I’ve never owned them but according to this reputable profile and care sheet, http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Metynnis_argenteus.html, they are egg scatterers. Do you have a gravel substrate on the bottom? It would seem that most of the eggs would fall down between the crevices and be safe from scavenging by the corys. The profile also […]
I don’t see much mention of efficiency in the pond pump discussions. The topic originator had to replace an existing pond pump, and couldn’t wait very long to get a replacement in place.
We’re using a Laguna Max Flo 2400 (submersible pump which can handle small solids, enclosed in a cage) which is […]
The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, could force the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to “shut down a number of industries dependent upon nonnative species—such as the pet industry, food aquaculture and sports fishing,” according to Marshall Meyers, testifying yesterday […]
The only way we have found to combat this type of problem is to add regular doses of Algaefix to the pond. We have a 3,000 gal pond and add 16 oz of Algaefix every week. It’s not cheap, but it works. In the heaviest part of the algae season, I still have to clean […]
Finally… a topic you’re experienced in… LOL
Sorry Lenny - I couldn’t resist either…
On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 9:25 PM, Lenny V. aka GoldLenny wrote: > According to the Viagra and Cialis website, it’s not a concern unless it > lasts for over four hours. LOL > > Sorry.. I couldn’t resist! […]
According to the Viagra and Cialis website, it’s not a concern unless it lasts for over four hours. LOL
Sorry.. I couldn’t resist!
Lenny Vasbinder Fish Blog - http://GoldLenny.blogspot.com
Well, looks like West Texas has our seasons backwards again. after Winter left we right into Summer with temps breaking the 100 degree mark more times than I can count on all fingers. We have gone back to spring we have had rain every night this week with the worst last […]
Well, today I bought another female molly to add to my pair and was told that they had beem raised with salt added to their water, so I bought aquarium salt - did a PWC - only 6g out of 30 and added salt. I know that is a minuscule amount […]
With respect to goldfish I think this is over reactive nonsense. Ecology gone awry. It is certainly true that some other species do cause big problems however.
Edgar
On Jun 5, 2008, at 12:41 PM, wyrdology wrote:
> > Well, I thought this was common knowledge, but there you go… I > have […]
Well, I thought this was common knowledge, but there you go… I have heard and read of many tragedies involving people creating severe damage to their lakes and ecosystems by introducing foreign species to them, and I know in many places, this is highly illegal. A […]