Bay Area Fishlore Group!!

[Mandy627]

This will be obvious, but I know next to nothing about killies, could they go in a tank with guppies and fry? (Just curious cause they look cool, and are pretty small, but have the whole killifish name lol)

The "killi" in killifish is actually a dutch term for stream or "channel" which is where they are often found, but they will eat small fish and fry if they will fit in their mouth. I reccomend them for species only since the flashy males dont like others that are bright like them usually, but I have heard people keep certain species with guppies, just never tried it myself since I want the eggs. Which ones are you curious about? Rocket killifish are super small and could work with guppies, but a gardneri may be too much, a golden wonder would be out of the question hehehe

 

[Sanderguy777]

The "killi" in killifish is actually a dutch term for stream or "channel" which is where they are often found, but they will eat small fish and fry if they will fit in their mouth. I reccomend them for species only since the flashy males dont like others that are bright like them usually, but I have heard people keep certain species with guppies, just never tried it myself since I want the eggs. Which ones are you curious about? Rocket killifish are super small and could work with guppies, but a gardneri may be too much, a golden wonder would be out of the question hehehe

Rocket killis would be cool, but I was curious if it was possible. The guppy tank is a fish for profit (more like fish for new plants and fish lol), so putting fish in that eat fry is probably not the best plan.
If I ever do decide to stop the for profit part, I'll definitely keep killis in mind!

 

[Mandy627]

Rocket killis would be cool, but I was curious if it was possible. The guppy tank is a fish for profit (more like fish for new plants and fish lol), so putting fish in that eat fry is probably not the best plan.
If I ever do decide to stop the for profit part, I'll definitely keep killis in mind!

Awesome! also if you decide to breed killifish let me know! I breed them for profit too. I hope you have a great day!

 

[AcornTheBetta]

How's everyone's day going?

 

[JJ3204]

I went to Caesar’s Tropical Fish in Santa Rosa today. I know a lot of you live very south of that, but very nice store. It was a bit on the smaller side for equipment as most of the store was used to for fish tanks. Plant selection was underwhelming, but the storeowners said that because it was Sunday, most of the plants that were in stock had already been bought on Friday and Saturday. Rocks and wood selection were not very good as they just had mopani and some grey concrete looking stone (I’m pretty sure it wasn’t seiryu and if it was they were very sharp and looked like they would break very easily). They also had lots of koi fish outside in the back of the store. I wouldn’t go there to get equipment, as it’s already very far from my house, but I would definitely go back there to buy fish since where I live, there are no fish store nearby besides Petco. The only options to get fish are 40 minute drive to the city if there’s no traffic, or 30 minutes to Santa Rosa without traffic. Fish looked very healthy and very colorful too.

 

[Sanderguy777]

I went to Caesar’s Tropical Fish in Santa Rosa today. I know a lot of you live very south of that, but very nice store. It was a bit on the smaller side for equipment as most of the store was used to for fish tanks. Plant selection was underwhelming, but the storeowners said that because it was Sunday, most of the plants that were in stock had already been bought on Friday and Saturday. Rocks and wood selection were not very good as they just had mopani and some grey concrete looking stone (I’m pretty sure it wasn’t seiryu and if it was they were very sharp and looked like they would break very easily). They also had lots of koi fish outside in the back of the store. I wouldn’t go there to get equipment, as it’s already very far from my house, but I would definitely go back there to buy fish since where I live, there are no fish store nearby besides Petco. The only options to get fish are 40 minute drive to the city if there’s no traffic, or 30 minutes to Santa Rosa without traffic. Fish looked very healthy and very colorful too.

Yep, they are pretty good for fish. They have several species I haven' seen anywhere else. I am honestly kind of disappointed in their selection of guppies and the like. They have mollies and stuff, but the last few times I went, they didn't even have guppies!

If you want equipment in SR, pet club has a good selection. They are also the only place I have found north of Sac that takes fish (not for credit, but at least they take them)

 

[JJ3204]

Yep, they are pretty good for fish. They have several species I haven' seen anywhere else. I am honestly kind of disappointed in their selection of guppies and the like. They have mollies and stuff, but the last few times I went, they didn't even have guppies!

If you want equipment in SR, pet club has a good selection. They are also the only place I have found north of Sac that takes fish (not for credit, but at least they take them)

Pet Club takes fish or Caesar’s?

 

[Sanderguy777]

Pet Club takes fish or Caesar’s?

Pet club has equipment. Caesars has the fish

Pet club has equipment. Caesars has the fish

Pet club is the one that takes in fish

 

[Mandy627]

Pet club has equipment. Caesars has the fish

Pet club is the one that takes in fish

Yes I was there today! They will take fish if you cant sell them and they have live tubifex worms, which I use for breeding. Cesar's is pretty expensive, but they do have good quality fish. They charge 40$ for a ghost knife you could get for 10$ in the city. That's just one example, but they are local peeps who can use the business versus the big name stores!

 

[AcornTheBetta]

Anyone know if Ultimate Aquarium or Infinite Aquarium sells Bolivian Rams?

 

[Sanderguy777]

Anyone know if Ultimate Aquarium or Infinite Aquarium sells Bolivian Rams?

Not sure, but I saw some at the Vacaville petsmart last week. I want some now...lol

 

[AcornTheBetta]

Not sure, but I saw some at the Vacaville petsmart last week. I want some now...lol

That's a bit far (1.5 hours at least) but I might be in that area later this week...

 

[Sanderguy777]

That's a bit far (1.5 hours at least) but I might be in that area later this week...

Yeah, definitely not a short drive for me wither, but that store is WELL stocked in fish. They had a big outbreak of green algae in their tanks and the water looked a bit off (maybe part of that algae issue?), so be aware of that and expect to QT the fish.
That said the fish looked fine from what I saw.

 

[AcornTheBetta]

Yeah, definitely not a short drive for me wither, but that store is WELL stocked in fish. They had a big outbreak of green algae in their tanks and the water looked a bit off (maybe part of that algae issue?), so be aware of that and expect to QT the fish.
That said the fish looked fine from what I saw.

Hmmm. I don't have a qt rn so that may not be the right route for me then

 

[Sanderguy777]

Hmmm. I don't have a qt rn so that may not be the right route for me then

Look up 5g bucket QT. It might be a good route.

 

[fishbreeeder]

Anyone know if Ultimate Aquarium or Infinite Aquarium sells Bolivian Rams?

I'm pretty sure infinite does, bc they have lots of fish (even fantail, ranchu, comet goldfish that aren't feeders now). I would call them up and check! I'm going in a week if u can wait...

 

[AcornTheBetta]

Ultimate Aquarium had a bunch of fish as usual including a knife fish, silver arowana, and a needlenose gar.

 

[fishbreeeder]

Hello again,
I am trying to catch and breed wild jumping spiders in the area so if yall see any, lemme know where!

 

[butterflybetta]

I was told that my local PetSmart temporarily stopped selling fish. Did anyone's local PetSmart do the same? I think it might of been because of zebra mussels, but I'm not 100% sure if that's why.

 

[JJ3204]

I don’t know about my Petsmart, but my Petco only shut down their plant sales (besides the plants in plastic tubes) because of the mussels.

 

[AcornTheBetta]

Interesting... I haven't been to either of those stores for months so IDK about mine.

 

[airdog44]

Hey guys! I just wanted to ask...is frogbit illegal in California? I really really want it and love the look of the overgrown jungle...if it is illegal are there any good alternatives? (I want long roots) Thanks!

For mention-julifhy and AcornTheBetta I see you are in the bay area also

 

[butterflybetta]

Hey guys! I just wanted to ask...is frogbit illegal in California? I really really want it and love the look of the overgrown jungle...if it is illegal are there any good alternatives? (I want long roots) Thanks!

For mention-julifhy and AcornTheBetta I see you are in the bay area also

I didn’t even realize it, but yeah they’re illegal here
Water spangles and red root floaters might work!

 

[Sanderguy777]

Any ideas where a good place to buy seachem filters is? I'm in the market, but don't really trust amazon (shipping, and counterfeits). I'm not against shipping at all, just prefer not having to wait and going through returns for something that got massacred in transit.
I'm in the Santa rosa/ Rohnert Park area, if that helps.
Looking for two 75s or two 110s for a 55g (I cant fit a Fluval 307 like I wanted to since my stand is too short. So I am looking for something that can move a LOT of water and churn up the mulm. Two penguin 350s aint cutting it anymore)

 

[TacomaToker]

Any ideas where a good place to buy seachem filters is? I'm in the market, but don't really trust amazon (shipping, and counterfeits). I'm not against shipping at all, just prefer not having to wait and going through returns for something that got massacred in transit.
I'm in the Santa rosa/ Rohnert Park area, if that helps.
Looking for two 75s or two 110s for a 55g (I cant fit a Fluval 307 like I wanted to since my stand is too short. So I am looking for something that can move a LOT of water and churn up the mulm. Two penguin 350s aint cutting it anymore)

It’s not gonna get massacred in shipping… lol. It was shipped to whatever store you decide to purchase it from as well…..

 

[Sanderguy777]

It’s not gonna get massacred in shipping… lol. It was shipped to whatever store you decide to purchase it from as well…..

*shocked Pikachu face

You're not wrong...
would two 75s or 110s hurt the fish? Or just technically be overkill?

 

[TacomaToker]

*shocked Pikachu face

You're not wrong...
would two 75s or 110s hurt the fish? Or just technically be overkill?

I have two Aquaclear 70s on a 45 gal! It’s probably overkill but can’t hurt, unless you create Too much flow. I recently added cardinal tetras to the 45, and I’m observing them to see if it’s too strong. You can do the same, and turn the down the flow as needed. Not sure about the Tidals, but AQ have a decent amount of adjustment available.

 

[Sanderguy777]

I have two Aquaclear 70s on a 45 gal! It’s probably overkill but can’t hurt, unless you create Too much flow. I recently added cardinal tetras to the 45, and I’m observing them to see if it’s too strong. You can do the same, and turn the down the flow as needed. Not sure about the Tidals, but AQ have a decent amount of adjustment available.

I haven't used them myself, but I have heard that the Tidals have a whole lot of flow control. My AC 20 or 30 that I have on my 10g qt tank has a little control, but not nearly enough imo (I wish I would have gotten a step higher honestly. It was too much to begin with, but since the filter has a little scum in the workings, it has slowed down a LOT. And I wouldn't mind a bit if I had more flow available.)
Anyway, I'm thinking two 110s on the 55g, then I have a backup if one dies, and I have PLENTY of flow!

 

[AcornTheBetta]

Got a really great deal from Infinite Aquarium the other day. They bought a bunch of sundews and aquariums plants from me for almost $100.

 

[FishRescueStory]

Does anyone know a LFS that has Young Ranchu or Arando goldfish in stock?

 

[oldfishkeeper]

Nice to see a thread for us NorCal members. Wish I would have seen this before I "re-homed" (aka Gifted) 6 wild caught Columbian Angels to Caesar's here in Santa Rosa. I would have much preferred to give or trade them to a local member.

In any event, I have moved on from cichlids to line-breeding fancy guppies and hope to collaborate with others who have similar interests. Would be nice to have a real club for us local hobbyists (hint, hint)...

 

[airfix2]

why does ultimate aquarium never have cories? the last time i went a few months back they had everything, including chili rasboras and discus, but they never seem to have cories.

 

[airfix2]

how do i join this group? am in the bay area btw.

 

[oldfishkeeper]

how do i join this group? am in the bay area btw.

By posting here, I think you just did but...I am new to this forum so it's just a guess

 

[oldfishkeeper]

Sure is quiet in this group! I had no takers for my fish so I "donated" them to Caesar's here in Santa Rosa.

I have a DIY LED project underway involving 6500K 48" strip lights, vinyl gutters for reflectors. Each light should come in under $20.

If anyone is interested in the details, let me know...

 

[airfix2]

Hey all. I’m interested in selling a juvie male guppy I accidentally bred. Anyone interested?

 

[TanksfortheMemories]

Hi, I'm in the bay area as well, Santa Cruz mountains. Any fellow Tropheus keepers out there?

 

[airfix2]

Does anyone know where I can get habrosus cories? I know ultimate aquarium sometimes has them but they sell out rly quickly

 

[TacomaToker]

Does anyone know where I can get habrosus cories? I know ultimate aquarium sometimes has them but they sell out rly quickly

There are Pygmy corys at Aqua Forest

 

[airfix2]

haven't seen any posts in a while.
do any of you experience problems with buying fish from neptune aquatics and infinite aquarium? all of the fish ive bought from there have come in with some sort of disease, but for some reason all of the fish ive gotten from ultimate aquarium haven't had any diseases on them.