Category Archives: MISC

Aquarimax Episode 200

Join Aquarimax hosts Rus and Kelly as they celebrate 200 Episodes with Tom in Provo, UT; Greg in Jamestown, CA; Tony in NY; Dr. Bob on the North Shore of Boston; Mick In Carnforth, UK; and all other Aquarimaxers everywhere.

Here’s a link to an article by Heiko Bleher about the elusive Freshwater Seahorse:

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=3086

 

Aquarimax Episode 184

Join Aquarimax hosts Rus and Kelly as they discuss comments nd questions from David in Colorado, “Cyber” David K., Dr. Bob on the North Shoe of Boston, Anthony in Oregon, and Tony in New York.

Here’s the link from David K. about veterinarian’s gloves that can work well as aquarium gloves:

Message: I just found out about your podcast and I am starting to catch up on old episodes.  I recently listened to your interview with Diana Walstad and when you guys were talking about aquarium gloves I thought about these.

http://www.amazon.com/Ambitex%C2%AE-Veterinary-Gloves-boxes-gloves/dp/B0055TFHOA

These are used by large animal vets when checking cows for pregnancy.  They are thin, disposable, cheap and they go all the way up to your shoulder.

 

Here are some links on sexing Jewel cichlids. Use at your own risk, of course.

http://www.tropicalfishkeeping.com/beginner-freshwater-aquarium/sexing-adult-jewel-cichlids-25855/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZsWjnRq5SM

http://www.aquahobby.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=58474

 

Aquarimax Episode 160: Kelly’s Tank, Gabriel’s Tanks and Water Purification Method, Tom’s Fish Picks

Check out a pic and a video of Kelly in Shrewsbury’s tank: (click on the photo to enlarge) I love the driftwood!

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Click here to see the video:

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Here is Gabriel’s innovative method for conditioning water for his planted tanks, as well as a shot of his lovely 55 and nano tanks! (Click to enlarge)

 

Click here to see Gabriel’s video

Aquarimax 150: The Lighting Episode and a bit more

Join Aquarimax hosts Rus and Kelly as they discuss comments and questions from Tony in NY, Tom in Provo, UT; and Ryan in AZ.

 

Aquarimax Episode 145: Tony’s Foray into Shrimp, Jaap’s Malawi Tank, 20 down, 7 to go, and the Long-Awaited Surface Area Song

Join Aquarimax hosts Rus and Kelly and they discuss Tony in New York’s questions about Yellow Cherry Shrimp, Jaap in the Netherland’s Malawi Tank, finding homes for their bettas, and the long-anticipated-and-hopefully-worth-the-wait “Surface Area Song.”

 

Here are the lyrics to The Surface Area Song

 

It is so very crucial in maintaining your aquaria
Providing good bacteria with lots of surface area
The water quality without them would be worse than horrible
From water change to water change in order categorical
They’re very well acquainted with the toxin called ammonia
When your fish excrete it, they soon make themselves at home-ia
Nitrite is their first product, and then nitrate is the Second one

Which aquatic plants can use, as it provides them nitrogen.

So whether you include robust amounts of filter media
Or rely on gravel to give them a place to feed-ia

It is so very crucial in maintaining your aquaria
Providing good bacteria with lots of surface area

 

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Click here to see a video of Jaap’s beautiful Malawi tank: