MonsterFishKeepers.com http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ Monster Fish Keepers Forum - The Fastest Growing, Largest, and Most Actively Visited Freshwater and Saltwater Online Community Dedicated to Rare, Exotic, and Predatory Fish. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:14 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ms_icons/misc/rss.jpg MonsterFishKeepers.com http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ Papyrocranus congoensis (Congo marble knifefish) http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287048&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:45 GMT Found this pic from a Japanese site. It was caught from congo but it doesn't say Papyrocranus congoensis. Papyrocranus afer are widespread around Africa but nowhere can be found in congo and this tells us that this pic below is a 100% Papyrocranus congoensis. Patterns is also very different from Papyrocranus afer which have more of a golden spots or broken stripes, while this Papyrocranus congoensis darker patterns that look very similar to almost leopard like patterns.

Papyrocranus congoensis
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To compare this one with my Papyrocranus afer (old pic). The pic above is very different in patterns.
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This is the first time I've only seen pic of Papyrocranus congoensis and probably yours as well. Been hunting this for a while now still no luck. ]]> Knifefish Media Lounge King-eL http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287048 share your shipment arrival stories http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287047&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:52:42 GMT I ordered 2x 7" Indo Tigers and both packages were punctured and one of the Dats is in a very bad condition. It's been over 48 hrs now and he still lays on its side. To aid his health, I put 2 air stones to in there just incase my 40gallon wet dry filter isn't producing enough oxygen..(lol!)
A local pet store recommended that I use amoxicillin... is this a good idea to use this antibiotic?

Anyhow, 1 of the guys are fine. But the I've heard of people recieving Tigers in worst case than my situation and that they pull through and recover... please tell me my fish will be ok?.....

Now its your turn to share your similar stories... ]]> Datnoids Denominator http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287047 Which filter media should i use? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287046&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:01 GMT I have an FX5, but i dont know what type of media i should use for it. any ideas? it will be a ray and discus tank I have an FX5, but i dont know what type of media i should use for it. any ideas? it will be a ray and discus tank ]]> Stingrays mareshow http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287046 WTB BEST MATED PAIR /// DALLAS/// PICK OR SHIP http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287045&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:50 GMT Hey guys so , ive been trying to get some mated pairs circa past few on and off months. The parents always end up eating the babies and i cant stand it happening, i end up selling them and trying again... I would really like a proven mated pair i dont care what the pair or what the cost , just no... Hey guys so , ive been trying to get some mated pairs circa past few on and off months. The parents always end up eating the babies and i cant stand it happening, i end up selling them and trying again... I would really like a proven mated pair i dont care what the pair or what the cost , just no guppies or convicts please ... I like the bigger cichlids and right now im looking for a pair of arowanas . But i will settle for some others please post your pairs price and pic if possible , please only if you have seen your fish lay eggs, hatch them and not eat them. ]]> MFK Marketplace : Buy and Sell TheCanuck http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287045 125 gal Bichir tank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287044&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:51 GMT Im selling my 200gal so I started to get my 125 ready again, I decided to go bare bottom and painted the back and bottom black and man do I like the way it turned out I think I may do this for now on. Also I need to go get another bulb the blue colored one was just an extra one I had laying around Im selling my 200gal so I started to get my 125 ready again, I decided to go bare bottom and painted the back and bottom black and man do I like the way it turned out I think I may do this for now on. Also I need to go get another bulb the blue colored one was just an extra one I had laying around
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]]> Polypterus Media Lounge regalt http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287044 IS THERE A STORE OR WEBSITE TO BUY HYBRID CICHLIDS http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287043&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:42 GMT IS THERE A STORE OR A WESITE THAT JUST SELLS HYBRID FISH? IVE SEEN ALOT OF REALLY COOL AND NEAT LOOKING HYBRIDS AND *I WANT SOME* IS THERE A STORE OR A WESITE THAT JUST SELLS HYBRID FISH? IVE SEEN ALOT OF REALLY COOL AND NEAT LOOKING HYBRIDS AND I WANT SOME ]]> Other Hybrids predatorbass http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287043 How do you tell if your ray has INTERNAL parasites? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287042&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:20 GMT Hello,

My motoro rays are captive bred and (as far as I know) have never been fed live food. I acquired them at around 2-3 wks old and have been feeding them a staple diet of blackworms and red wigglers. I have noticed that my smaller male ray's fecal matter has bands of white running down the length of "the curly," but still solid. Whereas, my female's is one solid color all the way through. This worries me because their diets are the same, yet the fecal matter is different.

Both have good appetites, but I want to know. Its always better safe than sorry.


P.S. If I put the fecal matter under microscope, how am I suppose to ID it anyways? I'm no biologist. ]]> Stingrays CrAzYNeSs http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287042 FS Eshopps Advanced Refugium Sump Wet Dry Filter - Sterling Heights, MI - PU only http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287041&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:51 GMT Model #:100
Dimensions: 24" x 14" x 16"
Holds 20 gallons
Single Intake (Tubing not included)
Rated for tanks up to125 gallons
***Retails for $229.99
Here's some specifics about it - http://www.petsolutions.com/Default....temID=89089244

***Altogether you're looking at a sump setup with overflow box, 600 gph submersible water pump (Via Aqua) and plumbing welded on of which i spent over $350. All has been owned and operated for only a month so far. Pretty much Brand New equipment.

Can sell separately if interested.
*Altogether: $200 obo (no lowballing)
**Eshopps Sump w/bioballs: $150 obo
***Overflow box w/plumbing: $50 obo
****ViaAqua 600gph Pump w/ 5' clear plastic tubing: $25
****Willing to trade for Hagen Fluval FX5 External Canister Filter or Eheim Pro II 2128 or Pro III 2180

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This is for a used item that comes with brand new bioballs (worth $20).
Does not come with the valve you see in the manufacturer's pictures in the link. No leaks, No cracks, No scratches. Minor salt deposits, now being used for freshwater setup. I currently have a 1000gph overflow box (worth $100) with 2 drains welded to 2 pvc pipes from one end of my fish tank draining out to the eshopps tank directly onto the filter media. Works very well and is running as you are reading this right now. I'm looking to upgrade so I need to get rid of this sump setup. The PVC pipes are only welded onto the overflow box, which can always be sawed off to specifications. Nothing is welded or attached to the sump itself. The pipes run along my wall right on top of the sump and drain right into it. ]]> MFK Marketplace : Buy and Sell mybrainsfreud http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287041 shopvac to vacuum aquarium? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287040&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:45 GMT Shopvac makes a wet/dry vacuum that has a hose outlet on it so you can vacuum up large quantities of water and drain straight to a hose. Here it is:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...611&lpage=none

I want to know if you guys have thoughts on using this to clean an aquarium. Obviously, I'd have to put some kind of filter on the sucker part to avoid eating up the fish, but do you think it would be an acceptable amount of suction? The thing says it can be used to drain swimming pools, so I've no doubt it can handle the load. I just don't want it to murder everything in my tank when I use it. I googled this idea and apparently no one has ever tried it as far as I can tell. The tank in question in 125 gallons, if that makes any difference. Thanks. ]]> General Aquaria Discussion breakspirit http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287040 FS Pike Cichlid, Hujeta Gar, Purple Spotted Goby - Sterling Heights, MI - PU only http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287039&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:21 GMT 2 Hujeta Gar Characin - both 4"-5" : $8 each obo
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1 Convict - 1.5" : Free with any purchase
***Not pictured
1 Purple Spotted Goby (mogurnda mogurnda) - 3" : $6 obo
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1 Striped Pike Cichlid - 5" : $13 obo
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Pick up only

*These are not actual photos, but fish are exactly like this*


 ]]> MFK Marketplace : Buy and Sell mybrainsfreud http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287039 DSLR : 2009 11 20 : Through the Golden Eye http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287038&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:34 GMT Image: http://www.neoprodigy.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-27-2009_11_20.jpg (http://www.neoprodigy.com/gallery/images/aquatics/2009_11_20/2009_11_20.jpg) click here for full size (http://www.neoprodigy.com/gallery/images/aquatics/2009_11_20/2009_11_20.jpg) Click the image to open in full size.

click here for full size ]]> Photo Lounge neoprodigy http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287038 FT Eshopps Advanced Refugium Sump Wet Dry Filter http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287037&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:50:13 GMT Model #:100
Dimensions: 24" x 14" x 16"
Holds 20 gallons
Single Intake (Tubing not included)
Rated for tanks up to125 gallons
***Retails for $229.99
Here's some specifics about it - http://www.petsolutions.com/Default....temID=89089244

***Altogether you're looking at a sump setup with overflow box, 600 gph submersible water pump (Via Aqua) and plumbing welded on of which i spent over $350. All has been owned and operated for only a month so far. Pretty much Brand New equipment.

Can sell separately if interested.
*Altogether: $200 obo (no lowballing)
**Eshopps Sump w/bioballs: $150 obo
***Overflow box w/plumbing: $50 obo
****ViaAqua 600gph Pump w/ 5' clear plastic tubing: $25
****Willing to trade for Hagen Fluval FX5 External Canister Filter or Eheim Pro II 2128 or Pro III 2180

This is for a used item that comes with brand new bioballs (worth $20).
Does not come with the valve you see in the manufacturer's pictures.
No leaks, No cracks, No scratches. Minor salt deposits, now being used for freshwater setup. I currently have a 1000gph overflow box (worth $100) with 2 drains welded to 2 pvc pipes from one end of my fish tank draining out to the eshopps tank directly onto the filter media. Works very well and is running as you are reading this right now. I'm looking to upgrade so I need to get rid of this sump setup. The PVC pipes are only welded onto the overflow box, which can always be sawed off to specifications. Nothing is welded or attached to the sump itself. The pipes run along my wall right on top of the sump and drain right into it. ]]> MFK Marketplace : Buy and Sell mybrainsfreud http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287037 FS Eshopps Advanced Refugium Sump Wet Dry Filter - $200 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287036&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:15 GMT Model #:100
Dimensions: 24" x 14" x 16"
Holds 20 gallons
Single Intake (Tubing not included)
Rated for tanks up to125 gallons
***Retails for $229.99
Here's some specifics about it - http://www.petsolutions.com/Default....temID=89089244

***Altogether you're looking at a sump setup with overflow box and plumbing welded on of which i spent over $350.
***Can sell separately if interested.

*Altogether: $200 obo (no lowballing)
**Eshopps Sump w/bioballs: $175 obo
***Overflow box w/plumbing: $50 obo
****Willing to trade for Hagen Fluval FX5 External Canister Filter or Eheim Pro II 2128 or Pro III 2180

This is for a used item that comes with brand new bioballs (worth $20).
Does not come with the valve you see in the manufacturer's pictures in the link. No leaks, No cracks, No scratches. Minor salt deposits, now being used for freshwater setup. I currently have a 1000gph overflow box (worth $100) with 2 drains welded to 2 pvc pipes from one end of my fish tank draining out to the eshopps tank directly onto the filter media. Works very well and is running as you are reading this right now. I'm looking to upgrade so I need to get rid of this sump setup. The PVC pipes are only welded onto the overflow box, which can always be sawed off to specifications. Nothing is welded or attached to the sump itself. The pipes run along my wall right on top of the sump and drain right into it. ]]> MFK Marketplace : Buy and Sell mybrainsfreud http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287036 FS (2nd time) Pike Cichlid, Hujeta Gar (Gar Characin or freshwater Barracuda), Goby http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287035&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:43:57 GMT 2 Hujeta Gar Characin - both 4"-5" : $8 each obo
1 Convict - 1.5" : Free with any purchase
1 Purple Spotted Goby (mogurnda mogurnda) - 3" : $6 obo
1 Striped Pike Cichlid - 5" : $13 obo


Pick up only ]]> MFK Marketplace : Buy and Sell mybrainsfreud http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287035 24 gallon tall. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287034&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:49 GMT I just setup my 24 gallon tall that's been sitting in my garage for 2 years. I paid 250$ for it as it's ment for reefs so I might as well put it to some use. What kind of fish can breed in there? Anything BUT CONVICTS. C'mon guys I need feedback! ]]> Breeding Destroyer551 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287034