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cttaylr3, August 2, 2011
I started with two African cichlids that I got from a big chain pet store. They were labeled assorted Africans. I found some on your site that looked similar but not exact I think they were a mix of species of Africans. The offspring of these two are the only thing left in a 55 gallon tank. They have eaten oscars larger than themselves overnight. Can you identify the fish in the picture? (They are the offspring) Do you know of a way to calm them down or a fish mean enough to stand up to them?
I apologize for the picture quality I don't have a good camera.

LA
Jewel cichlids stick together in large tanks full of mixed American cichlids.

LA
3-inch jewel cichlid preparing to spawn, July 18, 2011.

A: You have a tank of juvenile jewel cichlids. Technically jewel cichlids came from Africa but not from any of the Rift Lakes. They came from some of the west African rivers. They are usually sold in the category of American cichlids. And they spawn like most American cichlids. Most of the Malawi cichlids will beat the crap out of them. Spawning adults are eye-catching. LA
PS Read more about them in Jewel Fish.

Chris Seng, 14, Modesto, CA, August 2, 2011
Hi Aqualand, it's been a while. So last Sunday I went rafting and found strands of Anacharis floating in the water, and I'm trying to grow it in an 8 gallon with no fish for my pregnant pair of mosquito fish. The fish tank is on my window sill where it can get some sunlight. Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Is there a way to grow the Anacharis/Elodea with a regular light bulb? Thank you in advance

LA
20H tank in background measures 24-inches wide.

A: Your anacharis will grow very well under the light you describe on your window sill -- especially if you add your gambusia to provide some fertilizer. Last millenia when I kept my two gallon fish bowls next to my bedroom window, my anacharis grew very well under the same conditions. It also grows well under regular light bulbs. LA
PS Many states (including yours) consider it a weed. You can read more about at Anacharis and Narrow-Leaf Anacharis.

Lori, Iowa, August 3, 2011
Hi, My mother, who lives in Dallas Center, inhereted a male canary that she really enjoyed listening and talking to. Unfortunately he died recently. She would love to have another male. Can you tell me approximately how much the males cost? Thanks,

A: Call us tomorrow at 283-0300 and ask for Kellie. She's our bird rep and can give you the info on our male canaries. LA

Darren Li shing hiung, Mauritius, August 3, 2011
Hey Larry, One friend wants to identify this. Any thoughts?

Thanks for your help, as always. ;) Regards.

A: Looks like Ophiopogon minima, dwarf fountain grass to me. Although I can't be certain because I've never had any myself. LA

Derek Gilbert, Bibb County, AL, August 3, 2011
Hello Aqualand, I just got 3 Pictus Catfish for my 55 gallon tank and so far they only roam the tank at night when all the other pictus cats I had before quickly adjusted to a daytime schedule. All they do is swim at the back wall of the tank and they hardly eat. I think this could be that they just haven't gotten used to their new environment yet but I'm not sure. Any advice?

A: Normally pictus cats prefer to work the night shift. They usually adjust to days rather quickly. Then they start swarming their tank looking for food. If they remain "shy," you may need your water tested. LA

Amanda, August 3, 2011
Do you guys sell box turtles?

A: We would if we could get some. LA

Amanda, August 4, 2011
Do you know who sells them?

A: No. Since you seem to have lots of questions, just call us at 515 283-0300. LA

Jaime Fischer, Sioux City, IA, August 5, 2011
Hi. I was inquiring about Chinchillas. Do you have any babies. We are currently in des Moines and will be leaving tomorrow. if you do not, could let me know of a reputable place that might have one? Thank Youu

A: We have five of the little rascals. LA

Laura, Iowa, August 5, 2011
Hi I bought a hamster from u last month and she just had babies yesterday. Do u buy the babies or take the babies when people cang find homes for them.

A: Sure if we have room at the time. Contact us in six weeks. LA

Laura, Iowa, August 5, 2011
Thank u so much do u buy them or do I have to just give them to ya

A: Totally depends on how many we have in stock at the time. LA

Laura, Iowa, August 6, 2011
Is there anyway u can send me information on how to care for mama and babies. Im not sure what I need to do and I cant even see how many she has had

A: Read our hamster pages on our website. Your female hamster does all the work. LA

Laura, Iowa, August 6, 2011
Ok thx can I take the house off to see how many she had if not how long should. I wait

A: Do it now. LA

Laura, Iowa, August 6, 2011
Will she kill her babies if I opened up her house to see how many she haa had

A: No. Did your mother tell you that? LA

Laura, Iowa, August 7, 2011
No I read it online that u have to leave them alone for 2weeks because she will kill them im not going to touch them just see how many she has had

A: If you already had your mind made up, you didn't need to ask me. LA
PS She won't kill her kids if you lift her house off. But don't try to take them away from her or she will likely bite you.

Laura, Iowa, August 15, 2011
Hibmy baby hamsters are getting around really well they will be 3weeks old on wednesday I was wondering is it ok for them to be runing around in the cage at night with out mama

A: Do not take them away from their mother until they are six weeks old. When removed prematurely, they are susceptible to wet tail -- a deadly disease for hamsters. LA

Laura, Iowa, August 17, 2011
Hi larry I was in last night with a sick hamster how long do I need to give him the drops. I for got to ask because he has an upper resptorie infection.

A: The bottle probably came with instructions. However, the standard tretment with any anti-biotic is 10 days. LA

Laura, Iowa, August 17, 2011
Hi larry I was in with a sick hamster on Tuesday the brops u gave me I dont think they are working he isnt geting any better is there anything elae I can do for him

A: I didn't give you any "drops" and I didn't see your hamster. LA

Laura, Iowa, August 18, 2011
Hi I bought a bottle of medcine from u bexause u said it would work for my hamsters uperreporty infection.well it wasnt working the vet said that he had pnmonuia. And I had to pay 150 for his visit and to have him put down. I will tell u thins I dont think I will be byeing anything from u again because I had to take him to the vet. And with u being wrong I think u should pay me back the money I spent on the bottle of medicnie and for what I had to spend at the vet

A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster died. You know that I'm not about to pay your vet bill. LA

Cheryl Malone, Cape Cod, MA, August 6, 2011

I just found you via search engine while looking for information on mystery snail reproduction. I just discovered 2 egg clutches above the waterline when my husband changed the water in my 89 gallon planted tank (I just had spinal surgery so he is caring for me) What a fascinating website you have! I look forward to learning so much from your articles and excellent photos. Hope you do well in your newly renovated building!

A: Glad you like the website. LA

R.J. Macrae, New Jersey, August 6, 2011
I am interested in what you do ship.Also what are your shipping fees?Thank You,

A: We pretty much ship nothing, so we don't charge a cent. LA

Josh Schut, August 6, 2011
Is this a box turtle? Please let me know if you can confirm this and would be interested in him. Please call me at yyy-yyyy. Thank you!

A: I couldn't print your photo. You have a Russian tortoise. LA

Josh Schut, August 6, 2011
A Russian tortoise? It was found under our truck. Would this be someone's pet or do we have them here?

A: He was someone's pet. He originally came from Uzbekistan which is 6,628 miles east (as the ICBM flies) of Des Moines. LA

Shane Forrest, August 7, 2011
On the article on the Japanese crabs it said you got them from chicago. WHo from chicago? or were they caught there? if so where?

A: I get them from APET, Inc. a Chicago wholesaler. They only sell to retailers. LA
PS They do not catch Japanese crabs in Chicago. This is such an obvious straight line that I'm declining to use it.

eric milne, August 7, 2011
i was just wondering where your store was located?
what state and city?

3600 Sixth Avenue

Corner of Sixth & Euclid Avenues

Des Moines, IA 50313

Glenda, Alabama, August 8, 2011
My fiddler crab was missing for 3 days, when he came out of hiding he was missing both claws and all his legs but Two. Will he grow his legs and claws back? I removed him from the other 2 crabs. Thank you

A: The general consensus of opinion says yes. Unfortunately, I've only seen the re-growth happen successfully a few times. You've taken the necessary first steps. The rest is up to him. LA

Andrew Battler, Fort Worth, TX, August 6, 2011
Hey, great site! Just my two cents: around here the flower shrimp is sometimes called the marble shrimp by chain pet stores because of their striped marble back. The rest of us call it a flower shrimp, because of the way their feeders "bloom" when they feed. Thanks!.

A: Thanks. They have lots of names. I'll add your comment to my flower shrimp page. LA

Kyle Burk, Ohio, August 8, 2011
Any idea on how manyI could use?
I want to use:
Cory cat
Zebra danio
Serpae tetra
Tiger barbs

A: Sure
3 Corys
5 Zebras
5 Serpaes
5 Tiger barbs. LA
PS I will be stopping past and checking your tank.

Calvin Kwok, New York, NY, August 8, 2011
Hello Larry, For the past 6 months (or so don't really remember) I've been trying to grow Anacharis and java moss in my 20g tank w/ 15watt florescent light.

Both of these plants have not been growing exponentially as reported by numerous sources, in fact, my anacharis has degraded so the original stems i bought have rotted (obviously i cut them off) and all that are left are the branches from the originals, the branches that i have all have very thin stems and small leaves and have taken 6 months to grow one branch to 6 inches (just one branch is 6 inches the others are from 1 inch up) also, my java moss has been growing slowly and after being munched upon by crayfish ( i bought ONE marbled crayfish {ever heard of them?} and it started producing babies, and then the babies started producing babies so i got rid of all 20~ of them) and have just now regrown back to the one fistful that i originally bought (the crayfish ate about half of it) What am i doing wrong? recently i started using an iron supplement for them ( Tetraplant Florapride) Are my lighting watts too low? i read somewhere on the internet that i need to have at least 2 watts per gallon but as i toured the many pets shops within walking distance (there are 5) i have been unable to find a 17 inch 40 watt florescent light. i do not think one exist unless it is a compact fluorescent which i do not have the right socket for. I've included a picture of one stalk of anacharis. This is 6 months worth of growth.

A: First, anacharis is probably one of the crayfishes' favorite foods. In Des Moines our third grade teachers always request elodea (that's what they call anacharis) to feed their crayfish. Remove all the crayfish from any tank in which you want to grow plants.
Second. if you want more light, remove the glass cover from your tank. Glass (especially dirty glass) reduces much of the light spectrum. Then add a second 18-inch light fixture.
Third, anacharis rarely needs fertilizer. LA

eric milne, August 8, 2011
I love your site been using it for years. now me and my girlfriend try view it and it only give us half the page? can you fix please?

A: Hmmm. Works okay at this end. I don't know what to tell you. LA

Everdina Butler, Iowa, August 9, 2011
Hi. Do you by chance have a cover for a 10 gallon aquarium that is metal and bends in the middle, similar to the glass covers for fish tanks? If so how much does it cost? If not, do you have a one piece metal cover? And what is it's cost? Thanks

A: Probably, but I can't remember the price. I'm on my computer at home. Just call 283-0300 for your answers. LA

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The offspring of these two are the only thing left in a 55 gallon tank. They have eaten oscars larger than themselves overnight. Can you identify the fish in the picture? (They are the offspring) Do you know of a way to calm them down or a fish mean enough to stand up to them? I apologize for the picture quality I don't have a good camera. CT LA Jewel cichlids stick together in large tanks full of mixed American cichlids. LA 3-inch jewel cichlid preparing to spawn, July 18, 2011. A: You have a tank of juvenile jewel cichlids. Technically jewel cichlids came from Africa but not from any of the Rift Lakes. They came from some of the west African rivers. They are usually sold in the category of American cichlids. And they spawn like most American cichlids. Most of the Malawi cichlids will beat the crap out of them. Spawning adults are eye-catching. LA PS Read more about them in Jewel Fish. Chris Seng, 14, Modesto, CA, August 2, 2011 Hi Aqualand, it's been a while. So last Sunday I went rafting and found strands of Anacharis floating in the water, and I'm trying to grow it in an 8 gallon with no fish for my pregnant pair of mosquito fish. The fish tank is on my window sill where it can get some sunlight. Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Is there a way to grow the Anacharis/Elodea with a regular light bulb? Thank you in advance LA 20H tank in background measures 24-inches wide. A: Your anacharis will grow very well under the light you describe on your window sill -- especially if you add your gambusia to provide some fertilizer. Last millenia when I kept my two gallon fish bowls next to my bedroom window, my anacharis grew very well under the same conditions. It also grows well under regular light bulbs. LA PS Many states (including yours) consider it a weed. You can read more about at Anacharis and Narrow-Leaf Anacharis. Lori, Iowa, August 3, 2011 Hi, My mother, who lives in Dallas Center, inhereted a male canary that she really enjoyed listening and talking to. Unfortunately he died recently. She would love to have another male. Can you tell me approximately how much the males cost? Thanks, A: Call us tomorrow at 283-0300 and ask for Kellie. She's our bird rep and can give you the info on our male canaries. LA Darren Li shing hiung, Mauritius, August 3, 2011 Hey Larry, One friend wants to identify this. Any thoughts? DH Thanks for your help, as always. ;) Regards. A: Looks like Ophiopogon minima, dwarf fountain grass to me. Although I can't be certain because I've never had any myself. LA Derek Gilbert, Bibb County, AL, August 3, 2011 Hello Aqualand, I just got 3 Pictus Catfish for my 55 gallon tank and so far they only roam the tank at night when all the other pictus cats I had before quickly adjusted to a daytime schedule. All they do is swim at the back wall of the tank and they hardly eat. I think this could be that they just haven't gotten used to their new environment yet but I'm not sure. Any advice? LA A: Normally pictus cats prefer to work the night shift. They usually adjust to days rather quickly. Then they start swarming their tank looking for food. If they remain "shy," you may need your water tested. LA Amanda, August 3, 2011 Do you guys sell box turtles? A: We would if we could get some. LA Amanda, August 4, 2011 Do you know who sells them? A: No. Since you seem to have lots of questions, just call us at 515 283-0300. LA Jaime Fischer, Sioux City, IA, August 5, 2011 Hi. I was inquiring about Chinchillas. Do you have any babies. We are currently in des Moines and will be leaving tomorrow. if you do not, could let me know of a reputable place that might have one? Thank Youu LA A: We have five of the little rascals. LA Laura, Iowa, August 5, 2011 Hi I bought a hamster from u last month and she just had babies yesterday. Do u buy the babies or take the babies when people cang find homes for them. LA A: Sure if we have room at the time. Contact us in six weeks. LA Laura, Iowa, August 5, 2011 Thank u so much do u buy them or do I have to just give them to ya A: Totally depends on how many we have in stock at the time. LA Laura, Iowa, August 6, 2011 Is there anyway u can send me information on how to care for mama and babies. Im not sure what I need to do and I cant even see how many she has had A: Read our hamster pages on our website. Your female hamster does all the work. LA Laura, Iowa, August 6, 2011 Ok thx can I take the house off to see how many she had if not how long should. I wait A: Do it now. LA Laura, Iowa, August 6, 2011 Will she kill her babies if I opened up her house to see how many she haa had A: No. Did your mother tell you that? LA Laura, Iowa, August 7, 2011 No I read it online that u have to leave them alone for 2weeks because she will kill them im not going to touch them just see how many she has had A: If you already had your mind made up, you didn't need to ask me. LA PS She won't kill her kids if you lift her house off. But don't try to take them away from her or she will likely bite you. Laura, Iowa, August 15, 2011 Hibmy baby hamsters are getting around really well they will be 3weeks old on wednesday I was wondering is it ok for them to be runing around in the cage at night with out mama A: Do not take them away from their mother until they are six weeks old. When removed prematurely, they are susceptible to wet tail -- a deadly disease for hamsters. LA Laura, Iowa, August 17, 2011 Hi larry I was in last night with a sick hamster how long do I need to give him the drops. I for got to ask because he has an upper resptorie infection. A: The bottle probably came with instructions. However, the standard tretment with any anti-biotic is 10 days. LA Laura, Iowa, August 17, 2011 Hi larry I was in with a sick hamster on Tuesday the brops u gave me I dont think they are working he isnt geting any better is there anything elae I can do for him A: I didn't give you any "drops" and I didn't see your hamster. LA Laura, Iowa, August 18, 2011 Hi I bought a bottle of medcine from u bexause u said it would work for my hamsters uperreporty infection.well it wasnt working the vet said that he had pnmonuia. And I had to pay 150 for his visit and to have him put down. I will tell u thins I dont think I will be byeing anything from u again because I had to take him to the vet. And with u being wrong I think u should pay me back the money I spent on the bottle of medicnie and for what I had to spend at the vet A: I'm sorry to hear that your hamster died. You know that I'm not about to pay your vet bill. LA Cheryl Malone, Cape Cod, MA, August 6, 2011 I just found you via search engine while looking for information on mystery snail reproduction. I just discovered 2 egg clutches above the waterline when my husband changed the water in my 89 gallon planted tank (I just had spinal surgery so he is caring for me) What a fascinating website you have! I look forward to learning so much from your articles and excellent photos. Hope you do well in your newly renovated building! LA A: Glad you like the website. LA R.J. Macrae, New Jersey, August 6, 2011 I am interested in what you do ship.Also what are your shipping fees?Thank You, A: We pretty much ship nothing, so we don't charge a cent. LA Josh Schut, August 6, 2011 Is this a box turtle? Please let me know if you can confirm this and would be interested in him. Please call me at yyy-yyyy. Thank you! A: I couldn't print your photo. You have a Russian tortoise. LA Josh Schut, August 6, 2011 A Russian tortoise? It was found under our truck. Would this be someone's pet or do we have them here? LA A: He was someone's pet. He originally came from Uzbekistan which is 6,628 miles east (as the ICBM flies) of Des Moines. LA Shane Forrest, August 7, 2011 On the article on the Japanese crabs it said you got them from chicago. WHo from chicago? or were they caught there? if so where? A: I get them from APET, Inc. a Chicago wholesaler. They only sell to retailers. LA PS They do not catch Japanese crabs in Chicago. This is such an obvious straight line that I'm declining to use it. eric milne, August 7, 2011 i was just wondering where your store was located? what state and city? 3600 Sixth Avenue Corner of Sixth & Euclid Avenues Des Moines, IA 50313 Glenda, Alabama, August 8, 2011 My fiddler crab was missing for 3 days, when he came out of hiding he was missing both claws and all his legs but Two. Will he grow his legs and claws back? I removed him from the other 2 crabs. Thank you A: The general consensus of opinion says yes. Unfortunately, I've only seen the re-growth happen successfully a few times. You've taken the necessary first steps. The rest is up to him. LA Andrew Battler, Fort Worth, TX, August 6, 2011 Hey, great site! Just my two cents: around here the flower shrimp is sometimes called the marble shrimp by chain pet stores because of their striped marble back. The rest of us call it a flower shrimp, because of the way their feeders "bloom" when they feed. Thanks!. LA A: Thanks. They have lots of names. I'll add your comment to my flower shrimp page. LA Kyle Burk, Ohio, August 8, 2011 Any idea on how manyI could use? I want to use: Cory cat Zebra danio Serpae tetra Tiger barbs A: Sure 3 Corys 5 Zebras 5 Serpaes 5 Tiger barbs. LA PS I will be stopping past and checking your tank. Calvin Kwok, New York, NY, August 8, 2011 Hello Larry, For the past 6 months (or so don't really remember) I've been trying to grow Anacharis and java moss in my 20g tank w/ 15watt florescent light. Both of these plants have not been growing exponentially as reported by numerous sources, in fact, my anacharis has degraded so the original stems i bought have rotted (obviously i cut them off) and all that are left are the branches from the originals, the branches that i have all have very thin stems and small leaves and have taken 6 months to grow one branch to 6 inches (just one branch is 6 inches the others are from 1 inch up) also, my java moss has been growing slowly and after being munched upon by crayfish ( i bought ONE marbled crayfish {ever heard of them?} and it started producing babies, and then the babies started producing babies so i got rid of all 20~ of them) and have just now regrown back to the one fistful that i originally bought (the crayfish ate about half of it) What am i doing wrong? recently i started using an iron supplement for them ( Tetraplant Florapride) Are my lighting watts too low? i read somewhere on the internet that i need to have at least 2 watts per gallon but as i toured the many pets shops within walking distance (there are 5) i have been unable to find a 17 inch 40 watt florescent light. i do not think one exist unless it is a compact fluorescent which i do not have the right socket for. I've included a picture of one stalk of anacharis. This is 6 months worth of growth. CK A: First, anacharis is probably one of the crayfishes' favorite foods. In Des Moines our third grade teachers always request elodea (that's what they call anacharis) to feed their crayfish. Remove all the crayfish from any tank in which you want to grow plants. Second. if you want more light, remove the glass cover from your tank. Glass (especially dirty glass) reduces much of the light spectrum. Then add a second 18-inch light fixture. Third, anacharis rarely needs fertilizer. LA eric milne, August 8, 2011 I love your site been using it for years. now me and my girlfriend try view it and it only give us half the page? can you fix please? A: Hmmm. Works okay at this end. I don't know what to tell you. LA \ Everdina Butler, Iowa, August 9, 2011 Hi. Do you by chance have a cover for a 10 gallon aquarium that is metal and bends in the middle, similar to the glass covers for fish tanks? If so how much does it cost? If not, do you have a one piece metal cover? And what is it's cost? Thanks A: Probably, but I can't remember the price. I'm on my computer at home. Just call 283-0300 for your answers. 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