Takin some Heat on my 90

[terd ferguson]

Headrush, I think you're more than fine. Everything you've said in your posts in this thread is exactly why I love MFK so much. It's not the same rehashed gibberish that everyone accepts as gospel just because that's how it's always been done.

Those guys at the other forum would hate to see my 55, lol.
1- 7" Parachromis loiselli (Loiselli) female
1- 6 1/2" Cichlasoma octofasciatus (Jack Dempsey) female
1- 6" Amphilophus festae (True Red Terror) female
2- 4" Aequidens rivulatus (Green Terror or Gold Saum) males
2- 2 1/2" Parachromis managuense (Jaguar), sex still undetermined
1- 4" Astronatus ocellatus (Common Oscar), sex still undetermined
1- 5" Synodontis eupterus (Featherfin Catfish), sex still undetermined

All these guys are going in my newly setup 190 this weekend. They've been in the 55 for over a month now with ZERO issues, aggression or otherwise. I think this is because they're well fed and the water quality is well taken care of. That, and they've each got their own little space in there they call home.

I started collecting these fishes over a month ago when my 190 started nearing the end of it's trials and tribulations I like to call "set up". I'll more than likely add a female Parachromis motaguense (Red Tiger Mota) and a female Cichlasoma salvini (Salvini) if I can find them.

Don't let those other guys get you down. Do what works in your world, not theirs.

 

[Peanut_Power]

What was the problem? Thats odd, I think you could still add a few things to that tank. Shoot, one Aquaclear 110 is probably enough! They have so much stuff in them now, such great filtration, its crazy! LOL! Props to you man! Your a Monster Fish Keeper! NOT A HINNY LICKER!!

 

[Peanut_Power]

Headrush, I think you're more than fine. Everything you've said in your posts in this thread is exactly why I love MFK so much. It's not the same rehashed gibberish that everyone accepts as gospel just because that's how it's always been done.

Those guys at the other forum would hate to see my 55, lol.
1- 7" Parachromis loiselli (Loiselli) female
1- 6 1/2" Cichlasoma octofasciatus (Jack Dempsey) female
1- 6" Amphilophus festae (True Red Terror) female
2- 4" Aequidens rivulatus (Green Terror or Gold Saum) males
2- 2 1/2" Parachromis managuense (Jaguar), sex still undetermined
1- 4" Astronatus ocellatus (Common Oscar), sex still undetermined
1- 5" Synodontis eupterus (Featherfin Catfish), sex still undetermined

All these guys are going in my newly setup 190 this weekend. They've been in the 55 for over a month now with ZERO issues, aggression or otherwise. I think this is because they're well fed and the water quality is well taken care of. That, and they've each got their own little space in there they call home.

I started collecting these fishes over a month ago when my 190 started nearing the end of it's trials and tribulations I like to call "set up". I'll more than likely add a female Parachromis motaguense (Red Tiger Mota) and a female Cichlasoma salvini (Salvini) if I can find them.

Don't let those other guys get you down. Do what works in your world, not theirs.

Geez, your 55gal is packed! LOL! Soo is mine though! Got this in it:

5 - 4 to 8" Brazilian Hoplarchus psittacus
2 - 4" Thorichthys pasiones (pair)
1 - 3" Meson. insignis
1 - 3" unidentified catfish...lol
1 - 2.5" Black Ghost Knife Fish (sooo precious)
1 - 3" African ButterFly Fish (HAHA..impulse buy)

So yeah, its a bit crowded, soon things will be looking up for them though! HAHA! So far no aggression problems, faithful water changes, and plenty of TLC...

 

[terd ferguson]

Geez, your 55gal is packed! LOL! Soo is mine though! Got this in it:

5 - 4 to 8" Brazilian Hoplarchus psittacus
2 - 4" Thorichthys pasiones (pair)
1 - 3" Meson. insignis
1 - 3" unidentified catfish...lol
1 - 2.5" Black Ghost Knife Fish (sooo precious)
1 - 3" African ButterFly Fish (HAHA..impulse buy)

So yeah, its a bit crowded, soon things will be looking up for them though! HAHA! So far no aggression problems, faithful water changes, and plenty of TLC...

Everyone I talk to who thinks they know about fishkeeping (except for people here at MFK) think I'm crazy. With all these stone cold killers in one tank, they think it should be non-stop murder and mayhem. But, that's just not been my experience.

I'm calling this new 190 (all the above fish will be in it this weekend) "Pelican Bay", lol.

 

[ElJefe]

i'll make sure not to make any post there!!
55gal:
5-5-7" frontosa
6-4-6" yellow lab's
1-12" girrafe catfish
1-7" blue gill
1-5" Texas
not including all the little lab babies they breed like rabbits
last count i saw 3 bout 1" and 4 that were 1/2"
they call P.E.T.A. and any other animal rights activist on me
if they could get inside my house without my dogs killing them
they could have my fish.
then they'd complain about how my dogs were to aggressive
and people like me give dogs a bad name....blah...blah...
The quote "man's best friend" mean anything? i'm not home they proctect it.
simple really. i'm at home no barking at all no aggression at all.
all this P.E.T.A talk has got me hungry

 

[Onion01]

You completely deserved to be flamed on that thread!!!

Who told you to join another fish site that isn't MFK? Shame on you!!!

 

[Headrush]

You completely deserved to be flamed on that thread!!!

Who told you to join another fish site that isn't MFK? Shame on you!!!

Sorry bro but I was there first...Yes before MFK

I learned the basics there, then found this site.


To the rest of you... Man I really appreciate the comments!!!!!!

I got torched there and wanted to face slam every one of them into their keyboards. They're probably in their parents basement right now watching jeopardy reruns and listening to Journey records with their hand in their pants. Anyway I really think I'm gona go out in style...Getting that butterfly feeling right now like I'm goin into the big game or something

They're gona get both barrels baby

 

[bigspizz]

Don't burn bridges, even on the net. It could haunt you. Leave like a man and just go. No goodbye threads or any badmouthing at all....just go......

 

[Headrush]

well, this is what I wrote. Not as nasty, tear em up, like I wanted to, but I think it did the trick


I feel Mo betta...time for a beer
OOOOH and I got a plug in for MFK.com at the end YEEAAHHHAAAAA

Posted: 2007.11.06(Tue)15:41 Post subject: susankatomerit wrote:I think this thread is getting a little heated here.

You're absolutely right. And I have a right to be bent outta shape when cowardly, self proclaimed experts, living in their parents basements try to torch me for a set up that is based on a concept that was developed years ago.

This approach is proven. It has worked, is working, and will continue to work successfully as long as aquarists keep cichlids.

People keeping tetras and bettas should not offer advice on agressive species based on heresay. They should comment based on THEIR EXPERIENCE. There is a difference between being bluntly honest (which I appreciate good or bad), and being arrogant and spewing ignorant negativity. The foundation of this hobby was built by those who were not afraid to try new ideas and were prepared for the consequences. Keeping cichlids isn't as easy as this will work with that. It depends on the personality of each fish. That is the deciding factor 100% of the time when it comes to the compatibility concept.

I am NOT trying out a new concept here as some of you seem to think.

Those of you who have offered your KNOWLEDGE, and opinions based on your experiences (good and bad)... Thank you very much. There are some very knowledgeable people here but not many who know when to keep their mouth shut, and their poor advice to themselves. I could sit here and call people names or whatever but those people here have repeatedly proven their ignorance and continue to do so, therfore, its not necessary...we all know who you are

If you're interested in the modern era of fishkeeping, not the 1970's version based on the book by Joe Fishkeeper, and his 100 rules of perfect fishkeeping.... Join MONSTERFISHKEEPERS.com

GREAT PEOPLE, SOLID AND EXPERIENCED ADVICE, Not arrogant, know it alls, with no credibility.
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[Headrush]

Don't burn bridges, even on the net. It could haunt you. Leave like a man and just go. No goodbye threads or any badmouthing at all....just go......

I tried to exercise my diplomacy as best I could....

Not leaving that site yet. can have too much fun with this opportunity