Are you sure the schools are closed? The County Web site says they’re open: https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/press/index.aspx?pagetype=showrelease&id=13124&type=current&startYear=&pageNumber=&mode=
Hi CCA. What with social distancing and not having fish club meetings to go to, I used my newfound free time to make a video, on breeding Corydoras paleatus. It’s not as good as having a CCA meeting, but I hope you like it anyway. Here’s the link:
I make my own fish food frequently. I bought some astaxanthin powder awhile back at a club function and add astaxanthin to most of the food I make. In my experience, color enhancers work better with some species than others. On balance, I think it works the best in bringing out reds of just...
This is just one of the reasons why I try not to use heaters. Anyway, since you were able to say: "What was that?" You're ok. And it didn't bother the fish because they figured it out before you did. Glad you weren't hurt.
I just bought some of the Hyalella Azteca at The Big Fish Deal. I put them in a 20 with some Java moss in it and haven't seen them since. The seller told me they're likely hiding in the moss. I haven't wanted to disturb them, so I haven't reached in the tank and shaken the moss around to see...
You might try painting the tank bottom to give the fish more security. The advantage of sand is that it provides a place for denitrifying bacteria to live. The disadvantage is that it's easy enough to vaccuum up sand, which isn't good for the sink at the other end of your python hose.
My grow...
A pair of Fundulopanchax scheeli to pass on to a friend who has been wanting them, and two bags of scuds! (Which I've been meaning to try for some time now.)
But more importantly, a great time with great friends.
Yes, muchismas gracias, CCA. I had a great time. I met some nice new people, and caught up with some old friends. The talks were all great! Thanks very much, to all who worked so hard to make it possible.