Recent content by Lord of Atlantis

I just got a few more pics online, so here's a few fish in my 120g FW tank: German Blue Ram (Microgeophagus ramirezi) & young Leopard Fish (Ctenopoma acutirostre) Kribensis Dwarf Chichlid (Pelvicachromis pulcher) Bolivian Ram (Microgeophagus altispinosa) & Kribensis Dwarf Chichlid...

I know..the past couple of years I am beginning to think that Bruiser is a she. Either way the name is fitting now. I usually name my Balas with a "B"... Bruiser, Buster, Bobber etc I have 2 4" Balas that will be staying with me for a while, maybe permanent. I will get some pics of them all in...

How of a tank are you dealing with? For example in my 125g FW tank here is what I do: I bought a 50g industrial garbage can that has 4 caster wheels on the bottom. When I want to work on the aquascaping, I use a hose to syphon the water into the holding can. I can then get to the bottom of the...

Matty: Bruiser is just a little over 13". Dan: They love to shoal, I had 4 Tinfoil Barbs that got pretty big in my old tank and they shoaled with the Balas. I sold the barbs with the tank to a friend. Most of my friends fish are usually fish that I have grown. Its nice to visit them and see how...

Ya know its funny, that the most discussed fish in my freshwater tank is my Bala shark "Bruiser". I bought him about 8 years ago for like $3.00. Forget the $300 in Discus or cool German and Bolivian Rams or the Rainbow fish etc etc... Everyone loves to watch "Bruiser" cruise the tank. Everyone...

Hello all, I just registered today. Here's some basic info on me... I'm 31yo and live in South Florida, USA. I have been keeping both Fresh and Salt Water aquariums for over 20 years. My dad has always had aquariums since before I was born. I got my passion from him. I get phone calls all time...