http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/ Freshwater Aquariums Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:30:02 GMT Patrick A. Timlin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7097 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7097 ... Does it have a sucker mouth? Could be a Chinese Algae eater which are neither Chinese or much good at eating algae (at least not when they get larger) and Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:08:53 GMT Trycya http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7096 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7096 I have a fish which I believe to be an algae eater but am beginning to question that, especally since I have seen it "digging" in the substrate. It seems to Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:20:50 GMT jrego1466 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7095 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7095 Hi, Been away from the calling for a few years and will soon be setting up a 90 gallon freshwater - angels and other reasonably low key fish. Have used a Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:54:06 GMT Sandi Lovas http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7094 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7094 Interesting..... I have a Camelia outside my front door that has a zillion more buds on it this years since I started throwing the fish water out my front door Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:53:38 GMT Patrick A. Timlin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7093 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7093 ... Yes, perfectly acceptable. ... Absolutely. For a properly running tank, a heavier bioload will simply mean faster build up of nitrates and nitrates are a Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:25:28 GMT spoil9 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7092 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7092 I thought I posted this a month ago but it's still not showing up so I'll try again... Two quick question I hope... I have a simple 10 Gal tank with a top fin Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:24:10 GMT Patrick A. Timlin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7091 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7091 ... Not could be, it IS true. One nice online resource is http://www.applesnail.net/ A couple quotes from that site's pages... "The whole apple snail family Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:00:42 GMT Annie~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7090 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7090 That could be true, I'll have to do more research on them. I have only had the LARGE mystery snails / Apple Snails... Annie~ ... From: Patrick A. Timlin Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:28:39 GMT Patrick A. Timlin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7089 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7089 ... Depending on which actual species is in the tank. There are literally dozens, if not hundreds, of different species all lumped under the Mystery and Apple Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:15:03 GMT Annie~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7088 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7088 They didn't tell you they need AIR..... I would probably put them in the plastic bags, you get at the fish store, & have as much water in there with enough air Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:14:47 GMT Catherine http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7087 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7087 Wish I would have seen this before I moved last month. Thanks for all of your advice, Patrick. Catherine Piske ________________________________ From: Patrick Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:14:38 GMT Annie~ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7086 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7086 Tell her that mystery snails-AKA- apple snails, will feast on any plants in the tank. They are vegetarians, & will take out every plant she has. Also, they Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:12:49 GMT Patrick A. Timlin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7085 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7085 ... How far does the tank have to move and will you be able to take it down, move it and set it back up same day? Also, in anticipation, you might want to Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:09:39 GMT Patrick A. Timlin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7084 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7084 ... My advise it to first try the heat method of treating ich which I have successfully used a couple times including once on a tank with Clown Loaches which I Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:05:27 GMT Patrick A. Timlin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7083 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freshwateraquariums/message/7083 ... One choice is to simply ignore it. Second is to soak them in white vinegar or even something like Lime-A-way and just make sure you rinse them well