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Re: What Am I Doing Wrong?

Eryn Rosenbaum — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:45:07 GMT

Hi Linda, Yes, Malawi cichlid buffer would work. I use Seachem's Neutral Regulator and Seachem's Equilibrium. RO Right would work. Calcium carbonate would

I Witnessed Betta Birth!

Kathleen Faulconer — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:05:41 GMT

Today was hatching day for the spawn of my gorgeous blue and yellow marble pair. It just happened that I am going into work late today, so I kept checking to

Re: Angel fish nesting pictures uploaded.

lisalisacats — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:50:12 GMT

Yes...even tho both were female one had designated herself the male of the pair. Even acted like she was fertilizing the eggs. And to continue this

Re: another change

lisalisacats — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:46:01 GMT

When I took them from you they all looked like females. I think the new tank, less fish, and they're letting it all hang out. Lisa Cats are my drug of

Re: Angel fish nesting pictures uploaded.

paradus — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:44:48 GMT

Sometimes in the absence of a male, a female will behave like a male. The 2nd female will trail the egg laying female and "mimic" egg fertilization.

Re: Micro worms

Linda P. Adams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:44:51 GMT

Oh - Masa Harina? That's the stuff they make tamales out of. It's very finely ground. Cool info, Joe! I kept wondering WHY the worms crawl up the sides in the

Re: Switcho chango

Linda P. Adams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:42:20 GMT

So was my grandfather - he had us call him by first name rather than anything remotely resembling the word "grandpa." So there's one option. :) And I guess

Re: Angel fish nesting pictures uploaded.

Linda P. Adams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:38:52 GMT

...but only one of them laid the eggs? That's interesting! Linda www.alyssastory.com _____ From: CaliforniaBettas@yahoogroups.com

Re: finally on facebook

Linda P. Adams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:35:30 GMT

I love your name! :) L www.alyssastory.com LOL! Yeah, there are benefits to having an unusual name, I guess. :) Eryn

Re: What Am I Doing Wrong?

Linda P. Adams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:34:35 GMT

Eryn, this is GREAT information! I think my problem was soft water. What products safely buffer it? Is there anything household-common that safely hardens

Re: another change

Linda P. Adams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:31:11 GMT

Hi Frank! You'll fit right in. :) Greenwater - outside in a 5-gal pail works great. Use old tank water and add a couple of goldfish or guppies or mosquito fish

Re: another change

jab2you@... — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:33:26 GMT

Hello cbs how is everyone today? My name is Frank and I'm not in cali. I'm in Houston txxo I'm very interested in breeding bettas but in need of a sinsai. What

Re: another change

ashley — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:08:49 GMT

oh wow haha is that one of mine? if so i am really bad at sexing fry i guess. most of those marbles i got wrong it seems

Re: What Am I Doing Wrong?

Eryn Rosenbaum — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:33:41 GMT

I've had a few spawns with problems before. Here's what I've found, just IME: 1. Symptoms: Fry have what looks like dust or small grains or white specs on

another change

lisalisacats — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:02:44 GMT

Looks like the marble female is a male. That's the one the blue fish was chasing. It's only been a week and already I see changes in their fin growth.