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by Gerwin
Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:56 pm
Forum: Set-Up Hardware
Topic: Do I really need a heater...
Replies: 2
Views: 5468

Do I really need a heater...

I keep my house at 76 year round? Does that sound like something you would say? odds are YES! God I hear this so many times, and today I put it in print, in my opinion of course, based on DECADES of exp. Ok, ok , if your like bill gates rich, and have the best of insulated homes and you never change...
by Gerwin
Thu Dec 09, 2004 11:30 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish & Invertebrates
Topic: big dersa baby
Replies: 6
Views: 8000

can you give an idea of how mush new growth has occured in those 5 years?
by Gerwin
Thu Dec 09, 2004 11:29 pm
Forum: Set-Up Hardware
Topic: This is the best filter out there.....
Replies: 5
Views: 6126

This is the best filter out there.....

how many times have you read that? or were told that? I feel there are many, many good filters out there, most all will work if you do your part (water changes, feeding, stocking) right. My advice to those who want to research and not just take my opinion, find something that you think is cool, or i...
by Gerwin
Thu Dec 09, 2004 11:22 pm
Forum: General Aquarium
Topic: Keep your tanks Topped OFF!
Replies: 3
Views: 9676

did I say the One thing, I meant, One of many things :wink:
by Gerwin
Thu Dec 09, 2004 11:20 pm
Forum: General Aquarium
Topic: Keep your tanks Topped OFF!
Replies: 3
Views: 9676

Keep your tanks Topped OFF!

One of the single things that drives me crazy is when I see a Aquarium that has evaporated like 5 inches, and those little white lines are all above the water , like some geological excavation showing the different periods of time based on the lines in the rock! Now I know some folks believe this is...
by Gerwin
Thu Dec 09, 2004 11:10 pm
Forum: General Aquarium
Topic: The Dreaded Water Change...
Replies: 2
Views: 9133

The Dreaded Water Change...

need not be dreaded! If its the 15-20 minutes it takes to do it once or twice a month, than I can't help you :roll: But if time is not the problem but the impression it takes long and is some how complicated.....well let me set your mind to ease. Mind you I have been doing partial water changes in F...
by Gerwin
Thu Dec 09, 2004 10:41 pm
Forum: General Aquarium
Topic: What should you look for in your 1st aquarium purchase
Replies: 1
Views: 7395

alas, just today another soul, who believed starting a small saltwater aquarium would be a good test to see if he liked it.........and then he was saved by the information, spewing from my mouth 8)
by Gerwin
Thu Dec 02, 2004 9:48 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tropical Fish & Plants
Topic: What do you think are the best looking?
Replies: 2
Views: 4671

What do you think are the best looking?

I think Green Tiger barbs are missed out on by lots of hobbyists, as well as blk phantom tetras, and Blk Ruby Barbs.
by Gerwin
Wed Dec 01, 2004 10:35 pm
Forum: Guestbook
Topic: And I am Gerwin
Replies: 0
Views: 3564

And I am Gerwin

who is beyond a doubt, a pain in the ass to all my sales reps. But that is only because I like them and wanted them to help me help you the end user. With that out of the way, I shall talk about myself.... At the tender age of 14 my parents bought a full line pet shop ( I think they spent my college...
by Gerwin
Wed Dec 01, 2004 9:15 pm
Forum: General Aquarium
Topic: What should you look for in your 1st aquarium purchase
Replies: 1
Views: 7395

What should you look for in your 1st aquarium purchase

Some things to consider before you go shopping 1. How big is the space you intend on placing it, have the measurements with you. 2. Know your budget 3. Do you want salt or fresh With this info. you can look for your aquarium, it seems like a sales ploy but the truth is the biggest thing you have roo...
by Gerwin
Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:50 pm
Forum: Aquarium Diseases
Topic: Warning on these fish
Replies: 0
Views: 6962

Warning on these fish

the following list is a opinion of mine based on losing lots from many suppliers, not all are bad but be warned there is something out there keeping these fish from fairing well after shipment. And it ain't me F/w angelfish 60/40 death/survival % Fancy guppies 50/50 Rummynose tetras 50/50
by Gerwin
Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:43 pm
Forum: General Aquarium
Topic: what do I do after I leave the Fish store with my fish?
Replies: 5
Views: 11614

what do I do after I leave the Fish store with my fish?

388-5651 What do I do after I leave the Fish store with my fish? from www.fishystuff.net 1.Don't take the fish bag out of the carry bag and /or poke, point or otherwise scare 2. Don't decide to catch a quick lunch and find you got the slowest server ever, 3. Don't go to work before going home, 4. Do...