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Recent content by Fenster

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    Alternate first food for fries

    LOL, nice one Dave. Fenster
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    Cichlid book

    $35.99 at both Dr Foster and Smith and at Big Al's http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=11444&inm=1&N=2004+113292+113133 http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=19909;category_id=1641;pcid1=1639;pcid2= Fenster
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    Cycling new tank. soft/acid water.

    You may want to get a full range or low range PH kit. I had the same issue and my PH went all the way down to 4.5. With a better test kit and some buffering mine has stabilized. Fenster
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    Breeding Blue Ram

    Z-man, thats what Randy told me also, I was fortunate enough to get a chance to talk to him at the auction. I definitely am planning on going next year. Looks like I am going to lose most or all of the the spawn. Yesterday about half were missing and this morning the remainder appeared to...
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    Breeding Blue Ram

    Z-Man, yes I did get them at the auction in Boston NY. It was the first time I have ever been to an aquatic auction. I contacted Randy by email and he gave me some pointers/advice prior to the auction. I only stayed a couple of hours but enjoyed it very much and would recommend it to anyone...
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    Breeding Blue Ram

    Thanks, I just watched them spawn! Not sure how many eggs there are as I did not want to disturb or distract them too much, but there are lots. Fenster
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    Breeding Blue Ram

    I just got a pair of Blue Rams last Sunday, they were purchaced at an auction as a "Breeding Pair". I just have a quick question, does the female drop her tube just before they spawn (like Angelfish)? Her belly looks like it is starting to turn pink/purple, but it is not nearly as bright as...
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    AquaBid Gone?

    Looks like it is back up now. Fenster
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    New member saying hello

    Thanks guys. Glad to know I am at least headed in the right direction. How often can/do Rams spawn? Fenster
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    New member saying hello

    Hello everyone, I have been lurking around the forums for a couple of months now and thought I would get registered and say hello. I have been keeping fish off and on my whole life, but steady for about the last 9 years, so I have a pretty good handle on keeping fish, however, I am new to...
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