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| So we can better help you, I've put together a checklist of questions and information, that you need to answer, so that it will help us to better identify the problem and to find the correct course of action. Please don't post "My fish died. How come?" You can "copy/paste" these questions into your topic so it will make things easier on us and you. 1). What are the Ph, Ammonia, NitrIte, NitrAte levels? 2). How long has the tank been running? 3). How many gallons/liters is the tank? 4). What are the dimensions of the tank?...example…20high is very different from 20long 5). What is the frequency of the water changes, and how much water is changed each time? 6). Do you use well water or city water, and do you treat for chlorine/chloramines? 7). What products, chemicals, and/or medicines have been used or added to the tank? 8). What are the other occupants of the tank? 9). If this is a possible aggression problem, what sort of cover is available for the fish? 10). Give a detailed description of any behavior/or color changes. 11). Give a detailed description of the problem. 12). If possible, please attach a photo of the problem area. 13). Use proper English not "text phone" speak or abbreviations 14). Be clear and concise. PLEASE USE THE SPELL CHECK BUTTON ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. Be open to suggestions. If you've came here to only have us tell you what you want to hear, then you will be disappointed. We are here to help you and especially the fish. We have the well being of the fish at heart. We love our fish and want the best for them.
Kelly  "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." ~ Douglas Adams
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| Posted 3/19/2007 2:52:11 PM |
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This is a really good idea, and would be awesome if people would follow it. However, when people post their problems they often are not looking at other topics on the forum before posting. Another isssue, is it gets really tiresome trying to 'bump' a thread like this back to the top of the forum, it would really need a moderator to pin the topic. Its a great idea though.
10 gallon planted #1: Pair of kribs
10 gallon planted #2: Pair of Apistogramma Cacutoides and 4 panda cories
10 gallon #3: Lamprologus Multifasciatus trio (1m/2f)
30 gallon: 1 Neolamprologus brichardi and 6 Lamprologus Multifasciatus
46 gallon planted tank: Corydoras sp., tetras, clown pleco, dwarf gouramis.
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| Posted 3/19/2007 3:32:57 PM |
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PsychoMatteo (3/19/2007)
it would really need a moderator to pin the topic. One can only dream
Kelly "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." ~ Douglas Adams
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| Posted 3/19/2007 3:45:33 PM |
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Yes, Pyscho has a very good point. It is very frustrating though. Maybe that should be the first thing we ask the poster, if they fail to give the stats on their tank. Not all new hobbyists understand that there is a little chemistry involved. [ ] So if someone says "help, my fish turned a weird shade of purple and then went belly up!!" we'll say something like, "OMG! That's horrible! what are the parameters of your tank?..." and ask all the pertinent questions. In my humble opinion, I think we should do that and make it a "pinned" topic. Just my opinion though, and you know what they say about them. [ ]
~M Every year of my life I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best to fix our attention on the beautiful and the good, and dwell as little as possible on the evil and the false." ~ Richard Cecil
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| Posted 3/19/2007 4:00:23 PM |
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Wow, that was a really quick response. It is a pinned topic now! Kudos to the moderators, thanks a lot, hopefully this will help make the forum run smoother and make it easier to answer questions for people. Again, thanks.
10 gallon planted #1: Pair of kribs
10 gallon planted #2: Pair of Apistogramma Cacutoides and 4 panda cories
10 gallon #3: Lamprologus Multifasciatus trio (1m/2f)
30 gallon: 1 Neolamprologus brichardi and 6 Lamprologus Multifasciatus
46 gallon planted tank: Corydoras sp., tetras, clown pleco, dwarf gouramis.
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| Posted 3/19/2007 4:19:34 PM |
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FYI: I think this is a great idea. If you'll notice, I pinned it to the top of the Freshwater Aquariums category [ ].
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| Posted 3/19/2007 4:23:29 PM |
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| Wow!!! I can't believe how fast that happened! [:O] Now that's service! We're shakin now!
~M Every year of my life I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best to fix our attention on the beautiful and the good, and dwell as little as possible on the evil and the false." ~ Richard Cecil
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| Posted 3/19/2007 4:25:23 PM |
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WoooHooo!! [ ] Thank you. I feel honored (bow)Wow that was quick.
Kelly "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." ~ Douglas Adams
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| Posted 3/19/2007 5:33:35 PM |
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Hey, if I tap my heels together three times will the 911 and 'Anything Goes' forums magically appear? [8D]
~MEvery year of my life I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best to fix our attention on the beautiful and the good, and dwell as little as possible on the evil and the false." ~ Richard Cecil
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| Posted 3/19/2007 9:14:13 PM |
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Lol, wouldn't that be cool. I just have feeling that putting up those categories takes a wee bit more effort than pinning a topic.
10 gallon planted #1: Pair of kribs
10 gallon planted #2: Pair of Apistogramma Cacutoides and 4 panda cories
10 gallon #3: Lamprologus Multifasciatus trio (1m/2f)
30 gallon: 1 Neolamprologus brichardi and 6 Lamprologus Multifasciatus
46 gallon planted tank: Corydoras sp., tetras, clown pleco, dwarf gouramis.
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