http://www.kwas.ca/forum/ Discussion forum for the Kitchener Waterloo Aquarium Society. To find out about KWAS, go to http://www.kwas.ca/forum en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:22:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.kwas.ca/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.kwas.ca/forum/ http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17615-python-cleaner&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:09:33 GMT Looking for a python gravel cleaner. If you have a broken one looking for the gravel cleaner alone also. thanks Looking for a python gravel cleaner. If you have a broken one looking for the gravel cleaner alone also.

thanks ]]> Wanted To Buy *Hobbyists Only* carnut http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17615-python-cleaner http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17614-t5-bulbs&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:50:50 GMT I have a few 3 month ols T5 bulbs which are extras 1 aqua science special 1 aqua science blue 1 UVL super actinic 2 Ati aquablue... I have a few 3 month ols T5 bulbs which are extras

1 aqua science special

1 aqua science blue

1 UVL super actinic

2 Ati aquablue special

1 UVL 75-25

all 48 inch 564 watt asking 30 for all. ]]> Items for Sale *Hobbyists Only* carnut http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17614-t5-bulbs http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17613-dual-150-watt-metal-halide&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:49:20 GMT Dual 150 watt metal halides with 2 54 watt T5 and moonlights. One moonlight burnt out. wiring is fine needs new bulb. asking 200 or BO first buyer i... Dual 150 watt metal halides with 2 54 watt T5 and moonlights. One moonlight burnt out. wiring is fine needs new bulb. asking 200 or BO first buyer i was holding for has backed out:mad: no holding this time. email for pics ]]> Items for Sale *Hobbyists Only* carnut http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17613-dual-150-watt-metal-halide http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17612-40-quot-Fire-Eel-now-at-Aquatic-Kingdom&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:41:06 GMT This eel was traded in to Aquatic Kingdom earlier this year. Here is a video of Simon and Ryan from AK catching it. I was at AK last week and saw... This eel was traded in to Aquatic Kingdom earlier this year. Here is a video of Simon and Ryan from AK catching it.

I was at AK last week and saw it again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz_Vp09n1WU ]]> Livebearers / Other Tropical Fish arapaimag http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17612-40-quot-Fire-Eel-now-at-Aquatic-Kingdom http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17611-Toronto-Store&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:08:09 GMT Does anyone know the name of the tropical fish store store across fom the Pacific Mall in Markham? Posted from my BlackBerry using BerryBlab... Does anyone know the name of the tropical fish store store across fom the Pacific Mall in Markham?

Posted from my BlackBerry using BerryBlab ]]> KWAS Lounge Phil http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17611-Toronto-Store http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17610-My-First-Salt-Water-Tank&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:25:38 GMT Prologue:

It all started in January of 2007. That's when my wife and I got our first aquarium -- a 54 gallon corner bowfront from All-Glass with black trim and all the fixings.

The first incarnation ended up looking like this:



We were quite happy with it for a long time. However, when I got the chance to upgrade the garden space to a 120G tank in the basement (beside the TV) I took it and the 54 became a cichlid grow out with no plants at all:



But, that just didn't seem right, so I wrapped the wood in moss:



After a while the cichlids grew up and started to fight in the cramped quarters and I ended up selling most of them. At this time I re-did the rock-quascape and created an all-male mixed cichlid tank. The fish provided the colour and it was very attractive and got compliments from our guests:



But two weeks ago I got the notion that I needed a new challenge. I real challenge. Not a "can I keep discus alive?" challenge (which is what I thought my 2010 challenge would be).

What to do? A salt water reef? No that's waaay too expensive and don't have much of the gear I'd need. However, the idea took a firm hold so I started to question the REALITY of my assumptions. That's when I met Rich... ]]> Miscellaneous CamTurner http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17610-My-First-Salt-Water-Tank http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17609-WTB-or-trade-Corydoras-Paleatus&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:46:01 GMT I have two female Corydoras paleatus who are very full of eggs. They are long fin cories. I am looking for 2 -3 male Corydoras paleatus. I have... I have two female Corydoras paleatus who are very full of eggs. They are long fin cories.
I am looking for 2 -3 male Corydoras paleatus.
I have Pineapple Swordtails, Silver Mollies, Dalmation Mollies and a variety of guppiesfor trade. Also Brig snails and Scubs.
Or if you would prefer I will buy them.
Please pm if your have any males for sale or trade.
Catherine ]]> Wanted To Buy *Hobbyists Only* Bettasandbeads http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17609-WTB-or-trade-Corydoras-Paleatus http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17608-Not-a-new-article-but-a-neat-idea&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:27:44 GMT Check it out, I found this using stumble! today (my new fav web app). It may have been posted before, but I thought it was worth a repost anyway. ... Check it out, I found this using stumble! today (my new fav web app). It may have been posted before, but I thought it was worth a repost anyway.

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009...-fish-tank.php ]]> KWAS Lounge ryno1974 http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17608-Not-a-new-article-but-a-neat-idea http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17607-Cyclop-eeze!-The-real-stuff...-Freezer-bars...&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:03:09 GMT We have a limited number of Cyclop eeze freezer bars available....

Great for reef tanks, finicky fish eaters,, and fry......

Here's a description taken from their website.....



Cyclop-eeze is a unique form of zooplankton, one of the many types of copepods found throughout the earth’s waters. It is unique from other copepods in that the habitat Cyclop-eeze are “farmed” in, is unlike any other, producing a species which has superior nutrition compared to similar organisms. The icy cold arctic salt lake which these organisms have evolved in has provided Cyclop-eeze with exceptional levels of the important fatty acids (Omega 3) which are so benefical to aquatic life (especially Marine organisms). EPA 11.7% and DHA of 11.09% levels are amongst the highest found in a non-algae source. The brief growth and reproduction season of arctic life has allowed this organism to develop with multiple generational resting eggs, providing an uncommon intergenerational gene pool mixing.
Cyclop-eeze will feed on rich algae biomass accumulating intense levels of the pigment Astaxanthene proportionally to how much they ingest.(levels of between 3000ppm and 7000ppm are found) Astaxanthin is an excellent color enhancing pigment but also a valuable antioxident providing immune system support. Cyclop-eeze are harvested when nutrional value is highest and immediately deep frozen to preserve this natural highly enriched state. This provides a more nutritious feed product than many live collected planktonic organisms since these type of organisms quickly lose much nutrition if thay are not continuously feeding from harvest to end use.

Parameters Cyclop-eeze (dry wt.) Artemia (Utah cysts) Protein 60% 73% Lipid 35 18 Ash 3 5 Carbohydrate 2 3 Astaxanthin 3000ppm Canthaxanthin 15 ppm 102 ppm 18:3n3(Linolenic Acid) 10.45% 1.3% 20:5n3 (EPA) 11.74% 0.25% 22:6n3 (DHA) 11.09% 2.7% Enzyme Activity (Superoxide Dismutase) 30,000 22,500 Average Body Length 800um 400um

PM me for details,,, and if you have used this product before shoot me a quick testimonial and ill add it to this thread...

TLC is going to make this product available by preorder once our current stock runs out...

We use it in our shops, I used it in my own personal tanks and many reputable shops use this product to help enhance the colouration and health of their marine life... ]]> True Love Coral True Love Coral http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17607-Cyclop-eeze!-The-real-stuff...-Freezer-bars... http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17606-New-Shipment-Ready-for-sale-This-Saturday....&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:55:12 GMT Some new hand picked stuff at TLC this weekend.. Prices are going to be placed on each piece in the shop as we have picked out some pieces which... Some new hand picked stuff at TLC this weekend..

Prices are going to be placed on each piece in the shop as we have picked out some pieces which are a little more rare than the average..

Zoanthids $45 - $55 (Really nice colours)
Yellow Chalice ($60) (actually crazy,,, i wont be upset if i get to keep this)
Super orange crush acanthatrea echinata ($50) (all orange!)
Open and Lobed Brains $45 -$55
Aussie Rhyzo $80

Ill be posting pictures tomorrow as soon as everything is looking good

Additionally we will be extending our labour day sale...



Corals go on sale this Saturday at 11 am - 1....

TLC crew ]]> True Love Coral True Love Coral http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17606-New-Shipment-Ready-for-sale-This-Saturday.... http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17605-Cheap-5G-tank&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:55:59 GMT I'm looking for a cheap 5G tank setup to use in my classroom. I would ideally like a cheap filter and heater as well. It doesn't have to be fancy, since my students won't know the difference.
Thanks ]]> Wanted To Buy *Hobbyists Only* mandyw http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17605-Cheap-5G-tank http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17603-japanese-blue-btm-sword&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:26 GMT Today I made the trip to Big Als in kitchener. Nice to see some differant fish not commonly available. I was interested in these guppies, (I think... Today I made the trip to Big Als in kitchener. Nice to see some differant fish not commonly available. I was interested in these guppies, (I think thats what they calling them), and wanted to get some until I seen there tankmates. They put them in with endler guppies. Now I wasn't sure if the females were guppies, endlers or they were a mixture of both. I was a little disappointed! Had to pass on a nice fish!!
Gary ]]> Livebearers / Other Tropical Fish cichlidmayhem http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17603-japanese-blue-btm-sword http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17600-starting-a-new-planted-tank&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:27:36 GMT A few moments ago I aquired a couple new angel fish that i am rescuing from a 10 gallon tank. My neighbours were told that they would be fine and... A few moments ago I aquired a couple new angel fish that i am rescuing from a 10 gallon tank. My neighbours were told that they would be fine and would not grow too big.
I happen to have an empty 30 gallon tank so i figure i will make a nice planted tank home for them.

I figured i would start a journal here and try to keep it updated as i go. Its been about a year now since i have had a nice planted tank and kinda miss the feel/look of it.
It will be a medium to high light, soil covered with gravel, with DIY CO2 and PMDD ferts.

If anyone has any trimmings/clippings that they would like to share to help me get started i would be greatly appreciative. Let me know what you have and price.



Thanks ]]> Aquatic Plants (HAP) Horticulturist Award Program davesolo29 http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17600-starting-a-new-planted-tank http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17604-welcome-BabyBondo&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:48:48 GMT Hi All. My name is Sara and we only have one aquarium right now, but I'm sure we'll have at least one more in the near future.

I live in Innerkip.

Sara ]]> New Members Welcome BabyBondo http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17604-welcome-BabyBondo http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17601-Keeping-low-pH-species-without-RO-water&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:31:50 GMT I've been concerned re the fact that the water in the Cambridge/Innerkip area is Hard. How do you guys deal with the Salt in the Water softeners if you want to keep Soft Water, low ph species without using RO?

Kev. ]]> Fish Health / Nutrition / Water Concerns stretnik http://www.kwas.ca/forum/showthread.php?17601-Keeping-low-pH-species-without-RO-water