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{{Plant Data<br />
|name = Christmas Moss<br />
|image = Vesicularia_montagnei1.jpg<br />
|caption = Christmas Moss<br />
|species = Vesicularia montagnei<br />
|category = Moss<br />
|max_height = 9<br />
|max_width = 10<br />
|height_units = cm<br />
|difficulty = easy<br />
|light_needs = low<br />
|min_temperature = 65<br />
|max_temperature = 77<br />
|temperature_units = f<br />
|growth_rate = Slow<br />
|min_ph = 5.0<br />
|max_ph = 7.5<br />
|min_water_hardness = 6<br />
|max_water_hardness = 20<br />
|placement = foreground<br />
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== Synonyms, alternative common names and variants ==<br />
:Christmas (Xmas) moss<br />
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== Description ==<br />
:When grown attached to an object it forms triangular [[fronds]] in the shape of Christmas or Fir trees. Very similar to [[Java moss]], though not as hardy.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:Prefers lower temperatures under {{F|77}}<br />
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== Special notes ==<br />
:[[Java moss]] is often mis-sold as this plant. But Java moss leaves are far less closely packed together and regular than this species.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://www.tropica.com/plants/plantdescription.aspx?pid=003A Tropica.com]<br />
*[http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2006/10/vesicularia-montagnei-christmas-moss.html Christmas Moss]<br />
*[http://www.aquamoss.net/Christmas-Moss/Christmas-Moss.htm Aquatic Moss]<br />
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|name = Dwarf African Frog<br />
|image = DAF3.jpg<br />
|caption = White Female Dwarf African Frog<br />
|species = Hymenochirus boettgeri<br />
|difficulty = E<br />
|min_tank_size = 5<br />
|min_tank_size_unit = gal<br />
|max_size = 6<br />
|min_size = 5<br />
|size_units = cm<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_ph = 6.8<br />
|max_ph = 7.8<br />
|min_temperature = 22<br />
|max_temperature = 30<br />
|temperature_units = C<br />
|min_water_hardness = 5<br />
|max_water_hardness = 12<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 1<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = C<br />
|diet = C<br />
|food_pellet = 0<br />
|food_flake = 0<br />
|food_live = Yes<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 3<br />
|max_life_span = 10<br />
|type=a<br />
}}<br />
{{Distinguish Dangerous|African Clawed Frog}}<br />
==Alternative names==<br />
:{{cn|African Dwarf Frog}} ({{cn|ADF}}), {{cn|Dwarf African Frog}} ({{cn|DAF}}), {{cn|Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Zaire Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Eastern Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Gaboon Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Western Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Marble Frog}}, Dwarf Clawed Frog<br />
=== Synonyms ===<br />
:{{sn|Hymenochirus curtipes}}<br />
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== History ==<br />
:Family : [[w:Pipidae|Pipidae]]<br />
:Dwarf African Frogs were discovered by Tornier in 1896 and were first classed as ''Xenopus boettgeri''.<br />
:This was later reclassified into its own Genus ''Hymenochirus''.<br />
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:However, it wasn't until 1996 that it was given a common name of Dwarf Clawed Frogs by Norman Frank and Erica Ramus, in the publication ''A Complete guide to Scientific and Common Names of Reptiles and Amphibians of the World''.<br />
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=== Synonyms ===<br />
*''Xenopus boettgeri'' - Tornier, 1896<br />
*''Hymenochirus feae'' - Boulenger, 1906<br />
*''Hymenochirus boettgeri feae'' - Perret and Mertens, 1957<br />
*''Hymenochirus boettgeri'' - Tornier, 1896<br />
*''Hymenochirus boettgeri boettgeri'' - Perret and Mertens, 1957<br />
*''Hymenochirus boettgeri camerunensis'' - Perret and Mertens, 1957<br />
*''Hymenochirus boulengeri'' - Witte, 1930<br />
*''Hymenochirus curtipes'' - Noble, 1924<br />
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:Of these species only ''Hymenochirus boettgeri'' and to a much lesser degree, ''Hymenochirus curtipes ''are found in the Aquarium shops around the world. But it is suspected that most are hybrids of the two.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Male is smaller, develops a small red or white spot behind his armpits when sexually mature. When viewed from above they have a V shape ridge across the back from the anus across the rear legs (see picture below). The males also have a tiny to no visible 'tail' bud.<br />
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:The females are far rounder in appearance and have a small tail bud.<br />
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:The males also sing, while the females only sing rarely and usually as a response to the male.<br />
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==Tank compatibility==<br />
:Will not bother any fish as long as it's bigger than itself. It will eat fish [[fry]]. It has been reported that DAF are compatible with larger shrimp such as [[Amano Shrimp]]. They are not compatible with [[:Category:Crayfish|crayfish]].<br />
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:Some people keep DAFs with [[Betta splendens]]. This is difficult as Bettas are also [[carnivore]]s, so they compete for the same types of food. Often the Betta gets fat whilst the frog starves. Best to find a way to feed the frog without the Betta being able to eat it all. A word of warning, when DAFs are kept with Bettas there are stories of either the DAF having his eyes and toes nipped and even legs broken by a feisty Betta, and on the other hand, there are stories of DAF's grabbing a Betta's tail and hanging on causing stress and injury to the fish.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:A [[carnivore]], these frogs will typically eat insects and small fish [[fry]] in the wild. In an aquarium the DAF can be fed on pieces of raw fish such as [[Foods::tuna steak]] (though only feed this once a week), [[Foods::tilapia fillets|tilapia]] or salmon. It is also common to feed the DAF prepared foods such as frozen [[Foods::Bloodworm]] (though only once or twice a week), [[Foods::Brine Shrimp]], small [[Earthworms]] or [[Foods::Whiteworm]], [[Foods::TetraPrima]], [[Foods::ReptoMin]], small cooked pieces of mussels or prawns and [[catfish pellets]].<br />
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:Most pet stores don't seem to be aware of the correct food to provide for these animals. They do not eat fish [[flake]] food.<br />
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*Do not feed these frogs any raw fish meat that contains [[Thiaminase]].<br />
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==Feeding regime==<br />
:Feed once a day when young, feed once every two or three days when over one year old. Whilst adult DAFs should not be thin, don't let your frog get too fat!<br />
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:DAFs have no teeth (and no tongue) so need food that is either small enough to eat whole or can be broken up by violent sideways jerking motions. Freezing meaty food before hand is an excellent method of breaking down the tough fibres so it easily breaks up.<br />
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:[[Bloodworm]]s are often suggested to owners as a DAFs main food source. This is a very bad idea for a DAF as this food source is low in protein and lacks many essential amino acids it requires to live. Feed bloodworm sparingly. Variety is the key.<br />
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:If they are kept with fish they will often either need to be target fed, or fed using a [[JBL_Snail_Trap_Review#Other_uses|DAF feeder]].<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:This is a fully aquatic frog and will stay underwater for hours; however, it still needs to periodically come up to the surface to breathe. The substrate must be too large or (preferably) too fine to be eaten by the frog while lunging for its food.<br />
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:If gravel is eaten by the frog, it will remain in the intestinal tract, cause blockage, and shortly afterwards, death. Sand or river rocks of at least {{cm|0.5}} in diameter is recommended. The minimum tank size for one adult frog (over a year old) is {{gal|5}}. A young frog can probably get away with {{gal|3}}. Biological filtration perhaps isn't needed if the owner keeps up with regular weekly water changes. But it helps keep the levels of ammonia down if the owner neglects, overstocks or overfeeds.<br />
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:If it happens to be a power filter with a intake pipe, cover it with fine mesh to prevent the trapping of the frogs' delicate legs causing it to drown. This is a common occurrence in larger tanks.<br />
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:The water level must be dropped {{in|1|2}} from the top for two reasons; one, to allow for proper gas exchange and respiration of the frogs, and two, to prevent escape and therefore death. Otherwise ensure there are no escape holes for the frogs to explore. A DAF can easily jump {{in|3|4}} into the air from a solid base.<br />
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:These frogs cannot be out of water for more than 10-15 minutes. If they somehow escape into the relatively desolate environment of an average home, their skin will dehydrate, and they will die.<br />
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:These frogs can be easily kept in aquariums with a tall water column. A {{in|18-24}} tall tank is not a problem for them.<br />
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== Origin ==<br />
:This animal inhabits forested equatorial Africa from Nigeria and Cameroon south through Gabon and east throughout the Congo River Basin.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:Peaceful animals which are known for their 'comical' behaviour.<br />
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:The DAF, like all frogs, have to discard their outer layer of skin every few weeks as they grow. They accomplish this by twisting and turning violently, and often go on to eat the skin.<br />
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:Young and juvenile DAFs tend to be more active near the water line and prefer floating plants to lie upon.<br />
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:The DAF is very long sighted and as adults have eyes on opposing far sides of the skull. This means it has great difficulty in seeing anything close to it or directly in front of it, so it relies on its sense of smell and vibration to find its food. It can often be seen stabbing at food on the bottom, missing quite a few times!<br />
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:It can take a DAF ten minutes to discover that there is food in the tank. So if a DAF is kept with fish, you have to allow for this by feeding the fish first in one place and then feeding the frog in another place. It can be all too easy for a inexperienced owner to starve their frogs if kept with bottom feeding fish.<br />
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:The male frog makes a low long repeating chirping sound to attract a mate (The female makes a similar if shorter reply). This can be heard if you have the tank in a quiet room and you listen at night at least 1 to 2 feet away.<br />
:*See external link below for a MP3 sound file of the male.<br />
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== Breeding ==<br />
:Most frogs require a trigger to get the female to produce eggs. The Dwarf African frog is no exception.<br />
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:Gradually drain the tank water level down to around the {{cm|7}} level over a period of 2 to 4 weeks.<br />
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:Then suddenly increase the water level back to normal using warm water so that the temperature of the water is increased to {{c|28|30}} and keep it there for 2 weeks. Ensure the frogs get enough high quality food (not just [[bloodworm]]). This should trigger the females frogs into generating eggs and will soon look noticeably fatter.<br />
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:Once the female is ripe with eggs the male will grab her in a [[lumbar amplexus]] and begin the spawning dance. This consists of holding on to the female for many hours and if the female is receptive she will repeatedly swim and dive to and from the surface in a circular motion and release floating eggs near the surface and the male will release his sperm to fertilise them.<br />
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:As many as 750 eggs may be released and these tend to scatter across the aquarium. The frogs may eat the eggs, so remove the adults. The eggs will hatch after 2-6 days and the 4mm tadpoles are carnivorous and will require high concentrations of [[infusoria]] and microscopic [[protozoans]] if they are not to starve.<br />
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:After a few weeks the tadpoles will be large enough to eat [[whiteworm]], baby [[brine shrimp]], [[Cyclop-eez]], etc.<br />
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:Six weeks after hatching, the tadpoles will metamorphose into small frogs about 14mm long.<ref>Breeding reference: [http://www.amphibian.co.uk/books.html Amphibians in Captivity by Marc Staniszewski] 1995. ISBN 0-7938-0133-8, pub. TFH Publications Inc.</ref><br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:The DAF can be distinguished from a young African Clawed Frog by the fact that the DAF has webbed fingers. The [[ACF]] does not. Also there is no [[albino]] version of the DAF on sale currently.<br />
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:Telling apart a ''H. boettgeri'' from a ''H. curtipes'' isn't easy as the two species can interbreed to create a hybrid. Some breeders believe that the DAF sold in the Trade is such a hybrid.<br />
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:''H. curtipes'' has a shorter head with smaller eyes, its skin is covered with tiny bumps which are larger and more distinctive than the same bumps on a ''H. boettgeri''. It has shorter hind legs than ''H. boettgeri'' It may also be lighter in colour.<ref>Rabb, G. B. and Rabb, M. S. (1963). ''On the behavior and breeding biology of the African pipid frog Hymenochirus boettgeri.'' Zeitschrift für Tierpsychologie, 20(2), 215-241. 1963</ref><br />
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:''H. curtipes'' also has tubercules (warts) on its upper hind legs which are the same size as on its back. Where as ''H. boettgeri'' has tubercules on its upper thighs which are larger than on its back.<ref>Frank Schafer - My Dwarf Clawed Frog. Aqualog Minis. ISBN 3-936027-30-7 page 5. pub.2003</ref><br />
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*See image below.<br />
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==Special Notes==<br />
:In America and Canada most large chain shops are selling these frogs infected with [[Chytrid Fungus]], a highly infectious and deadly fungus which kills within the first 3 months of ownership. This is believed to be due to the shops mixing the [[African Clawed Frog]] (which is a immune carrier) in with the dwarf frog and so passes on the fungus via the water. It is recommended that owners in these countries quarantine their new frogs for no less than 3 months before placement in their main tank. See our [[Chytrid Fungus]] article for more details.<br />
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:Life Span - In the Yahoo [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DwarfAfricanFrogs/ Dwarf African Frogs] group there are several members who claim their DAFs had lived for 10 years.<br />
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==Pictures==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:DAF1.jpg|Two young DAFs.<br />
Image:DAF2.jpg|A young DAF.<br />
Image:DAF4.jpg|2 DAFs in lumbar Amplexus. Male on Top.<br />
Image:DAF5.jpg|2 Corys and a female DAF hanging out.<br />
Image:DAF6.jpg|A young DAF showing its gullet pouch.<br />
Image:DAF7.jpg|Two DAFs, ''H. boettgeri'' and a ''H. curtipes'' on the right.<br />
Image:Froglet.jpg|A 7 week old froglet - ''H. boettgeri''.<br />
Image:Hymenochirus_boettgeri_moulting-4761.jpg|Dwarf frog in process of moulting.<br />
Image:DAF8.jpg|A young Dwarf African Clawed Frog. Note the black claws on their hind feet.<br />
Image:DAF9.jpg|A top view of male DAF showing the V-shape and lack of tail bud.<br />
Image:Hymenochirus_boettgeri_tadpoles_at_3_days.jpg|Three day old tadpoles.<br />
</gallery><br />
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*Picture of a wild [http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=aw_search_index&seq_num=183675&one=T Hymenochirus curtipes]<br />
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==Video==<br />
{|<br />
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|Young DAFs at feeding time||Two Adult DAFs (one 'white')<br />
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|<youtube>apHT6SdUc0U</youtube>||<youtube>yl1iTVL3mvA</youtube><br />
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|Very young DAFs||Adult male and female mating<br />
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|<youtube>vo-R1WKlsD0</youtube>||<youtube>ylfN4GJZovk</youtube><br />
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|&nbsp;||&nbsp;<br />
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{|<br />
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|Frog eating raw [[Tilapia]] fish flesh<br />
|Frog eating [[TetraPrima]] pellets<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>u1Bsa_vsT1o</youtube><br />
|<youtube>x_-vr1wS0BE</youtube><br />
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{|<br />
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|Frog eating [[Bloodworm]]<br />
|Frog eye movement on feeding<br />
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|<youtube>RgXttK0hGlc</youtube><br />
|<youtube>Bp7ume0YnV0</youtube><br />
|}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20080731090923/http://www.pollywog.co.uk/health.html General Frog Health] (Archived Link)<br />
*[http://www.microgravity-systems.com/hymenochirus/englishversion/hydrops_eng.htm Treatment] for Dropsy, [[Balloon Disease]] (Endolymphatic hydrops) or [[Water oedema]]<br />
*[http://www.petco.com/caresheets/fish/Frog_AfricanDwarf.pdf PetCo Care Sheet (PDF)]<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DwarfAfricanFrogs/ Yahoo Discussion Group on DAFs]<br />
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3215122656393618480&pl=true Google Video of Female DAFs]<br />
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7756598675410719406&pl=true Two young DAFs on Google Video]<br />
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=545825901095834692&pl=true Google Video of young DAFs]<br />
*[http://amphibiaweb.org/cgi-bin/amphib_query?query_src=aw_search_index&where-genus=Hymenochirus&where-species=boettgeri&rel-genus=equals&rel-species=equals Amphibiaweb on ''Hymenochirus boettgeri'']<br />
*[http://amphibiaweb.org/cgi-bin/amphib_query?query_src=aw_search_index&where-genus=Hymenochirus&where-species=curtipes&rel-genus=equals&rel-species=equals Amphibiaweb on ''Hymenochirus curtipes'']<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/Excerpt.htm An extract of 'On the behavior and breeding biology of the African pipid frog ''Hymenochirus boettgeri''']<br />
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=661 PFK Article - Dwarf & Clawed Frogs]<br />
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*[http://mytriops.com/frogs/Male_DAF_song.mp3 MP3 short song of the male DAF singing]<br />
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*Aqualog Mini book - My Dwarf Clawed Frog by Frank Schafer, Burkard Migge. Publisher: Verl. A.C.S in 2003, ISBN 3936027307, 9783936027303 - [http://www.google.com/search?query=aqualog+%22My+Dwarf+Clawed+Frog%22&num=50&sa=Search Search for copies]<br />
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=== Breeding Links ===<br />
*[http://www.flippersandfins.net/adfbreedingarticle.htm African Dwarf Frog Breeding]<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/ Dwarf Frog Central] - Breeding and tadpole identification.<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/infusoria.htm Making infusoria for your tadpoles]<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/Page2.htm#tads Raising tadpoles]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
*[http://research.amnh.org/herpetology/amphibia/references.php?id=19716 Amphibian Species of the World and their species names]<br />
*[[w:Gabon|Gabon]]<br />
*[[w:Cameroon|Cameroon]]<br />
*[http://www.pipidae.net/species_literature_hymenochirus_map.php Species Literature]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964103230 Paperback - Complete Guide to Scientific and Common Names of Reptiles and Amphibians of the World]<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/discrepencies.htm Discrepancies in Observations of Hymenochirus boettgeri, Rabb vs. Sokol] by David D. Cecere.<br />
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[[Category:Amphibians]]<br />
[[Category:Frogs]]<br />
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<div>{{Fish Data <br />
|name = GOOFY ASS COCAINE FAGGOT FROG<br />
|image = Amapolaa en polvo (cocaina).jpg<br />
|caption = SPECIAL ED FROG GETTING HIGH ON BURNT PLASTIC<br />
|species = DOWN SYNDROME<br />
|difficulty = HE SHITS TOO MUCH<br />
|min_tank_size = AS BIG AS UR MOMS ASS<br />
|min_tank_size_unit = <br />
|max_size = FROG LOOKS RETARDED<br />
|min_size = I IDENTIFY AS A FAT ASS COW; MY PRONOUNS ARE MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO <br />
|size_units = cm<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_ph = 6.8<br />
|max_ph = 7.8<br />
|min_temperature = HOTTER THAN YOUR<br />
|max_temperature = 30<br />
|temperature_units = C<br />
|min_water_hardness = 5<br />
|max_water_hardness = 12<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 1<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = C<br />
|diet = C<br />
|food_pellet = 0<br />
|food_flake = 0<br />
|food_live = Yes<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 3<br />
|max_life_span = 10<br />
|type=a<br />
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{{Distinguish Dangerous|African Clawed Frog}}<br />
==Alternative names==<br />
:{{cn|African Dwarf Frog}} ({{cn|ADF}}), {{cn|Dwarf African Frog}} ({{cn|DAF}}), {{cn|Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Zaire Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Eastern Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Gaboon Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Western Dwarf Clawed Frog}}, {{cn|Marble Frog}}, Dwarf Clawed Frog<br />
=== Synonyms ===<br />
:{{sn|Hymenochirus curtipes}}<br />
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== History ==<br />
:Family : [[w:Pipidae|Pipidae]]<br />
:Dwarf African Frogs were discovered by Tornier in 1896 and were first classed as ''Xenopus boettgeri''.<br />
:This was later reclassified into its own Genus ''Hymenochirus''.<br />
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:However, it wasn't until 1996 that it was given a common name of Dwarf Clawed Frogs by Norman Frank and Erica Ramus, in the publication ''A Complete guide to Scientific and Common Names of Reptiles and Amphibians of the World''.<br />
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=== Synonyms ===<br />
*''Xenopus boettgeri'' - Tornier, 1896<br />
*''Hymenochirus feae'' - Boulenger, 1906<br />
*''Hymenochirus boettgeri feae'' - Perret and Mertens, 1957<br />
*''Hymenochirus boettgeri'' - Tornier, 1896<br />
*''Hymenochirus boettgeri boettgeri'' - Perret and Mertens, 1957<br />
*''Hymenochirus boettgeri camerunensis'' - Perret and Mertens, 1957<br />
*''Hymenochirus boulengeri'' - Witte, 1930<br />
*''Hymenochirus curtipes'' - Noble, 1924<br />
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:Of these species only ''Hymenochirus boettgeri'' and to a much lesser degree, ''Hymenochirus curtipes ''are found in the Aquarium shops around the world. But it is suspected that most are hybrids of the two.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Male is smaller, develops a small red or white spot behind his armpits when sexually mature. When viewed from above they have a V shape ridge across the back from the anus across the rear legs (see picture below). The males also have a tiny to no visible 'tail' bud.<br />
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:The females are far rounder in appearance and have a small tail bud.<br />
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:The males also sing, while the females only sing rarely and usually as a response to the male.<br />
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==Tank compatibility==<br />
:Will not bother any fish as long as it's bigger than itself. It will eat fish [[fry]]. It has been reported that DAF are compatible with larger shrimp such as [[Amano Shrimp]]. They are not compatible with [[:Category:Crayfish|crayfish]].<br />
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:Some people keep DAFs with [[Betta splendens]]. This is difficult as Bettas are also [[carnivore]]s, so they compete for the same types of food. Often the Betta gets fat whilst the frog starves. Best to find a way to feed the frog without the Betta being able to eat it all. A word of warning, when DAFs are kept with Bettas there are stories of either the DAF having his eyes and toes nipped and even legs broken by a feisty Betta, and on the other hand, there are stories of DAF's grabbing a Betta's tail and hanging on causing stress and injury to the fish.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:A [[carnivore]], these frogs will typically eat insects and small fish [[fry]] in the wild. In an aquarium the DAF can be fed on pieces of raw fish such as [[Foods::tuna steak]] (though only feed this once a week), [[Foods::tilapia fillets|tilapia]] or salmon. It is also common to feed the DAF prepared foods such as frozen [[Foods::Bloodworm]] (though only once or twice a week), [[Foods::Brine Shrimp]], small [[Earthworms]] or [[Foods::Whiteworm]], [[Foods::TetraPrima]], [[Foods::ReptoMin]], small cooked pieces of mussels or prawns and [[catfish pellets]].<br />
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:Most pet stores don't seem to be aware of the correct food to provide for these animals. They do not eat fish [[flake]] food.<br />
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*Do not feed these frogs any raw fish meat that contains [[Thiaminase]].<br />
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==Feeding regime==<br />
:Feed once a day when young, feed once every two or three days when over one year old. Whilst adult DAFs should not be thin, don't let your frog get too fat!<br />
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:DAFs have no teeth (and no tongue) so need food that is either small enough to eat whole or can be broken up by violent sideways jerking motions. Freezing meaty food before hand is an excellent method of breaking down the tough fibres so it easily breaks up.<br />
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:[[Bloodworm]]s are often suggested to owners as a DAFs main food source. This is a very bad idea for a DAF as this food source is low in protein and lacks many essential amino acids it requires to live. Feed bloodworm sparingly. Variety is the key.<br />
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:If they are kept with fish they will often either need to be target fed, or fed using a [[JBL_Snail_Trap_Review#Other_uses|DAF feeder]].<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:This is a fully aquatic frog and will stay underwater for hours; however, it still needs to periodically come up to the surface to breathe. The substrate must be too large or (preferably) too fine to be eaten by the frog while lunging for its food.<br />
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:If gravel is eaten by the frog, it will remain in the intestinal tract, cause blockage, and shortly afterwards, death. Sand or river rocks of at least {{cm|0.5}} in diameter is recommended. The minimum tank size for one adult frog (over a year old) is {{gal|5}}. A young frog can probably get away with {{gal|3}}. Biological filtration perhaps isn't needed if the owner keeps up with regular weekly water changes. But it helps keep the levels of ammonia down if the owner neglects, overstocks or overfeeds.<br />
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:If it happens to be a power filter with a intake pipe, cover it with fine mesh to prevent the trapping of the frogs' delicate legs causing it to drown. This is a common occurrence in larger tanks.<br />
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:The water level must be dropped {{in|1|2}} from the top for two reasons; one, to allow for proper gas exchange and respiration of the frogs, and two, to prevent escape and therefore death. Otherwise ensure there are no escape holes for the frogs to explore. A DAF can easily jump {{in|3|4}} into the air from a solid base.<br />
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:These frogs cannot be out of water for more than 10-15 minutes. If they somehow escape into the relatively desolate environment of an average home, their skin will dehydrate, and they will die.<br />
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:These frogs can be easily kept in aquariums with a tall water column. A {{in|18-24}} tall tank is not a problem for them.<br />
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== Origin ==<br />
:This animal inhabits forested equatorial Africa from Nigeria and Cameroon south through Gabon and east throughout the Congo River Basin.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:Peaceful animals which are known for their 'comical' behaviour.<br />
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:The DAF, like all frogs, have to discard their outer layer of skin every few weeks as they grow. They accomplish this by twisting and turning violently, and often go on to eat the skin.<br />
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:Young and juvenile DAFs tend to be more active near the water line and prefer floating plants to lie upon.<br />
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:The DAF is very long sighted and as adults have eyes on opposing far sides of the skull. This means it has great difficulty in seeing anything close to it or directly in front of it, so it relies on its sense of smell and vibration to find its food. It can often be seen stabbing at food on the bottom, missing quite a few times!<br />
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:It can take a DAF ten minutes to discover that there is food in the tank. So if a DAF is kept with fish, you have to allow for this by feeding the fish first in one place and then feeding the frog in another place. It can be all too easy for a inexperienced owner to starve their frogs if kept with bottom feeding fish.<br />
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:The male frog makes a low long repeating chirping sound to attract a mate (The female makes a similar if shorter reply). This can be heard if you have the tank in a quiet room and you listen at night at least 1 to 2 feet away.<br />
:*See external link below for a MP3 sound file of the male.<br />
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== Breeding ==<br />
:Most frogs require a trigger to get the female to produce eggs. The Dwarf African frog is no exception.<br />
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:Gradually drain the tank water level down to around the {{cm|7}} level over a period of 2 to 4 weeks.<br />
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:Then suddenly increase the water level back to normal using warm water so that the temperature of the water is increased to {{c|28|30}} and keep it there for 2 weeks. Ensure the frogs get enough high quality food (not just [[bloodworm]]). This should trigger the females frogs into generating eggs and will soon look noticeably fatter.<br />
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:Once the female is ripe with eggs the male will grab her in a [[lumbar amplexus]] and begin the spawning dance. This consists of holding on to the female for many hours and if the female is receptive she will repeatedly swim and dive to and from the surface in a circular motion and release floating eggs near the surface and the male will release his sperm to fertilise them.<br />
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:As many as 750 eggs may be released and these tend to scatter across the aquarium. The frogs may eat the eggs, so remove the adults. The eggs will hatch after 2-6 days and the 4mm tadpoles are carnivorous and will require high concentrations of [[infusoria]] and microscopic [[protozoans]] if they are not to starve.<br />
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:After a few weeks the tadpoles will be large enough to eat [[whiteworm]], baby [[brine shrimp]], [[Cyclop-eez]], etc.<br />
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:Six weeks after hatching, the tadpoles will metamorphose into small frogs about 14mm long.<ref>Breeding reference: [http://www.amphibian.co.uk/books.html Amphibians in Captivity by Marc Staniszewski] 1995. ISBN 0-7938-0133-8, pub. TFH Publications Inc.</ref><br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:The DAF can be distinguished from a young African Clawed Frog by the fact that the DAF has webbed fingers. The [[ACF]] does not. Also there is no [[albino]] version of the DAF on sale currently.<br />
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:Telling apart a ''H. boettgeri'' from a ''H. curtipes'' isn't easy as the two species can interbreed to create a hybrid. Some breeders believe that the DAF sold in the Trade is such a hybrid.<br />
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:''H. curtipes'' has a shorter head with smaller eyes, its skin is covered with tiny bumps which are larger and more distinctive than the same bumps on a ''H. boettgeri''. It has shorter hind legs than ''H. boettgeri'' It may also be lighter in colour.<ref>Rabb, G. B. and Rabb, M. S. (1963). ''On the behavior and breeding biology of the African pipid frog Hymenochirus boettgeri.'' Zeitschrift für Tierpsychologie, 20(2), 215-241. 1963</ref><br />
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:''H. curtipes'' also has tubercules (warts) on its upper hind legs which are the same size as on its back. Where as ''H. boettgeri'' has tubercules on its upper thighs which are larger than on its back.<ref>Frank Schafer - My Dwarf Clawed Frog. Aqualog Minis. ISBN 3-936027-30-7 page 5. pub.2003</ref><br />
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*See image below.<br />
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==Special Notes==<br />
:In America and Canada most large chain shops are selling these frogs infected with [[Chytrid Fungus]], a highly infectious and deadly fungus which kills within the first 3 months of ownership. This is believed to be due to the shops mixing the [[African Clawed Frog]] (which is a immune carrier) in with the dwarf frog and so passes on the fungus via the water. It is recommended that owners in these countries quarantine their new frogs for no less than 3 months before placement in their main tank. See our [[Chytrid Fungus]] article for more details.<br />
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:Life Span - In the Yahoo [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DwarfAfricanFrogs/ Dwarf African Frogs] group there are several members who claim their DAFs had lived for 10 years.<br />
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==Pictures==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:DAF1.jpg|Two young DAFs.<br />
Image:DAF2.jpg|A young DAF.<br />
Image:DAF4.jpg|2 DAFs in lumbar Amplexus. Male on Top.<br />
Image:DAF5.jpg|2 Corys and a female DAF hanging out.<br />
Image:DAF6.jpg|A young DAF showing its gullet pouch.<br />
Image:DAF7.jpg|Two DAFs, ''H. boettgeri'' and a ''H. curtipes'' on the right.<br />
Image:Froglet.jpg|A 7 week old froglet - ''H. boettgeri''.<br />
Image:Hymenochirus_boettgeri_moulting-4761.jpg|Dwarf frog in process of moulting.<br />
Image:DAF8.jpg|A young Dwarf African Clawed Frog. Note the black claws on their hind feet.<br />
Image:DAF9.jpg|A top view of male DAF showing the V-shape and lack of tail bud.<br />
Image:Hymenochirus_boettgeri_tadpoles_at_3_days.jpg|Three day old tadpoles.<br />
</gallery><br />
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*Picture of a wild [http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=aw_search_index&seq_num=183675&one=T Hymenochirus curtipes]<br />
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==Video==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|Young DAFs at feeding time||Two Adult DAFs (one 'white')<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>apHT6SdUc0U</youtube>||<youtube>yl1iTVL3mvA</youtube><br />
|-<br />
|&nbsp;||&nbsp;<br />
|-<br />
|Very young DAFs||Adult male and female mating<br />
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|<youtube>vo-R1WKlsD0</youtube>||<youtube>ylfN4GJZovk</youtube><br />
|-<br />
|&nbsp;||&nbsp;<br />
|}<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
|Frog eating raw [[Tilapia]] fish flesh<br />
|Frog eating [[TetraPrima]] pellets<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>u1Bsa_vsT1o</youtube><br />
|<youtube>x_-vr1wS0BE</youtube><br />
|-<br />
|&nbsp;||&nbsp;<br />
|}<br />
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{|<br />
|-<br />
|Frog eating [[Bloodworm]]<br />
|Frog eye movement on feeding<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>RgXttK0hGlc</youtube><br />
|<youtube>Bp7ume0YnV0</youtube><br />
|}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20080731090923/http://www.pollywog.co.uk/health.html General Frog Health] (Archived Link)<br />
*[http://www.microgravity-systems.com/hymenochirus/englishversion/hydrops_eng.htm Treatment] for Dropsy, [[Balloon Disease]] (Endolymphatic hydrops) or [[Water oedema]]<br />
*[http://www.petco.com/caresheets/fish/Frog_AfricanDwarf.pdf PetCo Care Sheet (PDF)]<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DwarfAfricanFrogs/ Yahoo Discussion Group on DAFs]<br />
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3215122656393618480&pl=true Google Video of Female DAFs]<br />
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7756598675410719406&pl=true Two young DAFs on Google Video]<br />
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=545825901095834692&pl=true Google Video of young DAFs]<br />
*[http://amphibiaweb.org/cgi-bin/amphib_query?query_src=aw_search_index&where-genus=Hymenochirus&where-species=boettgeri&rel-genus=equals&rel-species=equals Amphibiaweb on ''Hymenochirus boettgeri'']<br />
*[http://amphibiaweb.org/cgi-bin/amphib_query?query_src=aw_search_index&where-genus=Hymenochirus&where-species=curtipes&rel-genus=equals&rel-species=equals Amphibiaweb on ''Hymenochirus curtipes'']<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/Excerpt.htm An extract of 'On the behavior and breeding biology of the African pipid frog ''Hymenochirus boettgeri''']<br />
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=661 PFK Article - Dwarf & Clawed Frogs]<br />
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*[http://mytriops.com/frogs/Male_DAF_song.mp3 MP3 short song of the male DAF singing]<br />
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*Aqualog Mini book - My Dwarf Clawed Frog by Frank Schafer, Burkard Migge. Publisher: Verl. A.C.S in 2003, ISBN 3936027307, 9783936027303 - [http://www.google.com/search?query=aqualog+%22My+Dwarf+Clawed+Frog%22&num=50&sa=Search Search for copies]<br />
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=== Breeding Links ===<br />
*[http://www.flippersandfins.net/adfbreedingarticle.htm African Dwarf Frog Breeding]<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/ Dwarf Frog Central] - Breeding and tadpole identification.<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/infusoria.htm Making infusoria for your tadpoles]<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/Page2.htm#tads Raising tadpoles]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
*[http://research.amnh.org/herpetology/amphibia/references.php?id=19716 Amphibian Species of the World and their species names]<br />
*[[w:Gabon|Gabon]]<br />
*[[w:Cameroon|Cameroon]]<br />
*[http://www.pipidae.net/species_literature_hymenochirus_map.php Species Literature]<br />
*[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964103230 Paperback - Complete Guide to Scientific and Common Names of Reptiles and Amphibians of the World]<br />
*[http://davidcecere.pipidae.org/discrepencies.htm Discrepancies in Observations of Hymenochirus boettgeri, Rabb vs. Sokol] by David D. Cecere.<br />
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[[Category:Amphibians]]<br />
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|name=Paroon Shark<br />
|extra_common_names=Paroon Shark, Giant Pangasius, Chao Phraya Giant Catfish, Pla Tepa, Emperor ID Shark, Hi-Fin Shark, Hi-Fin Bull Shark<br />
|species=Pangasius sanitwongsei<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Pangasius sanitswongi, Pangasius beani<br />
|image=Pangasius_sanitwongsei_1.jpg<br />
|caption=Paroon Shark<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Pangasiidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=D<br />
|min_size=250<br />
|max_size=300<br />
|size_units=cm<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=C<br />
|food_flake=No<br />
|food_pellet=No<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=12<br />
|max_life_span=18<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
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|max_temperature=27<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:An extremely large catfish easily mistaken for ''[[Pangasius hypophthalmus]]'' when young and can also be sold under the same "[[Iridescent Shark]]" common name. They can be differentiated by their dorsal fin, the ''P. sanitwongsei'' has a more elongated dorsal fin that finishes at a point, ''P. hypophthalmus'' has a shorter, more stumpy and rounded dorsal fin. The caudal tail fin of the 'P. sanitwongsei'' is also more pointed than ''P. hypophthalmus''.<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=6193}}<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=268 Planet Catfish]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Xenopus_laevis&diff=89571Xenopus laevis2023-09-01T18:59:34Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by Fuck This Website (talk) to last revision by 37.228.252.197</p>
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|name = African Clawed Frog<br />
|image = Xenopus_laevis1.jpg<br />
|caption = Male Albino African Clawed Frog<br />
|species = Xenopus laevis<br />
|difficulty = E<br />
|min_tank_size = 20 <br />
|min_tank_size_unit = g<br />
|max_size = 8<br />
|min_size = 5<br />
|size_units = in<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_ph = 6.8<br />
|max_ph = 7.5<br />
|min_temperature = 15<br />
|max_temperature = 26<br />
|temperature_units = C<br />
|min_water_hardness = 2<br />
|max_water_hardness = 12<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 2<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = C<br />
|diet = C<br />
|food_pellet = 0<br />
|food_flake = 0<br />
|food_live = Yes<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 10<br />
|max_life_span = 20<br />
|type=amphibian<br />
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==Alternative names==<br />
:African Clawed Frog, ACF, Congo Frog, Aquatic Clawed Frog, Clawed African Frog, CAF, Common Plantanna, Golden Congo Frog, Jelly Bean Frog,Grow a Frog<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Mature male has black markings on the inside of his hands and arms. Male sings. Female is larger but mostly mute. Cloaca is prominent on female.<br />
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==Tank compatibility==<br />
:Spends the majority of its time on the bottom, but will come to the surface to eat. Should only be kept with large fish, as anything that can fit inside its cavernous mouth will end up there.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Unlike the small [[ADF|Dwarf African Frog]], the Clawed frog is a voracious predator, and will consume prey as large as small goldfish and [[crayfish]]. Frozen [[Lancefish]], raw freshwater fish flesh ([[Tilapia]] for example) and earthworms are best foods. Do not feed frozen [[bloodworms]] too often, as this food is not rich in protein and may even be bad for it. Like many aquarium inhabitants, it can be trained to take common foods such as pellets, however more uncommon foods (wafers, earthworms, grubs, [[Feeder Fish|small 'feeder' fish]] and invertebrates, et al.) will prove to be better for your frog.<br />
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== Feed Regime ==<br />
:Feed only every other day. Otherwise it will just eat and eat. This frog is mainly a night predator and is often inactive during the day. It uses its sense of vibration to find its food. However, it can be trained to take food during the day.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:It will uproot any plants in the aquarium, so potted plants are best. Likes the company of others of its own kind. Large filter required.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:This frog, although normally inactive, can be extremely aggressive. Besides devouring fish, it has been known to injure larger fish with its claws. The male likes to sing when it is healthy. It sheds its skin once a month and eats it. It may escape from open top tanks or tanks with weak lids.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:A small African clawed frog can be differentiated from a dwarf African frog by its front limbs. Whereas the dwarf frog has webbed fingers, the clawed frog has fingers without webbing. Be wary when buying this frog in a shop. Often they're sold as baby [[ADF|Dwarf African Frogs]]! Often sold in the albino form, the [[African Dwarf Frog]] does NOT occur in albino form.<br />
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== Special note ==<br />
:It appears that this frog is often a carrier for the infectious [[Chytrid fungus]] and therefore the aquarium water can carry the fungus. Due to the high level of concern with this fungus destroying amphibians throughout the world, it is probably a responsible thing to add bleach to your waste water before discarding it to prevent this deadly fungus getting into your local water system.<br />
:Alternatively treat your Clawed frog with [[Benzalkonium chloride]] to ensure any possible presence of this fungus is killed.<br />
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:This frog is outlawed in some states (including Kentucky) of the USA due to the adult size they reach and being released into lakes and streams where they eat native wildlife. It is also established in small pockets in the the South of England.<br />
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*Never release into the wild!<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Xenopus_laevis2.jpg|Male Albino, note black pads on hands<br />
Image:Xenopus_laevis3.jpg|Classic pose of male<br />
Image:Xenopus_laevis4.jpg|Rear view of male frog<br />
</gallery><br />
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== Links ==<br />
*[http://www.globalamphibians.org/servlet/GAA?searchName=Xenopus+laevis Global Amphibian Assessment - Xenopus laevis]<br />
*[http://amphibiaweb.org/cgi/amphib_query?where-genus=Xenopus&where-species=laevis AMPHIBIAWEB - Detailed history and Sounds of the ACF]<br />
*[http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=&where-taxon=Xenopus+laevis&rel-taxon=begins+with&where-lifeform=specimen_tag&rel-lifeform=ne Gallery of ACF Photos]<br />
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=661 PFK Article - Dwarf & Clawed Frogs]<br />
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This category lists the common names of [[Cichlids]]. Whilst this name is often made up by resellers and has no scientific merit, it is the name often first associated to the animal by its locals, beginners and the casual aquarist.<br />
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*See here for a list of [[:Category:Cichlids|Cichlids by Latin name]].<br />
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[[Category:Cichlids]]<br />
[[Category:Common Names]]<br />
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<div>Thank you for your edits! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 01:30, 7 June 2013 (UTC)<br />
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Haha! Thank you. A bit of OCD goes a long way! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 11:46, 18 June 2013 (UTC)<br />
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So at first I thought you were having issues with this page [[Rhinecanthus rectangulus]], Humuhumunukunukuapua'a is quite a name. Is there a reason you chose that as the primary name over a more english name? If I don't hear back from you I'm going to update it. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 00:03, 25 September 2013 (UTC)<br />
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Thanks for your edits, looks like you are doing a great job. Let me know if there is anything you need from me --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 20:47, 11 November 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Answers ==<br />
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To answer your questions:<br />
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1) Yes there are some pages and templates missing. This was due to the fact that we had hundreds of spam edits daily and the DB ended up maxed out on size (on disk). I had to take some action to clean up the legacy of these bots, and some stuff appears to have been removed in the process. I have a local backup of the wiki from a bit ago, but most of the missing pages I have gone looking for are missing from that too. The WayBack machine may be of some help here, but I haven't looked yet.<br />
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2) I removed that page redirecting to the Blank page. If you stay around for a bit Cat and I will talk about giving you the mod powers to do some of the more destructive actions :) <br />
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3) Generally it is better form to make a typo-ed page redirect to the correct page. That way external links or internal links still work. However as you seem to be hinting at, a redirect that is a typo shouldn't be linked to though (or really mentioned otherwise).<br />
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As for my absence, you can blame my 3 yr old and 4 month old for that :) Catt and I are always around and take care of spam in 1-2 days. <br />
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Also you can write <nowiki>--~~~~ </nowiki> to auto-sign your comments<br />
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A pleasure that I did my part in making this wiki a great place to be! :)<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 22:25, 11 November 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Fishbase ==<br />
Done! It just needs the ID number in the code (look in the edit source option). You can get the ID code for the species either from the Fishbase URL or if it says the species name instead, if you go to the species' synonym page you'll be able to see the ID code in that Fishbase URL. Does that make sense?? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] ([[User talk:Catxx|talk]]) 17:42, 10 February 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Thanks ==<br />
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Hey thanks for responding, I'll try some of your suggestions and let you know If I still have an issue.<br />
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I quickly tried again and got the following error?:<br />
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"This action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed. If you believe your action was constructive, please inform an administrator of what you were trying to do. A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: More Magic"<br />
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I was trying to add the following info to my user page;<br />
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Jack Dempsey has over 20 years of experience with freshwater aquariums and loves to share his passion for the hobby with beginners and his children. Jack lives in Edmonton Alberta, Canada with his wife and two wonderful children. Jack is a Project Manager by Day and an Author/Blogger by night. Jack's goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started in the fish keeping hobby and writes about his own fish keeping mishaps & adventures on his blog.<br />
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Thanks for any help you can provide.<br />
Take care.<br />
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--[[User:Jack Dempsey|Jack Dempsey]]<br />
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== I'll give it another go ==<br />
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Hey Peter,<br />
You are correct; I am using a work computer (that's my only one) so I'll try again, but if not no worries.<br />
I would love if you could update my page - but If I can't contribute to anything until I get a new computer, it might not be worthwhile right now.<br />
I'll keep in touch, thanks for your help.<br />
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--[[User:Jack Dempsey|Jack Dempsey]]<br />
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== Errors for new / anon users editing pages ==<br />
Hey thanks for helping Jack out. Catt and I are around a few times a week as you noted :).<br />
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When you see "This action has been automatically identified as harmful" that means one of our AbuseLog filters have been triggered. I know it hurts newer users, that "More Magic" one has prevented about 2 dozen edits today alone. It's hard for new and legitimate users but prevents 90% of SPAM edits (it has prevented nearly 7million edits since I added that filter).<br />
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Thanks for your stewardship.<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 14:48, 22 March 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Thanks! ==<br />
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Thanks for your help in patrolling! Catt and I swing by about once a week to clean up random spam and vandalism. I also tweak the filters to block the easier to identify spam, we get about ~300 edits a day that are blocked as spam.<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 07:48, 13 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Cleanup ==<br />
Removed that extra page, and thanks for the help knocking out those duplicate template variables.<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 15:02, 15 January 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:As a followup, you have been around long enough and contributed quality edits enough that I granted you Admin permissions to the wiki. This will let you, among other things delete pages and block spammers. <Insert speech about great powers and great responsibilities>. If you have any questions let me know, and make sure you use your powers only for good! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 15:05, 15 January 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Captcha error ==<br />
I created a page to add a forum (fishlore.com) to the Forums category including an external link to the site. The wiki asked to confirm with a Captcha, which erred and would not let me complete. I created the article in my Sandbox page. So, I deleted the external link and moved the article to a main page ("Fishlore"). It moved. I then edited the page to add the link, first as <nowiki>"[http://www.fishlore.com Fishlore]"</nowiki>, then <nowiki>"[http://www.fishlore.com]"</nowiki>, and finally as a bare link <nowiki>"http://www.fishlore.com"</nowiki>. In all three tries, the Captcha erred. Not sure how to get you a screenshot of the error. It says "ERROR for site owner: Invalid domain for site key". Any idea why? Thanks. [[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 03:44, 27 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
::Found out . . . I was logged into theaquariumwiki.org, the Captcha kept going into error. After discussion with Brian,I realized to log out and log into theaquariumwiki.com. Been fine ever since. Apparently doesn’t work in the .org domain.[[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 00:11, 26 December 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Question ==<br />
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Hello, why can I not create my user page? --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 20:30, 28 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Zone ==<br />
Hello, I'm Zone, I'm an ichthyologist, the study of fish. I like to read a ton of fish encyclopedias in my spare time. I hope to create and improve existing or new articles to [[The Aquarium Wiki:About|The Aquarium Wiki]]. I will also do occasional grammar fixing to articles if needed. Any questions, comments or suggestions can be directed to my [[Special:EmailUser/Zone|email]] or via my [[User talk:Zone|talk page]]! --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 20:33, 28 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Issue ==<br />
This action has been automatically identified as harmful and therefore disallowed. If you believe your action was constructive, please inform an administrator of what you were trying to do. A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is More Magic. --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 11:15, 29 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
: Yeah, the anti-spambot doesn't just stop new users from creating their user/talk pages but also stops them from creating new pages. Strange really, because I was able to create a category page. --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 03:50, 30 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
:: Can you create my user page for me as you did with my talk page? Just add the following: '''Hello, I'm Zone, I'm an ichthyologist, the study of fish. I like to read a ton of fish encyclopedias in my spare time. I hope to create and improve existing or new articles to [[The Aquarium Wiki:About|The Aquarium Wiki]]. I will also do occasional grammar fixing to articles if needed. Any questions, comments or suggestions can be directed to my [[Special:EmailUser/Zone|email]] or via my [[User talk:Zone|talk page]]!''' --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 20:32, 1 December 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==Update==<br />
: Thanks for taking care of this. You are correct that the spam filter got him, for reference the filter that blocked this edit blocked over 500 edits in the last 3 days. I wish it didn't come to this, but we all have lives outside of the site! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 15:43, 2 December 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Diet - Spam page ==<br />
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[[Diet]] appears to be a spam page. Thought you would like to check that out. Looked up the user, seems this was their only page.[[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 14:24, 2 January 2021 (UTC)<br />
:Thanks[[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 04:11, 3 January 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== Login issues ==<br />
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Sorry, should be working now. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 18:57, 1 September 2023 (UTC)</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User:PsiPro&diff=89456User:PsiPro2022-09-24T20:23:49Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>[[Image:PirateBrian.jpg|thumb|right|A picture of me.]]<br />
My name is Brian and I'm an editor on the aquarium wiki here. I started the site along with [[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] a while ago and am currently a sysop and bureaucrat in wiki speak.<br />
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I've run out of knowledge to put on the site, so my job mostly revolves around updating templates and trying to make the site more user friendly. I also play copyright Nazi when necessary.<br />
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I have two fish tanks which I kept in my tiny little dorm room at school. One is a 55gal tunnel tank which was set-up as a planted freshwater, but I intend on taking it down and rebuilding it with something else. My other tank is a 12gal nano-reef tank.<br />
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{{todo}}</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=KH&diff=89380KH2022-05-24T17:56:23Z<p>PsiPro: Undo revision 89378 by 76.180.201.31 (talk)</p>
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<div>== °KH - Carbonate Hardness ==<br />
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'''KH''' - Buffering capacity, temporary or carbonate hardness in the water. <br />
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Also known as 'total alkalinity' or 'acid-neutralizing capacity' (ANC) in some countries.<br />
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The ‘K’ in KH comes from the German word 'karbonate'. KH is a measure of bicarbonate (HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>) and carbonate (CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup>) ions that act as buffers in the water to prevent the [[pH]] dropping or changing sharply (especially at night if you have plants in the aquarium). <br />
One degree KH is equal to 17.9&nbsp;mg/I ([[ppm]]) [[calcium carbonate|{{CaCO3}}]]. It's also measured in degrees. The degree symbol may be replaced with a d (ie. 2 dKH). <br />
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A common misconception is that KH is a part of GH and that KH cannot be higher than GH. There is no such correlation. In some areas, the water contains more [[sodium bicarbonate]] and/or [[potassium bicarbonate]] than total [[calcium]] and [[magnesium]]. In these areas, the KH is naturally higher than the GH. Furthermore, people using water softeners will most likely have a KH that is higher than the GH, as water softeners exchange sodium or potassium ions for calcium, magnesium, and other hard water minerals.<br />
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==Low KH==<br />
*In tanks with a low KH value, say under {{d|2|3}}, pH crash is more likely. <br />
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*KH is consumed by nitrifying bacteria 24/7 so either your substrate generates more, you perform water changes to supplement it or you add chemicals to add KH to your aquarium as otherwise it causes a pH crash/shock.<br />
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Tip: get up just before the tank lights (or sun light) come on and measure the pH and observe the animals for stress. It may be substantially different than it is during the middle of the day.<br />
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==Raising KH==<br />
If you live with soft water then you may need to raise it before you add aquatic animals to it.<br />
Measure the KH value and if it's less than {{d|4}} then add some of the items below to increase it.<br />
*Remember that KH always tends to go down over time (See [[old tank syndrome]]).<br />
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*[[Sodium bicarbonate]] (NaHCO<sub>3</sub>) (baking soda/bicarbonate of soda) is the usual KH additive of choice. It's cheap and easy to find and use. It will however raise [[pH]] because the added bicarbonate will serve as a buffer to bind hydrogen ions (protons). The increase in pH is limited and usually not a concern because the carbonic acid formed dissociates to CO2 and water. <br />
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*[[Potassium bicarbonate]] (KHCO<sub>3</sub>) is another KH additive. It's cheap. But not so easy to find, it's a specialist food additive for people who don't want sodium in their food. It will however raise [[pH]] for the same reason just described. It dissolves much faster than the Potassium or Calcium carbonate powders.<br />
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*[[Potassium carbonate]] (K<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>) A known food additive. This adds carbonate, without raising raising [[pH]] in isolation (See [[Potassium carbonate]] for more on potential changes to [[pH]]. The [[potassium]] is a bonus if you have a planted aquarium.<br />
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*[[Calcium carbonate]] (CaCO<sub>3</sub>) This adds carbonate and [[calcium]] so [[GH]] and KH will increase. Used by gardeners as 'Lime'.<br />
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==Reducing KH==<br />
KH is also reduced by the action of nitrifying bacteria.<br />
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Adding [[distilled water]] to the tank water will reduce KH.<br />
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==KH Calculator==<br />
*[http://linuxhost.matsp.co.uk/calculator/kh-dosing.php Buffering capacity and pH]<br />
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==Notes==<br />
Water hardness is often ignored by many aquarists, but a very low KH can cause [[pH shock]], disease and death in aquatic animals.<br />
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==Links==<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20030703032331/marineland.com/articles/9hardness.asp Hardness: A Term with Many Meanings] by [[Timothy A. Hovanec]] (archived link May 2007)<br />
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*[http://web.archive.org/web/20030807102345/marineland.com/articles/5alkalinitypt1.asp Alkalinity - The Buffering Capacity of a Water] part one by [[Timothy A. Hovanec]] (archived link May 2007)<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20030807102345/marineland.com/articles/5alkalinitypt2.asp Alkalinity - The Buffering Capacity of a Water] part two by [[Timothy A. Hovanec]] (archived link May 2007)<br />
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*[http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/42429-kh-standard-how.html The KH standard and how to make your own]<br />
[[Category:Glossary]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Omnivore&diff=89364Omnivore2022-04-19T12:43:06Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>'''Omnivore'''<br />
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An animal that can eat either animal or vegetable protein.<br />
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Typical examples of popular omnivores are [[Goldfish]], [[Corys]] or [[:Category:Plecos|Plecos]]. <br />
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*They will eat plants, fish (usually dead), snails, insects.<br />
*See also [[Carnivore]], [[Detritivore]], [[Piscivore]] and [[Herbivore]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=File:Pigeonblooddiscus.jpg&diff=89344File:Pigeonblooddiscus.jpg2022-03-15T17:34:04Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>Pigeon Blood Discus<br />
{{Rights reserved |title=Discus |url=http://www.hagblom.eu/ |from= Fredrik Hagblom |details=}}<br />
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[[Category:Images - Fish]]<br />
[[Category:Images - Fish (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Images - Cichlids]]<br />
[[Category:Images - Cichlids (American)]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=File:Pigeonblooddiscus.jpg&diff=89343File:Pigeonblooddiscus.jpg2022-03-15T17:33:51Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by Serzyda (talk) to last revision by Viktorihde</p>
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<div>How to reply to a topic? <br />
Maybe I'm doing something wrong? <br />
Please tell me. <br />
Yours faithfully.</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Vesicularia_montagnei&diff=89290Vesicularia montagnei2021-10-15T15:40:44Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by 23.80.97.54 (talk) to last revision by 37.228.252.197</p>
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<div>{{stub}}<br />
{{Plant Data<br />
|name = Christmas Moss<br />
|image = Vesicularia_montagnei1.jpg<br />
|caption = Christmas Moss<br />
|species = Vesicularia montagnei<br />
|category = Moss<br />
|max_height = 9<br />
|max_width = 10<br />
|height_units = cm<br />
|difficulty = easy<br />
|light_needs = low<br />
|min_temperature = 65<br />
|max_temperature = 77<br />
|temperature_units = f<br />
|growth_rate = Slow<br />
|min_ph = 5.0<br />
|max_ph = 7.5<br />
|min_water_hardness = 6<br />
|max_water_hardness = 20<br />
|placement = foreground<br />
}}<br />
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== Synonyms, alternative common names and variants ==<br />
:Christmas (Xmas) moss<br />
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== Description ==<br />
:When grown attached to an object it forms triangular [[fronds]] in the shape of Christmas or Fir trees. Very similar to [[Java moss]], though not as hardy.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:Prefers lower temperatures under {{F|77}}<br />
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== Special notes ==<br />
:[[Java moss]] is often mis-sold as this plant. But Java moss leaves are far less closely packed together and regular than this species.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://www.tropica.com/plants/plantdescription.aspx?pid=003A Tropica.com]<br />
*[http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2006/10/vesicularia-montagnei-christmas-moss.html Christmas Moss]<br />
*[http://www.aquamoss.net/Christmas-Moss/Christmas-Moss.htm Aquatic Moss]<br />
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[[Category:Plants (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Ferns and Mosses]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Arvil&diff=89214User talk:Arvil2021-05-24T18:06:30Z<p>PsiPro: /* SPAM */</p>
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<div>{{Welcome}}<br />
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== Hi, and Welcome!! ==<br />
<br />
Welcome here!!<br />
<br />
I'm not listed as an admin, but I was made an admin earlier this year, Brian's the head honcho around here, so to speak. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to have another helper on board!! Hope you find this place nice!! If you need anything, don't hesitate to let me or Brian or another of the admins know!!<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 20 November, 2020 02:05 (EST)<br />
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Xi Yao, thanks for the welcome, glad to help where I can.<br />
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Np, and feel free to reply in my talk page - if you ever need to tell me something for any reason, I can see, and so thus reply to, your messages sooner :p<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 23 November, 2020 23:55 (EST)<br />
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== Captcha Error ==<br />
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Hi<br />
<br />
It's never had a problem with me. AAs we don't make the Captcha, it's probably a Google problem - sorry, not trying to pass the buck, so to speak, I'm just saying Brian might be the only one who can fix this, from what I can look up, as from what Ik, I don't have access to the domain key - here's what I found:<br />
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https://help.whmcs.com/m/troubleshooting/l/1189046-troubleshooting-recaptcha-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
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https://support.pinnaclecart.com/support/solutions/articles/44000588184-fix-captcha-error-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
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https://stackoverflow.com/questions/30735694/recaptcha-error-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
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https://formidableforms.com/knowledgebase/recaptcha/<br />
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Ik Brian has the access to the key itself as he was the one who wiped this site back in 2018, so I think he may be the only one here that can do much. I think he should considering switching to hCaptcha, but yeah<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 27 November, 2020 00:04 (EST)<br />
Chromis, would you pass on this problem to Brian, the Captcha thing won't even let me put a simple text into his talk page even without any links. Thanks for your help.[[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 12:48, 27 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Of course, will do. Thanks for letting me know, btw<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 27 November, 2020 23:02 (EST)<br />
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:Thanks for reporting it. I was not able to reproduce it and the keys look right in the env and recaptcha config. What URL were you are? http://theaquariumwiki.com/ ? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 17:43, 16 December 2020 (UTC)<br />
::See my reply at [[User talk:PsiPro|PsiPro talk]]<br />
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Alright. Awesome, thanks!!!!<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 25 December, 2020 19:37 (EST)<br />
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== Spam Page ==<br />
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Agreed. It's super irrelevant to fishkeeping, so I safely assume it was a bot that pasted it, link url typos and all. Definitely if it was a person, there would've been more signs of proofreading, but it doesn't. I'll go delete the page.<br />
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-- [[user:Chromis|Xi Yao]] 2 January, 2021 22:00 (EST)<br />
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== Spam Page ==<br />
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Agreed. It's super irrelevant to fishkeeping, clearly reading as a dietary blog, so I safely assume it was a bot that pasted it, link url typos and all. Definitely if it was a person, there would've been more signs of proofreading, but it doesn't<br />
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-- [[user:Chromis|Xi Yao]] 2 January, 2021 22:00 (EST)<br />
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np<br />
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-- [[user:Chromis|Xi Yao]] 3 January, 2021 13:41 (EST)<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
Sorry for my late reply, I usually try and visit once a week. Most of that comes from [[Template:Fish Data]], Fish Data passes it's parameters to [[Template:Categorize]] which applies all of the categories based on the params. If you are looking for a specific template let me know! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 13:20, 11 January 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== SPAM ==<br />
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Thanks for pointing it out to me. I've locked the Information template, but not the `Salamandridae` page. Usually this is the result of bots trying to find their way through, and if we lock that page they just move on to a different one. Overall our options are... chase them around, or let them use the "honeypot" page and keep reverting it. If you want me to, I'll happily lock that one too.<br />
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It's mostly the same here, our filter blocks a couple thousand edits a day. At least they are not smart, just persistent. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 18:06, 24 May 2021 (UTC)</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Arvil&diff=89204User talk:Arvil2021-05-20T21:50:10Z<p>PsiPro: /* SPAM */ new section</p>
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<div>{{Welcome}}<br />
<br />
== Hi, and Welcome!! ==<br />
<br />
Welcome here!!<br />
<br />
I'm not listed as an admin, but I was made an admin earlier this year, Brian's the head honcho around here, so to speak. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to have another helper on board!! Hope you find this place nice!! If you need anything, don't hesitate to let me or Brian or another of the admins know!!<br />
<br />
-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 20 November, 2020 02:05 (EST)<br />
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Xi Yao, thanks for the welcome, glad to help where I can.<br />
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Np, and feel free to reply in my talk page - if you ever need to tell me something for any reason, I can see, and so thus reply to, your messages sooner :p<br />
<br />
-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 23 November, 2020 23:55 (EST)<br />
<br />
== Captcha Error ==<br />
<br />
Hi<br />
<br />
It's never had a problem with me. AAs we don't make the Captcha, it's probably a Google problem - sorry, not trying to pass the buck, so to speak, I'm just saying Brian might be the only one who can fix this, from what I can look up, as from what Ik, I don't have access to the domain key - here's what I found:<br />
<br />
https://help.whmcs.com/m/troubleshooting/l/1189046-troubleshooting-recaptcha-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
<br />
https://support.pinnaclecart.com/support/solutions/articles/44000588184-fix-captcha-error-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
<br />
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/30735694/recaptcha-error-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
<br />
https://formidableforms.com/knowledgebase/recaptcha/<br />
<br />
Ik Brian has the access to the key itself as he was the one who wiped this site back in 2018, so I think he may be the only one here that can do much. I think he should considering switching to hCaptcha, but yeah<br />
<br />
-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 27 November, 2020 00:04 (EST)<br />
Chromis, would you pass on this problem to Brian, the Captcha thing won't even let me put a simple text into his talk page even without any links. Thanks for your help.[[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 12:48, 27 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Of course, will do. Thanks for letting me know, btw<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 27 November, 2020 23:02 (EST)<br />
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:Thanks for reporting it. I was not able to reproduce it and the keys look right in the env and recaptcha config. What URL were you are? http://theaquariumwiki.com/ ? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 17:43, 16 December 2020 (UTC)<br />
::See my reply at [[User talk:PsiPro|PsiPro talk]]<br />
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Alright. Awesome, thanks!!!!<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 25 December, 2020 19:37 (EST)<br />
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== Spam Page ==<br />
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Agreed. It's super irrelevant to fishkeeping, so I safely assume it was a bot that pasted it, link url typos and all. Definitely if it was a person, there would've been more signs of proofreading, but it doesn't. I'll go delete the page.<br />
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-- [[user:Chromis|Xi Yao]] 2 January, 2021 22:00 (EST)<br />
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== Spam Page ==<br />
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Agreed. It's super irrelevant to fishkeeping, clearly reading as a dietary blog, so I safely assume it was a bot that pasted it, link url typos and all. Definitely if it was a person, there would've been more signs of proofreading, but it doesn't<br />
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-- [[user:Chromis|Xi Yao]] 2 January, 2021 22:00 (EST)<br />
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np<br />
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-- [[user:Chromis|Xi Yao]] 3 January, 2021 13:41 (EST)<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
Sorry for my late reply, I usually try and visit once a week. Most of that comes from [[Template:Fish Data]], Fish Data passes it's parameters to [[Template:Categorize]] which applies all of the categories based on the params. If you are looking for a specific template let me know! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 13:20, 11 January 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== SPAM ==<br />
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Thanks for pointing it out to me. I've locked the Information template, but not the `Salamandridae` page. Usually this is the result of bots trying to find their way through, and if we lock that page they just move on to a different one. Overall our options are... chase them around, or let them use the "honeypot" page and keep reverting it. If you want me to, I'll happily lock that one too.</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Template:Information&diff=89203Template:Information2021-05-20T21:48:33Z<p>PsiPro: Protected "Template:Information" ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite))</p>
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<div>The use of stones or rocks in an aquarium is very popular and you can buy lots of different types from your local aquarium shop. '''But''' be aware that not all rocks are suitable. Certain rocks may contain dangerous metals or minerals which will leech into the water over time and kill your aquatic animals or alter the chemistry of the water.<br />
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Aquarium shops are aware of this and sell stones which are either man-made or natural which will be 'aquarium safe'.<br />
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If collecting from the wild, avoid rocks that seem to glitter with a metallic glint as this may be metal which is dangerous to aquatic life. <br />
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One further test is to use an acid, like clear table vinegar and drip some into a small pool on the surface of the stone, leave for five minutes and see if the area has fizzed as the vinegar dissolves the stone. If it does, do <u>not</u> use this stone.<br />
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==Preparing the Rock==<br />
*Before you add the rock into the aquarium, please ensure you wash in boiling water to get rid of any bacteria, fungus, algae and parasites that may be present. Be very careful boiling or roasting rocks as they can explode!<br />
*Ensure that you do not place the rock on the base of a bare aquarium as the rock may crack or break the glass or plastic walls. Add a layer of fine sand or gravel underneath it first.<br />
*Be sure that the stone is embedded deeply enough in the [[substrate]] so it will not fall over, over time.<br />
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==Points to Remember==<br />
*Be aware that the stone will displace water in the tank so effectively reducing the amount of oxygenated water available for the life in your tank. Artificial rocks will be hollow and so will have much less effect on water displacement and weight.<br />
*Remember rocks have weight, can your furniture (and floor!) supporting the extra weight of the rocks?<br />
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==Rocks to Avoid==<br />
*Limestone, Dead Coral pieces or coral sand (unless you want to increase the [[GH]] of your water).<br />
*Amethyst (it contains Manganese and unchelated iron), Geodes, Gypsum, Ironstone, Nephrite, Marble, Jasper types.<br />
*Sandstone - can contain [[w:Feldspar|Feldspar]] (possible metals)<br />
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==Rocks which may be Safe==<br />
*Granite - entirely safe but can be very heavy so position carefully<br />
*Slate - edges can be sharp, ages well in aquariums<br />
*Lava rock - do not roast or boil as they will break down. Contains [[chelated]] iron which is used to fertilise plants<br />
*Quartz - can be sharp and does '''not''' age well in aquariums<br />
*Onyx<br />
*Pumice - not a real stone, actually glass, and may float due to being very porous - do not roast or boil!<br />
*Petrified wood - use the acid test before putting in the aquarium<br />
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==Aquarium Styles==<br />
*[[Iwagumi]] or Ishigumi Style<br />
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==Fish==<br />
Certain species of freshwater fish need to be kept in a heavily stone based aquarium as that is their natural environment.<br />
*See [[:Category:Habitat Lake Malawi - Fish|Lake Malawi]]<br />
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Some species of [[river loaches]] need smooth stone like faces to cling onto, ideal rocks for them include large pieces of slate.<br />
*See [[Hillstream loach]] or the [[Hong Kong Pleco]]<br />
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== Links ==<br />
*[[w:List of rocks|List of Rock types]]<br />
*[http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Gordon&Stuart_Tank_Decor.html Tank Décor by Andy Gordon and Michelle Stuart]<br />
*[http://www.sydneycichlid.com/aquarium-rocks.htm Rocks For Aquariums] - Sydney Cichlid Aquarium<br />
*[http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=55806 Rocks for use in the Aquarium] - Fish Forums.net<br />
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[[Category:Aquarium Designs]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Common_tank_sizes&diff=88964Common tank sizes2021-02-01T16:54:34Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by 151.226.132.255 (talk) to last revision by Catxx</p>
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<div>If you buy a basic aquarium tank with no frills, most will be designed around the imperial inches measurement system, although some aquarium shops will design and build a tank to your exact dimensions. <br />
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However the expense comes when you wish to get a custom made-to-measure hood. So most opt to get a standard size tank.<br />
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Typical hood sizes are 20"x10", 24"x12", 30"x12", 36"x12", 36"x15", 48"x12", 48"x15", and 48"x18"<br />
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*In the USA, they use expressions like 10 long, 10 tall, 20 long, 20 tall, etc. for the standard sizes (see below table for details).<br />
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==Table of typical US tanks on sale==<br />
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|{{in|24}}<br />
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|{{in|30}}<br />
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|{{in|36}}<br />
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|{{in|36}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
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Also commonly available are several standard sizes of hexagonal tanks, bowfront tanks, and 5-sided corner tanks. By "standard" we mean that accessories (hoods, stands, undergravel filters, etc.) are readily available to fit them.<br />
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==Table of typical UK tanks on sale==<br />
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UK homes are typically smaller than their USA counterpart and so more tanks are available in the small to medium range.<br />
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|{{in|8}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
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|{{L|16}}<br />
|{{in|16}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
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|{{L|24}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
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|{{L|18}}<br />
|{{in|16}}<br />
|{{in|10}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
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|{{L|28}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|10}}<br />
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|{{L|680}}<br />
|{{in|72}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
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[[Category:Charts]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Arvil&diff=88615User talk:Arvil2021-01-11T13:20:53Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>{{Welcome}}<br />
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== Hi, and Welcome!! ==<br />
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Welcome here!!<br />
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I'm not listed as an admin, but I was made an admin earlier this year, Brian's the head honcho around here, so to speak. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to have another helper on board!! Hope you find this place nice!! If you need anything, don't hesitate to let me or Brian or another of the admins know!!<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 20 November, 2020 02:05 (EST)<br />
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Xi Yao, thanks for the welcome, glad to help where I can.<br />
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Np, and feel free to reply in my talk page - if you ever need to tell me something for any reason, I can see, and so thus reply to, your messages sooner :p<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 23 November, 2020 23:55 (EST)<br />
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== Captcha Error ==<br />
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Hi<br />
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It's never had a problem with me. AAs we don't make the Captcha, it's probably a Google problem - sorry, not trying to pass the buck, so to speak, I'm just saying Brian might be the only one who can fix this, from what I can look up, as from what Ik, I don't have access to the domain key - here's what I found:<br />
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https://help.whmcs.com/m/troubleshooting/l/1189046-troubleshooting-recaptcha-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
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https://support.pinnaclecart.com/support/solutions/articles/44000588184-fix-captcha-error-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
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https://stackoverflow.com/questions/30735694/recaptcha-error-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
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https://formidableforms.com/knowledgebase/recaptcha/<br />
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Ik Brian has the access to the key itself as he was the one who wiped this site back in 2018, so I think he may be the only one here that can do much. I think he should considering switching to hCaptcha, but yeah<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 27 November, 2020 00:04 (EST)<br />
Chromis, would you pass on this problem to Brian, the Captcha thing won't even let me put a simple text into his talk page even without any links. Thanks for your help.[[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 12:48, 27 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Of course, will do. Thanks for letting me know, btw<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 27 November, 2020 23:02 (EST)<br />
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:Thanks for reporting it. I was not able to reproduce it and the keys look right in the env and recaptcha config. What URL were you are? http://theaquariumwiki.com/ ? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 17:43, 16 December 2020 (UTC)<br />
::See my reply at [[User talk:PsiPro|PsiPro talk]]<br />
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Alright. Awesome, thanks!!!!<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 25 December, 2020 19:37 (EST)<br />
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== Spam Page ==<br />
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Agreed. It's super irrelevant to fishkeeping, so I safely assume it was a bot that pasted it, link url typos and all. Definitely if it was a person, there would've been more signs of proofreading, but it doesn't. I'll go delete the page.<br />
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-- [[user:Chromis|Xi Yao]] 2 January, 2021 22:00 (EST)<br />
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== Spam Page ==<br />
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Agreed. It's super irrelevant to fishkeeping, clearly reading as a dietary blog, so I safely assume it was a bot that pasted it, link url typos and all. Definitely if it was a person, there would've been more signs of proofreading, but it doesn't<br />
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-- [[user:Chromis|Xi Yao]] 2 January, 2021 22:00 (EST)<br />
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np<br />
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-- [[user:Chromis|Xi Yao]] 3 January, 2021 13:41 (EST)<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
Sorry for my late reply, I usually try and visit once a week. Most of that comes from [[Template:Fish Data]], Fish Data passes it's parameters to [[Template:Categorize]] which applies all of the categories based on the params. If you are looking for a specific template let me know! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 13:20, 11 January 2021 (UTC)</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:PsiPro&diff=88558User talk:PsiPro2020-12-31T01:10:40Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>That fish table in [[:Category:Cichlids (African)|Category:Cichlids (African)]], are you able to add in the latin name as well as common please? I tried but don't have the magic coding touch!! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:29, 21 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:-Thank you!! Looks way better. Is it possible to do the same for the American Cichlid page? I quite like this list haha! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:33, 25 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I got a 503 error posting the above comment, stupid errors!! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:36, 25 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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::Also, was looking at possible photos to use as a backing for the fish species box for Brackish, maybe this one? [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Mangroves#/media/File:Dominican_republic_Los_Haitises_mangroves.jpeg Mangroves on Wikipedia] --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 16:09, 25 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::That looks good to me. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:47, 25 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
::::How do you do the backing thing? Is it a specially sized image you make? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 09:09, 26 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::::Yep, so first step is to trim it up how ever you feel looks best. You can see the FW background is here: [[:File:Freshwater_background.jpg]]. Once you upload it there, you add an entry to [[MediaWiki:Common.css]]. :) If you trim it up I'll do the CSS stuff. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:42, 27 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
::::::Think I've added it right??! Not sure if the colours need tweaking further, only have Irfanview to work with here! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:17, 28 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Hiya! All good over here :) been doing a lot more over on VC than here, sorry about that! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:43, 23 May 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Also got this when posting the message there! Error 503 Service Unavailable Service Unavailable Guru Meditation: XID: 1396112646 --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:45, 23 May 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:Strangely enough I get more errors on this wiki than the VC wiki, almost never on VC, but a lot on here when doing edits. Odd!<br />
:I did see your little one! Congrats both! All good here --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 09:49, 3 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Hi, I have a doubt about editing a page or not doing it. http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Corydoras_adolfoi picture is wrong. The catfish in that photo is a C. Duplicareus.<br />
C. Adolfoi don't have a thick line like C. Duplicaerus have. Also C. Duplicaerus are stockier than C. Adolfoi (this ones usually grows 1cm more in length than C. Duplicaerus. Check http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/_species.php?species_id=1 to see the difference. Usually LFS sell C. Duplicaerus as Adolfoi because they are quite alike (also I'll be uploading new C. Duplicaerus photos soon) --[[User:Bittersweet|Bittersweet]] 16:23, 9 February 2012 (CST)<br />
:Sorry for the delay in my response, by all means make the changes. As long as it is done with good intent we are very much a do first, then ask permission :) Thank you for your work. If you need any help don't hesitate to ask. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 06:53, 14 February 2012 (CST)<br />
:Also keep in-mind that many people will assume they were sold whatever the pet-store has. Since those fish are so similar a good identification section is important so people can get to the correct species page. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 06:55, 14 February 2012 (CST)<br />
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What are the different ways to copyright my image? --ZooTycoonMaster<br />
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I'd prefer that it's to be only used on this site. --ZooTycoonMaster<br />
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Read the [[Help:Contents/Images_and_media|Site Help - Images and media]] page, it has details.<br />
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If the image is copyright to you then that automatically means it can be only used on the hosting site. <br />
But there is no harm in stating this in the text below it. :-)<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 09:52, 27 July 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Twitter extension ==<br />
Heya! I don't suppose Wikipedia's invented any kind of twitter-esque plugin? One that shows regular tweets is there? For my toy site. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 19:25, 11 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Hi Cat,<br />
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Wikipedia uses these extensions - [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Category:Extensions MediaWiki].<br />
Big List here: [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension_Matrix Matrix]<br />
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They appear to have this - [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:SendToTwitter SendToTwitter]<br />
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"Sends a twitter update to twitter every time an article is updated on your wiki."<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 20:53, 11 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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oooo now that sounds clever! it would absolutely make my twitter a bit chaos but sounds ideal! would you be able to pop this on? thank you! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:20, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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On where?<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 08:29, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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On my toy wiki that Brian helped me set up ^__^ --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:22, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Ah right. Sure I could. You'd have to give me FTP access though. Brian is on holiday atm.<br />
Best switch to emailing me with the info.<br />
--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 15:59, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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I've forgotten the FTP access >_< it can wait until Brian is back. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 18:08, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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catcatxx@gmail.com --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 18:16, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Heya! I don't use VC for email so you don't need to worry about that. Let me know when you're doing the move! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:09, 14 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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As soon as I can remember where the domain lives now to change the nameservers I'll change them eep! I've just tried uploading a pic, that worked fine, but the gallery tag thing doesn't work. See here: http://www.vinyl-creep.net/Nosego#Images what happened there then?? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 19:40, 20 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Any luck with the images? VC is based around images...not that I'm impatient or anything haha! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 11:06, 22 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Eep, there seems to be a problem with images here too, newly uploaded ones just don't show. VC is still not working either. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:53, 23 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
yay! all works now! thank you! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 23:00, 23 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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bleh, now I've lost VC, I presume it's to do with the nameserver which I can't remember how to change as there was a bit of the ol' confusion when I switching from my old site to the new wiki and now I don't know where to go to change the nameservers and GAH! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 22:01, 26 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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that's the thing, I know who the host is, but as I didn't use them as a server any more I think I asked them to cancel the account I started and merge it with another I already had - renewing worked ok BUT I can't find it when I log in and their support centre hasn't replied to me in a week...GRRRRRRR--[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:16, 27 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Yeh, I got the email but it didn't really tell me anything new, it's just Netkeepers being useless and incommunicable! *shakes fist at Canada* I'll try and email them with this dnsadmin email and see what happens. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:01, 28 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Just wondering why both sites are a bit unpredictable with loading at the moment?? Sometimes they just won't load at all :( --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 11:57, 11 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Big Ideas==<br />
So I just got an Iphone (clearly late judging by everyone else on the tube in the morning, all staring at their iphones) and wondered if it would ever be possible to have this site available as an App? Wikipedia does have a free Iphone App now. It would definitely be handy when in fish stores! It obviously doesn't need to be as complex as this site but I have no idea how Apps are made anyway. Thoughts? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:37, 17 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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haha cool! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 21:37, 17 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== SVG Images ==<br />
Hi Brian, I posted this to Quarter master talk page as well...but after looking around you might be able to answer this as well:<br />
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I'm trying to SVG images to render correctly on my wiki but am having problems. Looks like you have been able to do it. Can you offer any suggestions? In particular, I'm trying to get images for template:ambox to work and some state flags.<br />
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Thanks<br />
<br />
Kevin<br />
:Hey kevin, its been awhile since I set this up, I think it was some issue with imagemagik. If i remember I'll let you know. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 01:51, 16 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, if you think of it please drop me a line. The svgs I'm trying to get to work correctly are from template:ambox...which it looks like you guys have imported from wikipedia as well. Also trying to get some state flags to work. Wikipedia uses librsvg as an svg renderer so I was looking into that but if it can be done with imagemagik that might be a little easier. It's probably something in local settings...<br />
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Also having some slowness issues...I think that might be the webhost. It looks like you've got a webhosting company, any suggestions?<br />
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thanks for your help!<br />
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Kevin<br />
:Hey there, I looked over my LocalSettings.php and I recently added $wgSVGConverter = "rsvg"; to the configuration, I would look at that. As for the webhosting, I used to have a webhosting company but I sold it and moved all my personal sites to a VPS from rackspace http://www.rackspacecloud.com/. So far its been great, and the speed is nice. I have a 512 VPS, so it cost ~$20/month for the server + more for the bandwidth. If your able to manage your own box its great choice. Whats your wiki btw? P.S. when I was with hostgator.com I felt that did a great job, but its been 4 years since I have been on true shared hosting. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 23:58, 17 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Hmmm, ok I'll take a look at that. I was already on that track and had that line in my local settings but did not add $wgSVGConverterPath yet and download the library.<br />
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Send me your email and I'll send you a link. It's still a work in progress so don't want to post public links just yet.<br />
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Kevin<br />
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:arjesins gmail.com (you can fill in the blank :) )<br />
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== Wikia ==<br />
Also, from the first entry on Q talk page it looks like wikia made an unsolicited offer take over your content. Was there anything special you did to prevent them from doing this? If you don't want to post a response to that here you can rrest. Any tips on how to prevent that would be appreciated.<br />
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Kevin<br />
:Like Q said, we just said no. Someone eventually set it up by them selves but there isn't any content. http://aquarium.wikia.com/wiki/Aquarium_Wiki IMHO there is only a benefit to wikia is easy access to additional editors. Editors other then Cat and Q are few and far between in general. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 01:56, 16 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Peculiar Error ==<br />
I just created [[Centropyge argi]], but now keep getting an internal server error when I try and go to the page. It may fix itself, but argh!--[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 11:53, 15 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:I've seen it on and off as well, the problem is that nothing is appearing in the error log, so I can't track it down. Normally refreshing fixes the error. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 17:57, 15 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::They are definitely getting more frequent and refreshing isn't always fixing it now (maybe cache related? I don't know!). Getting annoying when adding pages, had to delete a page I hadn't properly created yesterday as I kept getting internal server errors when I tried to post it. argh! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:38, 6 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::Another weird Database error which says "A database query syntax error has occurred. This may indicate a bug in the software. The last attempted database query was:<br />
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(SQL query hidden)<br />
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from within function "MediaWikiBagOStuff::_doquery". MySQL returned error "1030: Got error 134 from storage engine (localhost)". --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 21:39, 19 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::Here's a database error example: [[Suckers]]<br />
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*Looks fine here. :-) --[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 16:01, 21 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Hmm, works here too, will try it again on the work computer tomorrow. Just keep getting random internal server errors and database crashes everywhere! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 20:13, 21 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
::I fixed it earlier, every now and then the DB table crashes that stores the processed pages. Its a side effect of the amount of traffic and the table driver being a poorer driver. Converting to the new driver is a headache and I have looked into it. As for the "500 Internal Server Errors", I see them, but they are not creating any log entries so it is essentially impossible to track since they are reliable not reproducible. If you can reproduce them regularly it will be easier to track down.<br />
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test edit<br />
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== Uploading the same image with different sizes ==<br />
<br />
Hi Brian,<br />
<br />
Thanks for your tips on "no need to upload the same image with different sizes"! When I clicked on the "Show preview" button, the outcome didn't show a shrinked image, so I thought it was necessary to upload a 200 pixel wide image. Now I know, thanks! --[[User:Jimchan|Jimchan]] 00:41, 21 October 2010 (EDT)<br />
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== Being "bold" ==<br />
<br />
I added a link to a phrase in the [[Template:Welcome|welcome template]], and wrote a draft of [[Responsible fishkeeping]]. I hope writing such a piece is not overstepping my bounds, and hope to see it massaged into something everyone can agree on. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 23:23, 4 March 2011 (EST)<br />
:It looks good to me, I'm sure we will do some editing later on. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:48, 6 March 2011 (EST)<br />
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==Clean up==<br />
I've got to get back to work now. I've unpicked a couple of pages and deleted where I can. Started at the bottom and worked up but some need some serious unravelling! Have reverted all Templates that were messed with, so those shouldn't need touching again, would recommend switching the pages to protected though. Cannot get rid of the spam on the top of this page though [[Procambarus alleni]], don't know how they've done it! Makes me want to cry. I want to stab hot pokers through the eyes of anyone whoever spams/triggers spambots. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:45, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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:ARGH I can't work out the bulk undo, am trying to fix [[Caridina cf. cantonensis]] --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:56, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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:In light of this carnage, while it may be harsh, is it possible to prevent unregistered users making edits on the site? The decent edits we get are from registered users anyway! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:59, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
::I think that is trivial in MW, yes. There's also some trick to do bulk reverts by one editor, but I forget what it is, sorry. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 00:49, 23 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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==Infobox==<br />
The "habitat" bit seems to have gone a bit crazy on the fish infoboxes? Or is it just me? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:18, 30 July 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Fixed --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:47, 30 July 2011 (CDT)<br />
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==Spammer bots==<br />
GAH at the huge amount signing up again, any way to prevent it? Only a couple have actually posted pages (which I've deleted and banned). --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:13, 1 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Yes, the captcha is gone, I must have disabled it at some point on accident. Leave the pages they create (for 24hrs or so) so I can figure out why the AbuseFilter isn't catching them. Once they are gone I can't test the filters. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 10:24, 1 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Fixed the filter, you now need 5 edits before you can add an external link. Before it was required that you have more then 10 or be more then 7 days old. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 11:56, 3 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Also re-enabled captcha for user account creation. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 12:00, 3 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
::Sweet! Is the same triggered over on VC? They're starting to do the same over there. Thanks! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 15:05, 3 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::Not yet, I will try to get to it tomorrow. As usual remind me. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:14, 4 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::ARGH! They've gone bonkers on VC! I'm going on holiday next week, I don't want them to delete the site where I'm away --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:38, 16 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Plant Data Box ==<br />
Is it just me or have the size units got themselves switched around? See here [[Aponogeton boivinianus]]. It's set to cm but acting as it if its inches! You can tell a man designed it right hehehe --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:13, 18 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Ooops. There was never a size units, it was always height_units and width_units. size_units works now but height/width_units can override it. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:33, 18 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== The new Fish Profile thing ==<br />
So I have been trying it out, but when I was editing an existing page and clicked save it took me to a blank white page and didn't actually finish the edit, annoying! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 06:47, 2 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:You editing a page using the form, correct? Can you repeat the error? I have noticed an error editing some pages to that have too but it was due to the content and some parsing bug I think. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 10:33, 2 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::It's done it on three unrelated pages. Existing pages with some content, moved the content into the right boxes, did select it to be a "sub" (as it doesn't say stub at the top, it says sub!), then clicked the "save" thing and it just all went blank, white page of doom! Didn't save. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 17:42, 2 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::I know its annoying, but if you do it twice do you get the WPOD again? I will check to see if there is an error in the logs. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 22:32, 2 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::Still WPOD! Just tried a small edit on this page [[Malapterurus electricus]] (which is not a stub) and still did the same thing. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:32, 3 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::::Worked for me :( sorry dunno what is wrong. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 15:56, 3 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
Weird!! I tried it on Chrome in case it was my firefox. Instead I got "The website encountered an error while retrieving http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/index.php?title=Gramma_loreto&action=formedit. It may be down for maintenance or configured incorrectly." BAH!! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 17:04, 10 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Mwahaha, was making up for this still not working for me! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 02:29, 12 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::Is the error shown on a wiki page or on a blank/white page? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 05:04, 12 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::Blank white page, no wiki. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 15:28, 12 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::Weird! I made one change, saved properly using this form edit, went back to make a second change, blank page of doom! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 06:52, 14 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::::Should be fixed. Lemme know. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:37, 14 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:BAH! it's not --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:18, 15 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::What is your ip address? http://www.whatismyip.com/ If you post your IP when it happens they can find the problem easier. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:16, 15 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::It does it on both my work PC and my home laptop. Both on Mozilla, not a mozilla problem is it? IP now is 62.8.120.133. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:09, 16 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::No, there is a server rule causes it to think somebody is trying to hack the site so it blocks it. Next time it happens post ASAP with your IP address so I can tell the admins where to look in the logs. Sorry :( --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:00, 16 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Did one edit fine, saved, went back to another, white screen of death. IP is 86.8.81.13. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 14:15, 16 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::This is my home IP and it's still doing the same thing, occasionally letting me submit a new page, sometimes not, not letting me edit further with the form. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 09:08, 9 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::The edits are hitting the mod_security rules because they look suspicious. When you post that this happens I let them know and they white-list the site for that rule. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:35, 10 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::Annnnnd in English?? hehe! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 15:02, 10 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::::ARRRGH!! It managed to let me do one just fine. So I went to do another, made it all pretty, did everything, clicked save, white screen of death, damn near flipped my desk GRRR --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 06:58, 13 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::::Sorry missed your last response. Submitted ticket. What I mean is that the server thinks you are trying to be bad so it blocks it... I will talk to them to see what can be done to reduce this. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 07:33, 13 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::::I got all of the rules disabled. If you get a white page again please post your ip asap (so I can get the date/time) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 10:10, 13 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
It did it again! Did two stub pages fine. Went to edit a full page and moved everything over, white page of death. My IP is 172.20.20.20. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 06:55, 14 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Ticket submitted. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 07:00, 14 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Is anyone active!?! ==<br />
<br />
Hello, I need your help! Some of the templates for the aquatic creatures (min/max temperature, availability, etc.) are all missing! I really need someone else to come on and help!!!! I feel like I'm the only person on this site anymore! Please fix them! Thanks!<br />
<br />
-[[User:HalfbeakedGar|HalfbeakedGar]] September 1, 2017 16:03 PM (UCT)<br />
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* Hey, sorry for the delay. Are we active.. kinda. Catt and I stop by from time to time to clean up. I for one just don't have the time I once had in college what with kids and all now. I noticed the broken templates a bit ago, and have been working on getting a backup copy of the wiki restored into a local instance. I think I found what I need to fill in the missing templates. I truly appreciate your efforts to fix the site. Please reach out if you have any questions. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 01:31, 6 September 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Add Temperament in the fish infoboxes ==<br />
<br />
Dear Brian,<br />
<br />
I would love it, if you added a "Temperament" template for the fish infoboxes. Thanks!<br />
<br />
- [[User:HalfbeakedGar|HalfbeakedGar]]<br />
<br />
: What are you thinking for the allowed values? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 12:37, 14 September 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Questions and concerns ==<br />
<br />
Oh hey, thanks!<br />
<br />
Haven't seen you in a while! Hope all is well!<br />
<br />
If I may, I actually have a few questions if you are able to answer them<br />
<br />
1. I noticed some template, and category pages vanished, was it an error, or part of a renovation?<br />
2. Is there a way to delete this page: strombud gigas? i corrected the typo so its a blank page that sticks out like a sore thumb<br />
3. Same applies for Betta foershi<br />
<br />
Thank you so much for making this wiki a great place to be!<br />
<br />
Sincere gratitude from Flushing, NYC,<br />
<br />
Peter<br />
<br />
11/11/17<br />
<br />
Ok, thanks for letting me know!<br />
--[[User:Chromis|Peter]]<br />
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== Response ==<br />
<br />
It's my pleasure. I consider us users on this website family, and understand you are very busy sometimes. I was more than happy to try and help him, or anybody who asks for it. Likewise, I updated his user-page by his behest.<br />
<br />
--[[User:Chromis|Peter]]<br />
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== http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP ==<br />
<br />
http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP<br />
http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP<br />
<br />
Not sure how to change the TYPE area to make a category under Saltwater Plants - this plant will not live in brackish water - so not sure where to place it or how to make that category.<br />
<br />
Your help is greatly appreciated.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Also - I do not think I am doing this TALK thing correctly either. Sorry - struggling with this site!! :-(<br />
<br />
--[[User:ChrisR|ChrisR]]<br />
<br />
== (Painfully late) Greetings ==<br />
<br />
Ok ok, I know: I may or may not be months late for some of the stuff that I’ll say, but I had personal things, as well as burnout, coupled with reorganising my personal life, but here’s an (extremely belated) happy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. Hope all of you are doing well. I kind of miss you admins, but I understand, in no small part to my recent inactivity. Hope all is well, and keep up the good work. Since you guys aren’t too active here, I’ve been trying my best to play admin for any new users/edits, given the virtual free reign I now have, but not too many people have edited so I’ve noticed, so although I actually was on the lower end of the “fairly active” scale, there wasn’t too much of a major reason to step in, apart from the occasional edit here, and there :-P. Just saying that I’m really happy to know you guys, and who knows, maybe I’ll actually fill my user-page eksdee.<br />
<br />
--[[User: Chromis|Peter]] January 7, 2019 16:45 (EST)<br />
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: Oho, so most of the hard work’s been taken off by the filter, I was wondering why I had little reason to intervene.<br />
<br />
:--[[User: Chromis|Peter]] January 13, 2019 16:48 (EST)<br />
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== Favor ==<br />
<br />
Hey, can I ask you a favor? Do you mind deleting these pages: Betta foershi and Tilapia sparmanii? These were typos, and since then they’re now blank as I ended up re-writing a new article to correct the spelling. Thanks so much<br />
<br />
--[[User:Chromis|Peter]] February 2, 2019 23:45 (EST)<br />
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Thanks a lot!!<br />
<br />
-- [[User:Chromis|Peter]] February 6, 2019 20:07 (EST)<br />
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Test Edit...<br />
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== page cleanup ==<br />
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Hey<br />
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Just letting you know (heads-up) that I cleaned up some pages. I was creating some new pages, and apart from the Mummmichog page being accidentally created from clerical oversight (please delete it if you've the time), I accidentally put them pages in the [http://theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Category:Pages_using_duplicate_arguments_in_template_calls&action=edit&redlink=1 pages with duplicate arguments category page], and discovered that there were some other pages on there as well. They're all gone now as I cleaned it all up (all the fish pages repeated "captive_bred" twice, while the [[Acorus gramineus]] one repeated "height_units="), so you don't have to worry about them. That's all for now to report<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis|Peter]] January 10, 2020 02:31 (EST)<br />
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Alright, thanks!<br />
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oh, wow, thanks (and you just HAD to reference that, didn't you? :9)! No problem, and of course - as glorified as it all sounds, I'm just a groundskeeper/soldier/whatever works.<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Peter]] 15 January, 2020 20:30 (EST)<br />
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== Howdy! ==<br />
All good thank you! Been mostly beavering away on VC but have been trying to dip back over here as well as I get more active on some fishy groups elsewhere and like to link back here! How's the fam??<br />
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OH, wiki wise, sometimes when I view pages and I'm not logged in, the images show as broken, when I login, they work, weird! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] ([[User talk:Catxx|talk]]) 12:59, 26 February 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Congrats on baby no.3! I still have two tanks running, although the little 30 litre with two Amanos is a bit neglected haha! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] ([[User talk:Catxx|talk]]) 13:11, 28 February 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Domain Keys ==<br />
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So a user let me know that the domain keys to the Captcha is invalid now (as you may end up seeing on my page)<br />
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you mind looking into it? I'm worried it will inhibit helpful edits. If you decide to switch, I'd suggest hCaptcha<br />
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but yeah<br />
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also, [[User:Zone | Zone]] can't edit their profile since the spam bot's preventing them<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] ([[User talk:Chromis|talk]]) 28 November, 2020 15:16 (EST)<br />
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== Issue ==<br />
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Why can't I create my user page? --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 20:34, 28 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==Response==<br />
No problem, just make sure the domain key problem is taken care of. Yeah lol, same here, so I understand<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] ([[User talk:Chromis|talk]]) 2 December, 2020 15:19 (EST)<br />
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== Captcha ==<br />
Looks like the Captcha is broken. Here's what it says, not sure what that means.<br />
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ERROR for site owner:<br />
Invalid domain for site key<br />
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Thanks,[[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 02:44, 15 December 2020 (UTC)<br />
I was editing Acropora which has external links elsewhere on the page, that seemed to try to launch the Captcha, but in error. Tried to enter this description here, but the same error. The above was all I got in. Just now I solved a good Captcha, but it thinks I added a new ext. link.<br />
::Pages on http://theaquariumwiki.org/. First was article page 'Fishlore' which was a new page I created, wouldn't let me add the external link to their site, later I didn't get the error. Then later editing the article page 'Acropora sp' where all I did was add Cateogry: Coral; I didn't add any links, there is one elsewhere on the page. Then, it also fails when I edited my talk page and your talk page. It seems to be hit and miss, one time it wouldn't let me report the error to your page so I had to cancel it, then it later let me add the error, that's what you see there. This happens even when I add text only, and there is an external link elsewhere on the page. Fishlore was the only page I added a link myself (other than internal category links). I enjoy being a part of this wiki, thanks for having me. [[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 01:06, 17 December 2020 (UTC) I added a link to a screenshot of the error. To do that, I went to my talk page, went to 'edit source', saved without any edit and it came up.<br />
[[Media:CaptchaError01.png]]<br />
:::OOOHHHH!! I think I may have just figured it out. I was at www.theaquariumwiki.org/, not www.theaquariumwiki.com/. After reading your question as to what site I was on, I realized your question was .com and my reply said I was on .org. So, I switched over to .com, logged in again, try a few edits including some external links and Voila!, it's working. Apparently the Captcha doesn't work well in the .org domain. Well, thanks for listening and trying anyway. [[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 19:04, 24 December 2020 (UTC)<br />
::::Glad you figured it out, the site has many domains pointed at it, thefishwiki.com/net/org too, but theaquariumwiki.com is the "correct" one.</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Arvil&diff=88468User talk:Arvil2020-12-16T17:43:02Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>{{Welcome}}<br />
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== Hi, and Welcome!! ==<br />
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Welcome here!!<br />
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I'm not listed as an admin, but I was made an admin earlier this year, Brian's the head honcho around here, so to speak. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to have another helper on board!! Hope you find this place nice!! If you need anything, don't hesitate to let me or Brian or another of the admins know!!<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 20 November, 2020 02:05 (EST)<br />
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Xi Yao, thanks for the welcome, glad to help where I can.<br />
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Np, and feel free to reply in my talk page - if you ever need to tell me something for any reason, I can see, and so thus reply to, your messages sooner :p<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 23 November, 2020 23:55 (EST)<br />
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== Captcha Error ==<br />
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Hi<br />
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It's never had a problem with me. AAs we don't make the Captcha, it's probably a Google problem - sorry, not trying to pass the buck, so to speak, I'm just saying Brian might be the only one who can fix this, from what I can look up, as from what Ik, I don't have access to the domain key - here's what I found:<br />
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https://help.whmcs.com/m/troubleshooting/l/1189046-troubleshooting-recaptcha-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
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https://support.pinnaclecart.com/support/solutions/articles/44000588184-fix-captcha-error-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
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https://stackoverflow.com/questions/30735694/recaptcha-error-invalid-domain-for-site-key<br />
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https://formidableforms.com/knowledgebase/recaptcha/<br />
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Ik Brian has the access to the key itself as he was the one who wiped this site back in 2018, so I think he may be the only one here that can do much. I think he should considering switching to hCaptcha, but yeah<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 27 November, 2020 00:04 (EST)<br />
Chromis, would you pass on this problem to Brian, the Captcha thing won't even let me put a simple text into his talk page even without any links. Thanks for your help.[[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 12:48, 27 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Of course, will do. Thanks for letting me know, btw<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Xi Yao]] 27 November, 2020 23:02 (EST)<br />
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:Thanks for reporting it. I was not able to reproduce it and the keys look right in the env and recaptcha config. What URL were you are? http://theaquariumwiki.com/ ? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 17:43, 16 December 2020 (UTC)</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Chromis&diff=88372User talk:Chromis2020-12-02T15:43:00Z<p>PsiPro: /* Issue */</p>
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<div>Thank you for your edits! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 01:30, 7 June 2013 (UTC)<br />
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Haha! Thank you. A bit of OCD goes a long way! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 11:46, 18 June 2013 (UTC)<br />
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So at first I thought you were having issues with this page [[Rhinecanthus rectangulus]], Humuhumunukunukuapua'a is quite a name. Is there a reason you chose that as the primary name over a more english name? If I don't hear back from you I'm going to update it. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 00:03, 25 September 2013 (UTC)<br />
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Thanks for your edits, looks like you are doing a great job. Let me know if there is anything you need from me --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 20:47, 11 November 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Answers ==<br />
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To answer your questions:<br />
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1) Yes there are some pages and templates missing. This was due to the fact that we had hundreds of spam edits daily and the DB ended up maxed out on size (on disk). I had to take some action to clean up the legacy of these bots, and some stuff appears to have been removed in the process. I have a local backup of the wiki from a bit ago, but most of the missing pages I have gone looking for are missing from that too. The WayBack machine may be of some help here, but I haven't looked yet.<br />
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2) I removed that page redirecting to the Blank page. If you stay around for a bit Cat and I will talk about giving you the mod powers to do some of the more destructive actions :) <br />
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3) Generally it is better form to make a typo-ed page redirect to the correct page. That way external links or internal links still work. However as you seem to be hinting at, a redirect that is a typo shouldn't be linked to though (or really mentioned otherwise).<br />
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As for my absence, you can blame my 3 yr old and 4 month old for that :) Catt and I are always around and take care of spam in 1-2 days. <br />
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Also you can write <nowiki>--~~~~ </nowiki> to auto-sign your comments<br />
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A pleasure that I did my part in making this wiki a great place to be! :)<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 22:25, 11 November 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Fishbase ==<br />
Done! It just needs the ID number in the code (look in the edit source option). You can get the ID code for the species either from the Fishbase URL or if it says the species name instead, if you go to the species' synonym page you'll be able to see the ID code in that Fishbase URL. Does that make sense?? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] ([[User talk:Catxx|talk]]) 17:42, 10 February 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Thanks ==<br />
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Hey thanks for responding, I'll try some of your suggestions and let you know If I still have an issue.<br />
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I quickly tried again and got the following error?:<br />
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"This action has been automatically identified as harmful, and therefore disallowed. If you believe your action was constructive, please inform an administrator of what you were trying to do. A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is: More Magic"<br />
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I was trying to add the following info to my user page;<br />
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Jack Dempsey has over 20 years of experience with freshwater aquariums and loves to share his passion for the hobby with beginners and his children. Jack lives in Edmonton Alberta, Canada with his wife and two wonderful children. Jack is a Project Manager by Day and an Author/Blogger by night. Jack's goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started in the fish keeping hobby and writes about his own fish keeping mishaps & adventures on his blog.<br />
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Thanks for any help you can provide.<br />
Take care.<br />
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--[[User:Jack Dempsey|Jack Dempsey]]<br />
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== I'll give it another go ==<br />
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Hey Peter,<br />
You are correct; I am using a work computer (that's my only one) so I'll try again, but if not no worries.<br />
I would love if you could update my page - but If I can't contribute to anything until I get a new computer, it might not be worthwhile right now.<br />
I'll keep in touch, thanks for your help.<br />
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--[[User:Jack Dempsey|Jack Dempsey]]<br />
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== Errors for new / anon users editing pages ==<br />
Hey thanks for helping Jack out. Catt and I are around a few times a week as you noted :).<br />
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When you see "This action has been automatically identified as harmful" that means one of our AbuseLog filters have been triggered. I know it hurts newer users, that "More Magic" one has prevented about 2 dozen edits today alone. It's hard for new and legitimate users but prevents 90% of SPAM edits (it has prevented nearly 7million edits since I added that filter).<br />
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Thanks for your stewardship.<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 14:48, 22 March 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Thanks! ==<br />
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Thanks for your help in patrolling! Catt and I swing by about once a week to clean up random spam and vandalism. I also tweak the filters to block the easier to identify spam, we get about ~300 edits a day that are blocked as spam.<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 07:48, 13 January 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Cleanup ==<br />
Removed that extra page, and thanks for the help knocking out those duplicate template variables.<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 15:02, 15 January 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:As a followup, you have been around long enough and contributed quality edits enough that I granted you Admin permissions to the wiki. This will let you, among other things delete pages and block spammers. <Insert speech about great powers and great responsibilities>. If you have any questions let me know, and make sure you use your powers only for good! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 15:05, 15 January 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Captcha error ==<br />
I created a page to add a forum (fishlore.com) to the Forums category including an external link to the site. The wiki asked to confirm with a Captcha, which erred and would not let me complete. I created the article in my Sandbox page. So, I deleted the external link and moved the article to a main page ("Fishlore"). It moved. I then edited the page to add the link, first as <nowiki>"[http://www.fishlore.com Fishlore]"</nowiki>, then <nowiki>"[http://www.fishlore.com]"</nowiki>, and finally as a bare link <nowiki>"http://www.fishlore.com"</nowiki>. In all three tries, the Captcha erred. Not sure how to get you a screenshot of the error. It says "ERROR for site owner: Invalid domain for site key". Any idea why? Thanks. [[User:Arvil|Arvil]] ([[User talk:Arvil|talk]]) 03:44, 27 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Question ==<br />
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Hello, why can I not create my user page? --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 20:30, 28 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Zone ==<br />
Hello, I'm Zone, I'm an ichthyologist, the study of fish. I like to read a ton of fish encyclopedias in my spare time. I hope to create and improve existing or new articles to [[The Aquarium Wiki:About|The Aquarium Wiki]]. I will also do occasional grammar fixing to articles if needed. Any questions, comments or suggestions can be directed to my [[Special:EmailUser/Zone|email]] or via my [[User talk:Zone|talk page]]! --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 20:33, 28 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Issue ==<br />
This action has been automatically identified as harmful and therefore disallowed. If you believe your action was constructive, please inform an administrator of what you were trying to do. A brief description of the abuse rule which your action matched is More Magic. --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 11:15, 29 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
: Yeah, the anti-spambot doesn't just stop new users from creating their user/talk pages but also stops them from creating new pages. Strange really, because I was able to create a category page. --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 03:50, 30 November 2020 (UTC)<br />
:: Can you create my user page for me as you did with my talk page? Just add the following: '''Hello, I'm Zone, I'm an ichthyologist, the study of fish. I like to read a ton of fish encyclopedias in my spare time. I hope to create and improve existing or new articles to [[The Aquarium Wiki:About|The Aquarium Wiki]]. I will also do occasional grammar fixing to articles if needed. Any questions, comments or suggestions can be directed to my [[Special:EmailUser/Zone|email]] or via my [[User talk:Zone|talk page]]!''' --[[User:Zone|Zone]] ([[User talk:Zone|talk]]) 20:32, 1 December 2020 (UTC)<br />
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: Thanks for taking care of this. You are correct that the spam filter got him, for reference the filter that blocked this edit blocked over 500 edits in the last 3 days. I wish it didn't come to this, but we all have lives outside of the site! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 15:43, 2 December 2020 (UTC)</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Zone&diff=88371User talk:Zone2020-12-02T15:40:23Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>{{Welcome}}<br />
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== Welcome!! ==<br />
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Hi Hi<br />
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It shouldn't be restricted, there are no protections on your page. I had another user tell me that they went through a problem like that last year, so it could be the spam bot, that's what I'm safely guessing, so try again a bit, then let me know what happens.<br />
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And welcome to this wiki!! Any contributions you make to this Wiki will be highly appreciated. I'll be sure to remember that, thanks!!<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis|Xi Yao]] ([[User talk:Chromis|talk]]) 00:35, 29 November 2020 (EST)<br />
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Ah ok, yeah, it's the same as the guy last year. It's the anti-spam bot. I'll let Brian know as he's the one who set it up, and is the only one who has access to it<br />
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Thanks for letting me know<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis|Xi Yao]] ([[User talk:Chromis|talk]]) 14:45, 29 November 2020 (EST)<br />
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I think it's selectively filtering out individual actions, rather than entire actions based on account. Last guy had problems creating his profile (I had to intervene with the editing), so it seems to mostly filter out specifically profile page creations. Why, I do not know<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis|Xi Yao]] ([[User talk:Chromis|talk]]) 18:53, 30 November 2020 (EST)<br />
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Will do!! Done!!<br />
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Hopefully it'll let you edit it...<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis|Xi Yao]] ([[User talk:Chromis|talk]]) 00:35, 29 November 2020 (EST)<br />
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Sorry for my late response. Yes we have spam protections since we get a _ton_ of spam and only have a few regulars to clean it up weekly. The user pages are frequent targets so there are special rules around that. The rules target low-edit users, so once you get some content updates you should have most of the restrictions lifted. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 15:40, 2 December 2020 (UTC)</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Silurus_glanis&diff=88225Silurus glanis2020-11-16T16:47:12Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by 98.188.189.98 (talk) to last revision by PsiPro</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=European Wels<br />
|extra_common_names=European Wels, Wels Catfish<br />
|species=Silurus glanis<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Silurus glanis aralensis, Silurus silurus<br />
|image=European Catfish (Silurus glanis) (13532570755).jpg<br />
|caption=European Wels<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=europe<br />
|family=Siluridae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=400<br />
|max_size=500<br />
|size_units=cm<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=C<br />
|food_flake=No<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=12<br />
|max_life_span=30<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=1000<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=6.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=60<br />
|max_temperature=75<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=4<br />
|max_water_hardness=20<br />
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== Origin ==<br />
:Found in Europe and Asia, has been introduced in many countries and considered an invasive species.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Males are more slender than females and have serrations towards the end of the pectoral spine, females do not have serrations.<br />
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== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:Mainly a substrate fish, it will also move around the upper water columns, mainly in search of food. Only keep with fish that will not fit into its mouth.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Naturally, it feeds on fish, large invertebrates and small waterfowl. In the aquarium, it is likely that almost any foods offered will be eaten, and so with this, provide a variety in diet. Meaty foods should be given to this fish every so often.<br />
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== Feeding regime ==<br />
:A large feeding every 3 or 4 days, more often when young.<br />
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== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Needs as much room as possible, so decorations may be out of the question. Provide good aeration and excellent filtration, as these are somewhat messy fish and water quality may deteriorate quickly.<br />
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:Due to their size they are best kept only in very large aquaria, ponds or public aquariums. They are not suited to an average home aquarium. If kept in outdoor ponds local Environmental Agencies may need to be checked as this fish can thrive in temperate conditions and is already considered an invasive species in several countries.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:Mainly predatory. Remains, for the most part, calm in aquariums, and is fairly inactive.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:A large, brown catfish, differing from most other catfish by having a long, eel-like tail.<br />
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{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Catfish, Sheatfish, Monster Fish<br />
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== Species Notes ==<br />
*One of the largest-living catfish species, the Wels Catfish has been recorded at a 5 metre length, although this record is doubtful and sightings today of fish this size are rare.<br />
*In order to own this fish in the England or Wales a licence is required under the Prohibition of Keeping or Release of Live Fish (Specified Species) Order 1998.<ref>[http://www.efishbusiness.co.uk/controls/part01.asp EFishBusiness.co.uk] - Controls on the Keeping or Release of Non-Native Fish in England and Wales</ref><br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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== References ==<br />
<references/><br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=289}}<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=338 Planet Catfish]<br />
*[http://www.fishing.co.uk/species_display.php3?id=6 Fishing.co.uk]<br />
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[[Category:Gamefish]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Heaters&diff=88220Heaters2020-11-07T00:50:51Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by ChristopherPeter (talk) to last revision by PsiPro</p>
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'''Heaters''' or 'Thermostats' are electrical pieces of equipment used to heat the water of aquariums to the desired minimum temperature.<br />
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==Types available==<br />
They come in a range of sizes, most allow you to set the temperature they will shut off at. The most common type is placed into the aquarium, some are inside the external filter unit of the larger filters and some can be placed inline to the tubes feeding the external filter.<br />
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===Internal heaters===<br />
[[Image:Visi-Therm Heater 100W.jpg|100px|left|Typical internal Heater]]<br />
These type are usually cylindrical tube shaped, have the cord permanently attached to one end and are made of glass. They usually have a dial on the end which you turn which adjusts the temperature in half or one degree. <br />
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[[Image:Heater Guard1.jpg|100px|left|Heater Guard by Underworld products]]<br />
If you have large animals in your tank then best to fit a heater guard which surrounds the tube to prevent your playful pet knocking it again the wall or a ornament and cracking it. Alternatively you can purchase metal versions made out of stainless steel or titanium. They come with two or three suckers for mounting it to the aquarium wall and a few more for attaching the cord to the glass.<br />
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*They are usually [[w:Bimetalic#Thermostats|bi-metallic strip]] operated so there remains the slight danger of sticking on or off.<br />
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[[Image:Heater position1.jpg|left|200px]]<br />
*The best method of mounting such a heater in your tank is just above the substrate and at an angle of 30-45° so that you get a water temperature gradient flowing upwards. If the heater has a indicator light on it then turn the tube so that you can see when its on. If it's too bright, then turn it so it reflects off the back wall.<br />
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===External heaters===<br />
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===Mini heaters===<br />
[[Image:Hydro mini aquarium heater.jpg|left|100px|Hydro 7.5W mini Heater]]<br />
This is a typical unregulated heater, made by [[Hydro]] in this example, the 7.5W heater simply heats the water continuously and thus the temperature of the water is determined by the volume of water and the surrounding air temperature. Good for small tanks between 10 and 20Litres (2.5-5 US gals) if kept at average room temperature. If you find it making the water too warm then you could plug the unit into a timer switch so it's only on every 15 minutes an hour for example.<br />
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[[Image:Underworld Newattino 10W Heater.jpg|left|100px|Small 10W 25C regulated Heater]]<br />
This small 10W heater made by [[Underworld Products]] is regulated and has a fixed temperature setting of 25°C (77°F). This is designed for 12Litres (2.5 US gals) or less tanks.<br />
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===Heating mats===<br />
These are primary sold to reptile or tree frog keepers but can be useful for small aquariums that require a small heat source. They are basically mats of various sizes and are a fixed power rating which you place outside the tank, usually underneath, and produce a steady heat. This can be semi-controlled by turning it off or on for preset times or simply not placing all the mat underneath. <br />
<br />
*Note this mat can distort wood if it is in direct contact due to the heat.<br />
<br />
*One such producer is [http://www.exo-terra.com/EN/products/heat_wave_desert_i.html ExoTerra] and its Heat Wave devices.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Choosing a heater==<br />
Basically you choose a heater based on the size that will fit inside your aquarium tank and the amount of heat you need to raise the temperature of the water in your tank.<br />
<br />
*Most homes are kept at ~{{C|20}} and tropical fish are usually kept at {{C|25}} so companies design their heaters to raise the water temperature by 5°C (9°F). Then the size of the body of water needs to be taken into account. The larger the body, the larger the wattage required to raise the temperature by 5°C (9°F). The old rule of thumb is 5W per US gallon of water (~1W per litre) is used. So a 10 US Gallons (~50L) tank would require a 50W heater.<br />
<br />
*Most heaters are designed to operate within {{C|10|29}}, if you want a higher temperature then you need a specialised heater. Try the reptile shops.<br />
<br />
*Don't assume that a 25W heater will deliver 25W, cheap models are often build with a low accuracy and a 25W heater may be as low as ~22W.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{| border=1px style="text-align:center"<br />
|+Power requirements of a heater verses the temperature increase required<br />
|- style="background:cyan"<br />
|Litres (US gal)||25 (6.5)||50 (13)||75 (20)||100 (26)||150 (40)||200 (53)||250 (66)||300 (79)<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#F75D59" |+5°C (9°F)<br />
|25W||50W||50W||75W||100W||150W||200W||250W<br />
|-<br />
|bgcolor="#F62817"|+10°C (18°F)<br />
|25W||50W||75W||100W||150W||200W||250W||300W<br />
|-<br />
|bgcolor="red"|+15°C (27°F)<br />
|75W||100W||150W||200W||300W||2x200W||2x250W||2x300w<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
So if you have an average heated home with a room temperature of say {{C|20}} and you wish the water temperature of your {{L|100}} tank to be {{C|25}} then a 75W heater is enough.<br />
<br />
But be wary of room temperatures during the winter time, in the middle of the night during a cold spell. Your room may fall as low as {{C|12}} if you turn off the heat at night. Thus a 75W will not be enough as it only boosts the water temperature by {{C|5}}. So you'd need a 100W to boost it by {{C|10}}.<br />
<br />
Whilst a {{L|100}} tank may take 4–5 hours to fall five degrees, a lot of factors will affect this. For example the base of the tank may be on wood or on metal. There may be large air gaps around the sides of the tank which leads to higher heat dissipation or you may have a light plastic hood or a heavy all wood hood which is a better insulator.<br />
<br />
*It is recommended that you use an electronic thermometer which has a built-in max./min. reading so you can check that the night time temperature of the water is able to be maintained during a cold spell.<br />
<br />
==Dangers==<br />
<br />
===Damaged cord or device===<br />
These devices are connected directly to the mains and such carry serious risks of electrical shock to you and the pets if the cord or device is damaged.<br />
<br />
===Shorting===<br />
Most heaters operate by the use of a bimetallic strip inside the device which switches on the device when the temperature drops. It has unfortunately been too common for cheap or low quality heaters to short and therefore remain on continuously.<br />
This can cause serious damage or death to your tank occupations and therefore it is advised to do three things to reduce the risk of this.<br />
<br />
#Buy not one heater, but two heaters, each half the required power rating. Thus if one does short, there is less risk of cooking your pets.<br />
#Use only a good quality heater with a multi-year guarantee or warranty. Typically the Hydro or Underworld heaterstats have a consistent reputation for reliability.<br />
#Buy a electronic heater (often called solid-state heaters) not a bimetallic sensor type. These are much more reliable and very rare for them to permanently remain on, allow a very accurate temperature setting, though can be more expensive.<br />
<br />
===Dripping water===<br />
Water damage can cause problems. As with any electrical cord that goes from the tank to the main socket you should ensure that there is a dangling loop of cord (called a [[drip loop]]) before the cord goes into the socket in the wall. This allows any water droplets to run down the cord to the lowest point and not into the socket and perhaps causing a serious danger.<br />
<br />
===Exposed heaters===<br />
Be wary of submerseable heaters that do not automatically turn off when removed from the water. It is all too easy to forget to turn off the heater when performing some tank rearranging or a water change.<br />
<br />
Some heaters will simply turn on and due to the lack of any water will heat up to a remarkable degree and can burn your hand if touched.<br />
Also if this hot heater is splashed or quickly submerged again it can, if made of glass, very easily shatter! <br />
<br />
===Nonsubmerged heaters===<br />
A few heaters are not designed to be 100% submerged into the water. It is sometimes easy to miss this important 'feature' when buying. If these are submerged then you will damage the device.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Good features to look for:''' <br />
*Electronic heat control<br />
*Company lists temperature range the device can be set to<br />
*Easy to set temperature dial<br />
*Multiyear guarantee or warranty<br />
*Generous length of cord supplied. 3+ metres is not unreasonable<br />
*Fish guard<br />
<br />
[[Category:Aquarium Equipment]]<br />
[[Category:Products]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Neocaridina_heteropoda&diff=88219Neocaridina heteropoda2020-11-07T00:49:08Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by 116.75.192.32 (talk) to last revision by 172.118.12.46</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data <br />
|name = Red Cherry Shrimp <br />
|image = CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
|caption = Red Cherry Shrimp <br />
|species = Neocaridina heteropoda<br />
|difficulty = M<br />
|min_tank_size = 5<br />
|min_tank_size_unit =gal<br />
|max_size = 1<br />
|min_size = 0.5<br />
|size_units = in<br />
|min_ph = 6.4<br />
|max_ph = 8.4<br />
|min_temperature = 22<br />
|max_temperature = 28<br />
|temperature_units = C<br />
|min_water_hardness = 8<br />
|max_water_hardness = 12<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 2<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = VC<br />
|diet = O<br />
|food_pellet = 0<br />
|food_flake = Yes<br />
|food_live = 0<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 1<br />
|max_life_span = 2<br />
|min_sg = 1<br />
|max_sg = 1<br />
|captive_bred = Yes<br />
|type = i<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Alternative names==<br />
:The [[Cherry Red Shrimp]] is also known as [[Red Cherry Shrimp]] ([[RCS]]) or Cherry Shrimp. Also comes in other colour variations like the [[Yellow Shrimp]].<br />
<br />
:*A very similar looking shrimp, ''[[Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis]]'', also comes in colour variations called the Snowball Shrimp, and Blue Pearl Shrimp.<br />
<br />
:*Previous Syn. : ''Neocaridina denticulata sinensis''<br />
<br />
:*A relatively new variation on the Cherry is now becoming more readily available, or ''Neocaridina heteropoda sp. (Sakura)'', aka Sakura Shrimp. They are basically a very bright solid red compared to the more speckled/striped Cherry Shrimp.<br />
<br />
== Sexing ==<br />
:Females have a deep red colour and have a more curved underbelly. Males usually are smaller and more translucent whilst also have a more slender abdomen than females.<br />
<br />
==Tank compatibility==<br />
:Do not stock with anything that can fit the entire shrimp in its mouth. Best kept in a shrimp-only tank if breeding success is desired, as there are very few fish that will not eat newly hatched shrimplets. Compatible fishes that will not eat shrimp are [[Otocinclus]].<br />
<br />
== Diet ==<br />
:Eats mostly algae, however will eat carrion and prepared fish food. Is more accurately described as an opportunistic [[omnivore]]/[[detrivore]], meaning that it will eat most any organic matter it can find. Some say it's a better algae eater than the [[Yamato shrimp|Yamato]] or [[Amano shrimp]] - [[Caridina japonica]] Shrimp will also eat microfauna that grows on the plants and glass of the aquarium, providing a wider variety of vitamins they need. If there is a light on the tank for long periods, say 10+ hours per day, the shrimp do not need to be fed at all as they graze on microfauna ([[infusoria]]). When they are starving they will eventually eat some softer types of algae.<br />
<br />
*German research indicates feeding high protein foods leads to premature shedding of their [[carapace]] and shortens their lives.<br />
<br />
== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:Planted aquariums will be beneficial to the health of these shrimp. A heavily planted tank will allow them to hide from other fish making them feel safer. When the shrimp feel safe they are more likely to have deep red colouration.<br />
<br />
:Shrimp and all inverts are very sensitive to ELEMENTAL [[copper]]. Copper compounds, in low amounts do not hurt them. So the copper sulphate found in almost every fish food, will not harm the shrimp.<br />
<br />
==Breeding==<br />
:This shrimp is easy to breed. You just need a male and a female. Keep these shrimps relatively cool at {{C|18|23}} and they will breed. Females are larger and much more deeply colourfully red, males are smaller and display a clear carapace colouration with red spots.<br />
<br />
:When the female is mature (after about 3 months) she will often at times display a saddle (an internal mid section area which is light yellow or green in colour). The saddle is the eggs developing in the ovaries. It takes typically 30-45 days from pregnancy to hatching. Provide an amount of [[Java moss]] is all that is generally required to make these shrimps feel safe to breed. The female carries the eggs around with her until they hatch.The female has a bigger tail to hold the eggs.<br />
<br />
== Behaviour ==<br />
:These shrimp are very curious. They will visit any new additions to the tank and clean it mercilessly. They will not damage live plants but will clean the algae off them quite readily.<br />
<br />
:Approximately once a month (depending on diet, age and environmental factors, it could be more or less frequent), the shrimp will moult (that is shed its old shell ([[carapace]]) to allow a new, slightly larger one to form). During this time, the shrimp will seek out a place to hide while it's new shell hardens, for safety reasons. Many inexperienced aquarists jump to conclusions, assuming their unseen shrimp to have been eaten; these fears are short lived however, as they usually reappear after a few days.<br />
<br />
:The moulting of RCS is interesting. They bend into an upside-down "U" shape, then *pop*, they jump out of their shells.<br />
<br />
== Availability ==<br />
:Freshwater shrimps are becoming more popular in the USA and in the UK. Red Cherry Shrimp is commonly found in aquarium stores throughout the US and is easily attainable.<br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Neocaridina_denticulata2.jpg|Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:Modified_Shrimp.JPG|Female RCS<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda-7550.jpg|RCS<br />
Image:DSC 3180 by heinzanova-8903.jpg|Yellow Shrimp<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda3.jpg|Pregnant Female Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:Neocaridina heteropoda.jpg|Red Cherry Shrimp<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp6.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss5.jpg<br />
Image:CherryCloseup.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInMoss5.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss2.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesRidingSnail.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesChilling.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesEatingAlgaeTablet.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp5.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedSrhimp4.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesEating.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss4.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp1.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp2.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp3.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimp4.jpg<br />
Image:CherryRedShrimpInJavaMoss2.jpg<br />
Image:CherriesInJavaMoss3.jpg<br />
Image:Neocaridina_denticulata1.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Commercial Sellers==<br />
*[https://PodvodoyAquatics.com/ PodvodoyAquatics.com] - USA Seller<br />
*[http://breedinusa.com BreedInUSA.com] - USA Breeder & Seller<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpspot.com The Shrimp Spot - Worldwide Seller of Freshwater Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.franksaquarium.com/ Franks Aquarium - USA Seller ]<br />
*[http://www.petshrimp.com/redcherryshrimp.html PetShrimp - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.azgardens.com/shrimpfactory.php The Shrimp Factory - USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/ TheShrimpFarm.com- USA Seller]<br />
*[http://www.shrimpfanatics.com/ Shrimpfanatics - Worldwide freshwater shrimp store]<br />
*[[Aqua Essentials]] - UK Seller<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com Planet Inverts.com - USA Seller and excellent information on raising and breeding shrimps]<br />
*[http://aquariumfishshop.com/shrimp/cherry AquariumFishShop.com - USA Sellers]<br />
*[https://flipaquatics.com/ FlipAquatics.com - USA Sellers]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*[https://PodvodoyAquatics.com/ PodvodoyAquatics.com] - USA Seller<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Red%20Cherry%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Red Cherry Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=167 Planet Inverts Yellow Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Snowball%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Snowball Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Blue%20Pearl%20Shrimp.html Planet Inverts Blue Pearl Shrimp]<br />
*[http://www.gerdvoss.de/Wirbellose/N__denticulata/n__denticulata.html Gerd Voss's - German web site (amazing)] - [http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gerdvoss.de%2FWirbellose%2FN__denticulata%2Fn__denticulata.html&sl=de&tl=en&history_state0= Google English translation].<br />
*[http://www.wirbellose.de/ Wirbellose - German site]<br />
*[http://www.shrimpnow.com/ Shrimp Now - A Shrimp forum site]<br />
*[http://www.garnelenaquarium.de/ Garnelenaquarium] - Another interesting German site ([http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garnelenaquarium.de%2F&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools Google Translation]).<br />
*[http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/learn.shtml Cherry Shrimp information.]<br />
*[https://www.youtube.com/c/FancyShrimp Fancy Shrimp Youtube]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Shrimp (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Live Food]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Crossocheilus_siamensis&diff=88192Crossocheilus siamensis2020-09-16T12:16:40Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=True Siamese Algae Eater<br />
|extra_common_names=True Siamese Algae Eater<br />
|species=Crossocheilus siamensis<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Epalzeorhynchos siamensis<br />
|image=Crossocheilus_siamensis2.jpg<br />
|caption=True Siamese Algae Eater<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=12<br />
|max_size=15<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=2<br />
|diet=H<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=No<br />
|food_live=No<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=10<br />
|max_life_span=12<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=150<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=Litre<br />
|min_ph=6.0<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=22<br />
|max_temperature=28<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
|min_water_hardness=8<br />
|max_water_hardness=20<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Sexing ==<br />
:Females are slightly broader in the mid-section when compared to slimmer males. <br />
<br />
==Breeding==<br />
:During mating, males will burrow a trough into substrate, then try to entice the female to follow them into the trough. Observed male behaviour during attempted mating includes 'tailstanding' and 'shimmying'.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:Peaceful fish and good in community tanks. Don't put this fish in with other similar shaped fish, like the [[Ruby Shark]] or the [[Flying Fox]] as these other fish are territorial and will chase them away.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Diet ==<br />
:Likes algae and catfish pellets and flakes, will also eat blanched vegetables. One of only a few fish that actually eats hair and beard/brush algae.<br />
<br />
*May eat [[:Category:Ferns and Mosses|aquatic moss]] like [[Java moss]].<br />
<br />
<br />
== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Feed sparingly depending on the algae content of it's environment. If it's algae-infested this fish will only need supplemented food once or twice a week, however, if it's environment is entirely algae-free this fish will need supplemented feeding every day. The fish tends to be seen eating constantly if kept with other tank mates, on fish food for other fishes, as well as constantly nibbling at algae throughout the day.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Likes plants and well oxygenated water. Keep in a hooded tank if water oxygen levels are prone to falling, to avoid the mishap of this fish's jumping out of the tank.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Behaviour ==<br />
:A generally peaceful fish. It likes to rest on top of leaves which can support it's weight, such as the Amazon Sword, and on driftwood/rocks if present in the aquarium. This fish can be shy. It is territorial towards its own kind and should either be kept singly or in groups of 5 or more. It is a graceful swimmer, and likes to swim in the current.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Identification ==<br />
:Long slender brown/gold fish. Has a bold, black strip running the full length of its body to the very edge of its caudal fin (other similar species stop short of the caudal fin). Has [[Rostral]] barbels ('moustache').<br />
<br />
:Easy to confuse it with the [[Flying Fox]] (''[[Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus]]'') which has a extra thin gold/bronze strip on top of the black strip.<br />
<br />
:Very similar to the [[False Flying Fox]] when young, except that fish has a light strip running above the black band.<br />
<br />
:Very similar indeed with the [[Siamese Flying Fox]] except with that fish the black band doesn't go into the caudal fin.<br />
<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Sharks (Freshwater)<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Crossocheilus_siamensis1.jpg|Adult Siamese flying fox. {{in|5}} long<br />
Image:Crossocheilus_siamensis3.jpg|Closeup of Adult Siamese flying fox<br />
Image:Crossocheilus_siamensis4.jpg|Young fry of the Siamese Algae Eater/flying fox 1" long<br />
Image:Crossocheilus_siamensis_fry2.jpg|Young fry of the Siamese Algae Eater/Siamese Flying Fox<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=50435}}<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/sae.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_sae.php Aqua Hobby]<br />
*[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/395.htm Fish Profiles]<br />
*[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?id=228 Seriously Fish]<br />
*[http://www.aquascapingworld.com/magazine/September-2008/September-2008/Siamese-Algae-Eater.html Aquascaping World features the SAE]<br />
*[http://theaquarium.club/siamese-algae-eater-crossocheilus-siamensis-fish-profile-care-diet/ The Aquarium Club]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Algae Eaters]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Crossocheilus_oblongus&diff=88191Crossocheilus oblongus2020-09-16T12:16:22Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Siamese algae-eater<br />
|extra_common_names=Siamese algae-eater<br />
|species=Crossocheilus oblongus<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Labeo oblongus, Crossocheilus siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos stigmaeus <br />
|image=Crossocheilus_oblongus445.jpg<br />
|caption=Siamese algae-eater<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=12<br />
|max_size=15<br />
|size_units=cm<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=2<br />
|diet=O<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=3<br />
|max_life_span=5<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=55<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=6.0<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=73<br />
|max_temperature=81<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=2<br />
|max_water_hardness=12<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Origin ==<br />
:Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Sexing ==<br />
:It's not possible to visually sex this fish. <br />
<br />
<br />
== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:A generally peaceful fish that does best kept in pairs or groups.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Diet ==<br />
:Likes to eat [[algae]] when very young, but soon prefers dry flake food, [[bloodworm]], etc. However, this fish will not resolve an algae problem.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Likes a long tank with a moderate to strong current and [[bogwood]] décor.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Behaviour ==<br />
:A generally peaceful active fish.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Identification ==<br />
:Not to be mistaken for the more colourful Flying Fox (''[[Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus]]'') or the very similar Siamese Algae Eater (''[[Crossocheilus siamensis]]''). The Siamese Flying Fox has a smooth black band running down its length that does <u>not</u> extend through the caudal tail fin.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Sharks (Freshwater)<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=12063}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Algae Eaters]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Crossocheilus_oblongus&diff=88190Crossocheilus oblongus2020-09-16T12:14:16Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=True Siamese Flying Fox<br />
|extra_common_names=True Siamese Flying Fox<br />
|species=Crossocheilus oblongus<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Labeo oblongus, Crossocheilus siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos siamensis, Epalzeorhynchos stigmaeus <br />
|image=Crossocheilus_oblongus445.jpg<br />
|caption=True Siamese Flying Fox<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cyprinidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=12<br />
|max_size=15<br />
|size_units=cm<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=2<br />
|diet=O<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=3<br />
|max_life_span=5<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=55<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=6.0<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=73<br />
|max_temperature=81<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=2<br />
|max_water_hardness=12<br />
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== Origin ==<br />
:Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:It's not possible to visually sex this fish. <br />
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== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:A generally peaceful fish that does best kept in pairs or groups.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Likes to eat [[algae]] when very young, but soon prefers dry flake food, [[bloodworm]], etc. However, this fish will not resolve an algae problem.<br />
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== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
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== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Likes a long tank with a moderate to strong current and [[bogwood]] décor.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:A generally peaceful active fish.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:Not to be mistaken for the more colourful Flying Fox (''[[Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus]]'') or the very similar Siamese Algae Eater (''[[Crossocheilus siamensis]]''). The Siamese Flying Fox has a smooth black band running down its length that does <u>not</u> extend through the caudal tail fin.<br />
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{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Sharks (Freshwater)<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=12063}}<br />
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<div>{{Coral Data<br />
|name = Acropora tortuosa<br />
|image = Acropora tortuosa-6770.jpg<br />
|caption = Acropora tortuosa<br />
|species = ''Acropora tortuosa''<br />
|difficulty= D<br />
|min_tank_size=<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=<br />
|max_height=<br />
|height_units=<br />
|max_width=<br />
|width_units=<br />
|light_needs= high<br />
|growth_rate=<br />
|min_sg=1.023<br />
|max_sg=1.025<br />
|min_ph=8.1<br />
|max_ph=8.4<br />
|min_temperature=72<br />
|max_temperature=78<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=8<br />
|max_water_hardness=12<br />
|availability=<br />
|min_life_span=<br />
|max_life_span=<br />
|habitat= <br />
|captive_bred=<br />
|water_flow=H,VH<br />
|temperament =P<br />
|placement = Midground<br />
|color = White, Purple<br />
}}<br />
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==Alternative names==<br />
:Acropora tortuosa<br />
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==Tank compatibility==<br />
:A peaceful coral that should not be kept with fish or invertebrates that may nip it, nor with any other corals that may sting it with their long sweeping tentacles.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:This coral contains the symbiotic algae [[zooxanthellae]] from which it receives the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It generally does not require any supplemental feedings but may pick up any other micro-plankton or foods designed for other tank invertebrates.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:This coral does best in an established tank. It prefers a high water current and a high light level (400 to 600PAR), so does best in the middle to upper regions of the tank depending on the lighting. Needs stable water parameters to thrive, and adequate calcium to grow.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:A smooth skinned [[SPS]] coral that has small coloured polyps at the end of its coloured branches.<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://www.zeovit.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1319 Zeovit]<br />
*[https://aquariumdepot.com/corals/hard-corals/acropora Aquarium Depot]<br />
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[[Category:Coral (Saltwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Coral (SPS)]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Ictiobus_cyprinellus&diff=88145Ictiobus cyprinellus2020-06-24T17:46:59Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Bigmouth Buffalo<br />
|extra_common_names=Gourdhead, Redmouth Buffalo, Common Buffalo, Bigmouth Buffalo, Brown Buffalo<br />
|species=Ictiobus cyprinellus<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Sclerognathus cyprinella, Ictiobus cyprinella<br />
|image=No_Image.png<br />
|caption=Bigmouth Buffalo<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=North America<br />
|family=Catostomidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=120<br />
|max_size=123<br />
|size_units=cm<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=C<br />
|food_flake=No<br />
|food_pellet=No<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=4<br />
|max_life_span=20<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=450<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=G<br />
|min_ph=7.0<br />
|max_ph=8.5<br />
|min_temperature=55<br />
|max_temperature=65<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=8<br />
|max_water_hardness=15<br />
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== Origin ==<br />
:North America: Hudson Bay, lower Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins from Ontario to Saskatchewan in Canada and from Montana south to Louisiana in the USA.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Males will display breeding [[tubercles]] on the head, scales and fin rays during spawning season.<br />
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== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:Carnivorous large fish, not ideal of aquariums outside of public aquaria.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Eats live food such as crustaceans and worms, digs through the mud in shallow rivers to find food. In captivity, they can be trained to eat some prepared foods such as gel diet.<br />
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== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
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== Environment specifics ==<br />
:The fish comes from rivers and lakes in North America. It is quite hardy and is found in most parts of the rivers and lakes, feeds in the shallower parts.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:Large fish that doesn't strictly shoal, found in shallow water to feed, often with it's tail out of water. Is sought after to people who fish as they do grow to such large sizes, and even can be speared in the shallow waters. Can be eaten, but quite bony.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:Olive brown in colour, long dorsal fin, the largest of the Buffalo fish.<br />
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{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Suckers<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=2993}}<br />
*[[w:Bigmouth buffalo|Wikipedia]]<br />
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[[Category:Gamefish]]<br />
[[Category:Monster Fish]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:172.114.231.88&diff=88082User talk:172.114.231.882020-06-16T20:02:07Z<p>PsiPro: Created page with "Thank you for your edits! Consider creating an account so you are not editing with an anonymous IP Address. --~~~~"</p>
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<div>{{gal|5}} tanks are generally considered to be too small for a proper aquarium set up. They are very susceptible to water chemistry swings due to their small water volume. When it comes to stocking such a tiny water volume many things need to be taken into consideration including [[bioload]] and activity needs.<br />
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Unfortunately these tanks are still used in many small environments such as desktop aquariums, tanks for children and in office spaces. This article will attempt to provide you with stocking ideas and care instructions. When stocking the shape of the tank should be taken into consideration, tall hex tanks or square tanks will be far harder to stock than long rectangular tanks. If you must have a {{gal|5}}, get a rectangular one.<br />
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While still small, in order to keep any creatures it will be best kept filtered and heated. It will still need to be put through '''[[The Nitrogen Cycle]]'''.<br />
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== Fish suitable for a 5 Gallon Tank==<br />
[[Image:HMPK DragonBetta-7862.jpg|right|thumb|Plakat [[Betta splendens]]]]<br />
There are very few fish which will thrive in an aquarium so small. The fish listed here should not be considered to be put in together, each would need to be preferably alone and in a species tank. {{gal|5}} is too small for a community set up.<br />
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*'''[[Siamese Fighting Fish]] (''[[Betta splendens]]'')'''<br />
A single male Betta splendens can live in a {{gal|5}} as they are not heavy waste producers and are not too bothered about vast amounts of swimming space. While they would appreciate {{gal|10}} or larger, a {{gal|5}} will suffice for a single fish. Make sure the tank is well filtered, matured and heated, and provide the fish with hiding places including tall plants (either live or silk, not plastic as plastic will tear their fins). Bettas are not best designed for tall tanks, a rectangular or square {{gal|5}} is best, although the open top designs are less preferable as Bettas can jump, stick to tanks with fixed lids.<br />
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*'''[[Endler's Livebearer]] (''[[Poecilia wingei]]'')'''<br />
These are tiny livebearing fish, cousins of the [[Guppy]]. As they are so small 4-5 males could work in a {{gal|5}}. No more than this though and it is really too small to combine with females and breed. Females will also get larger than males anyway. A {{gal|5}} could be used as a spawn tank to raise Endler fry which are being bred in a larger tank also. In a planted tank with places to hide and explore 4-5 males should be ok, just be sure to try and get purebred Endlers, Guppy hybrids will tend to be larger than the purebred Endler and be too large for a {{gal|5}}.<br />
[[Image:Carinotetraodon travancoricus2.jpg|right|thumb|[[Carinotetraodon travancoricus]]]]<br />
*'''[[Dwarf Puffer]] (''[[Carinotetraodon travancoricus]]'')'''<br />
'''Expert Only!''' This tiny ({{in|1}}) Puffer's bare minimum tank size is {{gal|5}}. A {{gal|5}} can house a single fish provided the tank is at least 6 months old, well filtered, heated and the fish is provided with plenty of places to hide and explore. These Puffers are exceptionally sensitive to water quality problems, do not attempt this fish unless you are experienced in maintaining water quality in small volumes of water. The Dwarf Puffer appreciates a planted tank and a secure fixed lid is best. Densely planted is ideal as, as mentioned, these fish need plenty of places to hide and explore as they are exceptionally curious. They will also benefit from snails in their diet to help wear down their ever-growing teeth.<br />
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== Invertebrates in a 5 Gallon Tank ==<br />
[[Image:Neocaridina heteropoda-7550.jpg|right|thumb|[[Cherry Red Shrimp]]]]<br />
There are several small invertebrates suitable for a {{gal|5}}, however, they would do best without fish (the shrimp in particular would be a snack to fish like [[Betta splendens]]) and very careful attention will need to be paid to water quality as invertebrates are more sensitive than fish. Invertebrate-only tanks are popular alternatives for small tanks and indeed many "nano" specialist shrimp tanks can now be found on sale.<br />
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*'''[[Cherry Red Shrimp]] (''[[Neocaridina heteropoda]]'')'''<br />
A small group of 10 shrimp will survive and breed in a {{gal|5}} aquarium, however, it is recommended that if the numbers exceed 10, the extras should be rehomed or upgraded to another tank. If you plan a shrimp tank, it must be noted that these animals are exceptionally sensitive to excess nitrates, so extra attention must be paid to water quality and they do not do well in newly-cycled tanks.<br />
[[Image:OM NOM NOM by aSIMULAtor-6687.jpg|thumb|right|[[Crystal Red Shrimp]]]]<br />
*'''[[Crystal Red Shrimp]] (''[[Caridina cf. cantonensis]]'')'''<br />
Just like the Cherry Red above, the Crystal Red is about the same size and would thrive in a group of 6-10 in a well planted and matured tank. Just like the Cherries they do not do well in newly-cycled tanks and are sensitive and delicate to nitrates and copper. In a mature planted tank these shrimp may well breed. Extras can be rehomed or moved to another tank.<br />
[[Image:AsoleneSpixisnail234.jpg|thumb|right|[[Spixi Snail]]]]<br />
*'''[[Ghost Shrimp]] (''[[Palaemonetes paludosus]]'')'''<br />
The Ghost Shrimp are very similar in size to the Crystal Reds and Cherries, however they are more scavengers than algae eaters. They will do well on general shrimp pellets and a fairly densely planted tank. Like the other dwarf shrimp, it will be sensitive to water quality. They will also breed well in tank conditions so extras may need to be rehomed.<br />
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*'''[[Apple Snail]] (''[[Pomacea bridgesii]]'')'''<br />
One Apple Snail would do well in a well filtered heated {{gal|5}}. A pair could be kept as long as eggs, which are laid above the waterline, were removed as hatchlings would push the bioload over the limit. Be careful to ensure any heaters are out of the snail's grasp as they can burn themselves. They are also likely to eat any live plants.<br />
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*'''[[Spixi Snail]] (''[[Asolene spixi]]'')'''<br />
Unlike the larger more common Apple Snail, the Spixi will not be quite as prolific if kept in a pair as they are also asexual. They will lay their eggs below the waterline though, unlike the common Apple Snail. They prefer a gravel substrate and will spend some part of the day part buried in the substrate.<br />
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== Other uses for a 5 Gallon ==<br />
If nothing above tickles your fancy, buy a larger tank. If you are just starting out, a rectangular {{gal|15|20}} or larger is ideal. Instead of throwing out the {{gal|5}}, it can be used as quarantine/hospital tank for any new fish or invertebrates for a larger tank, or even a grow out tank for small fry such as [[Endler's Livebearer]]s or [[Guppy]]s until they are large enough to re-enter the main tank (sooner rather than later for larger fish fry like [[Guppy]]s).<br />
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==Links==<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20040203055516/marineland.com/articles/10caringsmallaqua.asp Caring for Small Aquaria] by [[Timothy A. Hovanec]] (archive link May 2007)<br />
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[[Category:Stocking Suggestions]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Takifugu_rubripes&diff=87827Takifugu rubripes2020-06-01T15:41:34Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by 73.4.159.240 (talk) to last revision by PsiPro</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=Yes<br />
|name=Tiger Puffer<br />
|extra_common_names=Tiger Puffer, Japanese Pufferfish<br />
|species=Takifugu rubripes<br />
|image=Fugu in Tank.jpg<br />
|caption=Tiger Puffer<br />
|availability=R<br />
|habitat=north west pacific<br />
|family=Tetraodontidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=C<br />
|min_size=24<br />
|max_size=31<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=C<br />
|food_flake=No<br />
|food_pellet=No<br />
|food_live=No<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=8<br />
|max_life_span=15<br />
|min_sg=1.015<br />
|max_sg=1.025<br />
|min_tank_size=250<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=G<br />
|min_ph=8.1<br />
|max_ph=8.5<br />
|min_temperature=74<br />
|max_temperature=80<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=8<br />
|max_water_hardness=12<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:It is not possible to visually sex these fish.<br />
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{{Categories<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=8198}}<br />
*[http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/ug.php/v/PufferPedia/Marine/T_Rubripes/ The Puffer Forum]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Paracanthurus_hepatus&diff=87816Paracanthurus hepatus2020-05-06T20:06:29Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by 66.222.218.84 (talk) to last revision by PsiPro</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=Yes<br />
|name=Regal Tang<br />
|extra_common_names=Blue Tang, Pacific Blue Tang, Regal Tang, Hippo Tang, Palette Surgeonfish, Yellowtail Tang, Dory<br />
|species=Paracanthurus hepatus<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Teuthis hepatus, Acanthurus hepatus, Acanthurus theuthis, Paracanthurus theuthis<br />
|image=Regaltang1-5107.jpg<br />
|caption=Regal Tang<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=indo-pacific<br />
|family=Acanthuridae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=11<br />
|max_size=12<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=O<br />
|food_flake=No<br />
|food_pellet=No<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=8<br />
|max_life_span=12<br />
|min_sg=1.020<br />
|max_sg=1.025<br />
|min_tank_size=75<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=G<br />
|min_ph=8.1<br />
|max_ph=8.5<br />
|min_temperature=72<br />
|max_temperature=78<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=8<br />
|max_water_hardness=10<br />
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== Origin ==<br />
:Indo-Pacific: East Africa, including the Mascarene Islands to Kiribati, north to southern Japan, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, and Samoa. <br />
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== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:A reasonably peaceful fish that is reef compatible. Should not be kept with other Tangs as it may be territorial towards others of both its own species and those of similar shape.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Will eat most foods and prefers a varied diet. Will take [[mysis shrimp]], blanched vegetables and prepared foods.<br />
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== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
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== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Needs a large and spacious tank with places to hide and open spaces to swim.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:An active and curious fish that often has a distinct personality. This fish has often been known to "play dead" a lot when first added into the tank.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:Thanks to the film 'Finding Nemo', the Regal Tang is now easily identified by most people. It's base colour is a vivid blue/purple with a darker blue/black band across the top half of the body, the pattern will vary from fish to fish. The caudal fin is yellow and outlined in black and the pectoral fins are also tipped with yellow.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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Image:Regaltang2-7415.jpg|Regal Tang<br />
Image:RegalTang3-9234.jpg|Regal Tang<br />
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== Videos ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=6017}}<br />
*[http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=165131 Fishforums.net]<br />
*[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1926+330&pcatid=330 Live Aquaria]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:PsiPro&diff=87763User talk:PsiPro2020-03-07T15:51:19Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by Chromis (talk) to last revision by Catxx</p>
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<div>That fish table in [[:Category:Cichlids (African)|Category:Cichlids (African)]], are you able to add in the latin name as well as common please? I tried but don't have the magic coding touch!! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:29, 21 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:-Thank you!! Looks way better. Is it possible to do the same for the American Cichlid page? I quite like this list haha! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:33, 25 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I got a 503 error posting the above comment, stupid errors!! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:36, 25 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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::Also, was looking at possible photos to use as a backing for the fish species box for Brackish, maybe this one? [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Mangroves#/media/File:Dominican_republic_Los_Haitises_mangroves.jpeg Mangroves on Wikipedia] --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 16:09, 25 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::That looks good to me. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:47, 25 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
::::How do you do the backing thing? Is it a specially sized image you make? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 09:09, 26 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::::Yep, so first step is to trim it up how ever you feel looks best. You can see the FW background is here: [[:File:Freshwater_background.jpg]]. Once you upload it there, you add an entry to [[MediaWiki:Common.css]]. :) If you trim it up I'll do the CSS stuff. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:42, 27 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
::::::Think I've added it right??! Not sure if the colours need tweaking further, only have Irfanview to work with here! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:17, 28 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Hiya! All good over here :) been doing a lot more over on VC than here, sorry about that! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:43, 23 May 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Also got this when posting the message there! Error 503 Service Unavailable Service Unavailable Guru Meditation: XID: 1396112646 --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:45, 23 May 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:Strangely enough I get more errors on this wiki than the VC wiki, almost never on VC, but a lot on here when doing edits. Odd!<br />
:I did see your little one! Congrats both! All good here --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 09:49, 3 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Hi, I have a doubt about editing a page or not doing it. http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Corydoras_adolfoi picture is wrong. The catfish in that photo is a C. Duplicareus.<br />
C. Adolfoi don't have a thick line like C. Duplicaerus have. Also C. Duplicaerus are stockier than C. Adolfoi (this ones usually grows 1cm more in length than C. Duplicaerus. Check http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/_species.php?species_id=1 to see the difference. Usually LFS sell C. Duplicaerus as Adolfoi because they are quite alike (also I'll be uploading new C. Duplicaerus photos soon) --[[User:Bittersweet|Bittersweet]] 16:23, 9 February 2012 (CST)<br />
:Sorry for the delay in my response, by all means make the changes. As long as it is done with good intent we are very much a do first, then ask permission :) Thank you for your work. If you need any help don't hesitate to ask. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 06:53, 14 February 2012 (CST)<br />
:Also keep in-mind that many people will assume they were sold whatever the pet-store has. Since those fish are so similar a good identification section is important so people can get to the correct species page. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 06:55, 14 February 2012 (CST)<br />
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What are the different ways to copyright my image? --ZooTycoonMaster<br />
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I'd prefer that it's to be only used on this site. --ZooTycoonMaster<br />
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Read the [[Help:Contents/Images_and_media|Site Help - Images and media]] page, it has details.<br />
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If the image is copyright to you then that automatically means it can be only used on the hosting site. <br />
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== Twitter extension ==<br />
Heya! I don't suppose Wikipedia's invented any kind of twitter-esque plugin? One that shows regular tweets is there? For my toy site. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 19:25, 11 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Hi Cat,<br />
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Wikipedia uses these extensions - [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Category:Extensions MediaWiki].<br />
Big List here: [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension_Matrix Matrix]<br />
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They appear to have this - [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:SendToTwitter SendToTwitter]<br />
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"Sends a twitter update to twitter every time an article is updated on your wiki."<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 20:53, 11 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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oooo now that sounds clever! it would absolutely make my twitter a bit chaos but sounds ideal! would you be able to pop this on? thank you! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:20, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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On where?<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 08:29, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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On my toy wiki that Brian helped me set up ^__^ --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:22, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Ah right. Sure I could. You'd have to give me FTP access though. Brian is on holiday atm.<br />
Best switch to emailing me with the info.<br />
--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 15:59, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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I've forgotten the FTP access >_< it can wait until Brian is back. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 18:08, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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catcatxx@gmail.com --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 18:16, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Heya! I don't use VC for email so you don't need to worry about that. Let me know when you're doing the move! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:09, 14 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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As soon as I can remember where the domain lives now to change the nameservers I'll change them eep! I've just tried uploading a pic, that worked fine, but the gallery tag thing doesn't work. See here: http://www.vinyl-creep.net/Nosego#Images what happened there then?? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 19:40, 20 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Any luck with the images? VC is based around images...not that I'm impatient or anything haha! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 11:06, 22 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Eep, there seems to be a problem with images here too, newly uploaded ones just don't show. VC is still not working either. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:53, 23 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
yay! all works now! thank you! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 23:00, 23 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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bleh, now I've lost VC, I presume it's to do with the nameserver which I can't remember how to change as there was a bit of the ol' confusion when I switching from my old site to the new wiki and now I don't know where to go to change the nameservers and GAH! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 22:01, 26 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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that's the thing, I know who the host is, but as I didn't use them as a server any more I think I asked them to cancel the account I started and merge it with another I already had - renewing worked ok BUT I can't find it when I log in and their support centre hasn't replied to me in a week...GRRRRRRR--[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:16, 27 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Yeh, I got the email but it didn't really tell me anything new, it's just Netkeepers being useless and incommunicable! *shakes fist at Canada* I'll try and email them with this dnsadmin email and see what happens. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 10:01, 28 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Just wondering why both sites are a bit unpredictable with loading at the moment?? Sometimes they just won't load at all :( --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 11:57, 11 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Big Ideas==<br />
So I just got an Iphone (clearly late judging by everyone else on the tube in the morning, all staring at their iphones) and wondered if it would ever be possible to have this site available as an App? Wikipedia does have a free Iphone App now. It would definitely be handy when in fish stores! It obviously doesn't need to be as complex as this site but I have no idea how Apps are made anyway. Thoughts? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:37, 17 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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haha cool! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 21:37, 17 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== SVG Images ==<br />
Hi Brian, I posted this to Quarter master talk page as well...but after looking around you might be able to answer this as well:<br />
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I'm trying to SVG images to render correctly on my wiki but am having problems. Looks like you have been able to do it. Can you offer any suggestions? In particular, I'm trying to get images for template:ambox to work and some state flags.<br />
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Thanks<br />
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Kevin<br />
:Hey kevin, its been awhile since I set this up, I think it was some issue with imagemagik. If i remember I'll let you know. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 01:51, 16 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, if you think of it please drop me a line. The svgs I'm trying to get to work correctly are from template:ambox...which it looks like you guys have imported from wikipedia as well. Also trying to get some state flags to work. Wikipedia uses librsvg as an svg renderer so I was looking into that but if it can be done with imagemagik that might be a little easier. It's probably something in local settings...<br />
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Also having some slowness issues...I think that might be the webhost. It looks like you've got a webhosting company, any suggestions?<br />
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thanks for your help!<br />
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Kevin<br />
:Hey there, I looked over my LocalSettings.php and I recently added $wgSVGConverter = "rsvg"; to the configuration, I would look at that. As for the webhosting, I used to have a webhosting company but I sold it and moved all my personal sites to a VPS from rackspace http://www.rackspacecloud.com/. So far its been great, and the speed is nice. I have a 512 VPS, so it cost ~$20/month for the server + more for the bandwidth. If your able to manage your own box its great choice. Whats your wiki btw? P.S. when I was with hostgator.com I felt that did a great job, but its been 4 years since I have been on true shared hosting. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 23:58, 17 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Hmmm, ok I'll take a look at that. I was already on that track and had that line in my local settings but did not add $wgSVGConverterPath yet and download the library.<br />
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Send me your email and I'll send you a link. It's still a work in progress so don't want to post public links just yet.<br />
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Kevin<br />
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:arjesins gmail.com (you can fill in the blank :) )<br />
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== Wikia ==<br />
Also, from the first entry on Q talk page it looks like wikia made an unsolicited offer take over your content. Was there anything special you did to prevent them from doing this? If you don't want to post a response to that here you can rrest. Any tips on how to prevent that would be appreciated.<br />
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Kevin<br />
:Like Q said, we just said no. Someone eventually set it up by them selves but there isn't any content. http://aquarium.wikia.com/wiki/Aquarium_Wiki IMHO there is only a benefit to wikia is easy access to additional editors. Editors other then Cat and Q are few and far between in general. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 01:56, 16 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Peculiar Error ==<br />
I just created [[Centropyge argi]], but now keep getting an internal server error when I try and go to the page. It may fix itself, but argh!--[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 11:53, 15 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:I've seen it on and off as well, the problem is that nothing is appearing in the error log, so I can't track it down. Normally refreshing fixes the error. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 17:57, 15 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::They are definitely getting more frequent and refreshing isn't always fixing it now (maybe cache related? I don't know!). Getting annoying when adding pages, had to delete a page I hadn't properly created yesterday as I kept getting internal server errors when I tried to post it. argh! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 12:38, 6 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::Another weird Database error which says "A database query syntax error has occurred. This may indicate a bug in the software. The last attempted database query was:<br />
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(SQL query hidden)<br />
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from within function "MediaWikiBagOStuff::_doquery". MySQL returned error "1030: Got error 134 from storage engine (localhost)". --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 21:39, 19 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::Here's a database error example: [[Suckers]]<br />
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*Looks fine here. :-) --[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 16:01, 21 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Hmm, works here too, will try it again on the work computer tomorrow. Just keep getting random internal server errors and database crashes everywhere! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 20:13, 21 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
::I fixed it earlier, every now and then the DB table crashes that stores the processed pages. Its a side effect of the amount of traffic and the table driver being a poorer driver. Converting to the new driver is a headache and I have looked into it. As for the "500 Internal Server Errors", I see them, but they are not creating any log entries so it is essentially impossible to track since they are reliable not reproducible. If you can reproduce them regularly it will be easier to track down.<br />
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test edit<br />
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== Uploading the same image with different sizes ==<br />
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Hi Brian,<br />
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Thanks for your tips on "no need to upload the same image with different sizes"! When I clicked on the "Show preview" button, the outcome didn't show a shrinked image, so I thought it was necessary to upload a 200 pixel wide image. Now I know, thanks! --[[User:Jimchan|Jimchan]] 00:41, 21 October 2010 (EDT)<br />
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== Being "bold" ==<br />
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I added a link to a phrase in the [[Template:Welcome|welcome template]], and wrote a draft of [[Responsible fishkeeping]]. I hope writing such a piece is not overstepping my bounds, and hope to see it massaged into something everyone can agree on. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 23:23, 4 March 2011 (EST)<br />
:It looks good to me, I'm sure we will do some editing later on. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:48, 6 March 2011 (EST)<br />
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==Clean up==<br />
I've got to get back to work now. I've unpicked a couple of pages and deleted where I can. Started at the bottom and worked up but some need some serious unravelling! Have reverted all Templates that were messed with, so those shouldn't need touching again, would recommend switching the pages to protected though. Cannot get rid of the spam on the top of this page though [[Procambarus alleni]], don't know how they've done it! Makes me want to cry. I want to stab hot pokers through the eyes of anyone whoever spams/triggers spambots. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:45, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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:ARGH I can't work out the bulk undo, am trying to fix [[Caridina cf. cantonensis]] --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:56, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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:In light of this carnage, while it may be harsh, is it possible to prevent unregistered users making edits on the site? The decent edits we get are from registered users anyway! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:59, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
::I think that is trivial in MW, yes. There's also some trick to do bulk reverts by one editor, but I forget what it is, sorry. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 00:49, 23 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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==Infobox==<br />
The "habitat" bit seems to have gone a bit crazy on the fish infoboxes? Or is it just me? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:18, 30 July 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Fixed --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:47, 30 July 2011 (CDT)<br />
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==Spammer bots==<br />
GAH at the huge amount signing up again, any way to prevent it? Only a couple have actually posted pages (which I've deleted and banned). --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:13, 1 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Yes, the captcha is gone, I must have disabled it at some point on accident. Leave the pages they create (for 24hrs or so) so I can figure out why the AbuseFilter isn't catching them. Once they are gone I can't test the filters. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 10:24, 1 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Fixed the filter, you now need 5 edits before you can add an external link. Before it was required that you have more then 10 or be more then 7 days old. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 11:56, 3 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Also re-enabled captcha for user account creation. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 12:00, 3 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
::Sweet! Is the same triggered over on VC? They're starting to do the same over there. Thanks! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 15:05, 3 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::Not yet, I will try to get to it tomorrow. As usual remind me. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:14, 4 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::ARGH! They've gone bonkers on VC! I'm going on holiday next week, I don't want them to delete the site where I'm away --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:38, 16 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Plant Data Box ==<br />
Is it just me or have the size units got themselves switched around? See here [[Aponogeton boivinianus]]. It's set to cm but acting as it if its inches! You can tell a man designed it right hehehe --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:13, 18 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Ooops. There was never a size units, it was always height_units and width_units. size_units works now but height/width_units can override it. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:33, 18 August 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== The new Fish Profile thing ==<br />
So I have been trying it out, but when I was editing an existing page and clicked save it took me to a blank white page and didn't actually finish the edit, annoying! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 06:47, 2 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:You editing a page using the form, correct? Can you repeat the error? I have noticed an error editing some pages to that have too but it was due to the content and some parsing bug I think. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 10:33, 2 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::It's done it on three unrelated pages. Existing pages with some content, moved the content into the right boxes, did select it to be a "sub" (as it doesn't say stub at the top, it says sub!), then clicked the "save" thing and it just all went blank, white page of doom! Didn't save. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 17:42, 2 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::I know its annoying, but if you do it twice do you get the WPOD again? I will check to see if there is an error in the logs. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 22:32, 2 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::Still WPOD! Just tried a small edit on this page [[Malapterurus electricus]] (which is not a stub) and still did the same thing. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:32, 3 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::::Worked for me :( sorry dunno what is wrong. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 15:56, 3 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
Weird!! I tried it on Chrome in case it was my firefox. Instead I got "The website encountered an error while retrieving http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/index.php?title=Gramma_loreto&action=formedit. It may be down for maintenance or configured incorrectly." BAH!! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 17:04, 10 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Mwahaha, was making up for this still not working for me! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 02:29, 12 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::Is the error shown on a wiki page or on a blank/white page? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 05:04, 12 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::Blank white page, no wiki. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 15:28, 12 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::Weird! I made one change, saved properly using this form edit, went back to make a second change, blank page of doom! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 06:52, 14 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::::Should be fixed. Lemme know. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:37, 14 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:BAH! it's not --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:18, 15 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::What is your ip address? http://www.whatismyip.com/ If you post your IP when it happens they can find the problem easier. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:16, 15 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::It does it on both my work PC and my home laptop. Both on Mozilla, not a mozilla problem is it? IP now is 62.8.120.133. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:09, 16 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::No, there is a server rule causes it to think somebody is trying to hack the site so it blocks it. Next time it happens post ASAP with your IP address so I can tell the admins where to look in the logs. Sorry :( --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:00, 16 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Did one edit fine, saved, went back to another, white screen of death. IP is 86.8.81.13. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 14:15, 16 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
::This is my home IP and it's still doing the same thing, occasionally letting me submit a new page, sometimes not, not letting me edit further with the form. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 09:08, 9 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::The edits are hitting the mod_security rules because they look suspicious. When you post that this happens I let them know and they white-list the site for that rule. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:35, 10 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::Annnnnd in English?? hehe! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 15:02, 10 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::::ARRRGH!! It managed to let me do one just fine. So I went to do another, made it all pretty, did everything, clicked save, white screen of death, damn near flipped my desk GRRR --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 06:58, 13 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::::Sorry missed your last response. Submitted ticket. What I mean is that the server thinks you are trying to be bad so it blocks it... I will talk to them to see what can be done to reduce this. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 07:33, 13 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::::I got all of the rules disabled. If you get a white page again please post your ip asap (so I can get the date/time) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 10:10, 13 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
It did it again! Did two stub pages fine. Went to edit a full page and moved everything over, white page of death. My IP is 172.20.20.20. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 06:55, 14 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Ticket submitted. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 07:00, 14 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Is anyone active!?! ==<br />
<br />
Hello, I need your help! Some of the templates for the aquatic creatures (min/max temperature, availability, etc.) are all missing! I really need someone else to come on and help!!!! I feel like I'm the only person on this site anymore! Please fix them! Thanks!<br />
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-[[User:HalfbeakedGar|HalfbeakedGar]] September 1, 2017 16:03 PM (UCT)<br />
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* Hey, sorry for the delay. Are we active.. kinda. Catt and I stop by from time to time to clean up. I for one just don't have the time I once had in college what with kids and all now. I noticed the broken templates a bit ago, and have been working on getting a backup copy of the wiki restored into a local instance. I think I found what I need to fill in the missing templates. I truly appreciate your efforts to fix the site. Please reach out if you have any questions. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 01:31, 6 September 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Add Temperament in the fish infoboxes ==<br />
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Dear Brian,<br />
<br />
I would love it, if you added a "Temperament" template for the fish infoboxes. Thanks!<br />
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- [[User:HalfbeakedGar|HalfbeakedGar]]<br />
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: What are you thinking for the allowed values? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 12:37, 14 September 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Questions and concerns ==<br />
<br />
Oh hey, thanks!<br />
<br />
Haven't seen you in a while! Hope all is well!<br />
<br />
If I may, I actually have a few questions if you are able to answer them<br />
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1. I noticed some template, and category pages vanished, was it an error, or part of a renovation?<br />
2. Is there a way to delete this page: strombud gigas? i corrected the typo so its a blank page that sticks out like a sore thumb<br />
3. Same applies for Betta foershi<br />
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Thank you so much for making this wiki a great place to be!<br />
<br />
Sincere gratitude from Flushing, NYC,<br />
<br />
Peter<br />
<br />
11/11/17<br />
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Ok, thanks for letting me know!<br />
--[[User:Chromis|Peter]]<br />
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== Response ==<br />
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It's my pleasure. I consider us users on this website family, and understand you are very busy sometimes. I was more than happy to try and help him, or anybody who asks for it. Likewise, I updated his user-page by his behest.<br />
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--[[User:Chromis|Peter]]<br />
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== http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP ==<br />
<br />
http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP<br />
http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP<br />
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Not sure how to change the TYPE area to make a category under Saltwater Plants - this plant will not live in brackish water - so not sure where to place it or how to make that category.<br />
<br />
Your help is greatly appreciated.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Also - I do not think I am doing this TALK thing correctly either. Sorry - struggling with this site!! :-(<br />
<br />
--[[User:ChrisR|ChrisR]]<br />
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== (Painfully late) Greetings ==<br />
<br />
Ok ok, I know: I may or may not be months late for some of the stuff that I’ll say, but I had personal things, as well as burnout, coupled with reorganising my personal life, but here’s an (extremely belated) happy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. Hope all of you are doing well. I kind of miss you admins, but I understand, in no small part to my recent inactivity. Hope all is well, and keep up the good work. Since you guys aren’t too active here, I’ve been trying my best to play admin for any new users/edits, given the virtual free reign I now have, but not too many people have edited so I’ve noticed, so although I actually was on the lower end of the “fairly active” scale, there wasn’t too much of a major reason to step in, apart from the occasional edit here, and there :-P. Just saying that I’m really happy to know you guys, and who knows, maybe I’ll actually fill my user-page eksdee.<br />
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--[[User: Chromis|Peter]] January 7, 2019 16:45 (EST)<br />
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: Oho, so most of the hard work’s been taken off by the filter, I was wondering why I had little reason to intervene.<br />
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:--[[User: Chromis|Peter]] January 13, 2019 16:48 (EST)<br />
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== Favor ==<br />
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Hey, can I ask you a favor? Do you mind deleting these pages: Betta foershi and Tilapia sparmanii? These were typos, and since then they’re now blank as I ended up re-writing a new article to correct the spelling. Thanks so much<br />
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--[[User:Chromis|Peter]] February 2, 2019 23:45 (EST)<br />
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Thanks a lot!!<br />
<br />
-- [[User:Chromis|Peter]] February 6, 2019 20:07 (EST)<br />
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Test Edit...<br />
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== page cleanup ==<br />
<br />
Hey<br />
<br />
Just letting you know (heads-up) that I cleaned up some pages. I was creating some new pages, and apart from the Mummmichog page being accidentally created from clerical oversight (please delete it if you've the time), I accidentally put them pages in the [http://theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Category:Pages_using_duplicate_arguments_in_template_calls&action=edit&redlink=1 pages with duplicate arguments category page], and discovered that there were some other pages on there as well. They're all gone now as I cleaned it all up (all the fish pages repeated "captive_bred" twice, while the [[Acorus gramineus]] one repeated "height_units="), so you don't have to worry about them. That's all for now to report<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis|Peter]] January 10, 2020 02:31 (EST)<br />
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Alright, thanks!<br />
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oh, wow, thanks (and you just HAD to reference that, didn't you? :9)! No problem, and of course - as glorified as it all sounds, I'm just a groundskeeper/soldier/whatever works.<br />
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-- [[User:Chromis | Peter]] 15 January, 2020 20:30 (EST)<br />
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== Howdy! ==<br />
All good thank you! Been mostly beavering away on VC but have been trying to dip back over here as well as I get more active on some fishy groups elsewhere and like to link back here! How's the fam??<br />
<br />
OH, wiki wise, sometimes when I view pages and I'm not logged in, the images show as broken, when I login, they work, weird! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] ([[User talk:Catxx|talk]]) 12:59, 26 February 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Congrats on baby no.3! I still have two tanks running, although the little 30 litre with two Amanos is a bit neglected haha! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] ([[User talk:Catxx|talk]]) 13:11, 28 February 2020 (UTC)</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Catxx&diff=87725User talk:Catxx2020-02-28T01:34:57Z<p>PsiPro: /* Welcome Back! */</p>
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[[User_talk:Catxx/Archive1]]<br />
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Need to install http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ParserFunctions for the {{#switch and jaz to work. I'll do it when I get home since I can't do it from work very easily. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 11:54, 10 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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Installed & working (Had to install ImageMap too)--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 23:09, 10 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Barnstar! ==<br />
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{| style="border: 1px solid gray; background-color: #fdffe7;"<br />
|rowspan="2" valign="middle" | [[Image:Barnstar.png|100px]]<br />
|rowspan="2" |<br />
|style="font-size: x-large; padding: 0; vertical-align: middle; height: 1.1em;" | '''The Original Barnstar'''<br />
|-<br />
|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | For excellent work on [[Melanotaenia maccullochi]] [[User:Jourdy288|Jourdy288]] 21:47, 12 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
|}<br />
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== I wish I had an editor like you on my site! ==<br />
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You're certainly an asset to your community! Good luck!<br />
<br />
[[User:Hinkle|Hinkle]] 04:08, 16 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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Hey catxx, Thanks for the info on my photos. I'll look into it. I was also wondering if there is a way to adjust the sizes so that they would only be full size if the user clicks on it. Mine are HUGE! :)<br />
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Thanks Catxx for the message. Fish keeping scene is excellent in Bangalore. I should say that it is much better than most other places in India, we get almost everything here. Yes many many types of natives and there are local gangs going on collection trips for them. The best example is Denisonii barb.<br />
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--[[User:Aquabang|Aquabang]] 08:23, 28 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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Going to run the bot tonight/day to put the fish back into their species categories.<br />
--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:44, 31 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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thanks --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 17:28, 24 September 2008 (UTC)<br />
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Just FYI it was from: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16899<br />
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amongst others I assume.<br />
--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 17:36, 2 November 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Thanks! ==<br />
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Thanks for the welcome! I've listed my current fish at my talk. --[[User:Tryptofish|Tryptofish]] 23:23, 13 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Uploading... ==<br />
Hey, how are you going about uploading these files? The upload links are suposed to redirect to [[tank:Special:Upload|the tank]]<br />
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== Upside down catfish pic? ==<br />
Hi Catxx, was just looking around the site and noticed you uploaded an additional picture to the upside down catfish page. The pic you show there is not Synodontis nigriventris. It is a syno species but looks too large and the markings are all wrong for Synodontis nigriventris. Could you look into this?<br />
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Thanks<br />
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SJones_1<br />
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Indeed, as Psipro said, we go with what the labels on the photos say to an extent. The patternation of Upside Down cats can vary. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 18:14, 18 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
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What? :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:16, 4 March 2009 (UTC)<br />
Installed :) enjoy --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:43, 4 March 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Hey, when you update the Habitat template the site has to update every fish profile... this takes a while. You can look at [[Special:Statistics]] to see how much has to be done, the Job Queue, while its 2000 jobs it will take a while to update everything and some pages may see out of date. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 23:42, 2 June 2009 (UTC)<br />
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What he said :) Let me know if you want that installed. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 04:07, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Whats your e-mail? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 18:15, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Family ==<br />
Hmmm, since its not a parameter in the Fish Data template already it would require re-adding the family data to every template. I could add it and we can get to it as it can, or I can re-show the 'Facts' box. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:01, 8 June 2009 (UTC)<br />
I made the change (see [[Zebra Danio]]) and the Job Queue is updating all of the pages. I'll make sure I hit up the ones I can while I'm at work :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 15:39, 8 June 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Time for a move! ==<br />
Cat (and Q), I'm selling my webhosting company. And as such I will be moving all my personal sites to a new server which will cost me less. I'll be moving this site and VC over too. But... do you use VC for e-mail? As that is what is likely going to have the most issues. If you do let me know we will need to move it over to google mail. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 02:42, 14 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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What is VC Brian?<br><br />
Have you thought about asking Seachem for sponsorship for AquariumWiki? They do a lot of that.<br />
I've no idea in what form their sponsorship takes. Worth an email?<br />
http://www.seachem.com/Library/Links.html<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 07:16, 14 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Hm I'll contact them. Cat, the transfer will happen at some point in the next two weeks :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 13:16, 14 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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BTW I did send Seachem a message but have not heard back from them yet. Cat, I'm working on transfering VC now.<br />
--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 19:03, 19 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Hey Cat,<br />
Your site is moved over. Can you please update your nameservers to point to ns1.cloud.psipro.com ns2.cloud.psipro.com. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:12, 19 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Probably a issue with ImageMagik, I'll look into it. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:01, 21 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
== Should work now ==<br />
Uploads should work now. Same for VC. I'll fix any old uploads now. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:02, 23 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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You need to update your nameservers at http://domainhelp.opensrs.net I had to move the old nameservers as part of selling my business --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 02:17, 27 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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I put a request in at tucows to reset it. Check your e-mail catc####@gmail.com for something from them. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 03:24, 28 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== ImageMagick ==<br />
Hey cat, I had to rebuild ImageMagick. I updated your wiki config appropriately to match the new path. Let me know if you have any problems. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 00:17, 10 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
The problem is that the apache server (what serves the sites), isn't shutting down peroperly after they are used, so its using all of the memory and the server crashes. I'm working on it, sorry. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:58, 11 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== iPhone ==<br />
I still do have a few ideas that I would like to implement, and an iPhone app is one of those. There are a few things preventing me from working on said project.<br />
*I'm working on my master's thesis and it takes all my time<br />
*I don't have an iPhone<br />
*I believe it costs money to develop for the iPhone... (when our ad revenue gets there we can invest in an iPhone app)<br />
Either way I do hope to eventually do something like this, but for now this may work http://www.iphoneappindex.com/2009/06/09/wikisnail-a-mediawiki-client-for-the-iphone/ <br />
--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:59, 17 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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I know I'm probably a little bit late for this, but have you considered Android? [[User:Jourdy288|Jourdy288]] 14:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I actually have an android phone, and yes I have thought about it :). Hows it going Jourdy? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:07, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Greetings, Brian! All is well, I've disappeared to the GP32X forums in case you're wondering. I hang out in the Open Pandora section, it's about this open source handheld computer/console. It's pretty awesome :D Glad to see you're taking good care of the wiki! Not much else, I'm something of a newb in C++ (I can't remember much lol) but I'm hoping to eventually be able to make programs all my own, I definitely think you should put together an Android app, though, this sort of thing is something that aquarists dream about! I'd go for it. [[User:Jourdy288|Jourdy288]] 15:18, 27 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Killi fish pictures ==<br />
Hey Cat. These images [[:Image:Fundulopanchax sjostedti9827.jpg]] are uploaded [[:Image:Fundulopanchax sjostedti2384.jpg]] under other names (they used to be the default images). Are those the ones you deleted? Otherwise I'll look around for them. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 19:06, 26 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, there weren't any other pages the old images linked to, copied everything over, deleted the ones with garbage titles and reuploaded with proper species names. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 19:07, 26 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Thanks ==<br />
You have been improving a lot of the articles that I have recently made, and have really done a good job of cleaning them up and adding pictures and everything. So I just wanted to say thanks. --[[User:Guppy|Guppy]] 17:30, 3 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Name Change ==<br />
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Hi, Are you an admin and/or Bureaucrat here? If yes then can you change my name to Fishlover90?--[[User:Fg|Fg]] 18:16, 11 September 2010 (EDT)<br />
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== Spam Fighting ==<br />
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Hey Cat and Q,<br />
<br />
Since you are our resident spam fighter, please stop or at least slow down :) I've installed the extension AbuseFilter and copied some of Wikipeida's useful rules. It should stop users from doing a lot of bad things and it is programmable.<br />
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How it needs to work, is q or I will need to look over the spam edits and make rules to block them if possible. As of right now I've been a bit of an ass, and required 10 edits AND waiting 10 days to post external links. Any user, annon or not, without those qualifications will be blocked from posting an edit containing new external links.<br />
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We can copy any useful rules from wikipeida from this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:AbuseFilter and import them locally. Details on the extension can be found here: http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:AbuseFilter<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 11:47, 8 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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==test==<br />
test --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:14, 17 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
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*schweeeeeeeeeeet --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 17:04, 8 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== 'the contents box looks better at the beginning of the page' ==<br />
Do you really think so? I think a paragraph of text does, followed by detail TOC of what might follow. On long pages, the entire screen is just TOC, with the first section being titles "about X X X", which is really silly. IMNSHO, anyway. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 00:15, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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Personally I like some text first, I just added {{[[TOC_right]]}} and applied it to this [http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/index.php?title=Dyed_fish&oldid=62779 revision] or the {{[[TOC_left]]}} and applied it to this [http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/index.php?title=Dyed_fish&oldid=62783 revision], what do you think? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:30, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
::I like both. They both, I think, meet Cat's desire and mine. Cat? [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:16, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Iridescent shark ==<br />
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When I get mine, I will try to get a decent photograph (hard with such active fish!) and upload it, we may indeed be talking about different species. Which is why the sciencey part of this hobby is so important. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:29, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
:Looked it up in my vintage ''Exotic Tropical Fishes'', and, indeed, it seems I am talking about ''[[Pangasius sutchi]]'' (perhaps) - unless it has been renamed in the last 20 years. I might have to write a fish article that isn't here! [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:33, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Oscar for being awsome ==<br />
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[[File:Astronotus ocellatus1.jpg|100px]] Congrats on your Oscar! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:16, 22 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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:*Wipes away a tear* I'd like to thank my agent, my parents, my extended family, my fish, my sofa, my tv *collapses into a heap of tears* --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 09:46, 22 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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== Cleanup ==<br />
FYI I am working on the cleanup as well. Can you make the pages as patrolled you have un-done? There are multiple seemingly good edits trying to cover-up the spam. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:42, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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If you view the page history you can bulk undo the changes and then ban them. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:52, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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In the left col of the radial buttons select the last good edit (yours on 08:17, 31 March 2011) and on the right col select the top most edit (yours protecting the page). then hit the compare selected revisions button. You will get an undo button on the new page.<br />
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You can try not-undoing your page protection, but I don't know if it will stick or not. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:59, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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done --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:03, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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== You did it! ==<br />
I didn't remember finishing those last four disambig pages..... you sneaky girl --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 17:27, 11 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Damn spam ==<br />
Updated the abuse filter to catch those people inserting sneaky link. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 06:32, 6 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Hows stuff going? ==<br />
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Having any problems or are doing good? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 19:01, 18 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Seems to be working for at the mo! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 14:05, 19 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Thanks ==<br />
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Although I've been on this website for 1 year, I created so much pages, and as you understand, most you have edited. You are the best user I've ever seen, I've never seen anyone work as hard as you do!<br />
Scincerely,<br />
peter<br />
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== Congratulations ==<br />
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(I hope I spelled the subject right). Anyways, I congratulate you for doing so much, Because most of the pages I created, you edited. Without you, perhaps I never will be able to have a complete page, as I cannot fill in everything sometimes.<br />
peter<br />
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== Hyea ==<br />
Long time no talk, how have you been? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:44, 22 May 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Glad to hear your doing well. Married life going good? My wife and I had our first child about 7months ago, but I assume you saw something about that on facebook :). As for the errors I see them every now and then too. I've had a hard time pinning down their source, I do keep tweaking settings in the back. Do you see them on VC too? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:14, 2 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Alright ran the DB optimizations, and it looks like it is hanging less. Let me know if you see any improvements. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:11, 9 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Done :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 02:35, 22 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Wiki Upgrades ==<br />
Check your e-mail. I'm gonna be on the google chat if your around. Don't want to post link here :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:37, 17 September 2015 (UTC)<br />
:So checkout http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/index.php?title=User_talk:PsiPro&curid=4538&diff=80038&oldid=79728 one of the upgrades I'm porting directly to this version is usage. Notice I didn't upload the image that was on the wikipedia commons, I enabled a variable that lets you pull images and other media directly from the commons. Just use the file name. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:57, 17 September 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== The Deleted Templates ==<br />
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Hey, I think you remember me. You helped me make my first pages on this site. I really appreciate that! I don't know if you're active anymore, but if you see this, I have to ask you. What happened with all the templates for the profiles of the fish and other sea creatures. It says they were deleted, but I didn't know until I came back, because I was inactive for a while. But can you please explain to me what happened!?! I would try fix it myself but I don't know how to do that stuff nor do I know what happened. I hope it gets resolved soon. Thanks!<br />
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--[[User:HalfbeakedGar|HalfbeakedGar]] 22:00 August 31, 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Missing ==<br />
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There's a page missing a Fishbase [[Cetoscarus bicolor]]. Could you add it? I forgot how to ages ago.<br />
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--[[User:Chromis|Peter]] 12:32 February 5, 2018 (EST) or 17:32 February 5, 2018 (UTC) <br />
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Alright, it does, and I understand now! thanks so much!<br />
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--[[User:Chromis|Peter]]<br />
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== http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP ==<br />
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http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP<br />
http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP<br />
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Not sure how to change the TYPE area to make a category under Saltwater Plants - this plant will not live in brackish water - so not sure where to place it or how to make that category.<br />
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Your help is greatly appreciated.<br />
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Also - I do not think I am doing this TALK thing correctly either. Sorry - struggling with this site!! :-(<br />
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ChrisR<br />
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== (Painfully late) 2019 greetings ==<br />
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Ok ok, I know: I may or may not be months late, but please understand I had personal things, as well as burnout, coupled with reorganising my personal life, but here’s an (extremely belated) happy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. Hope all of you are doing well. I kind of miss you admins, but I understand, hence my recent inactivity. Hope all is well, and keep up the good work. Since you guys aren’t too active here, I’ve been trying my best to play admin for any new users/edits, given the virtual free reign I now have, but not too many people have edited so I’ve noticed, so although I actually was on the lower end of the “fairly active” scale, there wasn’t too much of a major reason to step in, apart from the occasional edit here, and there :-P. Just saying that I’m really happy to know you guys, and who knows, maybe I’ll actually fill my user-page eksdee.<br />
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--[[User: Chromis|Peter]] January 7, 2019<br />
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== Welcome Back! ==<br />
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Long time no see, how have you been? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 02:31, 26 February 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm doing alright, baby #3 is on the way and due in ~2weeks. I haven't had a fish tank in years unfortunately :(. I haven't noticed broken images, i'll give it a look --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 01:34, 28 February 2020 (UTC)</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Melanotaenia_praecox&diff=87688Melanotaenia praecox2020-02-26T02:37:09Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish<br />
|extra_common_names=Praecox Rainbow, Neon Rainbowfish, Dwarf Rainbowfish, Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish, Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish<br />
|species=Melanotaenia praecox<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Rhombatractus praecox<br />
|image=Melanotaenia praecox1.jpg<br />
|caption=Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish<br />
|availability=U<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Melanotaeniidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=1.5<br />
|max_size=2<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=2<br />
|diet=O<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=3<br />
|max_life_span=4<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=6.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=75<br />
|max_temperature=79<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=6<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Males are more brilliant and have more red in their fins, particularly the dorsal. Large males may develop a humpback as they mature. Females have more brown in their scales, whereas males are silver-blue.<br />
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== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:A peaceful sociable fish that should be kept in shoals of 6 or more, at least 2 females per male. Do not keep with long-finned fish, will otherwise cohabit happily with other peaceful community fish.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Will accept most foods including pellets and flake as well as live food like [[bloodworm]] and [[daphnia]].<br />
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== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
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== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Lightly planted tank. They are fast-swimming and truthfully do better in {{L|100}}+. Expert jumpers, they do best in a community tank of a large school. Potential fin nippers if only because they are so fast!<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:Prefers the company of others. Keep in a shoal.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:Typical [[:Category:Rainbowfish|Rainbowfish]] body shape, but substantially smaller than other Rainbowfish. Has an exceptionally deep body for such a small fish. Dorsal, anal, and caudal fins are all a rich red in colour, the body is iridescent silver with blue hues.<br />
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{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Fish (Freshwater), Oddballs, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Silversides, Rainbowfish, Shoaling Community Fish<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Melanotaenia praecox-3868.jpg|Dwarf Rainbows with [[Neon Tetra]]s<br />
</gallery><br />
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== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|-<br />
|Care:<br />
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|-<br />
|<youtube>l3tsuBs8NQE</youtube><br />
|<youtube>eFYzIXfHGP4</youtube><br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>0dLwogt-CI8</youtube><br />
|}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=10516}}<br />
*[http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/otherfish1/p/neonrainbow.htm Fresh Aquarium]<br />
*[http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/profiles/freshwater/rainbowfish/praecoxrainbow.html Aquatic-Hobbyist]<br />
*[http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_praecox.php Aquahobby]<br />
*[http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/breeding/shaw_rainbowfish.html Aqua Articles]<br />
*[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Melanotaenia&species=praecox&id=828 Seriously Fish]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Ancistrus_sp.&diff=87687Ancistrus sp.2020-02-26T02:36:14Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Bristlenose Catfish<br />
|extra_common_names=Bristlenose Pleco, Bristlenose Catfish, Bushynose Catfish, Brushmouth Pleco, Common Bristlenose, Common Bristlenose Catfish, Veiltail Bristlenose, Piebald Bristlenose, Albino Veiltail, Golden Ancistrus<br />
|species=Ancistrus sp. <br />
|image=2Bristlenose.jpg<br />
|caption=Adult male & Juvenile<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=South America<br />
|family=Loricariidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=5<br />
|max_size=6<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=H<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=No<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=8<br />
|max_life_span=25<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=15<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=5.8<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=70<br />
|max_temperature=79<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=6<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
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== Origin ==<br />
:These strange looking fish are found throughout the Amazon River basin. They live in fast flowing, clear streams and like to hide under driftwood.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Gender can be determined at roughly six months of age, and reach maturity at about eleven months. Females have short, thin, pointed barbels on the snout. Males have many longer, thicker barbels covering the snout.<br />
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== Breeding ==<br />
:Ancistrus sp. will often breed in a community tank if appropriate caves are supplied. Other fish, particularly [[cichlids]], can eat the [[fry]] should they be small enough to consume.<br />
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:Provide horizontal caves somewhat longer than the male's body, and big enough for him to fit inside with his fins extended. The best caves are drilled into bogwood or driftwood, or carved out of the underside of a branch. Some breeders have used PVC pipe of suitable size.<br />
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:Males will seek out these caves and lure females to enter and lay eggs. After she lays eggs, the female has nothing more to do with raising the fry. The male will stay in the cave until the eggs hatch (6+ days) and the fry become free-swimming (4+ days). He will try to keep them in the cave as long as possible, but once they become free swimming, they will leave to seek food. Many breeders have had great success removing the cave with the male and the eggs after fertilization to a safe fry tank, to prevent the fry from escaping and being eaten by other tank inhabitants. Other breeders take just the cave with the eggs, which may or may not allow the male to start eating sooner to recover his strength.<br />
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:Feed fry algae, kelp flakes, [[spirulina]] tablets and frozen peas with shells removed. Removing the shells from peas is important for small fry, which can become trapped in the shell and possibly die. Fry are not able to bite through the shell until they are several months old.<br />
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:Some pairs will produce a new clutch of eggs every 4-6 weeks. Clutches can range from 40-250 [[fry]].<br />
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== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:Bristlenose Catfish are entirely peaceful tank inhabitants. They will work well in a peaceful community tank. They will co-habit with their own kind, but two males may argue over territory.<br />
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<br />
== Diet ==<br />
:They'll take a wide number of vegetable-based foods including soft [[algae]], cucumber, mushrooms, shelled garden peas, spinach, [[w:Zuchini|zucchini(courgettes)]], [[catfish pellets]] and [[Flake food|flake]], small amounts of [[bloodworm]] or chopped earthworm occasionally. Juvenile fish will lean towards a more meaty diet to include small live foods like [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]].<br />
<br />
:'''This species needs a source of [[bogwood]] to chew upon.'''<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk">http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm</ref><br />
<br />
<br />
== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Will feed on [[algae]] constantly. If tank is low on [[algae]], feed extra [[algae tablets]] or other par-boiled vegetables as mentioned above.<br />
<br />
*This fish '''will''' eat the surface of [[Amazon swords]] (and other similar plant leaves) leaving pitted holes in them if not fed enough!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Planted tank with lots of places to hide for security. {{in|48}} long tank can hold two pairs of Bristlenoses. Bogwood décor is a must,<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk" /><ref>http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=bristlenosecatfish</ref> they need places provided in which they can hide. Be careful with exposed heaters or filter set ups as young Bristlenose Catfish may try and seek shelter in these places and could get hurt.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Behaviour ==<br />
:Very gentle. Ideal community fish. Quite often visible during the day when young. Most active at night when mature. Adult males will be territorial against other males. If bought when very young then they will be more used to you and therefore more visible during the day. Be wary keeping with slow-moving high-sided fish as these Plecos may develop a taste for slime coats.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Identification ==<br />
:Historically commonly available species of Ancistrus were {{sn|Ancistrus dolichopterus}} and {{sn|Ancistrus temminckii}}, other species are now available, though exact identification is difficult because so many are not yet fully described. For these reasons, they are most commonly called ''Ancistrus sp.''.<br />
<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Catfish, Plecos, Small Plecos, Plecos, Small Plecos<br />
}}<br />
==Special Notes ==<br />
:The Ancistrus species like many [[plecos]] has an interesting adaptation of being able to live in water with reduced oxygen. It adapts a part of its digestion system to absorb oxygen from gulps of air, rather like the [[Corydoras]] species.<br />
<br />
:When buying Bristlenose Catfish, buying juveniles under 2" long must be done with caution. They are exceptionally fragile at this size and should only be attempted by experienced fishkeepers with mature tanks teeming with algae ready to go.<br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus1.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus2.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus3.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus4.jpg|2.5 year old mature male Gold Ancistrus (Image 1-4 are of the same fish)<br />
Image:Bristlenose1.jpg|Young Male Ancistrus<br />
Image:Bristlenose2.jpg|Mature Male Ancistrus<br />
Image:Bristlenose3.jpg|Young Ancistrus<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
<youtube>IpX3NKZmk1M</youtube><br />
<youtube>S1zjPseFyBo</youtube><br />
<br style="clear:both;" /><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=50312}}<br />
*[[w:Bristlenose Catfish|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.tropical-fish-friends.com/bristlenose-catfish.html Tropical Fish Friends]<br />
*[http://www.scotcat.com/articles/article5.html Scotcat] - Golden Ancistrust<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/scripts/clog_link.php?q=ancistrus+sp(3) Planet Catfish]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[http://www.auburn.edu/academic/science_math/res_area/loricariid/fish_key/Ancistrus/ancistrus.html Auburn.edu] - 59 species of Ancistrus<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/universal-viewid315.html Aquatic Community] - Breeding Bristlenose Catfish<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/cotm.php?article_id=112 Planet Catfish] - Article by Kathy Jinkings on Bristlenoses<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/books/books.php?article_id=42 Planet Catfish] - Book Review of 'Bristlenoses Catfish with Character'<br />
*[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/640.htm Fish Profiles]<br />
*[http://www.sydneycichlid.com/bristlenose-catfish.htm Sydney Cichlid]<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/bristlenose_catfish.htm E-Aquarium] - With Videos<br />
*[https://littlebetta.net.au/Bristlenose-Catfish.php Bristlenose Catfish]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Algae Eaters]]<br />
<references /></div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Ancistrus_sp.&diff=87686Ancistrus sp.2020-02-26T02:36:00Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by PsiPro (talk) to last revision by Bigsteen</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Bristlenose Catfish<br />
|extra_common_names=Bristlenose Pleco, Bristlenose Catfish, Bushynose Catfish, Brushmouth Pleco, Common Bristlenose, Common Bristlenose Catfish, Veiltail Bristlenose, Piebald Bristlenose, Albino Veiltail, Golden Ancistrus<br />
|species=Ancistrus sp. <br />
|image=2Bristlenose.jpg<br />
|caption=Adult male & Juvenile<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=South America<br />
|family=Loricariidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=5<br />
|max_size=6<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=H<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=No<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=8<br />
|max_life_span=25<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=15<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=5.8<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=70<br />
|max_temperature=79<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=6<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Origin ==<br />
:These strange looking fish are found throughout the Amazon River basin. They live in fast flowing, clear streams and like to hide under driftwood.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Sexing ==<br />
:Gender can be determined at roughly six months of age, and reach maturity at about eleven months. Females have short, thin, pointed barbels on the snout. Males have many longer, thicker barbels covering the snout.<br />
<br />
== Breeding ==<br />
:Ancistrus sp. will often breed in a community tank if appropriate caves are supplied. Other fish, particularly [[cichlids]], can eat the [[fry]] should they be small enough to consume.<br />
<br />
:Provide horizontal caves somewhat longer than the male's body, and big enough for him to fit inside with his fins extended. The best caves are drilled into bogwood or driftwood, or carved out of the underside of a branch. Some breeders have used PVC pipe of suitable size.<br />
<br />
:Males will seek out these caves and lure females to enter and lay eggs. After she lays eggs, the female has nothing more to do with raising the fry. The male will stay in the cave until the eggs hatch (6+ days) and the fry become free-swimming (4+ days). He will try to keep them in the cave as long as possible, but once they become free swimming, they will leave to seek food. Many breeders have had great success removing the cave with the male and the eggs after fertilization to a safe fry tank, to prevent the fry from escaping and being eaten by other tank inhabitants. Other breeders take just the cave with the eggs, which may or may not allow the male to start eating sooner to recover his strength.<br />
<br />
:Feed fry algae, kelp flakes, [[spirulina]] tablets and frozen peas with shells removed. Removing the shells from peas is important for small fry, which can become trapped in the shell and possibly die. Fry are not able to bite through the shell until they are several months old.<br />
<br />
:Some pairs will produce a new clutch of eggs every 4-6 weeks. Clutches can range from 40-250 [[fry]].<br />
<br />
<br />
== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:Bristlenose Catfish are entirely peaceful tank inhabitants. They will work well in a peaceful community tank. They will co-habit with their own kind, but two males may argue over territory.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Diet ==<br />
:They'll take a wide number of vegetable-based foods including soft [[algae]], cucumber, mushrooms, shelled garden peas, spinach, [[w:Zuchini|zucchini(courgettes)]], [[catfish pellets]] and [[Flake food|flake]], small amounts of [[bloodworm]] or chopped earthworm occasionally. Juvenile fish will lean towards a more meaty diet to include small live foods like [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]].<br />
<br />
:'''This species needs a source of [[bogwood]] to chew upon.'''<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk">http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm</ref><br />
<br />
<br />
== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Will feed on [[algae]] constantly. If tank is low on [[algae]], feed extra [[algae tablets]] or other par-boiled vegetables as mentioned above.<br />
<br />
*This fish '''will''' eat the surface of [[Amazon swords]] (and other similar plant leaves) leaving pitted holes in them if not fed enough!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Planted tank with lots of places to hide for security. {{in|48}} long tank can hold two pairs of Bristlenoses. Bogwood décor is a must,<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk" /><ref>http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=bristlenosecatfish</ref> they need places provided in which they can hide. Be careful with exposed heaters or filter set ups as young Bristlenose Catfish may try and seek shelter in these places and could get hurt.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Behaviour ==<br />
:Very gentle. Ideal community fish. Quite often visible during the day when young. Most active at night when mature. Adult males will be territorial against other males. If bought when very young then they will be more used to you and therefore more visible during the day. Be wary keeping with slow-moving high-sided fish as these Plecos may develop a taste for slime coats.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Identification ==<br />
:Historically commonly available species of Ancistrus were {{sn|Ancistrus dolichopterus}} and {{sn|Ancistrus temminckii}}, other species are now available, though exact identification is difficult because so many are not yet fully described. For these reasons, they are most commonly called ''Ancistrus sp.''.<br />
<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Catfish, Plecos, Small Plecos, Plecos, Small Plecos<br />
}}<br />
==Special Notes ==<br />
:The Ancistrus species like many [[plecos]] has an interesting adaptation of being able to live in water with reduced oxygen. It adapts a part of its digestion system to absorb oxygen from gulps of air, rather like the [[Corydoras]] species.<br />
<br />
:When buying Bristlenose Catfish, buying juveniles under 2" long must be done with caution. They are exceptionally fragile at this size and should only be attempted by experienced fishkeepers with mature tanks teeming with algae ready to go.<br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus1.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus2.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus3.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus4.jpg|2.5 year old mature male Gold Ancistrus (Image 1-4 are of the same fish)<br />
Image:Bristlenose1.jpg|Young Male Ancistrus<br />
Image:Bristlenose2.jpg|Mature Male Ancistrus<br />
Image:Bristlenose3.jpg|Young Ancistrus<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
<youtube>S1zjPseFyBo</youtube><br />
<br style="clear:both;" /><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=50312}}<br />
*[[w:Bristlenose Catfish|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.tropical-fish-friends.com/bristlenose-catfish.html Tropical Fish Friends]<br />
*[http://www.scotcat.com/articles/article5.html Scotcat] - Golden Ancistrust<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/scripts/clog_link.php?q=ancistrus+sp(3) Planet Catfish]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[http://www.auburn.edu/academic/science_math/res_area/loricariid/fish_key/Ancistrus/ancistrus.html Auburn.edu] - 59 species of Ancistrus<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/universal-viewid315.html Aquatic Community] - Breeding Bristlenose Catfish<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/cotm.php?article_id=112 Planet Catfish] - Article by Kathy Jinkings on Bristlenoses<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/books/books.php?article_id=42 Planet Catfish] - Book Review of 'Bristlenoses Catfish with Character'<br />
*[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/640.htm Fish Profiles]<br />
*[http://www.sydneycichlid.com/bristlenose-catfish.htm Sydney Cichlid]<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/bristlenose_catfish.htm E-Aquarium] - With Videos<br />
*[https://littlebetta.net.au/Bristlenose-Catfish.php Bristlenose Catfish]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Algae Eaters]]<br />
<references /></div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Ancistrus_sp.&diff=87685Ancistrus sp.2020-02-26T02:35:32Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Bristlenose Catfish<br />
|extra_common_names=Bristlenose Pleco, Bristlenose Catfish, Bushynose Catfish, Brushmouth Pleco, Common Bristlenose, Common Bristlenose Catfish, Veiltail Bristlenose, Piebald Bristlenose, Albino Veiltail, Golden Ancistrus<br />
|species=Ancistrus sp. <br />
|image=2Bristlenose.jpg<br />
|caption=Adult male & Juvenile<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=South America<br />
|family=Loricariidae<br />
|captive_bred=Yes<br />
|difficulty=M<br />
|min_size=5<br />
|max_size=6<br />
|size_units=in<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=H<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=No<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=8<br />
|max_life_span=25<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=15<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=5.8<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=70<br />
|max_temperature=79<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=6<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Origin ==<br />
:These strange looking fish are found throughout the Amazon River basin. They live in fast flowing, clear streams and like to hide under driftwood.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Sexing ==<br />
:Gender can be determined at roughly six months of age, and reach maturity at about eleven months. Females have short, thin, pointed barbels on the snout. Males have many longer, thicker barbels covering the snout.<br />
<br />
== Breeding ==<br />
:Ancistrus sp. will often breed in a community tank if appropriate caves are supplied. Other fish, particularly [[cichlids]], can eat the [[fry]] should they be small enough to consume.<br />
<br />
:Provide horizontal caves somewhat longer than the male's body, and big enough for him to fit inside with his fins extended. The best caves are drilled into bogwood or driftwood, or carved out of the underside of a branch. Some breeders have used PVC pipe of suitable size.<br />
<br />
:Males will seek out these caves and lure females to enter and lay eggs. After she lays eggs, the female has nothing more to do with raising the fry. The male will stay in the cave until the eggs hatch (6+ days) and the fry become free-swimming (4+ days). He will try to keep them in the cave as long as possible, but once they become free swimming, they will leave to seek food. Many breeders have had great success removing the cave with the male and the eggs after fertilization to a safe fry tank, to prevent the fry from escaping and being eaten by other tank inhabitants. Other breeders take just the cave with the eggs, which may or may not allow the male to start eating sooner to recover his strength.<br />
<br />
:Feed fry algae, kelp flakes, [[spirulina]] tablets and frozen peas with shells removed. Removing the shells from peas is important for small fry, which can become trapped in the shell and possibly die. Fry are not able to bite through the shell until they are several months old.<br />
<br />
:Some pairs will produce a new clutch of eggs every 4-6 weeks. Clutches can range from 40-250 [[fry]].<br />
<br />
<br />
== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:Bristlenose Catfish are entirely peaceful tank inhabitants. They will work well in a peaceful community tank. They will co-habit with their own kind, but two males may argue over territory.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Diet ==<br />
:They'll take a wide number of vegetable-based foods including soft [[algae]], cucumber, mushrooms, shelled garden peas, spinach, [[w:Zuchini|zucchini(courgettes)]], [[catfish pellets]] and [[Flake food|flake]], small amounts of [[bloodworm]] or chopped earthworm occasionally. Juvenile fish will lean towards a more meaty diet to include small live foods like [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]].<br />
<br />
:'''This species needs a source of [[bogwood]] to chew upon.'''<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk">http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm</ref><br />
<br />
<br />
== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Will feed on [[algae]] constantly. If tank is low on [[algae]], feed extra [[algae tablets]] or other par-boiled vegetables as mentioned above.<br />
<br />
*This fish '''will''' eat the surface of [[Amazon swords]] (and other similar plant leaves) leaving pitted holes in them if not fed enough!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Planted tank with lots of places to hide for security. {{in|48}} long tank can hold two pairs of Bristlenoses. Bogwood décor is a must,<ref name="thetropicaltankcouk" /><ref>http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=bristlenosecatfish</ref> they need places provided in which they can hide. Be careful with exposed heaters or filter set ups as young Bristlenose Catfish may try and seek shelter in these places and could get hurt.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Behaviour ==<br />
:Very gentle. Ideal community fish. Quite often visible during the day when young. Most active at night when mature. Adult males will be territorial against other males. If bought when very young then they will be more used to you and therefore more visible during the day. Be wary keeping with slow-moving high-sided fish as these Plecos may develop a taste for slime coats.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Identification ==<br />
:Historically commonly available species of Ancistrus were {{sn|Ancistrus dolichopterus}} and {{sn|Ancistrus temminckii}}, other species are now available, though exact identification is difficult because so many are not yet fully described. For these reasons, they are most commonly called ''Ancistrus sp.''.<br />
<br />
{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Catfish, Plecos, Small Plecos, Plecos, Small Plecos<br />
}}<br />
==Special Notes ==<br />
:The Ancistrus species like many [[plecos]] has an interesting adaptation of being able to live in water with reduced oxygen. It adapts a part of its digestion system to absorb oxygen from gulps of air, rather like the [[Corydoras]] species.<br />
<br />
:When buying Bristlenose Catfish, buying juveniles under 2" long must be done with caution. They are exceptionally fragile at this size and should only be attempted by experienced fishkeepers with mature tanks teeming with algae ready to go.<br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus1.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus2.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus3.jpg|Young Gold Ancistrus<br />
Image:Gold_Ancistrus4.jpg|2.5 year old mature male Gold Ancistrus (Image 1-4 are of the same fish)<br />
Image:Bristlenose1.jpg|Young Male Ancistrus<br />
Image:Bristlenose2.jpg|Mature Male Ancistrus<br />
Image:Bristlenose3.jpg|Young Ancistrus<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
<youtube>IpX3NKZmk1M</youtube><br />
<youtube>S1zjPseFyBo</youtube><br />
<br style="clear:both;" /><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=50312}}<br />
*[[w:Bristlenose Catfish|Wikipedia]]<br />
*[http://www.tropical-fish-friends.com/bristlenose-catfish.html Tropical Fish Friends]<br />
*[http://www.scotcat.com/articles/article5.html Scotcat] - Golden Ancistrust<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/scripts/clog_link.php?q=ancistrus+sp(3) Planet Catfish]<br />
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/ancist.htm The Tropical Tank]<br />
*[http://www.auburn.edu/academic/science_math/res_area/loricariid/fish_key/Ancistrus/ancistrus.html Auburn.edu] - 59 species of Ancistrus<br />
*[http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/universal-viewid315.html Aquatic Community] - Breeding Bristlenose Catfish<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/cotm.php?article_id=112 Planet Catfish] - Article by Kathy Jinkings on Bristlenoses<br />
*[http://www.planetcatfish.com/books/books.php?article_id=42 Planet Catfish] - Book Review of 'Bristlenoses Catfish with Character'<br />
*[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/640.htm Fish Profiles]<br />
*[http://www.sydneycichlid.com/bristlenose-catfish.htm Sydney Cichlid]<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/bristlenose_catfish.htm E-Aquarium] - With Videos<br />
*[https://littlebetta.net.au/Bristlenose-Catfish.php Bristlenose Catfish]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Algae Eaters]]<br />
<references /></div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Pangio_kuhlii&diff=87684Pangio kuhlii2020-02-26T02:34:44Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Kuhli Loach<br />
|extra_common_names=Coolie Loach, Kuhli Loach, Leopard Eel, Prickly Eye, Slimy Loach.<br />
|species=Pangio kuhlii<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Acanthophtalmus kuhli kuhli, Pangio kuhlii, Cobitis kuhlii<br />
|image=Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli1.jpg<br />
|caption=Kuhli Loach<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=Asia<br />
|family=Cobitidae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=E<br />
|min_size=9<br />
|max_size=12<br />
|size_units=cm<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=2<br />
|diet=O<br />
|food_flake=Yes<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=No<br />
|min_life_span=3<br />
|max_life_span=17<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|min_tank_size=20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=gal<br />
|min_ph=5.5<br />
|max_ph=7.5<br />
|min_temperature=76<br />
|max_temperature=82<br />
|temperature_units=F<br />
|min_water_hardness=1<br />
|max_water_hardness=13<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Origin ==<br />
:From Asia, found from hill streams to lowland forest canals and streams.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Sexing ==<br />
:Dorsal/ventral body differences: Think of the Kuhli's body cross-section as a figure-8 shape, dorsal over ventral. The males have a more "muscular" dorsal body contrasting with the females whose ventral body length is often bloated with green eggs. Additionally, the pectoral fins of the males are noticeably bigger and more paddle-shaped as well as being more likely to be pigmented to some degree, in contrast to the females. <br />
<br />
== Breeding ==<br />
:Breeding is reportedly more common when a group of three to five pairs are present, as opposed to a single pair. Eggs are coloured green and are laid among the roots of floating plants such as water lettuce ([[Pistia stratiotes]]), or other plants near the surface. Duckweed may be a suitable and quickly-multiplying substitute.<br />
<br />
:Males begin courtship by mouthing the vents of the female. The couple will entwine, then find appropriate plant cover in which to spawn. Groups may spawn together, or they may pair up separately. Adults may cannibalize eggs after spawning.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:Peaceful bottom feeder. Will tolerate any other peaceful fish as well as their own kind. Should be kept in groups of 4-5 or more, in smaller groups they will be very shy and spend most of their time hidden.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Diet ==<br />
:Bottom feeder. Will eat most any food that sinks to the bottom. Fond of [[bloodworms]] and brine shrimp. Young fry may be fed microworms or newly-hatched [[brine shrimp]] (nauplii).<br />
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== Feeding regime ==<br />
:May be fed up to three times daily.<br />
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== Environment specifics ==<br />
:This fish requires places to hide or to burrow in, such as sand or gravel, caves, crevices in driftwood, or dense, low-lying plant cover.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:The Kuhli Loach is usually nocturnal, only sneaking out during feeding time to eat food that falls to the substrate, then quickly returning to its lair. Because of this, it is common to not see a Kuhli Loach for days or even weeks at a time. In aquaria with under-gravel filters, Kuhli Loaches may seek refuge under the filter plates. Members of this species may also explore other types of filters and hide in the filter media.<br />
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:In nature, Kuhli Loaches are social, though they do not form tight schools. While they can live by themselves, the Kuhli Loach would much rather shoal with members of their own species.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:There are two different colour variations of Kuhli Loach. The more widely pictured, but much less common "banded" Kuhli Loach, as well as the highly common "black" Kuhli Loach. The latter's colours may range from dark burgundy to a darker shade of tan. Albino versions are occasionally seen in shops.<br />
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{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Loach<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli2.jpg|Full length shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:Acanthophtalmus_kuhli_kuhli3.jpg|Closeup head shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:Pangio_kuhlii4.jpg|Another closeup head shot of an adult Kuhli loach<br />
Image:KuhliLoach-7909.jpg|Kuhli Loach<br />
Image:Kuhli_oach-8209.jpg |Kuhli Loach<br />
</gallery><br />
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== Videos ==<br />
{|<br />
|<youtube>vvy_6wHWlKU</youtube><br />
|-<br />
|Care:<br />
|-<br />
|<youtube>ZyVWRSSJ6eI</youtube><br />
|}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=12276}}<br />
*[[w:Kuhli loach|Wikipedia - Kuhli loach]]<br />
*[http://www.loaches.com/species-index/pangio-kuhlii Loaches.com - Kuhli loach]<br />
*[http://khuliloachprofile.blogspot.com/ Khuli Loach Profile]<br />
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20080306072055/http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/show_article.php?article_id=618 PFK article - A fishkeeper's guide to kuhli loaches] (Archived 2008)<br />
*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/khuli_loach.htm The Khuli Loach]<br />
*[http://bettatrading.com.au/Kuhli-Loach-Fact-Sheet.php Kuhli Loach Fact Sheet]<br />
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=4959 Keeping Kuhli and other Eel loaches in the aquarium]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Atyopsis_moluccensis&diff=87683Atyopsis moluccensis2020-02-26T02:32:52Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by 86.17.169.95 (talk) to last revision by 216.121.139.144</p>
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<div>{{Invert Data <br />
|name = Wood shrimp<br />
|image = Bamboo shrimp.jpg<br />
|caption = Wood shrimp<br />
|species = Atyopsis moluccensis<br />
|difficulty = M<br />
|min_tank_size = 20<br />
|min_tank_size_unit =gal<br />
|max_size = 12<br />
|min_size = 10<br />
|size_units = cm<br />
|min_ph = 6.0<br />
|max_ph = 7.5<br />
|min_temperature = 24<br />
|max_temperature = 28<br />
|temperature_units = C<br />
|min_water_hardness = 8<br />
|max_water_hardness = 10<br />
|stocking_ratio_female = 1<br />
|stocking_ratio_male = 1<br />
|availability = U<br />
|diet = O<br />
|food_pellet = Yes<br />
|food_flake = Yes<br />
|food_live = 0<br />
|food_other = Yes<br />
|min_life_span = 2<br />
|max_life_span = 3<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1<br />
|habitat = asia<br />
}}<br />
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==Alternative names==<br />
:Wood Shrimp, Asian Filter Shrimp, {{cn|Bamboo Shrimp}}, {{cn|Singapore Shrimp}}, {{cn|Flower Shrimp}}, {{cn|Marble Shrimp}}, {{cn|Mountain Shrimp}}<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:Besides the difference in size (Males are generally larger), gender can be determined by the legs. While females have all three pairs close to the same size, males forelegs are much larger than the other two pairs.<br />
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== Breeding ==<br />
:Like [[Amano shrimp]], Wood shrimp require salt water to reproduce. Thus far, there have been no reported successes in captivity.<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:The Wood Shrimp is a filter feeder and will sit where there's good current and filter feed from there. If the tank water is too clean the shrimp can starve, you can crumble food such as plec wafers into the current and the shrimp will feed from the particles it catches. If you keep a few [[Amano Shrimp]] in the tank, the females should provide a steady stream of planktonic larvae which the Wood Shrimp will happily consume as they float by in the stream. A ratio of about 9 female Amano's seems to keep 3 adult Wood shrimp from picking the floor in a clean aquarium.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
:The [[Wood Shrimp]] is best kept in a heavily planted aquarium. Your shrimp may starve if your water is pristine, as they feed on suspended particles in the water.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:Wood shrimp will frequently stand under the filter outflow and collect food out of the high speed water.<br />
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:Approximately once a month (Depending on diet, age and environmental factors, it could be more or less frequent), the shrimp will molt (Shed its old shell to allow a new, slightly larger one to form). During this time, the shrimp will seek out a place to hide while it's new shell hardens, for safety reasons. Many unexperienced aquarists jump to conclusions, assuming their unseen shrimp to have been eaten; these fears are short lived however, as they usually reappear after a few days.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:The Wood Shrimp is an attractive shrimp with thin horizontal red lines running down the body and a thick white stripe down the spine.<br />
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== Images ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Bamboo2.jpg|Wood Shrimp<br />
Image:Bamboo3.jpg|Wood Shrimp<br />
Image:Bambooshrimp1.jpg|Wood Shrimp<br />
</gallery><br />
== Videos ==<br />
Shrimp moulting:<br />
<youtube>5VBc0LjU-7E</youtube><br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/Bamboo_Shrimp.html Planet Inverts]<br />
*[http://www.fishforums.com/forum/profile-article-discussions/11362-bamboo-shrimp.html Fish Forums.com]<br />
*[[w:Atyopsis moluccensis|Wikipedia]]<br />
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[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]]<br />
[[Category:Invertebrates (Brackish)]]<br />
[[Category:Shrimp (Freshwater)]]</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Dormitator_latifrons&diff=87682Dormitator latifrons2020-02-26T02:32:29Z<p>PsiPro: Reverted edits by 128.135.98.137 (talk) to last revision by PsiPro</p>
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<div>{{Fish Data<br />
|stub=No<br />
|name=Pacific Fat Sleeper Goby<br />
|extra_common_names=Pacific Fat Sleeper Goby<br />
|species=Dormitator latifrons<br />
|extra_scientific_names=Dormitator latifrons mexicanus, Eleotris latifrons, Hemieleotris carmenensis<br />
|image=No_Image.png<br />
|caption=Pacific Fat Sleeper Goby<br />
|availability=C<br />
|habitat=eastern pacific<br />
|family=Eleotridae<br />
|captive_bred=No<br />
|difficulty=C<br />
|min_size=39<br />
|max_size=41<br />
|size_units=cm<br />
|stocking_ratio_male=1<br />
|stocking_ratio_female=1<br />
|diet=C<br />
|food_flake=No<br />
|food_pellet=Yes<br />
|food_live=Yes<br />
|food_other=Yes<br />
|min_life_span=6<br />
|max_life_span=12<br />
|min_sg=1<br />
|max_sg=1.015<br />
|min_tank_size=65<br />
|min_tank_size_unit=G<br />
|min_ph=7.5<br />
|max_ph=9.5<br />
|min_temperature=25<br />
|max_temperature=33<br />
|temperature_units=C<br />
}}<br />
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== Origin ==<br />
:Eastern Pacific: Palos Verdes in southern California, USA to Peru.<br />
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== Sexing ==<br />
:This fish is difficult to sex visually.<br />
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== Tank compatibility ==<br />
:A bottom dweller and a carnivorous predator. Do not keep with fish smaller than this fish's mouth!<br />
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== Diet ==<br />
:Carnivorous, preferring live food. Feed food such as [[krill]], [[brine shrimp]], [[bloodworm]] or small pieces of fish.<br />
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== Feeding regime ==<br />
:Feed once or twice a day.<br />
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== Environment specifics ==<br />
:Prefers a sandy substrate with plenty of rocks and caves. Will dig in the substrate and kick up a lot of dirt, so good filtration is a must.<br />
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== Behaviour ==<br />
:A bottom feeder, will root through the substrate looking for food, in the wild it sifts muddy estuaries for plankton. Will also eat any fish that comes close enough and fits in it's mouth.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:Body is dark green/brown with numerous small white/cream spots. The body is compressed and the head is flat, it has spines on many of it's dorsal and anal fins.<br />
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{{Categories<br />
|Category=Fish, Fish (Brackish), Fish (Freshwater), Oddballs, Sleepers and Gudgeons<br />
}}<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{FishBase |id=3826}}</div>PsiProhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Catxx&diff=87681User talk:Catxx2020-02-26T02:31:50Z<p>PsiPro: </p>
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[[User_talk:Catxx/Archive1]]<br />
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Need to install http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ParserFunctions for the {{#switch and jaz to work. I'll do it when I get home since I can't do it from work very easily. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 11:54, 10 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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Installed & working (Had to install ImageMap too)--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 23:09, 10 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Barnstar! ==<br />
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{| style="border: 1px solid gray; background-color: #fdffe7;"<br />
|rowspan="2" valign="middle" | [[Image:Barnstar.png|100px]]<br />
|rowspan="2" |<br />
|style="font-size: x-large; padding: 0; vertical-align: middle; height: 1.1em;" | '''The Original Barnstar'''<br />
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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | For excellent work on [[Melanotaenia maccullochi]] [[User:Jourdy288|Jourdy288]] 21:47, 12 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== I wish I had an editor like you on my site! ==<br />
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You're certainly an asset to your community! Good luck!<br />
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[[User:Hinkle|Hinkle]] 04:08, 16 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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Hey catxx, Thanks for the info on my photos. I'll look into it. I was also wondering if there is a way to adjust the sizes so that they would only be full size if the user clicks on it. Mine are HUGE! :)<br />
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Thanks Catxx for the message. Fish keeping scene is excellent in Bangalore. I should say that it is much better than most other places in India, we get almost everything here. Yes many many types of natives and there are local gangs going on collection trips for them. The best example is Denisonii barb.<br />
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--[[User:Aquabang|Aquabang]] 08:23, 28 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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Going to run the bot tonight/day to put the fish back into their species categories.<br />
--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:44, 31 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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thanks --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 17:28, 24 September 2008 (UTC)<br />
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Just FYI it was from: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16899<br />
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amongst others I assume.<br />
--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 17:36, 2 November 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Thanks! ==<br />
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Thanks for the welcome! I've listed my current fish at my talk. --[[User:Tryptofish|Tryptofish]] 23:23, 13 January 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Uploading... ==<br />
Hey, how are you going about uploading these files? The upload links are suposed to redirect to [[tank:Special:Upload|the tank]]<br />
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== Upside down catfish pic? ==<br />
Hi Catxx, was just looking around the site and noticed you uploaded an additional picture to the upside down catfish page. The pic you show there is not Synodontis nigriventris. It is a syno species but looks too large and the markings are all wrong for Synodontis nigriventris. Could you look into this?<br />
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Thanks<br />
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SJones_1<br />
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Indeed, as Psipro said, we go with what the labels on the photos say to an extent. The patternation of Upside Down cats can vary. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 18:14, 18 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
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What? :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:16, 4 March 2009 (UTC)<br />
Installed :) enjoy --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:43, 4 March 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Hey, when you update the Habitat template the site has to update every fish profile... this takes a while. You can look at [[Special:Statistics]] to see how much has to be done, the Job Queue, while its 2000 jobs it will take a while to update everything and some pages may see out of date. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 23:42, 2 June 2009 (UTC)<br />
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What he said :) Let me know if you want that installed. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 04:07, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Whats your e-mail? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 18:15, 12 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Family ==<br />
Hmmm, since its not a parameter in the Fish Data template already it would require re-adding the family data to every template. I could add it and we can get to it as it can, or I can re-show the 'Facts' box. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:01, 8 June 2009 (UTC)<br />
I made the change (see [[Zebra Danio]]) and the Job Queue is updating all of the pages. I'll make sure I hit up the ones I can while I'm at work :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 15:39, 8 June 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Time for a move! ==<br />
Cat (and Q), I'm selling my webhosting company. And as such I will be moving all my personal sites to a new server which will cost me less. I'll be moving this site and VC over too. But... do you use VC for e-mail? As that is what is likely going to have the most issues. If you do let me know we will need to move it over to google mail. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 02:42, 14 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
What is VC Brian?<br><br />
Have you thought about asking Seachem for sponsorship for AquariumWiki? They do a lot of that.<br />
I've no idea in what form their sponsorship takes. Worth an email?<br />
http://www.seachem.com/Library/Links.html<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 07:16, 14 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Hm I'll contact them. Cat, the transfer will happen at some point in the next two weeks :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 13:16, 14 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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BTW I did send Seachem a message but have not heard back from them yet. Cat, I'm working on transfering VC now.<br />
--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 19:03, 19 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Hey Cat,<br />
Your site is moved over. Can you please update your nameservers to point to ns1.cloud.psipro.com ns2.cloud.psipro.com. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:12, 19 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Probably a issue with ImageMagik, I'll look into it. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:01, 21 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
== Should work now ==<br />
Uploads should work now. Same for VC. I'll fix any old uploads now. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:02, 23 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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You need to update your nameservers at http://domainhelp.opensrs.net I had to move the old nameservers as part of selling my business --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 02:17, 27 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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I put a request in at tucows to reset it. Check your e-mail catc####@gmail.com for something from them. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 03:24, 28 September 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== ImageMagick ==<br />
Hey cat, I had to rebuild ImageMagick. I updated your wiki config appropriately to match the new path. Let me know if you have any problems. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 00:17, 10 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
The problem is that the apache server (what serves the sites), isn't shutting down peroperly after they are used, so its using all of the memory and the server crashes. I'm working on it, sorry. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:58, 11 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== iPhone ==<br />
I still do have a few ideas that I would like to implement, and an iPhone app is one of those. There are a few things preventing me from working on said project.<br />
*I'm working on my master's thesis and it takes all my time<br />
*I don't have an iPhone<br />
*I believe it costs money to develop for the iPhone... (when our ad revenue gets there we can invest in an iPhone app)<br />
Either way I do hope to eventually do something like this, but for now this may work http://www.iphoneappindex.com/2009/06/09/wikisnail-a-mediawiki-client-for-the-iphone/ <br />
--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:59, 17 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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I know I'm probably a little bit late for this, but have you considered Android? [[User:Jourdy288|Jourdy288]] 14:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I actually have an android phone, and yes I have thought about it :). Hows it going Jourdy? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:07, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Greetings, Brian! All is well, I've disappeared to the GP32X forums in case you're wondering. I hang out in the Open Pandora section, it's about this open source handheld computer/console. It's pretty awesome :D Glad to see you're taking good care of the wiki! Not much else, I'm something of a newb in C++ (I can't remember much lol) but I'm hoping to eventually be able to make programs all my own, I definitely think you should put together an Android app, though, this sort of thing is something that aquarists dream about! I'd go for it. [[User:Jourdy288|Jourdy288]] 15:18, 27 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Killi fish pictures ==<br />
Hey Cat. These images [[:Image:Fundulopanchax sjostedti9827.jpg]] are uploaded [[:Image:Fundulopanchax sjostedti2384.jpg]] under other names (they used to be the default images). Are those the ones you deleted? Otherwise I'll look around for them. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 19:06, 26 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, there weren't any other pages the old images linked to, copied everything over, deleted the ones with garbage titles and reuploaded with proper species names. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 19:07, 26 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Thanks ==<br />
You have been improving a lot of the articles that I have recently made, and have really done a good job of cleaning them up and adding pictures and everything. So I just wanted to say thanks. --[[User:Guppy|Guppy]] 17:30, 3 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Name Change ==<br />
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Hi, Are you an admin and/or Bureaucrat here? If yes then can you change my name to Fishlover90?--[[User:Fg|Fg]] 18:16, 11 September 2010 (EDT)<br />
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== Spam Fighting ==<br />
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Hey Cat and Q,<br />
<br />
Since you are our resident spam fighter, please stop or at least slow down :) I've installed the extension AbuseFilter and copied some of Wikipeida's useful rules. It should stop users from doing a lot of bad things and it is programmable.<br />
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How it needs to work, is q or I will need to look over the spam edits and make rules to block them if possible. As of right now I've been a bit of an ass, and required 10 edits AND waiting 10 days to post external links. Any user, annon or not, without those qualifications will be blocked from posting an edit containing new external links.<br />
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We can copy any useful rules from wikipeida from this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:AbuseFilter and import them locally. Details on the extension can be found here: http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:AbuseFilter<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 11:47, 8 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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==test==<br />
test --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:14, 17 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
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*schweeeeeeeeeeet --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 17:04, 8 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== 'the contents box looks better at the beginning of the page' ==<br />
Do you really think so? I think a paragraph of text does, followed by detail TOC of what might follow. On long pages, the entire screen is just TOC, with the first section being titles "about X X X", which is really silly. IMNSHO, anyway. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 00:15, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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Personally I like some text first, I just added {{[[TOC_right]]}} and applied it to this [http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/index.php?title=Dyed_fish&oldid=62779 revision] or the {{[[TOC_left]]}} and applied it to this [http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/index.php?title=Dyed_fish&oldid=62783 revision], what do you think? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:30, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
::I like both. They both, I think, meet Cat's desire and mine. Cat? [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:16, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Iridescent shark ==<br />
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When I get mine, I will try to get a decent photograph (hard with such active fish!) and upload it, we may indeed be talking about different species. Which is why the sciencey part of this hobby is so important. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:29, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
:Looked it up in my vintage ''Exotic Tropical Fishes'', and, indeed, it seems I am talking about ''[[Pangasius sutchi]]'' (perhaps) - unless it has been renamed in the last 20 years. I might have to write a fish article that isn't here! [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:33, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Oscar for being awsome ==<br />
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[[File:Astronotus ocellatus1.jpg|100px]] Congrats on your Oscar! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:16, 22 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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:*Wipes away a tear* I'd like to thank my agent, my parents, my extended family, my fish, my sofa, my tv *collapses into a heap of tears* --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 09:46, 22 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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== Cleanup ==<br />
FYI I am working on the cleanup as well. Can you make the pages as patrolled you have un-done? There are multiple seemingly good edits trying to cover-up the spam. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:42, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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If you view the page history you can bulk undo the changes and then ban them. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:52, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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In the left col of the radial buttons select the last good edit (yours on 08:17, 31 March 2011) and on the right col select the top most edit (yours protecting the page). then hit the compare selected revisions button. You will get an undo button on the new page.<br />
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You can try not-undoing your page protection, but I don't know if it will stick or not. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:59, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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done --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:03, 21 April 2011 (EDT)<br />
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== You did it! ==<br />
I didn't remember finishing those last four disambig pages..... you sneaky girl --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 17:27, 11 September 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Damn spam ==<br />
Updated the abuse filter to catch those people inserting sneaky link. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 06:32, 6 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Hows stuff going? ==<br />
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Having any problems or are doing good? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 19:01, 18 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Seems to be working for at the mo! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 14:05, 19 October 2011 (CDT)<br />
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== Thanks ==<br />
<br />
Although I've been on this website for 1 year, I created so much pages, and as you understand, most you have edited. You are the best user I've ever seen, I've never seen anyone work as hard as you do!<br />
Scincerely,<br />
peter<br />
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== Congratulations ==<br />
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(I hope I spelled the subject right). Anyways, I congratulate you for doing so much, Because most of the pages I created, you edited. Without you, perhaps I never will be able to have a complete page, as I cannot fill in everything sometimes.<br />
peter<br />
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== Hyea ==<br />
Long time no talk, how have you been? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:44, 22 May 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Glad to hear your doing well. Married life going good? My wife and I had our first child about 7months ago, but I assume you saw something about that on facebook :). As for the errors I see them every now and then too. I've had a hard time pinning down their source, I do keep tweaking settings in the back. Do you see them on VC too? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:14, 2 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Alright ran the DB optimizations, and it looks like it is hanging less. Let me know if you see any improvements. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 14:11, 9 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Done :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 02:35, 22 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Wiki Upgrades ==<br />
Check your e-mail. I'm gonna be on the google chat if your around. Don't want to post link here :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:37, 17 September 2015 (UTC)<br />
:So checkout http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/index.php?title=User_talk:PsiPro&curid=4538&diff=80038&oldid=79728 one of the upgrades I'm porting directly to this version is usage. Notice I didn't upload the image that was on the wikipedia commons, I enabled a variable that lets you pull images and other media directly from the commons. Just use the file name. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 16:57, 17 September 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== The Deleted Templates ==<br />
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Hey, I think you remember me. You helped me make my first pages on this site. I really appreciate that! I don't know if you're active anymore, but if you see this, I have to ask you. What happened with all the templates for the profiles of the fish and other sea creatures. It says they were deleted, but I didn't know until I came back, because I was inactive for a while. But can you please explain to me what happened!?! I would try fix it myself but I don't know how to do that stuff nor do I know what happened. I hope it gets resolved soon. Thanks!<br />
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--[[User:HalfbeakedGar|HalfbeakedGar]] 22:00 August 31, 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Missing ==<br />
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There's a page missing a Fishbase [[Cetoscarus bicolor]]. Could you add it? I forgot how to ages ago.<br />
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--[[User:Chromis|Peter]] 12:32 February 5, 2018 (EST) or 17:32 February 5, 2018 (UTC) <br />
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Alright, it does, and I understand now! thanks so much!<br />
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--[[User:Chromis|Peter]]<br />
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== http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP ==<br />
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http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP<br />
http://theaquariumwiki.com/wiki/PENICILLUS_SP<br />
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Not sure how to change the TYPE area to make a category under Saltwater Plants - this plant will not live in brackish water - so not sure where to place it or how to make that category.<br />
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Your help is greatly appreciated.<br />
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Also - I do not think I am doing this TALK thing correctly either. Sorry - struggling with this site!! :-(<br />
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== (Painfully late) 2019 greetings ==<br />
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Ok ok, I know: I may or may not be months late, but please understand I had personal things, as well as burnout, coupled with reorganising my personal life, but here’s an (extremely belated) happy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. Hope all of you are doing well. I kind of miss you admins, but I understand, hence my recent inactivity. Hope all is well, and keep up the good work. Since you guys aren’t too active here, I’ve been trying my best to play admin for any new users/edits, given the virtual free reign I now have, but not too many people have edited so I’ve noticed, so although I actually was on the lower end of the “fairly active” scale, there wasn’t too much of a major reason to step in, apart from the occasional edit here, and there :-P. Just saying that I’m really happy to know you guys, and who knows, maybe I’ll actually fill my user-page eksdee.<br />
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--[[User: Chromis|Peter]] January 7, 2019<br />
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== Welcome Back! ==<br />
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Long time no see, how have you been? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] ([[User talk:PsiPro|talk]]) 02:31, 26 February 2020 (UTC)</div>PsiPro