What's the feud with Tynk and Tristie over anway?

External Since: Sep 05, 2006 Posts: 39

John DeBoo <jsdeboo.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote in
news:A7GdnSm1soHKkWnbnZ2dnUVZ_vfinZ2d@comcast.com:

> I typically ignore, however caca was all that was being posted for a
> couple weeks and I got tired of even seeing them, thus I'm now using
> filters. This 'appears' to be the only USEnet group that is somewhat
> active and deals with freshwater issues, fish, aquariums etc. I'll
> snoop for the other one - a google group you say?
>
Aye;

http://groups.google.com/group/The-Freshwater-Aquarium?lnk=gschg

I'm a usenet purist, myself, but I do head there to lurk from time to
time... Its a good, knowledgable community.

DZ
AW

External Since: Jul 27, 2004 Posts: 274

On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:42:06 -0600, John DeBoo wrote:

>> It's always better to understock than overstock. For a 29 I'd suggest 4
>> or 5 albino cory cats as cleanup, some Maylasian trumpet snails to keep
>> the gravel stirred, and then a group of a single species.
>
> Are these the type of snail that are prolific breeders? Last thing I
> want is an aquarium over run with snails. My MIL had as Aquarium years
> ago and got a couple snails. After that it was a disaster!

Most snails are prolific breeders if you overfeed your fish, but I think
you're referring to the common pond snail, which are a pain to get rid of.
The MTS is a "good" snail that won't eat your plants. Take a look at:

http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Bug,%20Snails,%20Malaysian%20Trumpet.htm