so excited about getting that one set up!) As it turns out, the plecos that got lost in the mail had some stress related diseases that spread rapidly and killed everything in the tank except for one pleco. That was so sad and frustrating. I turned that tank into an asian tank with danios, rasboras, loaches, and (yes I know the controversy on this one) a beautiful red crowntail betta (who still needs to be named). The betta is very happy and is doing well by the way.

I got rid of two of my 29 gallon tanks and replaced them with a 55 gallon (found it for 30 bucks!!!) I moved my discus into the 55 gallon and moved my angels, guppies, tetras, cories, keyholes and BN plecos into the 80 gallon. This has turned into such a great South American community tank. I just love it. I have re-done all of the aquascaping, so I will have to post some pics!

Lastly.....today I had to make one of those yucky mature adult decisions. Since I am back at work, I do not have the time to keep up on their frequent water changes. I would much rather them go to someone who has the time instead of getting sick in my tank. Not that I go longer than a week between water changes, but discus are so sensative, you just can't skip them. I took them back to the LFS today and got store credit. I reserved a gorgeous flowerhorn cichlid, who I will pick up tomorrow after work. I know that some people don't like them cause they're hybrids, but I think that they are really beautiful fish.

What's new with you these days?
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Old September 5th, 2008  
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OMG you lost your plecos? wow hun that totally is the pitts you were so so excited about that tank..im so sorry...did the guy give you any credit? I know the hubby spent alot for you to get them...

I had velvet a long time ago that cleared out an entire 55 gal tank of lionhead goldfish...that tank was my pride n joy but by the time I figured out what it was, it was too late...im sorry on the loss of your boys...its a fast and furious disease for sure....

id love to see pics of all your new set ups when you can...im glad your crownie is doing ok in the community tank..I still have mufasa in a community tank with some angels, fancy tailed guppies, 2 pictus, and 3 cories...he loves it and has been doing well for months...but as you know, having a back up plan and keeping a good eye on them does wonders

giving back your discus was a tough one I bet..you loved them!!! but I agree, if no time to properly care for them, best to take them back...

get some pics soon!!

as far as me, I got another granddaughter LOL that makes 5 daughters and 3 grand daughters..lots of estrogen around here hahaha...im sooooooo looking forward to fall...I love that season and I love the colors and candles that smell so niccccccce....I still have 6 tanks with tons of different fish as per usual LOL ...they keep me busy now that the kids have grown....
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Old September 5th, 2008  
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I didn't get any credit on the plecos. They died a couple of weeks after they arrived, so the seller said that there was no proof that the disease was from the shipping. I was mad!!! I just felt bad for my hubby since he was so excited to get me that present.....

Congrats on your new granddaughter!!! I love new babies I can't think of anything more wonderful! Does she have a name? Your family sounds like mine.....full of girls!!! I love it that way though I love the fall too. So many holdidays are coming up and its a great opportunity to see family (I don't get to see mine as much as I would like).
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Old September 5th, 2008  
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I didn't get any credit on the plecos. They died a couple of weeks after they arrived, so the seller said that there was no proof that the disease was from the shipping. I was mad!!! I just felt bad for my hubby since he was so excited to get me that present.....

Congrats on your new granddaughter!!! I love new babies I can't think of anything more wonderful! Does she have a name? Your family sounds like mine.....full of girls!!! I love it that way though I love the fall too. So many holdidays are coming up and its a great opportunity to see family (I don't get to see mine as much as I would like).
wow that really is awful you got no credit what so ever..they did take forever in transit I remember!! very very sad....

my new baby is madilyn marie...they call her madie but I call her my lil M & M LOL ..shes a hoot...and yes tons of girlies...I have a nephew whose 12 and he was the first boy in 62 years!! still surprised he is a he

I use to love winter as ive been an avid snowmobiler all my life..but fall has been my fav lately..have you ever tried the apple pie candles? or the pumpkin spice ones from glade? HOLY COW!! totally amazing when you walk into a house with those burning....dont forget to get pics of your new setups when you can!!
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Old September 5th, 2008  
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You must post a pic of Maddie soon! Her name is absolutely darling I will have to go and try those apple pie candles. Apple is my fav! I bet your house smells amazing! I will try to get some pics of my tanks when I get home
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