Recent content by Archerfish

Oh, I think you would be surprised how easy it is to dipnet them! If I had the time, I would go with you. They are in your area. They will do fine with Java fern which you were asking about in another post. https://invasions.si.edu/nemesis/species_summary/165898

You mentioned low tech planted tank. What type of plants do you intend to keep? Some of the low light/easy-to-grow plants don't need or can live in virtually any inert substrate. In another post you mentioned keeping Mollies. If that is the case, consider keeping Java fern. If you wild...

How large of a glass tank are you considering? Really, you might consider donating these fish to an outdoor pond keeper. They will be much happier in a pond.

Welcome @ Ian1357! You are in a great location to collect the Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna). When your fish room expands, (and they tend to do that!) you might also consider keeping a species tank of American Flag Fish (Jordanella floridae) which you can also collect in nearby canals. I...

Actually, it is a welded stand. Sort of hard to tell from the pictures. No big deal though. Hope you find the stand you need.

Here you go: https://natureaquariums.com/products/tropical-iron-wrought-iron-aquarium-stand-black-1ea30-in-x-12-in?variant=47596680478944

If fish could talk they would say, "What we've got here is, failure to communicate!"

Welcome to the forum! An antique dealer? A bunch of us here are antiques! Looking forward to hearing about your future aquarium!

Welcome to the forum. Sorry for your loss. Did you test the water or take it somewhere else for testing? Was the water tested before or after the 50% water exchange and filter cleaning? You mention the tank has been up and running for about 3 years. How long have you had the Oscars? What...

We had one when I was a kid. The only thing I remember seeing was the clipping off of dead limbs and removing the suckers. I seriously doubt it was fertilized. Well, possibly it received nutrients from grass clippings that were piled up nearby. What a tree. When we were little we climbed in...

I think so. My guess is they are like us and like a variety. The only fish I have really noticed this with is the Archerfish. The other fish species seem to like a variety but it is very evident with the Archer who goes nuts if a new kind of bug is introduced.

Very nice!

I think your tank is beautiful! For sure, your fish love it. Sounds like you went high tech with a 'let's see' approach. Nothing wrong with that. At some point, you will realize that you are a 'victim' of your success and will have to make a decision. You could agree with your husband and...

Whoa, very cool. Sure beats the ole, "Huh, what did you say?"