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[Justice]

well today I noticed my rainbow doesn't have anymore fungus on him. It
took a while to clear up, no medications due to the community. The only
problem is where the fungus was growing, on his fin is now torn and
missing part. Will this grow back? And on another happy note I'll
probably be getting a new, ok well a new used tank I think 20-30 gal.
I'll probably put my CL loaches in there better than a 10 gal. Question
is what are a good kind of fish too keep with them now they are with
glowlight tetras, but I'm not going to move them?

All of you have a good day, and to all you yanks have a good turky day :)

[Gill Passman]

Justice wrote:
> well today I noticed my rainbow doesn't have anymore fungus on him. It
> took a while to clear up, no medications due to the community. The only
> problem is where the fungus was growing, on his fin is now torn and
> missing part. Will this grow back? And on another happy note I'll
> probably be getting a new, ok well a new used tank I think 20-30 gal.
> I'll probably put my CL loaches in there better than a 10 gal. Question
> is what are a good kind of fish too keep with them now they are with
> glowlight tetras, but I'm not going to move them?
>
> All of you have a good day, and to all you yanks have a good turky day :)

The fin could grow back depending on how badly damaged it was. My mbunas
are forever having shredded fins which grow back over a few weeks.

Another tank ;-) - how many is that now? From my experience with Clown
Loaches they do better in a tank that already has fish and activity in
it - they are also very sensitive to water conditions. I would suggest
leave the Clowns where they are and add whatever other fish you want to
the new tank first (leaving space for the Clowns). If all goes well and
the new fish have settled and are active (and disease/parasite free) and
the water quality is good then move the Clowns.

In terms of fish, Clowns IME, get along pretty much with anything
providing the environment is suitable for them. Maybe, you could
research what you want to add to the tank and then come back here and
double check compatability if you have any concerns...

Good luck with your new project
Gill

[Justice]

Gill Passman wrote:
> Justice wrote:
>
>> well today I noticed my rainbow doesn't have anymore fungus on him.
>> It took a while to clear up, no medications due to the community. The
>> only problem is where the fungus was growing, on his fin is now torn
>> and missing part. Will this grow back? And on another happy note I'll
>> probably be getting a new, ok well a new used tank I think 20-30 gal.
>> I'll probably put my CL loaches in there better than a 10 gal.
>> Question is what are a good kind of fish too keep with them now they
>> are with glowlight tetras, but I'm not going to move them?
>>
>> All of you have a good day, and to all you yanks have a good turky day :)
>
>
> The fin could grow back depending on how badly damaged it was. My mbunas
> are forever having shredded fins which grow back over a few weeks.
>
> Another tank ;-) - how many is that now? From my experience with Clown
> Loaches they do better in a tank that already has fish and activity in
> it - they are also very sensitive to water conditions. I would suggest
> leave the Clowns where they are and add whatever other fish you want to
> the new tank first (leaving space for the Clowns). If all goes well and
> the new fish have settled and are active (and disease/parasite free) and
> the water quality is good then move the Clowns.
>
> In terms of fish, Clowns IME, get along pretty much with anything
> providing the environment is suitable for them. Maybe, you could
> research what you want to add to the tank and then come back here and
> double check compatability if you have any concerns...
>
> Good luck with your new project
> Gill

Yah, I was going to establish the new tank before I move the clowns they
have enough room for a while yet. I'm thinking of some harlequin
rasboras. maybe 5 or so, or maybe some hatchets, or even some tetras.
smothing small and schooling, mid to top level. Any other thoughs also I
would like some grassy type of plant any sugestions there?

[Larry Blanchard]

On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:09:29 -0500, NetMax wrote:

>> I'm pretty hopeless on names of aquatic plants (can't understand why as
>> I don't have the same problem with other plants). I think it is
>> Eleocharis Acicularis - from doing a bit of reading on it I now know why
>> I have varied success depending on the tank (all to do with lighting)
>>
>> Gill
>
>
> I checked out tropica's web site on the E.acicularis. Nice plant, but
> I've never come across it. Looks like it would hold a lot of micro-life
> for supporting fry.

I've got the dwarf variety. It spreads, but not as fast as the E.
tenellus. But it's very fine and a lot prettier. Take a look at:

http://www.aquahobby.com/garden/e_Eleocharis_parvula.php

[Koi-lo]

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Any other thoughs also I
> would like some grassy type of plant any sugestions there?
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Be careful what you buy that looks grassy as the stores are selling several
plants that are not underwater plants at all. Stick to the vals. They
don't rot away underwater as they're true water plants.
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[Gill Passman]

Justice wrote:
> Gill Passman wrote:
>
>> Justice wrote:
>>
>>> well today I noticed my rainbow doesn't have anymore fungus on him.
>>> It took a while to clear up, no medications due to the community. The
>>> only problem is where the fungus was growing, on his fin is now torn
>>> and missing part. Will this grow back? And on another happy note I'll
>>> probably be getting a new, ok well a new used tank I think 20-30 gal.
>>> I'll probably put my CL loaches in there better than a 10 gal.
>>> Question is what are a good kind of fish too keep with them now they
>>> are with glowlight tetras, but I'm not going to move them?
>>>
>>> All of you have a good day, and to all you yanks have a good turky
>>> day :)
>>
>>
>>
>> The fin could grow back depending on how badly damaged it was. My
>> mbunas are forever having shredded fins which grow back over a few weeks.
>>
>> Another tank ;-) - how many is that now? From my experience with Clown
>> Loaches they do better in a tank that already has fish and activity in
>> it - they are also very sensitive to water conditions. I would suggest
>> leave the Clowns where they are and add whatever other fish you want
>> to the new tank first (leaving space for the Clowns). If all goes well
>> and the new fish have settled and are active (and disease/parasite
>> free) and the water quality is good then move the Clowns.
>>
>> In terms of fish, Clowns IME, get along pretty much with anything
>> providing the environment is suitable for them. Maybe, you could
>> research what you want to add to the tank and then come back here and
>> double check compatability if you have any concerns...
>>
>> Good luck with your new project
>> Gill
>
>
> Yah, I was going to establish the new tank before I move the clowns they
> have enough room for a while yet. I'm thinking of some harlequin
> rasboras. maybe 5 or so, or maybe some hatchets, or even some tetras.
> smothing small and schooling, mid to top level. Any other thoughs also I
> would like some grassy type of plant any sugestions there?

I've got some very fine hair grass in some of my tanks...it's success
seems to vary from tank to tank, however in one tank it is now spreading
across the gravel to make a lawn - looks great :-)

Gill

[NetMax]

"Gill Passman" > wrote in message
.. .
> Justice wrote:
>> Gill Passman wrote:
>>
>>> Justice wrote:
>>>
>>>> well today I noticed my rainbow doesn't have anymore fungus on him.
>>>> It took a while to clear up, no medications due to the community.
>>>> The only problem is where the fungus was growing, on his fin is now
>>>> torn and missing part. Will this grow back? And on another happy
>>>> note I'll probably be getting a new, ok well a new used tank I think
>>>> 20-30 gal. I'll probably put my CL loaches in there better than a 10
>>>> gal. Question is what are a good kind of fish too keep with them now
>>>> they are with glowlight tetras, but I'm not going to move them?
>>>>
>>>> All of you have a good day, and to all you yanks have a good turky
>>>> day :)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The fin could grow back depending on how badly damaged it was. My
>>> mbunas are forever having shredded fins which grow back over a few
>>> weeks.
>>>
>>> Another tank ;-) - how many is that now? From my experience with
>>> Clown Loaches they do better in a tank that already has fish and
>>> activity in it - they are also very sensitive to water conditions. I
>>> would suggest leave the Clowns where they are and add whatever other
>>> fish you want to the new tank first (leaving space for the Clowns).
>>> If all goes well and the new fish have settled and are active (and
>>> disease/parasite free) and the water quality is good then move the
>>> Clowns.
>>>
>>> In terms of fish, Clowns IME, get along pretty much with anything
>>> providing the environment is suitable for them. Maybe, you could
>>> research what you want to add to the tank and then come back here and
>>> double check compatability if you have any concerns...
>>>
>>> Good luck with your new project
>>> Gill
>>
>>
>> Yah, I was going to establish the new tank before I move the clowns
>> they have enough room for a while yet. I'm thinking of some harlequin
>> rasboras. maybe 5 or so, or maybe some hatchets, or even some tetras.
>> smothing small and schooling, mid to top level. Any other thoughs also
>> I would like some grassy type of plant any sugestions there?
>
> I've got some very fine hair grass in some of my tanks...it's success
> seems to vary from tank to tank, however in one tank it is now
> spreading across the gravel to make a lawn - looks great :-)
>
> Gill


Do you know the name of that hairgrass? I have some Echinodorus
tennellus which has caught in a corner of a tank and is slowly spreading.
In soft water, the leaves are thin, curved and more upright, but in my
well-water, the leaves are thick, at about 45 degrees with almost no
curve, looking more like a stunted forest of Vals (or crabgrass, but I'm
not complaining, do I sound like I'm complaining ;~).
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[Gill Passman]

NetMax wrote:
> "Gill Passman" > wrote in message
> .. .
>
>>Justice wrote:
>>
>>>Gill Passman wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Justice wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>well today I noticed my rainbow doesn't have anymore fungus on him.
>>>>>It took a while to clear up, no medications due to the community.
>>>>>The only problem is where the fungus was growing, on his fin is now
>>>>>torn and missing part. Will this grow back? And on another happy
>>>>>note I'll probably be getting a new, ok well a new used tank I think
>>>>>20-30 gal. I'll probably put my CL loaches in there better than a 10
>>>>>gal. Question is what are a good kind of fish too keep with them now
>>>>>they are with glowlight tetras, but I'm not going to move them?
>>>>>
>>>>>All of you have a good day, and to all you yanks have a good turky
>>>>>day :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>The fin could grow back depending on how badly damaged it was. My
>>>>mbunas are forever having shredded fins which grow back over a few
>>>>weeks.
>>>>
>>>>Another tank ;-) - how many is that now? From my experience with
>>>>Clown Loaches they do better in a tank that already has fish and
>>>>activity in it - they are also very sensitive to water conditions. I
>>>>would suggest leave the Clowns where they are and add whatever other
>>>>fish you want to the new tank first (leaving space for the Clowns).
>>>>If all goes well and the new fish have settled and are active (and
>>>>disease/parasite free) and the water quality is good then move the
>>>>Clowns.
>>>>
>>>>In terms of fish, Clowns IME, get along pretty much with anything
>>>>providing the environment is suitable for them. Maybe, you could
>>>>research what you want to add to the tank and then come back here and
>>>>double check compatability if you have any concerns...
>>>>
>>>>Good luck with your new project
>>>>Gill
>>>
>>>
>>>Yah, I was going to establish the new tank before I move the clowns
>>>they have enough room for a while yet. I'm thinking of some harlequin
>>>rasboras. maybe 5 or so, or maybe some hatchets, or even some tetras.
>>>smothing small and schooling, mid to top level. Any other thoughs also
>>>I would like some grassy type of plant any sugestions there?
>>
>>I've got some very fine hair grass in some of my tanks...it's success
>>seems to vary from tank to tank, however in one tank it is now
>>spreading across the gravel to make a lawn - looks great :-)
>>
>>Gill
>
>
>
> Do you know the name of that hairgrass? I have some Echinodorus
> tennellus which has caught in a corner of a tank and is slowly spreading.
> In soft water, the leaves are thin, curved and more upright, but in my
> well-water, the leaves are thick, at about 45 degrees with almost no
> curve, looking more like a stunted forest of Vals (or crabgrass, but I'm
> not complaining, do I sound like I'm complaining ;~).

I'm pretty hopeless on names of aquatic plants (can't understand why as
I don't have the same problem with other plants). I think it is
Eleocharis Acicularis - from doing a bit of reading on it I now know why
I have varied success depending on the tank (all to do with lighting)

Gill

[Larry Blanchard]

On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 20:33:50 -0500, NetMax wrote:

> "Larry Blanchard" > wrote in message
>>
>> I've got the dwarf variety. It spreads, but not as fast as the E.
>> tenellus. But it's very fine and a lot prettier. Take a look at:
>>
>> http://www.aquahobby.com/garden/e_Eleocharis_parvula.php
>
> Sweet. Do you find that it collects mulm and how do you address that?

So far, no. But I've only had it in a couple of months. I get mulm
mostly under my broad-leafed plants. Occasionally I vacuum it out, but
I'm not that concerned about it where it doesn't show.

[NetMax]

"Gill Passman" > wrote in message
.. .
> NetMax wrote:
>> "Gill Passman" > wrote in message
>> .. .
>>
>>>Justice wrote:
>>>
>>>>Gill Passman wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Justice wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>well today I noticed my rainbow doesn't have anymore fungus on him.
>>>>>>It took a while to clear up, no medications due to the community.
>>>>>>The only problem is where the fungus was growing, on his fin is now
>>>>>>torn and missing part. Will this grow back? And on another happy
>>>>>>note I'll probably be getting a new, ok well a new used tank I
>>>>>>think 20-30 gal. I'll probably put my CL loaches in there better
>>>>>>than a 10 gal. Question is what are a good kind of fish too keep
>>>>>>with them now they are with glowlight tetras, but I'm not going to
>>>>>>move them?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>All of you have a good day, and to all you yanks have a good turky
>>>>>>day :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>The fin could grow back depending on how badly damaged it was. My
>>>>>mbunas are forever having shredded fins which grow back over a few
>>>>>weeks.
>>>>>
>>>>>Another tank ;-) - how many is that now? From my experience with
>>>>>Clown Loaches they do better in a tank that already has fish and
>>>>>activity in it - they are also very sensitive to water conditions. I
>>>>>would suggest leave the Clowns where they are and add whatever other
>>>>>fish you want to the new tank first (leaving space for the Clowns).
>>>>>If all goes well and the new fish have settled and are active (and
>>>>>disease/parasite free) and the water quality is good then move the
>>>>>Clowns.
>>>>>
>>>>>In terms of fish, Clowns IME, get along pretty much with anything
>>>>>providing the environment is suitable for them. Maybe, you could
>>>>>research what you want to add to the tank and then come back here
>>>>>and double check compatability if you have any concerns...
>>>>>
>>>>>Good luck with your new project
>>>>>Gill
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Yah, I was going to establish the new tank before I move the clowns
>>>>they have enough room for a while yet. I'm thinking of some harlequin
>>>>rasboras. maybe 5 or so, or maybe some hatchets, or even some tetras.
>>>>smothing small and schooling, mid to top level. Any other thoughs
>>>>also I would like some grassy type of plant any sugestions there?
>>>
>>>I've got some very fine hair grass in some of my tanks...it's success
>>>seems to vary from tank to tank, however in one tank it is now
>>>spreading across the gravel to make a lawn - looks great :-)
>>>
>>>Gill
>>
>>
>>
>> Do you know the name of that hairgrass? I have some Echinodorus
>> tennellus which has caught in a corner of a tank and is slowly
>> spreading. In soft water, the leaves are thin, curved and more
>> upright, but in my well-water, the leaves are thick, at about 45
>> degrees with almost no curve, looking more like a stunted forest of
>> Vals (or crabgrass, but I'm not complaining, do I sound like I'm
>> complaining ;~).
>
> I'm pretty hopeless on names of aquatic plants (can't understand why as
> I don't have the same problem with other plants). I think it is
> Eleocharis Acicularis - from doing a bit of reading on it I now know
> why I have varied success depending on the tank (all to do with
> lighting)
>
> Gill


I checked out tropica's web site on the E.acicularis. Nice plant, but
I've never come across it. Looks like it would hold a lot of micro-life
for supporting fry.
--
www.NetMax.tk

[Gill Passman]

NetMax wrote:
> "Gill Passman" > wrote in message
> .. .
>
>>NetMax wrote:
>>
>>>"Gill Passman" > wrote in message
.. .
>>>
>>>
>>>>Justice wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Gill Passman wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Justice wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>well today I noticed my rainbow doesn't have anymore fungus on him.
>>>>>>>It took a while to clear up, no medications due to the community.
>>>>>>>The only problem is where the fungus was growing, on his fin is now
>>>>>>>torn and missing part. Will this grow back? And on another happy
>>>>>>>note I'll probably be getting a new, ok well a new used tank I
>>>>>>>think 20-30 gal. I'll probably put my CL loaches in there better
>>>>>>>than a 10 gal. Question is what are a good kind of fish too keep
>>>>>>>with them now they are with glowlight tetras, but I'm not going to
>>>>>>>move them?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>All of you have a good day, and to all you yanks have a good turky
>>>>>>>day :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The fin could grow back depending on how badly damaged it was. My
>>>>>>mbunas are forever having shredded fins which grow back over a few
>>>>>>weeks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Another tank ;-) - how many is that now? From my experience with
>>>>>>Clown Loaches they do better in a tank that already has fish and
>>>>>>activity in it - they are also very sensitive to water conditions. I
>>>>>>would suggest leave the Clowns where they are and add whatever other
>>>>>>fish you want to the new tank first (leaving space for the Clowns).
>>>>>>If all goes well and the new fish have settled and are active (and
>>>>>>disease/parasite free) and the water quality is good then move the
>>>>>>Clowns.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>In terms of fish, Clowns IME, get along pretty much with anything
>>>>>>providing the environment is suitable for them. Maybe, you could
>>>>>>research what you want to add to the tank and then come back here
>>>>>>and double check compatability if you have any concerns...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Good luck with your new project
>>>>>>Gill
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Yah, I was going to establish the new tank before I move the clowns
>>>>>they have enough room for a while yet. I'm thinking of some harlequin
>>>>>rasboras. maybe 5 or so, or maybe some hatchets, or even some tetras.
>>>>>smothing small and schooling, mid to top level. Any other thoughs
>>>>>also I would like some grassy type of plant any sugestions there?
>>>>
>>>>I've got some very fine hair grass in some of my tanks...it's success
>>>>seems to vary from tank to tank, however in one tank it is now
>>>>spreading across the gravel to make a lawn - looks great :-)
>>>>
>>>>Gill
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Do you know the name of that hairgrass? I have some Echinodorus
>>>tennellus which has caught in a corner of a tank and is slowly
>>>spreading. In soft water, the leaves are thin, curved and more
>>>upright, but in my well-water, the leaves are thick, at about 45
>>>degrees with almost no curve, looking more like a stunted forest of
>>>Vals (or crabgrass, but I'm not complaining, do I sound like I'm
>>>complaining ;~).
>>
>>I'm pretty hopeless on names of aquatic plants (can't understand why as
>>I don't have the same problem with other plants). I think it is
>>Eleocharis Acicularis - from doing a bit of reading on it I now know
>>why I have varied success depending on the tank (all to do with
>>lighting)
>>
>>Gill
>
>
>
> I checked out tropica's web site on the E.acicularis. Nice plant, but
> I've never come across it. Looks like it would hold a lot of micro-life
> for supporting fry.

I was rather hoping along those lines and put some in the hex tank with
the Gobies - thought it would also give good hiding places...but I don't
think that the light is good enough for them to thrive so I'm going to
have to move them tomorrow when I do the water change and scrape...

Part of my plans for the new upgraded tank, when we get enough time to
actually do anything about it, is to try and plant a lawn of the stuff
at the front. It's pretty common in the UK and easy to get hold of...

Gill

[NetMax]

"Larry Blanchard" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:09:29 -0500, NetMax wrote:
>
>>> I'm pretty hopeless on names of aquatic plants (can't understand why
>>> as
>>> I don't have the same problem with other plants). I think it is
>>> Eleocharis Acicularis - from doing a bit of reading on it I now know
>>> why
>>> I have varied success depending on the tank (all to do with lighting)
>>>
>>> Gill
>>
>>
>> I checked out tropica's web site on the E.acicularis. Nice plant, but
>> I've never come across it. Looks like it would hold a lot of
>> micro-life
>> for supporting fry.
>
> I've got the dwarf variety. It spreads, but not as fast as the E.
> tenellus. But it's very fine and a lot prettier. Take a look at:
>
> http://www.aquahobby.com/garden/e_Eleocharis_parvula.php

Sweet. Do you find that it collects mulm and how do you address that?
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