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07-08-2012, 12:00 AM
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Hi all, I've decided to set up the old tank again, and thought I'd stop by to say hello. It's only a 55, and I'm looking to keep Mbunas, probably some Met. Msobo and Lab. Mbamba. If anyone could help me locate some nice stock I'd be most grateful.
Also, if folks on this forum have experience with DC water and could share tips that'd be great, I hear the water quality ain't all that great...
Thanks!
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07-08-2012, 6:17 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
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Hi all, I've decided to set up the old tank again, and thought I'd stop by to say hello. It's only a 55, and I'm looking to keep Mbunas, probably some Met. Msobo and Lab. Mbamba. If anyone could help me locate some nice stock I'd be most grateful.
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Club sponsor Dave's Rare Fish has both. Their website is http://davesfish.com
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Also, if folks on this forum have experience with DC water and could share tips that'd be great, I hear the water quality ain't all that great...
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Water from the Potomac tends to be hard and alkaline, which is great for Malawi fish. I haven't heard of any water issues from members in DC.
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07-08-2012, 7:46 AM
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welcome to the forum Gustavo
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07-08-2012, 8:26 AM
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Welcome to the forum. In my experience, DC water is fine, no different than the water in the surrounding suburbs, although I haven't kept the fish you list.
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07-08-2012, 12:23 PM
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I've had issues with DC water a few times, especially when its hot out. I always premix with NaHCO3, Prime, and aerate before adding it to the aquarium (Tanganyika).
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07-08-2012, 9:28 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome-- here's a couple pics of the project, it's coming along nicely:
The basic setup is 2 Rena XP3 filters for the 55. I put the foam in the first basket, fill the 2nd basket with Seachem Matrix, then floss up top.
Does anyone have thoughts about shipping fish during a heat wave..?
Last edited by bossanova; 07-08-2012 at 9:41 PM.
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07-09-2012, 9:33 AM
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Welcome to the club, I am sure some here can give you input on whatever issues that may exist with the water in DC...
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07-09-2012, 3:11 PM
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Welcome
Welcome to the forum - I am sure you will find the folks here can help you both with the water issues in DC as well as the livestock you are looking for.
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07-09-2012, 3:36 PM
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Nice looking setup. I'm a big fan of Rena XP3s.
Welcome to the forum.
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07-10-2012, 7:39 AM
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