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|Whether it's triggered by a cold, a sinus infection, allergies or your coworker's perfume, being stuffed up and congested can make life miserable. Hot peppers to the rescue! Capsaicin -- the plant compound that gives hot peppers their eye-watering zing -- dilates blood vessels in the nose, helping to flush out inflammation and open clogged sinuses even faster than decongestant nasal sprays can, says Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., co-author of The People's Pharmacy Quick and Handy Home Remedies. Two teaspoons daily is the research-proven dose -- and you can mix them with a bit of food, if you find them tough to swallow on their own. Other great congestion-relievers: 1/4 cup of hot salsa or chili-flavored chutney, or one tablespoon of hot sauce, horseradish or wasabi.
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|Thanks to their hectic lives, at least 65 percent of women are hit with daily bouts of stress and even anxiety, say researchers at Logan's Utah State University. Yet munching on a few Brazil nuts daily can make even the busiest life feel a lot more serene. The nuts are nature's top source of selenium -- a mineral that helps soothe the central nervous system. According to researchers at Britain's University of Wales in Swansea, boosting your selenium intake to 220 micrograms daily -- the amount in just three Brazil nuts -- can trigger a dramatic improvement in moods, helping you feel calmer, less anxious and more energetic within three months.
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|If you can't get to the dentist -- or you suspect the ache is only going to be temporary -- gently chewing on one or two cloves can ease your tooth pain and gum inflammation for two hours straight, say UCLA researchers. The credit goes to a natural compound in clove oil called eugenol -- it's a powerful anesthetic and bacteria-killer, and cloves are packed with almost five times more of it than any other plant studied, say researchers at the University of Georgia in Athens. One tip: Store cloves (and any other spices that you don't use weekly) in a cool, dark cupboard. Eugenol -- and the medicinal ingredients in many other spices -- can be damaged by prolonged exposure to light and heat.
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|The five grams of fiber in a medium apple will take the edge off your hunger -- and according to research from Pennsylvania State University, it may actually help you eat less at your meal. When people noshed on an apple before lunch, they took in 187 calories less than those who didn't (even after accounting for the calories in the apple). But researchers say having the whole fruit is key: People who ate applesauce or drank fiber-fortified apple juice first didn't slash their intake nearly as much. Why? Experts say eating an apple requires more chewing, which can trigger a greater feeling of fullness.
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|Don't even think about exercising on an empty tank -- you'll fizzle more quickly and won't be able to burn as many calories, warns Kim Tirapelle, a registered and sports dietitian in Fresno, CA. Instead, have a 100-200 calorie snack before your workout. A small smoothie fits the bill because liquids digest quickly and won't weigh you down. Fruit and milk are also high in carbohydrates, the main source of energy for your muscles, and the protein powder will help repair your muscles afterwards. Be sure to choose whey protein, which is rich in branched-chain amino acids. Why? Unlike other amino acids, they bypass your liver and go directly to your muscles to do their job, says Tirapelle.
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|Eating high-fiber, protein-rich meals all month -- especially the week before your period -- will help stabilize your blood sugar. That's crucial because blood sugar can have crazier swings around your period (spikes and dips can lead to fatigue and food cravings), explains Diana Taylor, RN, Ph.D., and author of the book, Taking Back the Month. Research has also found that women with a history of PMS who eat a meal rich in high-fiber complex carbohydrates (like beans and whole grains) have fewer symptoms such as anger, tension, and sadness. "Carbs cause a cascade of events in the brain that increases serotonin, a chemical that produces feelings of stability and tranquility," says Taylor. And in a recent study, women who drank more skim or low-fat milk had a lower risk of suffering from PMS too, possibly because PMS may be triggered by low blood levels of calcium and vitamin D. Women who had four servings a day of calcium-fortified foods and beverages a day saw the biggest benefit.
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|To stave off killer headaches, eat this naturally-soothing breakfast. Oatmeal and almonds are both rich in magnesium. Researchers have observed low levels of this mineral in people who suffer from migraines and tension headaches, says Dave Grotto, registered dietitian and author of 101 Optimal Life Foods. Green tea is rich in antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory powers (blood vessels become inflamed during migraines, which triggers head pain). You can also sip a cup in the midst of a migraine, since the caffeine acts as a natural headache-buster.
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|Watermelon's sky-high fluid content (it's as much as 90 percent water) can help hydrate you -- a boon for keeping bugs at bay. "Plus, watermelon contains an antioxidant called glutathione, which enables the immune system to spring into action at the first sign of attack," says Victoria Shanta-Retelny, registered dietitian and author of The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods. It also contains vitamins A, C, and B6, which are known immune-boosting nutrients. So, the next time you feel a bug coming on, spoon up a daily cup of melon.
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|Ginger is a time-honored remedy for motion sickness. A single 1,000 milligram dose (in supplement form) quells nausea for 72 percent of women -- making it as effective as Dramamine (but without this anti-nausea med's sleepy side effects), say researchers at the University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. What's less well-known is that ginger is one of the most effective digestion-boosters ever discovered, say researchers at India's Central Food Technological Research Institute. Their studies suggest enjoying two slices of candied ginger, one teaspoon of the fresh root or a cup of the herbal tea can soothe bloating, gassiness and other intestinal upsets in as little as 20 minutes -- and adding the same dose to your daily diet can cut your risk of abdominal cramping and constipation by as much as 40 percent. Credit ginger's active ingredients -- gingerols and curcumin -- which speed the breakdown of proteins and fats and help dissolve gas bubbles, preventing painful muscle spasms in the intestinal wall.
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|In a recent study, people who ate 1.4 ounces of dark chocolate every day for two weeks had lower levels of the stress hormones cortisol and catecholamines, the "fight or flight" hormones released by the adrenal glands when you're wigged out. How or why chocolate affects stress levels is not fully understood, but researchers say cocoa is rich in many biochemically active compounds -- like theobromine, which affects the nervous system. Be sure you're getting the authentic dark stuff by choosing a bar with at least 70 percent cacao. A 1.4-ounce portion of chocolate (roughly the size of a regular Hershey's bar) contains about 230 calories, so watch your waistline by limiting sweets for the rest of the day.
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|In every fillet, you'll get a powerful type of omega-3 fatty acids called DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which has been shown to ease the blues, especially for women, says Shanta-Retelny. In fact, research has found that people who lack these fatty acids have higher levels of stress and depression. These good fats also have anti-inflammatory properties. "That's important because pro-inflammatory bodies in the brain suppress feel-good chemicals," she says. Aim for two 6-ounce servings a week -- and scout out wild-caught salmon, she says, which contains less mercury and contaminants than farm-raised fish.
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|A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down -- but opt for unpasteurized honey, and you could trounce invading germs without needing any meds at all! Unpasteurized honey is packed with safe, natural antiviral and antibacterial compounds, and University of Amsterdam research suggests enjoying one tablespoon twice daily can destroy up to 100 percent of the germs that cause sore throats in as little as 48 hours. Mix unpasteurized honey into your coffee, tea or other beverages -- or enjoy it straight off the spoon. More good news: If you're struggling with a painful cold sore or canker sore, dabbing it with unpasteurized honey four times daily will help it heal 43 percent faster than if you used prescription meds, say researchers at the Dubai Specialized Medical Center in the United Arab Emirates. Raw honey is rich in plant enzymes, which dampen tissue inflammation and speed healing, the study authors say.
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|Straight-up carbohydrates (hold the fat and protein) allow the body to make serotonin, a brain chemical that relaxes your system and helps you fall sleep, says Elizabeth Somer, registered dietitan and author of Eat Your Way to Happiness. But there's no need to carbo-load like a marathoner when you're faced with insomnia. "You only need about 30 grams of carbohydrates to get this effect," she says. What about the bedtime classic, warm milk? Even though it contains a snooze-inducing amino acid called tryptophan, the protein in milk can actually block serotonin from being built, says Somer. To better lull those peepers to sleep, she suggests noshing on some popcorn instead.
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|You need a two-pronged approach to fight a mid-afternoon work slump, advises Heidi McIndoo, registered dietitan and author of When to Eat What. "You need a quick rush of energy to help you immediately plus a slow-release food so you're not in this same situation in an hour," she says. Dried cranberries, which contain both added sugar and natural fruit sugar, offer an immediate energy burst by raising blood sugar. But the protein and fiber in pistachios slow digestion, she says, keeping your belly fuller longer and preventing your blood sugar from soaring too high (and then crashing).
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|At least 60 million Americans struggle with heartburn on a weekly --- or even daily -- basis, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). And if you're one of them, creamy, sweet bananas could offer powerful protection. Noshing a banana when heartburn strikes can soothe the pain within 30 minutes -- and enjoying one every day reduces flare-ups within two weeks for up to 75 percent of people surveyed, say researchers at Australia's University of New England. Bananas coat and soothe the stomach lining, prevent acid overproduction, plus reduce the amount of stomach acid that splashes up into the esophagus, says Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., co-author of The People's Pharmacy Quick and Handy Home Remedies.
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|At least 15 percent of Americans -- and twice as many women as men -- struggle with constipation. The good news: Munching whole-grain rye bread relieves constipation more effectively than laxatives -- and it prevents future flare-ups, too, according to studies at Finland's University of Helsinki. The credit goes to rye's arabinoxylan -- a polysaccharide that improves your belly's ability to keep food moving at a reasonable clip. The study subjects enjoyed seven slices daily, but just trading your usual dose of bread for whole-grain rye will often do the trick. "If your grocery store doesn't carry this healthy option, stock up at the nearest bakery, instead," suggests Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., a professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul.
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|Studies at Finland's University of Tampere suggest that up to 75 percent of diarrhea-prone people are suffering because they don't have enough probiotic bacteria living in their intestines. "You need these healthy bugs to digest food and absorb liquids properly," explains Jeanne Drisko, M.D., an associate professor of integrative medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Enjoy one heaping cup of yogurt daily (the kind containing live bacterial cultures) and you'll restock your dwindling probiotic stores, cutting your risk of the runs four-fold, and helping you bounce back twice as quickly if you're struggling with diarrhea right now, says Dr. Drisko. For best results, opt for plain yogurt and flavor it yourself with fruit and a pinch of your favorite sweetener. The high doses of sugar found in commercially-sweetened yogurts can worsen intestinal problems by fueling the growth of intestinal yeast, say researchers at California's Stanford University.
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Everybodys heard of crop rotation. Its fundamental to farming. Wetland rotation is lesser known. But at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex its fundamental to conservation and waterfowlhabitat building.
Tule Lake Refuge in California and nearby Lower Klamath Refuge on the California/Oregon border are the only national wildlife refuges on which commercial agriculture is mandated. The Kuchel Act of 1964 requires the refuges to be dedicated to wildlife conservation and for the major purpose of waterfowl management, but with full consideration to optimum agricultural use that is consistent therewith.
So, the refuges host two farming programs: a rare landlease operation and a more common cooperative venture.
The key to making both programs conservation friendly is a habitatbuilding tool the refuge complex developed called Walking Wetlands, or wetland rotation. It is implemented differently for each program.
LandLease Farming
Under the landlease program, administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, 17,000 acres at Tule Lake Refuge and 5,000 acres at Lower Klamath Refuge are commercially farmed. Private farmers grow potatoes, wheat, barley, alfalfa and onions, but no more than 25 percent of the lease lands can be in row crop at once.
Walking Wetlands gives these farmers incentives to flood their acreage on a rotating basis and/or to convert it to organic land. For instance, a lessee who floods acreage in the fall and over the winter receives a twoyear extension on the lease at the original fiveyear lease rate. A lessee who floods acreage in the summer receives a threeyear extension at the original rate. A lessee whose land goes organic receives another threeyear, ratehikefree extension.
Weve worked hard at not trying to mandate a thing. Its all incentives and choices for the farmers, says Klamath Basin Refuge Complex project leader Ron Cole. The incentives have been successful in reducing the application of chemicals on the refugefollowing goals set forth by Interior policy and the Secretary. So far, about 20 percent of the landlease acreage is organic.
For the refuges, the beauty of Walking Wetlands rotational flooding of farmland is that it provides everrejuvenated wetland habitat.
For the farmers, the beauty is that flooding a field for a year or two vastly improves soil nutrients, suppresses pests and eliminates the need for fumigants and fertilizers. All of this saves the farmer money, minimizes chemicals on the refuge, increases crop yield by about 25 percent and increases the value of the leases, which bring revenue to the refuges.
If you dont take care of the soil, the soil doesnt take care of you, says Bill Walker, the CEO of Walker Brothers Farm, which grows 3,000 acres of potatoes on Tule Lake Refuge. Walking Wetlands goes hand in toe with that.
His daughter, Tricia Walker Hill, is general counsel of Walker Brothers, whose clients include FritoLay and InNOut Burger. The Walking Wetland concept is good for our finances and good for the community, she says. You love what you know, and youll save what you love. Klamath Basin farmers love this place, and part of this place is wildlife.
Walking Wetlands proves itself in this soil, says U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program biologist Loren Ruport. It wouldnt work everywhere, but generally it would work where a historical wetland left an organic base of fertile soil.
Cooperative Farming
The cooperative farming program is administered by the Service on 4,000 acres at Lower Klamath Refuge and 2,500 acres at Tule Lake Refuge. It is similar to cropsharing at other refuges where a farmer must leave 25 percent of the grain on refuge land as wildlife forage. Butin a Walking Wetlands twistthis programs farmers also must flood private land elsewhere in the basin to create offrefuge wetland habitat for waterfowl.
If you give the ground a rest and run a wetland through it, it makes sense ecologically and for wildlife. Over time, youll see everything thrive, says Michael Noonan, who since 1997 has farmed about 14,000 acres, all organically, on the two refuges as part of Walking Wetlands. I dont know a lot, but I know when something works.
Whether on the refuge or private land, say Cole and Noonan, Walking Wetlands mimics the floodandrecede action that used to be natural before Klamath Basin lost 80 percent of its wetlands to human development and agriculture in the 20th century. Walking Wetlands is a winwin, they sayreplenishing soil for farmers and habitat for wildlife.
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ESPN's Mel Kiper believes the Chiefs should select Notre Dame ILB Mant Te'o with the first overall selection, if they end up with it in April.
According to a police report obtained by Florida Times-Union correspondent Patrick Pinak, Florida DT Caleb Brantley faces a misdemeanor battery charge for allegedly punching a woman in the face and knocking her unconscious.
Former NC State sophomore TE Thaddeus Moss transferred to LSU.
In a Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel poll on the class' top receiver, Western Michigan WR Corey Davis narrowly topped Clemson's Mike Williams and Washington's John Ross to finish best in show.
In a Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel poll of 16 NFL evaluators, Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer was named the most likely quarterback to bust among the class' top-five signal-callers.
Hall of Fame defensive lineman Warren Sapp doesn't believe Texas A&M DE Myles Garrett is worthy of being the No. 1 pick.
Arkansas WRs Cody Hollister and Keon Hatcher and Wyoming TE Jacob Hollister are conducting a workout for NFL scouts on Monday morning in Fayetteville, Ark.
Tennessee senior RB Jalen Hurd transferred to Baylor.
Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that UNC QB Mitchell Trubisky is "still under serious consideration by the Browns at No. 1."
Washington WR John Ross' agent, Brad Cicala, released a statement detailing his client's injury history.
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Delilah, the most listened to woman on radio in North America, embraced the medium when she was a middle-schooler in Reedsport, Oregon, reporting school news and sports on KDUN-AM, a small station in her hometown. Today, her soothing voice, open heart and love of music has expanded her audience from the folks in Reedsport to more than eight-million people on over two-hundred radio stations in the U.S. and Canada.
Her distinctive blend of storytelling, sympathetic listening and encouragementall scored with adult contemporary soft rockmakes her top ranked in most markets among women aged twenty-five to fifty-four.
Delilah says her show is a "safety zone where listeners take off their armor, slip into a 'Mr. Rogers' cardigan, sit around the electronic hearth and share their secrets."
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As a single mother of ten children, seven of whom she adopted, Delilah has established a foundation called Point Hope as a voice for forgotten children everywhere. The immediate focus of the foundation is on refugee children in Ghana and on special needs children in the foster care system nationwide and in her neighborhood of White Center in Seattle.
In addition to a passion for children and radio, Delilah is devoted to music because "it touches the heart the way nothing else can." Her father had a country and western band, and her brother played in a jazz band. Though she writes lyrics, she cannot sing. Delilah says, "I always wanted to be a performer, but I can't sing, dance or act. Luckily, I found I could talk!"
Delilah loves her work "because it has allowed me to bring together a distinct community of people who reach out to help one another. We don't try to fix people. We listen. We sympathize. We empathize. If the show has a message, its listen to your own gut. Trust your own intuition. Go where it leads. Dont give up."
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Driving south from Picton towards New Zealand's west coast, just a little north and inland from Greymouth, we came across the picturesque town of Blackball. It is just a little place, slightly off the road on the right as you drive from Reefton to Greymouth.
Blackball was a coal mining center at the end of the 19th Century. Following the success of the miners in several labor disputes, the idea of workers joining together in unions took off. And so, the Federation of Labour and the New Zealand Labour Party were born here.
There isn't a lot of modern architecture around town, and I doubt that there is anything at all like a rush hour in this tiny community. Instead, it is a charming hamlet populated with very friendly people.
The hotel pictured in this panorama is an old one. Located on Hart Street, it was called the Dominion Hotel when it opened in 1910. In the 1970's it became the Blackball Hilton, and then it became "formerly the Hilton" after it came to the attention of the larger hotel company with the same name. Fortunately, Formerly the Blackball Hilton is still in the hospitality business.
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Architects and scholars will gather for a conference, "In Search of the Public: The Architecture of the Contemporary City," Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, in the Architecture Building.
Discussions will focus on changes in the structure and form of the American city and how they affect and transform public spaces that were once synonymous with cities. Speakers will examine how architecture can play an active role in the creation of new public spaces and in the future of the American city.
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Refresh my memory, Yardley. How many of the Russians and Chinese got offended and their hackles up when Kadafi got put on notice?
You wimpy libs are all the same. You'll be flapping your gums until Iran's tanks make a left turn down your main street.
It's my guess the U S won't be needed for an initial sortie, the folks with the nads in Israel will handle it just fine.
For those so frightened of how "overextended" we are, I'm betting the USS Ronald Reagan parked in the Persian Gulf next to Kuwait, would be enough of an "extension".


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I think it is funny when people assume that the whole military will side with the government if there was an insurgency. Being all volunteers from the same general public I would think that there would exist the same divide there also. Another thought is that as the government wages war against the citizens it will need outside help as it will be waging war against its biggest supporters. Dose our government have any friends that it doesn't buy with our money? We would be the laughing stock of the world.
And homeland security is surely watching this thread with some of the order that key words have been placed.. welcome to rtf!
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I don't want to feed an ugly dog!
Funny story, I was working in the US Marshals offices and on the wall was a most wanted photo of a man who had a eerie resemblance to me. I walked up to the desk and pointed out the picture and asked why they wanted me? Gun was drawn and tool box dropped, we all had a laugh at that.
I doubt if a state seceeded today, that there would be another civil war. A message needs to be sent to washington that we need to get back before 1861 in our mindset with powerful states and limited government. I think the only way the Feds will understand this is if they stop getting money from us.
All guns are shadow guns unless you live in a State that Registers all firearms.
Example; I buy a Rifle from Academy this morning. At lunch time a friend likes it so much he offers me the price of the gun plus $200. I sell it to him. I no longer have the gun so who cares what paper work says I do.
Basically as long as Private Firearms Transactions continue to be legal, saying "I sold it to John down the street" will continue to be a valid excuse of why you no longer have that firearm.
Now if they are attempting to do away with this by passing the 'Private backgrounds check'. BUT! it still won't matter b/c they have no way to know who owns what and when. Plus there's no law against giving a gun away.
Either way these are things I would consider completely unconstitutional and would feel no moral obligation to abide by. Sadly as a long LAW ABDING Citizen, it seems as if the time is approaching where we will be forced to become slaves to the law are have to step outside the box in order to protect ourselves.
The Private Background Check sounds like a good idea, but it's just another step towards identifying who has what. Another strike at privacy under the guise of safety.
Tell me again how that T.J. thought that the 2nd Amendment was for Hunting and Personal Defense.


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10-26-2011, 03:35 AM #1Junior Member Guppy
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Would these tankmates be peaceful together
We have a aqua one aquagrande 285L tank. The pH being around 7.5
I am wanting to add some rainbowfish to the tank with the following current tankmates.....
Boesemani Rainbowfish or Dwarf Rainbow or both
Bala sharks
Gouramis - blue and pearl
Clown Loaches
Chinese Algae Eaters hopefully to be replaced with a bristlenosed plec in the near future
How do you think this combination would look....
I am wanting a peaceful community tank with colour - I am not interested in breeding. I don't want to overcrowd the tank so suggestions on numbers of each fish would be helpful or suggestion on alternative combinations.
Thanks in advance
Your tank is too small for bala sharks. They grow to one foot and want to be with several of their own. They are fast, very active swimmers and also jumpers but if not given enough space will slam into the glass, decorations and whatever else is in the tank. Same with clown loaches. Tank is too small for a group of them.
Chinese Algae eaters don't get along well. Generally are known to only eat algae when young but become aggressive and chase others later on in life. Siamese Algae Eaters would be a better pick, IMO. Unless you have a planted tank, I see no reason for algae eaters, tho.
Others will be OK together but a tank of all rainbows is also nice.
You don't mention how many fish of which kind you have. I keep 4 Clowns in my 135 gallon tank. They grow BIG. I know Balas do too. I'm sure someone will chime in to answer your questions, but in my opinion you are already overstocked!Everyone is a genius,
but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,
it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid
~Albert Einstein
0Originally Posted by Lady Hobbs
You beat me Hobbs!!Everyone is a genius,
but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,
it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid
~Albert Einstein
10-26-2011, 04:37 AM #5Junior Member Guppy
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Thanks everyone for your replies.
I plan to in the near future get rid of the bala sharks and also the chinese algae eaters. I have only recently found out about the algae eaters being aggressive and I think they have recently killed a gourami and a clown loach. The reason I say in the near future is because hubby doesn't want to get rid of them if there is nothing wrong with them. I have advised him the sharks do grow very fast but he still isn't keen.
At present we currently have:
2x bala sharks
1x clown loach as the other one recently died
2x gourami
3x algae eaters
We do have some fake plants but would like to put more plants in (not sure if we should go real or fake at this stage)
I am also thinking when we do get rid of the sharks, we can replace them with more rainbows. I just would like to know whether the rainbows will be okay with these other fish.
If you allow them to get too large, they will be very hard to catch and harder to find them a home. Bala's are nice fish. It's just too bad they get so darned large. They really aren't a shark, BTW, but come from the minnow family I believe.
Show your hubby this.
Last edited by Lady Hobbs; 10-26-2011 at 04:58 AM.
10-26-2011, 05:06 AM #7Junior Member Guppy
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thanks for the link.....wow that is one large shark. I will show him. I just wish I knew this when we bought the fish.


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