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First, marines can be tropical - "tropical" just means "warm water." Secondly, FW stingrays are just that - FW, freshwater.

Plus, cyanide is only one way marines are caught, and it's usually pretty localized (ie spray it right at the fish, or into crevices). It's not a great idea certainly but there's no need to boycott all SW fish because of it - there are fish certified as cyanide-free and of course caprive-bred fish. If he doesn't know about those I'd question his knowledge on other fishy subjects.

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While that method of catching marine fish is widespread, it isn't the only one used. There are an increasing number of collectors who use responsible and fish-safe methods such as regular old catching-fish-with-a-net. They are being trained and encouraged in this direction by knowlegeable fish experts. Not all marine fish are caught using the cruel method mentioned in the above post.

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And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."

He only breeds tropical fish! He doesn't sell marine fish, because he thinks it is cruel

First off there are tank breed clowns tangs etc etc. Second i said fw stingray. I didnt saw squat about marine stingray or marine anything so i dont know who brought that up. There are species off fw stingrays you know. Teacups etc etc. Very hard to breed and extremely expensive. ANd i agree tropical is a general term. i would use fw(freshwater) for future reference.


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My final decision is:
2 lace gouramis
2 bolivian ram
6 panda corys
6 cardinal tetras
6 rummy nose tetras

Labrakitty

And by the way, my tank is 28 UK gallons, 126 litres, about 34 US gallons.

Thanks for all your help.

Labrakitty

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Remember, I am in Australia and you are in America. Different countries have different opinions. You should respect other countries opinions not just say 'they are trying to sell you more'

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What the heck does that have to do with anything:%), you should also respect Sirbooks opinion in that case.


What books has been saying i agree with. Everything from the cory schools to LFS employees.






Last edited by PJ at 22-Dec-2004 23:14

The more fish an employee sells, the better he/she looks to their boss, and the higher chance of them (the employee) getting a raise/promotion. At least, that's the way I see things. I've been told too many incorrect things by lfs workers, so I tend not to believe what they say. It isn't a good thing, but I really don't know what I can do about it.

I'm sorry if I sounded harsh, but I'm just trying to get my message through.

EDIT: By the way, I wasn't being sarcastic or obnoxious. I know that nobody is trying to be malicious, too. I am just trying (rather firmly) to get across. At least I'm not blowing up in frustration and impatience.

Last edited by sirbooks at 23-Dec-2004 18:39

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And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."

Getting off track here guys... Lets concentrate on helping and not bickering.

Labrakitty I think your last list is fine.

2 lace gouramis
2 bolivian ram
6 panda corys
6 cardinal tetras
6 rummy nose tetras

I wouldnt add anymore though as it would be pushing your tank limits a little too far. Try and get a group of the same species of cory if you can. They will be much happier.

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Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.

Sirbooks, no affence but the guy who told us this stuff was the owner and the boss of the shop.

Ok, I will go with:
2 lace gouramis
2 bolivian rams
6 panda corys
6 rummy nose tetras
6 cardinal tetras

Thanks for your help!

Labrakitty

The assistant manager at my store knows nothing about fish. Literally anything he touches dies, so we don't let him do things with the tanks or follow his advice or anything.

I'm not saying that the boss of your store is like that, but I'm just saying that just because somebody has authority doesn't mean they know what they are doing...

Last edited by Cory Addict at 24-Dec-2004 02:55

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I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.

Whatever. I am going with:
2 lace gouramis
2 bolivian rams
6 panda corys
6 cardinal tetras
6 rummy nose tetras

Thanks for your help.

Labrakitty

ok, sounds good.

Now that you finally have made up your choice, let us never speak of this thread again.





Last edited by PJ at 25-Dec-2004 05:23

I have changed my mind and decided not to get bolivian rams. Could I have this instead?
2 lace gouramis
10 cardinal tetras
6 rummy nose tetras
6 panda corys

that sounds fine but i think you will regret not getting the rams... they are nice, i have blue rams

I am thinking of getting:
2 lace gouramis(I have already got htem in my quaranitne tnak.
6 panda corys
7 rummy nose tetras
9 cardinal tetras
1 cockatoo dwarf cichlid.
Would that be ok? I am h\gettting a new filter for the tnak it is probobly going to be a Eheim Canister filter 2213.
Would thsi be ok?

I am getting:
2 lace gouramis
6 panda corys
7 rummy nose tetras
9 cardinal tetras
1 peppermint catfish
PH:6-7
GH:6GH
KH:2-3KH
temp: 25 degrees
Will this be ok?

Ia ctually am getting:
2 lace gouramis
6 padna corys
6 rummy nose tetras
6 cardinal tetras
4 pristella tetras
1 peppermint catfish
I have an eheim 2213 classic and an aquaclear 200.

Will labrakitty ever decide to end this post? Seems highly doubtful

truth be told, i've been following this post for quite a while. 141 posts!! sweet lordy mama!

all i can say is: Sirbooks, you have the patience of a saint. to try to pursuade the unpersuadable with such sincerity and good will - bless you, books.

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Back in the saddle!

peppermint catfish

whats that? (I searched FP but couldnt find it)

It is a type of ancistrus I think it is the ancistrus dolichopterus. Go to planet catfish and look at startlight brsitel nose catfish. Tehy are goergous!

thanx

Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Today I got my first corys! I have changed the stocking again I saw some Schwartzi corys at my lfs and they were on sale for $16 or 2 for $30. I also had 3 pandas which I have reserved a while ago. Then I saw the true Julii and I had to have them too!!!!!!! The Julii are a bit more common so I decided to get: 3 panda corys and 3 schwartzi corys. I need info about the schwartzi cory please! I got tetra sinking tablets and tetra planton sinking tablets and frozen bloodworm. I have the 3 pandas in my quarantine tank and the 3 schwartzis in my 126 litre. My stocking for the 126 is now:
2 lace gouramis
4 pristella tetras
3 schwartzi corys

So all together now I am going to have:
2 lace gouramis
4 pristella tetras
8 rummy nose tetras
3 panda corys
3 schwartz corys
3 julii corys
1 peppermint catfish (ancistrus dolichopterus)
I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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