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zenins
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Post by zenins » Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:52 pm

Beautiful Loaches :D

It has been a couple of years since I have visited Menagerie, I should go again soon ...
Zenin

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Post by gulogulo » Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:31 pm

I just picked up 2 today, I'm going to put them in the tank when I get done typing this post. I am very excited :) My son went with me to pick them up and said they were awesome (he turns 9 tomorrow).

The owner of the LFS said they were already taking frozen bloodworms so I am sure they will do great.

WooHoo
Current loach residents- 14 Pangio semicincta, 2 P. doriae, 4 P. myersi, 1 P. shelfordi, 5 P. anguilaris, 6 P. oblonga, 8 P. cuneovirgata 5 Chromobotia macracantha, 3 Gastromyzon ctenocephalus, 3 Gastromyzon species unknown

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Post by Jim Powers » Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:53 pm

Where did you get them?
I am sooooooooooo envious!
I am determined that I am going to get some this year.
I have had them twice and lost my last one five years ago.
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Post by Katy » Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:59 pm

I want it I want it I want it!!!!!

I sure hope Frank gets some in hen e get our river tank :lol: :twisted:

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Post by ch.koenig » Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:24 pm

and I've got 7 last week. some look a little shaky, some are in competiiton with stellatus in the main stream, wagging to "keep" pace.
first pictures

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cheers Charles

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Martin Thoene
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Post by Martin Thoene » Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:09 pm

Katy wrote:I want it I want it I want it!!!!!

I sure hope Frank gets some in hen e get our river tank :lol: :twisted:
I know a shop that's a short cab ride from where you'll be staying in Toronto that has nice ones right now.

You should buy some w's too :wink:

Martin.
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SidtheMonkey
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Catching up with Martin

Post by SidtheMonkey » Sun Mar 21, 2010 1:58 am

Hey Martin! Long time, no 'see.'

I'm so glad to see you are still here, and still in Toronto...married life must agree with you.

I've got a new account here, but I think you'll remember me. Laurie from Seattle, I have one of your handmade loach T-shirts and you sent me Twiglets!

I'm just getting back into fish...maybe. And seeing what's new in the loach world.

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Post by Martin Thoene » Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:07 am

Oh Lordy Laurie! Of course I remember you.

I'm still here, the marriage isn't,...... but I'm living with a wonderful woman so life is good.

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Post by Katy » Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:53 am

Martin Thoene wrote:
Katy wrote:I want it I want it I want it!!!!!

I sure hope Frank gets some in hen e get our river tank :lol: :twisted:
I know a shop that's a short cab ride from where you'll be staying in Toronto that has nice ones right now.

You should buy some w's too :wink:

Martin.
:evil: :evil: :evil: I believe I did mention I am flying, not driving???? :evil: :evil: :evil:

And I thought our great Socialist neighbors to the north (well, Toronto is due West) would have BUSES????

At any rate, you will need to give me directions to said wonderful fish store, so I can see what I am missing :(

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Martin Thoene
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Post by Martin Thoene » Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:38 am

CDN$3 will get you a ride on the truly wonderful TTC. On Queen St, where your hotel is. You have the option of bus or streetcar heading east.

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then you'll go north on Parliament to:

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http://www.menageriepetshop.com/

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Post by Harold Slater » Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:49 am


Katy
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Post by Katy » Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:50 am

this is bad, I am thinking of canceling my flight and putting my fish-carrier cooler and battery-powered bubblers in the back....

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Post by Martin Thoene » Sun Mar 21, 2010 3:08 pm

Katy wrote:this is bad, I am thinking of canceling my flight and putting my fish-carrier cooler and battery-powered bubblers in the back....
and all because of........

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Yes, the good ole days of carrying fish in your carry-on bag are long gone. I brought my hillstreams into Canada when I emigrated from England that way.

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Post by wasserscheu » Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:34 am

Hallo Charles,

thanks for the link. Lucky you - you got them already. Congrats!

I need to wait. They look great!
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Post by Katy » Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:02 pm

ooooh, Frank says they should be available soon .....

Anyone have videos of these guys in action? Still gotta convince Mr Cloudhands :D

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