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    West African Cichlid Maintenance Program

    westies Hi Jim, I bought the pair of kribs from you a few months ago. Not sure how to register, but would like to. I also can't remember the species. They have spawned once already. thanks penny
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    WTB kribs or apistos locally in CT

    quest Hi Rich take my email from the other reply- keep in touch. Mighty max- where are you in CT? penny
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    WTB kribs or apistos locally in CT

    Hi there Jim, Springfield is no prob- I'm in Vernon. I am interested! I have never had kribs before (have raised apistos though, so I'm not a total dwarf cichlid newbie) and would like to get more info on the kribs you have. I have a 58g planted tank, just started up about a month ago. So far...
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    WTB kribs or apistos locally in CT

    Hi there, Wondering if there's anyone in CT that has some nice kribs (preferably)- or failing kribs, apistos, for sale. Thanks, penny
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    plecos & fry

    the hole in the flowerpot is way too small for him to get in there. and the pleco is only a little over 2" long. so they (2 plecos) can't get the eggs. as proven by the swarms of fry that are hatching. i didn't think they had whatever it takes to capture moving prey either- it's just that...
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    plecos & fry

    Hi all will (or can) small plecos eat free swimming fry? I suspect they would eat eggs, but they can't get into the cave to do that. They always seem to be hanging around near mom & the kids.... vancat
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    Help, I'm Looking For Apisto's

    cacs Hello! if you are planning to visit CT, I have 2 or 3 pairs of cactoiudes for sale, triple red. vancat
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    lights

    APD try the Aquatic Plants Digest mailing list. there's a lot to learn. Power Compact Fluorescents seem to be the favorite lighting among planted tank enthuiasts. That's what I have. Good Luck! vancat
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    species mixing

    Hi apistophiles, I have a pair of spawning cacs in a 72g heavily planted tank. Two of their fry have reached a good size, and I believe I have a male & a female juvenile. Question 1: will the male Dad and the male juvenile fight? I know I can keep multiple females. Question 2: I have a...
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    FAST Growing Plant?

    actually I had GREAT luck with java fern when I had a low light- low tech tank. I had TONS of it. GOOD LUCK- and good idea- try java fern.
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    FAST Growing Plant?

    I think ya need to bite the bullet and get more light if you really want plants. :(
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    Panduros vs Cacatuoides

    okey dokey
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    Panduros vs Cacatuoides

    OK, thanks! I do have oak leaves in the yard....just throw them in there?
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    Panduros vs Cacatuoides

    Hi apistophiles, I have a pair of Cactuoides successfully raising fry (they are about 2 weeks old now). A friend just gave me a pair of Panduros which I have in another tank. My question is, how different is the spawning of these two species? I have noticed that the male Panduro is...
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    Update!!

    BBS yeah, when I finally got some Baby Brine Shrimp in my fry, I swear they doubled in size overnight! vancat
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