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by SidtheMonkey
Wed Apr 21, 2010 2:04 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: sidthimunki + oto's
Replies: 6
Views: 9388

Agreed. I've had several groups of sids...all with otos and never a problem. I've never had them get obnoxious with any fish and I've kept mostly peaceful schoolers with them, including Rasbora maculata.
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by SidtheMonkey
Sat Mar 27, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: kuhlis in a 5.5 gal?
Replies: 11
Views: 18446

Small update:

One of the shrimp died...was just laying out dead, but the betta didnt feed on it at all.

The other 3 came out to feed normally.
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by SidtheMonkey
Sat Mar 27, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: kuhlis in a 5.5 gal?
Replies: 11
Views: 18446

yeah ghost shrimp $10 each .... ill try and find the website again and post you a link ! im shocked they are so cheap there !

$9 each

have a look at
http://www.livefish.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_12

Are you referring to the glass shrimp? (I've read that ghost shrimp are ...
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by SidtheMonkey
Sat Mar 27, 2010 2:12 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: kuhlis in a 5.5 gal?
Replies: 11
Views: 18446

No seriously, these were 'ghost shrimp.' people use them as feeders here.

Are you thinking of some of the fancier shrimp we were discussing?

Not only that, I came home tonite and dont see any of the 4. I hope they are just hiding under the bogwood. I didnt want to move it, and I'm sure my betta ...
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by SidtheMonkey
Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: kuhlis in a 5.5 gal?
Replies: 11
Views: 18446

So I made an impulse purchase today....4 ghost shrimps (they were 40 cents each on sale). They're about 3/4 inch long.

They're now acclimated to the tank and out foraging. The betta gave them scant notice.

Fingers crossed....it would be nice to have some colorful ones in there someday.
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by SidtheMonkey
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: Freshwater Forum
Topic: 72 Gallon Bow Front question
Replies: 26
Views: 41107

Lot of naysayers for practical reasons :D , but it is my dream tank. Not nearly so blocky as the rect. 75. For a show tank, it fits into alot of rooms better...more like furniture.

A 90 bow is beautiful too, but since I am always reaching in messing with the plants, it's too deep.

I'm surprised to ...
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by SidtheMonkey
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: Freshwater Forum
Topic: Do Otos ever explode?
Replies: 11
Views: 15883

I have a 5.5 gal heated betta tank set up and want to add an otto, but wasnt sure if I should make it 2 instead.
Otto's prefer large groups, and a healthy 5.5g wouldn't likely produce enough algae to keep them well fed. I wouldn't recommend it. The trouble with new ottos is that they don't ...
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by SidtheMonkey
Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: Tragedy
Replies: 25
Views: 36751

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how you feel somewhat.

In the big windstorm a few yrs ago, I didnt have power for 8 days and lost all 4 tanks of fish. It was so sad emptying those tanks.

In my largest tanks, I have used 2 lower wattage heaters, with the hope that if one went haywire like yours ...
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by SidtheMonkey
Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: kuhlis in a 5.5 gal?
Replies: 11
Views: 18446

The shrimp sound cool. How many for a 5.5 gal tank?

Do they eat algae?
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by SidtheMonkey
Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: kuhlis in a 5.5 gal?
Replies: 11
Views: 18446

Well those snails are pretty attractive, thanks. I'll have to see if they're available around here.

Can they eat the algae off of even fine-leaved plants?

Any other invertebrate suggestions?
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by SidtheMonkey
Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:06 am
Forum: Loach Forum
Topic: kuhlis in a 5.5 gal?
Replies: 11
Views: 18446

kuhlis in a 5.5 gal?

So it's sounding like my batta might not accept other fish in his tank, since he is establishing it as his territory.

Are kuhlis too active for a 5.5 planted tank? And it's not heavily planted...that will take awhile, but it does have a small piece of bog wood and several plants.

I think I'll also ...
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by SidtheMonkey
Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: Freshwater Forum
Topic: tankmates for betta?
Replies: 2
Views: 7326

Oh great info...and bad news.

It makes total sense about the territoriality tho.

I also considered a few kuhlis but thought they might be too active in such a small space.

Hmm. Maybe people have other suggestions for small, tough tankmates?
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by SidtheMonkey
Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:40 pm
Forum: Freshwater Forum
Topic: Rams
Replies: 2
Views: 5786

Gorgeous Martin.

Since I was last involved in fish and the forums, digital cameras have really made a HUGE difference in contributing to posting! Esp. for identifying fish, but also for showing off tanks (& diagnosing diseases too I imagine).
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by SidtheMonkey
Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: Freshwater Forum
Topic: tankmates for betta?
Replies: 2
Views: 7326

tankmates for betta?

Hi. I posted about cycling the tank with my betta, but once it is cycled, I'd like to add a few other fish.

I'm leaning towards 5-7 pygmy cories or 3 panda cories. And an otto or 2.

Any other suggestions? Are there any mid-level fish that a betta would get along with/not harass him?

I'm open to ...
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by SidtheMonkey
Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: Freshwater Forum
Topic: Do Otos ever explode?
Replies: 11
Views: 15883

Have ottos gotten more fragile? I dont think I ever lost any when I bought them. I'm in a soft water area, if that makes any difference.

And there's nuthin' cuter than fat ottos! I kept some in every tank.

I have a question:

I forget, are they happier in pairs or groups or is a single one ok? I ...

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