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Oh think I mentioned it but,
My heater has been weird because my thermometer sticker and float have been reading 74°. Should I get a new heater or is there something I need to do?
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Stickers aren't the most reliable but if you have a floating heater that is saying the same, yes, get a new heater. Though check if it is actually plugged in first.

This could definitely be the source of stress that made your fish ill.
 

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Stickers aren't the most reliable but if you have a floating heater that is saying the same, yes, get a new heater. Though check if it is actually plugged in first.

This could definitely be the source of stress that made your fish ill.
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Ok thanks,
Any heaters you suggest for a 29 gallon?
 

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Eh I just use second-hand heaters I can find for cheap I know a lot of people are scared of low-quality heaters but with all my tanks I've yet to have a disaster that was due to a heater problem that was not my personal fault (leaving it unplugged, covering an open top with a lid and not turning the oversized heater down, etc.)
 

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Question: Should I get some tank mates for my angels?
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Upon quick glancing at this post I thought you were about to make a joke about a certain other active thread and a certain peculiar stocking choice...
 
Upon quick glancing at this post I thought you were about to make a joke about a certain other active thread and a certain peculiar stocking choice...
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Oh no! I have been thinking on adding some other species of fish that can live with my angels.
 
I don't really know a lot about angels except they like to dominate tanks. Is it just based on the other fishes' tendency to dominate as well, or is aggression also provokes by certain shapes/colours/swI'm levels/behaviour etc?
Because if you are just looking for timid fish not small enough to get eaten... honeys? Golden honeys would make a splendid colour contrast.
I seem to always end up recommending them but they are just splendid community fish ^^
Also hm, hatchetfish? Or if you are looking for a bottom dweller, kuhlI maybe?
 
I don't really know a lot about angels except they like to dominate tanks. Is it just based on the other fishes' tendency to dominate as well, or is aggression also provokes by certain shapes/colours/swI'm levels/behaviour etc?
Because if you are just looking for timid fish not small enough to get eaten... honeys? Golden honeys would make a splendid colour contrast.
I seem to always end up recommending them but they are just splendid community fish ^^
Also hm, hatchetfish? Or if you are looking for a bottom dweller, kuhlI maybe?
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Forgot to mention, but I'm interested in South American fish with my angels.

So far, I have a few suggestions, but I'm going to choose one species:

-Cardinal Tetras (Afraid that the angels will eat them once they get big)
-Checkerboard Cichlid (Afraid that they will be out competed the angels for food)
-L240 Pleco
-Other species of SA cichlids such as Cupids, Pikes, Keyholes, etc.
 
Forgot to mention, but I'm interested in South American fish with my angels.

So far, I have a few suggestions, but I'm going to choose one species:

-Cardinal Tetras (Afraid that the angels will eat them once they get big)
-Checkerboard Cichlid (Afraid that they will be out competed the angels for food)
-L240 Pleco
-Other species of SA cichlids such as Cupids, Pikes, Keyholes, etc.
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"once they get big"??? Is this a typo?

I do like the idea of that pleco! Would be a nice colour match.
 

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"once they get big"??? Is this a typo?

I do like the idea of that pleco! Would be a nice colour match.
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They can reach a height of at least 12" and a length of at least 7".
 
They can reach a height of at least 12" and a length of at least 7".
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Ooooh. LOL. The structure of that sentence made me think "they" in "they get big" referred to the cardinals, making it sound like the angels would not consider eating them until they were gourmet size, or something. My imagination about picky eaters was running wild over here
 
Forgot to mention, but I'm interested in South American fish with my angels.

So far, I have a few suggestions, but I'm going to choose one species:

-Cardinal Tetras (Afraid that the angels will eat them once they get big)
-Checkerboard Cichlid (Afraid that they will be out competed the angels for food)
-L240 Pleco
-Other species of SA cichlids such as Cupids, Pikes, Keyholes, etc.
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I have personally had great experiences with Rams, so I tend to recommend them. For bottom dwellers, I kind of love Loaches, there are some bigger ones you can get that won't get eaten. Not sure about schooling fish, though I've personally found most tetras to be pretty boring, so I tend to recommend against them. I like PascalKrypt's recommendation of Honey Gourami, a group of them could be pretty cool, as long as you make sure none of them get bullied by the angelfish.
 
I have personally had great experiences with Rams, so I tend to recommend them. For bottom dwellers, I kind of love Loaches, there are some bigger ones you can get that won't get eaten. Not sure about schooling fish, though I've personally found most tetras to be pretty boring, so I tend to recommend against them. I like PascalKrypt's recommendation of Honey Gourami, a group of them could be pretty cool, as long as you make sure none of them get bullied by the angelfish.
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While I do love honey gouramis, they're not from South America!
 
While I do love honey gouramis, they're not from South America!
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Oh right, I forgot that bit, I have such a terrible memory. I'm that case, Rams and keyholes both seem like great options. Are Pencil fish South American? If they are, one of the bigger species might work well in the tank.
 
Oh right, I forgot that bit, I have such a terrible memory. I'm that case, Rams and keyholes both seem like great options. Are Pencil fish South American? If they are, one of the bigger species might work well in the tank.
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Right now I'm leaning towards L240 pleco, but other suggestions is welcome!
 
I've heard of scalare eating cardinals. Altums, being bigger, would have more of a chance of doing so. I like the idea of the pleco or checkerboard (one of my favs).
 
Go for the pleco.

Also, I got Grammarly and it seems to be active while typing a reply. Interesting!
 
Go for the pleco.

Also, I got Grammarly and it seems to be active while typing a reply. Interesting!
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I have a personal opposition to Grammerly, but that's just because I've seen a million annoying YouTube ads for it, and now I refuse to ever try it on principal.
 
I know. Lots of ads but figured how bad can it be?

It's bad. Only way you can actually rephrase stuff is to get premium.
 

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I know. Lots of ads but figured how bad can it be?

It's bad. Only way you can actually rephrase stuff is to get premium.
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Yeah, personally I'm not a huge fan of anything more than just a simple spell checker. Though those spell checkers can be a real lifesaver sometimes.
 
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Just finished waterchange,
I ended up removing all the ludwiga because it is just becoming atrocious...
On the bright side more room to swim!
Also temp is about 75 - 76° So getting better.
 
Anyone remember the french assignment I was talking about maybe 1-2 pages back? Well apparently I spent 4 hours on it for nothing. Not even checked.
 
Just finished waterchange,
I ended up removing all the ludwiga because it is just becoming atrocious...
On the bright side more room to swim!
Also temp is about 75 - 76° So getting better.
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I just finished mine too. First in two weeks..... college has messed my schedule badly. I may remove my cabomba. My gourami has messed it up. Though that seems to be what he wants..... so I'm leaving it for the time being! I removed some of my spiky moss and its crazy how much dirt gets trapped in there.
Anyone remember the french assignment I was talking about maybe 1-2 pages back? Well apparently I spent 4 hours on it for nothing. Not even checked.
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Ahahah.
 
Something wonky going on in my blackwater-to-be 33G. Massive nitrite spike, even 60% water change did not dilute the maxed out colour on my test at all. Whoops....
Strangely enough the inhabitants were all fine. I evacuated them all but there appears to be no damage. I don't get it. Am I getting a false positive?
 
I have a personal opposition to Grammerly, but that's just because I've seen a million annoying YouTube ads for it, and now I refuse to ever try it on principal.
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I say the same thing for certain colleges. *cough* Grand Canyon College *cough*

Seeing/hearing ads for colleges usually bothered me and my school is one of them.
 
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LOL!
Tank is sandy but...
I’ve noticed the camera makes my tank look green! I swear it’s not green!
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Something wonky going on in my blackwater-to-be 33G. Massive nitrite spike, even 60% water change did not dilute the maxed out colour on my test at all. Whoops....
Strangely enough the inhabitants were all fine. I evacuated them all but there appears to be no damage. I don't get it. Am I getting a false positive?
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Is it in your tap water?
 

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I say the same thing for certain colleges. *cough* Grand Canyon College *cough*

Seeing/hearing ads for colleges usually bothered me and my school is one of them.
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The one that annoyes me most is a documentary streaming service that I've already signed up for, but still have to see ads about all the time. It's like, I've already bought it, so can we just skip this bit?
 
I love how this thread is so random that there are occasionally multiple conversations going on at the same time. Confusing at times.
 
I love how this thread is so random that there are occasionally multiple conversations going on at the same time. Confusing at times.
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It's called a random discussion for a reason.
 
Speaking of sharks, Wobbegong sharks are something else. Whoever named them is my hero. I need a wobbegong in my life. They only get 10 feet. I have a spare 6 gallon tank. Wobbegong.
It's called a random discussion for a reason.
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Wobbegong
 

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That’s the point. They’re ninjas you’re not supposed to see them.
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Say, how do I know you're not a ninja? You're not hiding here incognito by any chance, are you?
 
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Quick find the ninja!!!
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Okay, why am I listening to Christmas songs in October?
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Why does November have to exist?
No offense to people who have birthdays in November!
 

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