Archive for May, 2008

[AquaticLife] Update on Gourami

The truth is that gouramis, as a whole, are aggressive fish, singly, in pairs, in groups. When there is more than one, it is likely the aggression will be more between the gouramis than with anything else in the tank. As the number reduces, the aggression will spread to other tank inhabitants, and with a […]

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[AquaticLife] Question about Nitrate Level

The first thing I’d look at is the expiration date on the reagents that are being used. Liquid reagents have a shorter shelf life than the dry reagents. Another thing to look at is how easy it is for you to differentiate a 2 ppm or so change in the nitrate level with that test […]

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Update on Gourami

David, I’m not sure exactly what harsh comments you mean, nor do I know to whom you are referring since you have not included that part of the thread (other person’s reply) on this topic. Three of us have voiced our opinion on the behavior of this species, as is […]

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Aggressive Gourami

Gourami are actually related to the Betta(Siamese Fighting Fish)
Kissing Gourami when they are kissing are actually fighting and trying to show each other who is more dominate.
James

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Question about Nitrate Level

Today was PWC day.  I tested the water with API liquid before and after PWC.  Before the PWC Ammonia was 0, Nitrite was 0, Nitrate was 10 and pH was 7.4.  I did a 25% PWC with vacuuming the gravel.  After the PWC I tested the water again and the results were the same.  I then tested […]

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New pond ph problem

what type of filter are you using for this pond?
ramil
this one is from someone in the business
Generally most Pond Fish such as Koi and Goldfish like a higher ph of about 7.8, so this was rarely in an issue in the ponds we took care in our maintenance business.
There are a few things that are […]

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New pond ph problem

Hi,
I have had aquarium fish for many years, but just last Thursday completed a project to convert my swimming pool to a Koi pond with a waterfalls. I love it and have added 2 small Koi and 4 goldfish. Two of the goldfish had been living in a 10 gallon aquarium for over […]

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Golden Crown

Very Nice Looks Like A Armoured Scale(Doitsu)

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Other pond fish compatible with Koi

hi there try to join us in Worldwidekoiclub in yahoo group there are more koi keepers tha will be happy to help you there
ramil

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Golden Crown

its a big scale koi don’t if they call it doitsu now a days but before they call it big scale, yup its like a soldier of Narnia hehehe.
ramil

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