Spotted Project!

[jeep]

I'm happy to say that all my fish are doing great, although not spawning, and even the few survivors of last summers water issues have fully recovered. But I'm still very cautious!

The water main leaks that appeared in July have been repaired, sprung new leaks, been repaired again, and have sprung even more leaks. An area spanning 3 intersections just can't seem to be repaired and since no one has seen a water crew in 2 months maybe they've given up. What was a wet street turned into a dangerously icy slick spot on the hill and now into a mini glacier about 200 feet long and spanning the entire street, with potholes and ice as much as 6 inches thick in some areas. And yes, it's on a steep hill!! I almost slid off the road a few minutes ago...

I'll be filing a complaint with the county this week!

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[jeep]

Finally making a start on my long awaited kitchen/fish room expansion!

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[seanyuki]

Wow gonna be a big project Brian, completion date when?

Finally making a start on my long awaited kitchen/fish room expansion!

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[jeep]

Well, it's 20 years in the planning. Let's hope it doesn't take that long to complete, lol...

I ordered new appliances in November and they're being delivered this Saturday, so I better get moving!!

[brewmaster15]

Well, it's 20 years in the planning. Let's hope it doesn't take that long to complete, lol...

I ordered new appliances in November and they're being delivered this Saturday, so I better get moving!!

ordered in November? Brian how are they getting here, slow boat from China? or did you order something very custom? I give you alot of credit for your patience but I guess 3 months is nothing compared to 20 years! Lol

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[Willie]

Watch for changes in water quality, Brian. A while back, the main pipe running in front of my house was replaced by the city. I started losing fish, including breeding pairs and entire spawns, afterwards. Never found out exactly what they were doing, but heard that things were being added to seal the new pipes. Went to 100% R/O for 4 - 5 years until water quality returned to normal. Good luck on a big job.

[jeep]

ordered in November? Brian how are they getting here, slow boat from China? or did you order something very custom? I give you alot of credit for your patience but I guess 3 months is nothing compared to 20 years! Lol

al

They may have been. My original delivery date was November 30th, lol... No worries, as you can tell I'm not quite ready for them...

[jeep]

Watch for changes in water quality, Brian. A while back, the main pipe running in front of my house was replaced by the city. I started losing fish, including breeding pairs and entire spawns, afterwards. Never found out exactly what they were doing, but heard that things were being added to seal the new pipes. Went to 100% R/O for 4 - 5 years until water quality returned to normal. Good luck on a big job.

Willie, This has been goin on since July of last year and I can't help but believe this was the direct cause of the discus die off I experienced. I use a calibrated Hanna combo meter and my ph is normally 8.3. The highest reading possible is 13.99. This past Fall it would rapid flash 13.99, which means the actual ph was very much higher. I can normally aerate my water in about 4 - 5 hours. During this time it took a full 2 days. The water company denies any changes...

Fortunately, things have returned to normal but trust me, I'm very cautious now and probably always will be...

[LizStreithorst]

I hope that's not asbestos tile you're ripping out. It looks like it might be.

[jeep]

I didn't think about that. I'll start using my respirator just in case...

[brewmaster15]

Boat arrive?

[jeep]

Yes. And it's being stored in my living room just like everything else, lol...
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[jeep]

So after spawning every 5-7 days for 9 months, my Ruby Red x Meteor pair went on strike in October. The Super Panthera pair has never shown any real spawning activity, so I put them all together in a 55g with the hopes that competition may trigger some interest. After about a month, today may be the day. The breeding tubes on the SP's are down and they are staking out a small section of the tank and the male SP and Meteor are fighting fiercely. I may have to put in a divider today or tomorrow. I'd post a video but Youtube took down my account because they accused me of using an ad blocker. After several strongly worded emails to them, they reinstated my account but all my previous videos are gone.

Fingers crossed!!

[danotaylor]

Hoping & prayin for the best outcome mate!! Let’s go!!

[Second Hand Pat]

Same here Brian, hoping you get a little action
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