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Old 24-09-2009, 07:15 PM   #51
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thks bro.

Hi EC,

After my tank settle, can i buy small quantity from u? also, the shells u post very nice, u buy from which LSF?
 
Old 24-09-2009, 07:47 PM   #52
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http://fish.mongabay.com/lake_tanganyika_cichlids.htm

interesting link above, but must spend time to read.
 
Old 24-09-2009, 08:21 PM   #53
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thks bro.

Hi EC,

After my tank settle, can i buy small quantity from u? also, the shells u post very nice, u buy from which LSF?
The shells he uses are normal escargot shells bought from cold storage, if you like escargots, good for you. If you don't just dig them out and soak with detergent powder to thoroughly clean all the grease inside then after that soak or boil them with hot water to be safe.
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Old 24-09-2009, 11:08 PM   #54
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The shells he uses are normal escargot shells bought from cold storage, if you like escargots, good for you. If you don't just dig them out and soak with detergent powder to thoroughly clean all the grease inside then after that soak or boil them with hot water to be safe.
That's just what i did this afternoon And bro David if you can't dig out the snail meat with your hands or any fork spoon, can use tweezer if you don't have a escargot fork
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That's just what i did this afternoon And bro David if you can't dig out the snail meat with your hands or any fork spoon, can use tweezer if you don't have a escargot fork
Do post pictures of your shellies setup soon ok
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Old 25-09-2009, 01:15 AM   #56
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for shells did anyone tried looking at plant nurseries like those in Kovan? I think some of them carry for deco. I went to 2 at marine parade. both got shells but size wise small. I got 4 packs of small ones for deco purpose. tmrw i'll try the nurseries at kovan and see if got luck.
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Was at yishun yesterday,saw some M Blue fontosa at Y618. sizes ard 2-2.5'' retailing at $28/pc.
 
Old 25-09-2009, 11:05 AM   #58
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very excited now, bro ectan pm me liao...

just need the time..... the time....... find shells.......
 
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very excited now, bro ectan pm me liao...

just need the time..... the time....... find shells.......


Great! For shells, there are a company in SG selling such unique shells suitable for Shellies too. ec tan also got the contact (he last MO for us). You can check to him if you need some.
 
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Do post pictures of your shellies setup soon ok
Ok sure bro! After I manage to get my background on. Would plain black oyama be good?
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