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[davidtcb1]

Hello all...just joined up this weekend and am new to the forum. Wanted to say hello and introduce myself.

I have five tanks...three community, one African Malawi, and getting ready to make one a Discus tank I think. Looking forward to being a part of the community here.

Best,
David

[angel]

Hi David,
That's awesome! I'm afraid to try the discus. What size tank will you be using and what accessories for the water and stuff?
Glad you joined us!
Angel

[davidtcb1]

Thanks Angel...

It's a 65 gallon (55 but taller). I've got an Xp3 on there right now with a Penguin 350 double bio-wheel. So, the tank is pushing a lot of gph, so I hope that will help. Just going to have to play it by ear as I've never tried Discus either. pH currently hovers around neutral, which the tank bred and raised Discus will hopefully adapt to nicely. I'd rather it stay at a constant level than have it going up and down with buffers/pH lowering additives.

We'll see! Gonna start with small ones (2 inches or so) and watch them grow.

[jon carman]

Nice to have you David- Good luck with the Discus- they are worth very minute. I agree with on the consistency.

[davidtcb1]

Thanks Jon.

[angel]

Of course take pics for us!

[sam8ps]

Hi. I'm Sam. I live in Nashville. I'm a guppy keeper. Sorry, no Cichlids, but so many things are similar I'm sure I will benefit greatly by being a member. Due to space constraints, I only have 15 tanks (10's & 5.5's) I have 2 strains that I hope to show on the IFGA circuit later this year. Does anyone else keep guppies? Looking forward to the upcoming Swap. Hope to meet some of you there.

[ree123]

Welcome Sam. How did you find the forum ?
Lots of cichlid folks here but some other fish (and plant) folks too.
I used to be into the guppies, attended a IFGA annual meet once a few years back. Used to take their monthly publication also. For the life of me I can't think what it was called right now. Help me to remember. :-) What colors of gup's are you breeding ?
I am mainly an Angel, sm S.A. cichlid, and BN Pleco guy now though.
I'm sure we and/or others will be able to talk fish/plants/tanks/etc...; so do plan on joining us on 4-25-10 in Gallatin for our 2nd swap/meet. It should be a blast !

[vladsbtch]

Welcome David and Sam looking forward to meeting both of you hopefully at the meet. I think you will like it here. I keep all kinds of fish myself and have just had a guppy and sword population explosion. Unfortunately they will all feed some of my other fish as they are here for one reason only.

[sam8ps]

Mar 31, 2010 20:39:43 GMT -6 @ree123 said:

Welcome Sam. How did you find the forum ?
Lots of cichlid folks here but some other fish (and plant) folks too.
I used to be into the guppies, attended a IFGA annual meet once a few years back. Used to take their monthly publication also. For the life of me I can't think what it was called right now. Help me to remember. :-) What colors of gup's are you breeding ?
I am mainly an Angel, sm S.A. cichlid, and BN Pleco guy now though.
I'm sure we and/or others will be able to talk fish/plants/tanks/etc...; so do plan on joining us on 4-25-10 in Gallatin for our 2nd swap/meet. It should be a blast ![/quote

Hanna Anderson inquired about one of my auctions on AquaBid. I told her I had been looking for a local fish club for some time. She was kind enough to give me your link.

The IFGA doesn't do a "hard copy" publication, any more, that I know of. I've only been a member for a year, or so. That was probably before my time. I would love to see one if you have any. Every month they post on their website what they call the "eBulletin". They compile those in CD format, as well. I am also a member of the New England Fancy Guppy Association (NEFGA). They are IFGA affiliated and produce a very nice monthly bulletin. Also, delivered electronically.

For show purposes, I'm keeping Full Yellows and Half-Black Pastels. I've got a line of Blue Cobras coming in next week. They come from a high quality breeder, but I don't think they will be show quality. Since you're an Angel guy, have you ever heard of David Hlasnick? He recently bought some of my Yellow guppies for show purposes. I think he's written several books on Angels, but does guppies on the side. He is a super nice guy.

I also have a few ABNs and Albino Cories. I bought them to breed, but have never really followed through. I do love watching them. Especially the Plecos. They act so shy and peaceful, but if you crowd them you're gonna get bumped. The Cories --> perpetual motion.

I'm looking forward to the swap meet. I don't have an address yet, but I'm sure I will pick it up between now and then. I really appreciate the kind welcome and look forward to meeting everyone. Sincerely, Sam Malone