90g Malawi (improved! Lol)

[Complexity]

It's still early. It takes 1-2 days, usually, sometimes even more. Your water should be looking good some time this weekend. Then you can enjoy your beer in celebration!

[Crude]

Any ideas on a flashier pleco I could add? With all the color I've got in the cichlids, I think it would be a shame to have a standard (or bristle nose) . I know that they tend to inhabit more acidic and softer waters in the wild, but it looks like people have had a lot of success keeping them in African tanks.

Fish Gallery wants $50 or so for their Royals or Gold Nuggets. Any other suggestions? Thanks

[Complexity]

I have had a Flash Pleco (L204) in my 75g planted for years. It's really beautiful! You should be able to find a source for one that's less than $50. Fish Gallery is probably the most expensive LFS around.

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/_species.php?species_id=126

http://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/cotm.php?article_id=307

http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_Flash_Pleco_L204.php

http://www.tropicalfishandaquariums.com/Catfish/FlashPleco.asp

[Crude]

Oh I know Fish Gallery is on the high end - I just haven't seen any at the other stores I've visited I've been banned by my ex/not-ex/whatever from City Pets lol

[Crude]

That L204 is nice!

[Complexity]

Thank you! And they're tough as nails. Mine has been with me through all kinds of things. He's a bit shy so I don't see him hanging out all the time, but I truly adore him. I don't know how long they live, but when his time comes, I am certain I'll get another one. My tank wouldn't be the same without him!

[Crude]

Tough to tell, but slight improvement after 24 hours. The water is less green, but I'm not sure its any more clear. I'm due for a water change tomorrow, so day 3 might be a big day on the path to clear water

Day 2 Front:


Day 2 Side:


Thanks

[Complexity]

There's just a little improvement, but not much yet. Let's see how tomorrow goes. Keep us updated!

[barrettsline]

I can see fish! Joking, it's looking a little better. Post how the water change goes. Time for them beers again it seems.


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[Crude]

Tacos and tequila, actually. In person, it looks much improved. Promise!

[Complexity]

If you keep downing those tacos and tequila, I'm sure it'll be looking much, much better! LOL!

[Crude]

Har har :P

[barrettsline]

I gotta go take some pepto. Just thinks about that combination!


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[Complexity]

Tacos, tequila, and pepto, all thanks to pea soup!

[barrettsline]

I know where the pea soup came now! You ate tacos, hit the tequila, and couldn't get to the pepto!!! Lol!!!


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