[Jackd]

QUOTE (Bully @ Jan 14 2010, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Great pics!

Great shots of those quick little loaches.

[Jackd]

QUOTE (plaamoo @ Jan 13 2010, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Amazing Matt! No second bedroom, it’s TINY! I have 6 tanks taking most of the apt. I’m lucky to have an understanding wife! We are also contemplating a big move so I’m holding off new tanks for now. Maybe just one

in reply to: Discus Shots #316154

Jackd

Participant

Just moved them from a 46 gallon bow front to a 125 with some new tank mates. The first tank is beautiful but was getting too small for five growing discus. I am hoping to get a pair from the group.

Jack

in reply to: Exodon Paradoxus #315983

Jackd

Participant

Thanks for the links and the additional information. I think the tank I am planning is just about right for these guys. We will see if the dealer gets them in some time in the next couple of weeks.

Jack

QUOTE (Bully @ Jan 4 2010, 03:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

There was a chap by the name of “Aspects” on the Practical Fishkeeping forum (currently offline) who kept a large shoal of these successfully, again it was down to excellent over-filtration and over-crowding but, he stated that he had few problems doing it that way.

They are a beautiful looking fish, one of my lfs’s had some in recently but, they weren’t kept properly and now there’s a only a few stragglers being kept in sump tanks.

There’s a Google cached page offering some information available but, it may well change in the near future:

PFK Forum Post – Google Cached

There’s some video footage of Aspects’ shoal here:

exodon paradoxus feeding – MySpace

in reply to: Exodon Paradoxus #315974

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (johnpeten @ Jan 3 2010, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Quote from Aqualand

Behavior: If you do decide to keep these guys, get a large bunch. They fare fine in schools or as single specimens. Don’t be tempted to mix them with other mean fishes. We seen these guys back larger piranhas (which can be sissies) into a corner. Your exodon will take center stage and wreak havoc on most other tank mates.

Apparently they also eat each other if not well fed and don’t breed. They sound like fun

in reply to: How Santa Does It. #315829

Jackd

Participant

I hope you all enjoy the season in whatever way you enjoy your life. Mostly I hope you are happy and at peace within your own being. Have a great time being with family and enjoy all that life has to offer you.

Finally enjoy your fishy friends. I hope 2010 is a great year for everyone in their hobby and personal pursuits.

Jack

in reply to: Camera Happy #315813

Jackd

Participant

I use a linear pump to run about 20 tanks with sponge filters. I plumb the air through pvc pipe that has valves installed in it to adjust the air output to each tank. So for a central air pump you have several choices. You could drill the tanks and plumb the to a central filter and use a water pump to run and filter the tanks too. Many options.

Lots to consider but a fun project either way.

Jack

QUOTE (shamanofsexy @ Dec 20 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Cheers

in reply to: Camera Happy #315783

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (shamanofsexy @ Dec 18 2009, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Great pics.

Just a quick question how do you run and filter all your tanks??

I want to add more tanks but cost is scaring me

I run sponge filters in smaller tanks powered by a central pump. the largest tanks have sump filters and the rest have powerfilters of one kind or another and sponge filters too.

With 25 to 30 tanks it does take so time to maintain it all but i love it.
Jack

in reply to: Wels Catfish! #315768

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (Matt @ Dec 16 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I actually don’t think they’re suitable for aquaria given the ridiculous adult size…

they are ridiculously big but I hope to keep up with the growth with a 3 or 4 foot wide tank eventually after the 240 gets too small for the big guys I have. I will do my best to keep them happy.

Jack

in reply to: My Stock #315766

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (Matt @ Dec 16 2009, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I’d like to see some more of those Crenicichla. *licks lips*

How is this?

I actually have 4 of the venezuelan pikes in this partucular tank. I think only one might be female they are in the foot or so range and over a year in my possession. I got them at about 3 or 4 inches.

Jack

in reply to: My Stock #315762

Jackd

Participant

I have about 25 going right now. Most are fairly large but I have kind of a variety of tanks and fish.

Jack

QUOTE (David Marshall @ Dec 16 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Jack

Lovely photographs.

How many tanks/aquaria do you care for?

Regards David

in reply to: Freshwater Turtle #315755

Jackd

Participant

I keep several freshwater turtles and enjoy them very much. I have some albino red ear sliders, yellow bellied slider and pink bellied side necks and I guess a couple map turtles too. Very nice compliment for the fish hobby.

Jack

QUOTE (johnpeten @ Oct 22 2009, 08:17 AM)

This is my first experience with Turtles. I am very impressed by what Mother Nature has done with the intricate designs and colours. It is still very nervous but it will soon have some friends to play with.
The shot from above I caught while it was sunbathing under the heat lamp.

in reply to: Wels Catfish! #315754

Jackd

Participant

I think I might have a baby in one of my tanks. Saw this strange cat with a big mouth in the local fish store and bought it. Was maybe 3 inches a month and a half ago and now is close to 10 inches.

Jack

Have a more common baby giraffe cat I just got too:

Best regards,
jack

[Jackd]

Just moved them from a 46 gallon bow front to a 125 with some new tank mates. The first tank is beautiful but was getting too small for five growing discus. I am hoping to get a pair from the group.

Jack

[Jackd]

Thanks for the links and the additional information. I think the tank I am planning is just about right for these guys. We will see if the dealer gets them in some time in the next couple of weeks.

Jack

QUOTE (Bully @ Jan 4 2010, 03:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

There was a chap by the name of “Aspects” on the Practical Fishkeeping forum (currently offline) who kept a large shoal of these successfully, again it was down to excellent over-filtration and over-crowding but, he stated that he had few problems doing it that way.

They are a beautiful looking fish, one of my lfs’s had some in recently but, they weren’t kept properly and now there’s a only a few stragglers being kept in sump tanks.

There’s a Google cached page offering some information available but, it may well change in the near future:

PFK Forum Post – Google Cached

There’s some video footage of Aspects’ shoal here:

exodon paradoxus feeding – MySpace

[Jackd]

QUOTE (johnpeten @ Jan 3 2010, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Quote from Aqualand

Behavior: If you do decide to keep these guys, get a large bunch. They fare fine in schools or as single specimens. Don’t be tempted to mix them with other mean fishes. We seen these guys back larger piranhas (which can be sissies) into a corner. Your exodon will take center stage and wreak havoc on most other tank mates.

Apparently they also eat each other if not well fed and don’t breed. They sound like fun

in reply to: How Santa Does It. #315829

Jackd

Participant

I hope you all enjoy the season in whatever way you enjoy your life. Mostly I hope you are happy and at peace within your own being. Have a great time being with family and enjoy all that life has to offer you.

Finally enjoy your fishy friends. I hope 2010 is a great year for everyone in their hobby and personal pursuits.

Jack

in reply to: Camera Happy #315813

Jackd

Participant

I use a linear pump to run about 20 tanks with sponge filters. I plumb the air through pvc pipe that has valves installed in it to adjust the air output to each tank. So for a central air pump you have several choices. You could drill the tanks and plumb the to a central filter and use a water pump to run and filter the tanks too. Many options.

Lots to consider but a fun project either way.

Jack

QUOTE (shamanofsexy @ Dec 20 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Cheers

in reply to: Camera Happy #315783

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (shamanofsexy @ Dec 18 2009, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Great pics.

Just a quick question how do you run and filter all your tanks??

I want to add more tanks but cost is scaring me

I run sponge filters in smaller tanks powered by a central pump. the largest tanks have sump filters and the rest have powerfilters of one kind or another and sponge filters too.

With 25 to 30 tanks it does take so time to maintain it all but i love it.
Jack

in reply to: Wels Catfish! #315768

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (Matt @ Dec 16 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I actually don’t think they’re suitable for aquaria given the ridiculous adult size…

they are ridiculously big but I hope to keep up with the growth with a 3 or 4 foot wide tank eventually after the 240 gets too small for the big guys I have. I will do my best to keep them happy.

Jack

in reply to: My Stock #315766

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (Matt @ Dec 16 2009, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I’d like to see some more of those Crenicichla. *licks lips*

How is this?

I actually have 4 of the venezuelan pikes in this partucular tank. I think only one might be female they are in the foot or so range and over a year in my possession. I got them at about 3 or 4 inches.

Jack

in reply to: My Stock #315762

Jackd

Participant

I have about 25 going right now. Most are fairly large but I have kind of a variety of tanks and fish.

Jack

QUOTE (David Marshall @ Dec 16 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Jack

Lovely photographs.

How many tanks/aquaria do you care for?

Regards David

in reply to: Freshwater Turtle #315755

Jackd

Participant

I keep several freshwater turtles and enjoy them very much. I have some albino red ear sliders, yellow bellied slider and pink bellied side necks and I guess a couple map turtles too. Very nice compliment for the fish hobby.

Jack

QUOTE (johnpeten @ Oct 22 2009, 08:17 AM)

This is my first experience with Turtles. I am very impressed by what Mother Nature has done with the intricate designs and colours. It is still very nervous but it will soon have some friends to play with.
The shot from above I caught while it was sunbathing under the heat lamp.

in reply to: Wels Catfish! #315754

Jackd

Participant

I think I might have a baby in one of my tanks. Saw this strange cat with a big mouth in the local fish store and bought it. Was maybe 3 inches a month and a half ago and now is close to 10 inches.

Jack

Have a more common baby giraffe cat I just got too:

Best regards,
jack

[Jackd]

I hope you all enjoy the season in whatever way you enjoy your life. Mostly I hope you are happy and at peace within your own being. Have a great time being with family and enjoy all that life has to offer you.

Finally enjoy your fishy friends. I hope 2010 is a great year for everyone in their hobby and personal pursuits.

Jack

[Jackd]

I use a linear pump to run about 20 tanks with sponge filters. I plumb the air through pvc pipe that has valves installed in it to adjust the air output to each tank. So for a central air pump you have several choices. You could drill the tanks and plumb the to a central filter and use a water pump to run and filter the tanks too. Many options.

Lots to consider but a fun project either way.

Jack

QUOTE (shamanofsexy @ Dec 20 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Cheers

in reply to: Camera Happy #315783

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (shamanofsexy @ Dec 18 2009, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Great pics.

Just a quick question how do you run and filter all your tanks??

I want to add more tanks but cost is scaring me

I run sponge filters in smaller tanks powered by a central pump. the largest tanks have sump filters and the rest have powerfilters of one kind or another and sponge filters too.

With 25 to 30 tanks it does take so time to maintain it all but i love it.
Jack

in reply to: Wels Catfish! #315768

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (Matt @ Dec 16 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I actually don’t think they’re suitable for aquaria given the ridiculous adult size…

they are ridiculously big but I hope to keep up with the growth with a 3 or 4 foot wide tank eventually after the 240 gets too small for the big guys I have. I will do my best to keep them happy.

Jack

in reply to: My Stock #315766

Jackd

Participant

QUOTE (Matt @ Dec 16 2009, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I’d like to see some more of those Crenicichla. *licks lips*

How is this?

I actually have 4 of the venezuelan pikes in this partucular tank. I think only one might be female they are in the foot or so range and over a year in my possession. I got them at about 3 or 4 inches.

Jack

in reply to: My Stock #315762

Jackd

Participant

I have about 25 going right now. Most are fairly large but I have kind of a variety of tanks and fish.

Jack

QUOTE (David Marshall @ Dec 16 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Jack

Lovely photographs.

How many tanks/aquaria do you care for?

Regards David

in reply to: Freshwater Turtle #315755

Jackd

Participant

I keep several freshwater turtles and enjoy them very much. I have some albino red ear sliders, yellow bellied slider and pink bellied side necks and I guess a couple map turtles too. Very nice compliment for the fish hobby.

Jack

QUOTE (johnpeten @ Oct 22 2009, 08:17 AM)

This is my first experience with Turtles. I am very impressed by what Mother Nature has done with the intricate designs and colours. It is still very nervous but it will soon have some friends to play with.
The shot from above I caught while it was sunbathing under the heat lamp.

in reply to: Wels Catfish! #315754

Jackd

Participant

I think I might have a baby in one of my tanks. Saw this strange cat with a big mouth in the local fish store and bought it. Was maybe 3 inches a month and a half ago and now is close to 10 inches.

Jack

Have a more common baby giraffe cat I just got too:

Best regards,
jack

[Jackd]

QUOTE (shamanofsexy @ Dec 18 2009, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Great pics.

Just a quick question how do you run and filter all your tanks??

I want to add more tanks but cost is scaring me

I run sponge filters in smaller tanks powered by a central pump. the largest tanks have sump filters and the rest have powerfilters of one kind or another and sponge filters too.

With 25 to 30 tanks it does take so time to maintain it all but i love it.
Jack

[Jackd]

QUOTE (Matt @ Dec 16 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I actually don’t think they’re suitable for aquaria given the ridiculous adult size…

they are ridiculously big but I hope to keep up with the growth with a 3 or 4 foot wide tank eventually after the 240 gets too small for the big guys I have. I will do my best to keep them happy.

Jack

[Jackd]

QUOTE (Matt @ Dec 16 2009, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I’d like to see some more of those Crenicichla. *licks lips*

How is this?

I actually have 4 of the venezuelan pikes in this partucular tank. I think only one might be female they are in the foot or so range and over a year in my possession. I got them at about 3 or 4 inches.

Jack

[Jackd]

I have about 25 going right now. Most are fairly large but I have kind of a variety of tanks and fish.

Jack

QUOTE (David Marshall @ Dec 16 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Jack

Lovely photographs.

How many tanks/aquaria do you care for?

Regards David

[Jackd]

I keep several freshwater turtles and enjoy them very much. I have some albino red ear sliders, yellow bellied slider and pink bellied side necks and I guess a couple map turtles too. Very nice compliment for the fish hobby.

Jack

QUOTE (johnpeten @ Oct 22 2009, 08:17 AM)

This is my first experience with Turtles. I am very impressed by what Mother Nature has done with the intricate designs and colours. It is still very nervous but it will soon have some friends to play with.
The shot from above I caught while it was sunbathing under the heat lamp.

[Jackd]

I think I might have a baby in one of my tanks. Saw this strange cat with a big mouth in the local fish store and bought it. Was maybe 3 inches a month and a half ago and now is close to 10 inches.

Jack

Have a more common baby giraffe cat I just got too:

Best regards,
jack

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