Neon tetras dropping like flies

netDenizen wrote:

To use the bagged milk, you place it in an open-topped pouring jug
with a handle, then snip a corner of the bag with scissors so you can
pour it. The open-topped pouring jugs are purpose-made. They're also
useful for bailing a canajun-style canoe, eh?



Very cool. Dare I ask if the plastic bags get recycled? The plastic
milk and detergent jugs get recycled into all sorts of things here,
but I haven't seen an operation doing anything with poly (I assume)
bags.


In my town the poly bags do not get recycled, but we take many to the
library for use by people taking out books.

That's poly grocery bags for the library. I'm sorry but the milk bags go
to landfill.

"Koi-Lo" wrote in message
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"Gill Passman" wrote in message
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Oh, and just to pull this back on topic the 5 remaining tetras are doing
good - mr skulker has joined back in the game with the others :-)
===============
That's good news! :-)) My news isn't so good. I got a refund on the
Wal*Mart lionhead that suddenly dropped dead the other day. Not a mark on
it - but who knows what was INSIDE the fish. Another one broke out with a
nasty ulcer that isn't responding to treatment. The last two look fine -
so far. They guarantee them for 90 days now so it looks like I'll be
taking another trip to that store soon.

Had I been able to find calico lionheads anywhere else (other than online)
I wouldn't have touched these with a 10' pole.
--
Koi-Lo.... frugal ponding since 1995...
Aquariums since 1952
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o



Koi-lo... have you looked at petsmart, that is where I have been getting my
goldfish, I started a tank for Luke (6yr old) a compromise he wants a pond,
I might get a pond I seen in the classifieds, anyway I got those few black
moor telescope's, a calico telescope, 2 red cap, and the "r" goldfish, but
they had a big selection of goldfish, I think they are a chain so I am
guessing they are in all states, but these guys (so far) seem to be very
healthy, happy. I did see some kind that said lion but not sure if they are
the ones you are talking about, i thought it was neat they have three rows
from top to bottom, they have baby type on bottom, then a little bigger in
the middle then (i think) full grown on top, woow they are expensive when
they get big.
NIk
I am having the same problems finding female betta's, i spent an hour on the
phone and no one has them, strange, i am considering getting them from the
net although i dont want to.

"Nikki" wrote in message
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"Koi-Lo" wrote in message
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"Gill Passman" wrote in message
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Oh, and just to pull this back on topic the 5 remaining tetras are doing
good - mr skulker has joined back in the game with the others :-)
===============
That's good news! :-)) My news isn't so good. I got a refund on the
Wal*Mart lionhead that suddenly dropped dead the other day. Not a mark
on it - but who knows what was INSIDE the fish. Another one broke out
with a nasty ulcer that isn't responding to treatment. The last two look
fine - so far. They guarantee them for 90 days now so it looks like I'll
be taking another trip to that store soon.

Had I been able to find calico lionheads anywhere else (other than
online) I wouldn't have touched these with a 10' pole.
===============
Koi-lo... have you looked at petsmart,

Oh yes. Most of my goldfish come from there nowadays. They have the
biggest selection. My gold and gold and white lionheads come from there. I
also buy fish at the new Pet Supermarket - neither place got in calico
ranchus or lionheads. I checked out other stores as well when I would pass
them.... none there either. I was so surprised to see such nice ones at WW
that day I suffered instant temporary insanity and bought 4 of them.

that is where I have been getting my
goldfish, I started a tank for Luke (6yr old) a compromise he wants a
pond, I might get a pond I seen in the classifieds,

Cheapest way: Buy a $9.99 kiddy pool at WW and a cheap black dropcloth to
use as a liner. Keep liner in place with a fee rocks - instant pond for
under $15.00. ;-) It's also too shallow for a 6 yr old to drown in.

anyway I got those few black
moor telescope's, a calico telescope, 2 red cap, and the "r" goldfish, but
they had a big selection of goldfish, I think they are a chain so I am
guessing they are in all states,

We have them here and they're the best as far as selection of GF goes - but
never a calico lionhead or ranchu.

but these guys (so far) seem to be very
healthy, happy. I did see some kind that said lion but not sure if they
are the ones you are talking about, i thought it was neat they have three
rows from top to bottom, they have baby type on bottom, then a little
bigger in the middle then (i think) full grown on top, woow they are
expensive when they get big.

Yes, that's how my PetsMart is set up also. I buy the smaller ones
naturally. They did have a beautiful black ranchu last week for $14.99 that
I almost bought but have 2 black moors in the display tank.

NIk
I am having the same problems finding female betta's, i spent an hour on
the phone and no one has them, strange, i am considering getting them from
the net although i dont want to.

Have patience as most of the stores do get them in I'm learning. My
PetsMart had a tankful last week. Some were near adults and very attractive
reds and blues. Pet Supermarket also carries them if you have one near you.
I was told Petland also gets them in at times.
--
Koi-Lo.... frugal ponding since 1995...
Aquariums since 1952
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o

"Mister Gardener" wrote in message
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On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:19:43 -0600, "Koi-Lo"
wrote:


"Gill Passman" wrote in message
. ..
Oh, and just to pull this back on topic the 5 remaining tetras are doing
good - mr skulker has joined back in the game with the others :-)
===============
That's good news! :-)) My news isn't so good. I got a refund on the
Wal*Mart lionhead that suddenly dropped dead the other day. Not a mark on
it - but who knows what was INSIDE the fish. Another one broke out with a
nasty ulcer that isn't responding to treatment. The last two look fine -
so
far. They guarantee them for 90 days now so it looks like I'll be taking
another trip to that store soon.

Had I been able to find calico lionheads anywhere else (other than online)
I
wouldn't have touched these with a 10' pole.

A 90 day guarantee on fish? You gotta be kidding me!

-- Mister Gardener
=========================
That's what they told me - 90 days! So if this little fella don't make it
I'll get another refund. I'll also keep the other 2 Qed for 30 days. GF
ulcers are nasty business. I just added more salt and KoiZyme to their
Q-tank.
--
Koi-Lo.... frugal ponding since 1995...
Aquariums since 1952
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o

Koi-Lo wrote:



Cheapest way: Buy a $9.99 kiddy pool at WW and a cheap black dropcloth to
use as a liner. Keep liner in place with a fee rocks - instant pond for
under $15.00. ;-) It's also too shallow for a 6 yr old to drown in.


What's the black dropcloth please? Fabric, plastic, where purchased...

"netDenizen" wrote in message
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Koi-Lo wrote:



Cheapest way: Buy a $9.99 kiddy pool at WW and a cheap black dropcloth
to
use as a liner. Keep liner in place with a fee rocks - instant pond for
under $15.00. ;-) It's also too shallow for a 6 yr old to drown in.


What's the black dropcloth please? Fabric, plastic, where purchased...
========================
A black plastic dropcloth (also comes clear) is used to cover furniture when
one paints the ceiling or walls in a room. They can be found for under $5
in most Wal*Mart type stores including Home Depot's and Lowe's (more
expensive there). They are non-toxic and last for up to 5 years.
--
Koi-Lo.... frugal ponding since 1995...
Aquariums since 1952
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
*Note: There are two Koi-Lo's on the Aquaria Groups.*
~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o

Koi-Lo wrote:

"netDenizen" wrote in message
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Koi-Lo wrote:




Cheapest way: Buy a $9.99 kiddy pool at WW and a cheap black
dropcloth to
use as a liner. Keep liner in place with a fee rocks - instant pond for
under $15.00. ;-) It's also too shallow for a 6 yr old to drown in.


What's the black dropcloth please? Fabric, plastic, where purchased...

========================
A black plastic dropcloth (also comes clear) is used to cover furniture
when one paints the ceiling or walls in a room. They can be found for
under $5 in most Wal*Mart type stores including Home Depot's and Lowe's
(more expensive there). They are non-toxic and last for up to 5 years.

Thanks for that!

Here in northern Ontario the snow is still melting, but I'd like to try
a kiddy-pool pond this summer. Would you recommend placing it in the
shade to keep it cool, or in the sun for plant growth? I'd like to put
some of my water lettuce and other plants in it, maybe some hornwort -
might they be ok?

As to fish, which fish would you recommend I put in the kiddy-pond: my
zebra danios, platies or goldfish? The goldfish are pretty big, and I'm
worried they'll become cat or racoon snacks.

Deliberately cross-posted to rec.ponds.

"netDenizen" wrote in message
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Koi-Lo wrote:

"netDenizen" wrote in message
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Koi-Lo wrote:




Cheapest way: Buy a $9.99 kiddy pool at WW and a cheap black dropcloth
to
use as a liner. Keep liner in place with a fee rocks - instant pond
for
under $15.00. ;-) It's also too shallow for a 6 yr old to drown in.


What's the black dropcloth please? Fabric, plastic, where purchased...

========================
A black plastic dropcloth (also comes clear) is used to cover furniture
when one paints the ceiling or walls in a room. They can be found for
under $5 in most Wal*Mart type stores including Home Depot's and Lowe's
(more expensive there). They are non-toxic and last for up to 5 years.

Thanks for that!

Here in northern Ontario the snow is still melting, but I'd like to try a
kiddy-pool pond this summer. Would you recommend placing it in the shade
to keep it cool, or in the sun for plant growth? I'd like to put some of
my water lettuce and other plants in it, maybe some hornwort - might they
be ok?

As to fish, which fish would you recommend I put in the kiddy-pond: my
zebra danios, platies or goldfish? The goldfish are pretty big, and I'm
worried they'll become cat or racoon snacks.

Deliberately cross-posted to rec.ponds.

how about a filter, a reg pond filter
Nikki

Nikki wrote:
"netDenizen" wrote in message
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Koi-Lo wrote:

"netDenizen" wrote in message
m...


Koi-Lo wrote:


Cheapest way: Buy a $9.99 kiddy pool at WW and a cheap black dropcloth
to
use as a liner. Keep liner in place with a fee rocks - instant pond
for
under $15.00. ;-) It's also too shallow for a 6 yr old to drown in.


What's the black dropcloth please? Fabric, plastic, where purchased...

========================
A black plastic dropcloth (also comes clear) is used to cover furniture
when one paints the ceiling or walls in a room. They can be found for
under $5 in most Wal*Mart type stores including Home Depot's and Lowe's
(more expensive there). They are non-toxic and last for up to 5 years.

Thanks for that!

Here in northern Ontario the snow is still melting, but I'd like to try a
kiddy-pool pond this summer. Would you recommend placing it in the shade
to keep it cool, or in the sun for plant growth? I'd like to put some of
my water lettuce and other plants in it, maybe some hornwort - might they
be ok?

As to fish, which fish would you recommend I put in the kiddy-pond: my
zebra danios, platies or goldfish? The goldfish are pretty big, and I'm
worried they'll become cat or racoon snacks.

Deliberately cross-posted to rec.ponds.


how about a filter, a reg pond filter
Nikki


Just a suggestion, but as this is now about ponds and cross-posted to
rec.ponds - how about changing the subject? A discussion on Neon Tetras
might put the ponders off....

Gill

BTW remaining 5 still doing well :-)

On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 13:33:06 -0500, netDenizen wrote:

Here in northern Ontario the snow is still melting, but I'd like to try
a kiddy-pool pond this summer. Would you recommend placing it in the
shade to keep it cool, or in the sun for plant growth? I'd like to put
some of my water lettuce and other plants in it, maybe some hornwort -
might they be ok?

As to fish, which fish would you recommend I put in the kiddy-pond: my
zebra danios, platies or goldfish? The goldfish are pretty big, and I'm
worried they'll become cat or racoon snacks.

Deliberately cross-posted to rec.ponds.

If you love platies, they could produce some nice healthy offspring in
the kiddie pool of your.

-- Mister Gardener