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- Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:57 am
- Forum: Catfish
- Topic: Otocinclus Catfish
- Replies: 17
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Re: Otocinclus Catfish
Mine were really tiny, about 5mm. It's hard to believe these were captured wild judging how long the distribution chain must be.
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 22:02 pm
- Forum: Catfish
- Topic: Otocinclus Catfish
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1854
Re: Otocinclus Catfish
I've very recently introduced 2 as the first fish in my refurbished aquarium. Both seem to be fit and well and enjoying the abundant algae. The tank's about 75 litres and I've read that they're better off in larger groups, but there were just 2 in the shop.
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 21:16 pm
- Forum: Characins
- Topic: Rio Nanay Tetras ?
- Replies: 12
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Re: Rio Nanay Tetras ?
Apparently the Nanay river contains several species not native to it. During the rainy season, lakes are formed that are fed from one river and continuing rain may let it drain into the Nanay. Discus were mentioned as one of the non-indigenous species. That is according to a Spanish speaking local ...
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 18:49 pm
- Forum: Characins
- Topic: Rio Nanay Tetras ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3609
Re: Rio Nanay Tetras ?
Apparently the Nanay river contains several species not native to it. During the rainy season, lakes are formed that are fed from one river and continuing rain may let it drain into the Nanay. Discus were mentioned as one of the non-indigenous species. That is according to a Spanish speaking local o...
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 7:32 am
- Forum: Food, feeding and diet.
- Topic: Swtching off filters.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1553
Re: Swtching off filters.
The oxygen level of the water will not be reduced to zero by the pump being switched off.black ghost wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 20:17 pm Don’t leave it off for too long. The bacteria need oxygen. Think maybe 2 or 3 minutes rather than 20...
It only takes fish a minute or two to fill their bellies. Any more is just greed...
- Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:29 am
- Forum: What's happening in your Aquarium? - Tank Logs
- Topic: Old homemade tank
- Replies: 14
- Views: 917
Re: Old homemade tank
Hi Mito, I 've lived for the last 30+ years in Avilés, Asturias and probably haven't spoken English for 5 years at least; gone native with a vengeance. You seem to have aquarum shops in Alicante and shopping iin Málaga seems unnecessary. My local (walking distance) shop is ready to order anything fr...
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 18:11 pm
- Forum: What's happening in your Aquarium? - Tank Logs
- Topic: Old homemade tank
- Replies: 14
- Views: 917
Re: Old homemade tank
Very little room. A shelf that is packed with books, files and boxes and which I've got no wish to disturb.
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 16:34 pm
- Forum: What's happening in your Aquarium? - Tank Logs
- Topic: Old homemade tank
- Replies: 14
- Views: 917
Re: Old homemade tank
Well; I've taken the decision and have started to strip the tank including the dry gravel encrusted mats of dead algae. I can't see much alternative to scubbing the front with steel wool and ample elbow grease. What remained of the lid and fluorescents will be binned tonight. The heater still basica...
- Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:10 am
- Forum: Science
- Topic: Taxonomic suffix codes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 599
Taxonomic suffix codes
I'm seeing several plants and fish with alphanumeric codes after their taxonomic names, such as Hygrophyla siamensis 53B This is a bit new to me and I suppose its some form of provisional coding before a definite name is given. Is that right and how do the codes work?
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 20:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: COME ON ENGLAND
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1642
Re: COME ON ENGLAND
It was good of Spanish TV to broadcast it live and even better to see England defeat Gemany for once.