The Shed 24

I'll need to get new tank photos soon, we have new occupants -- Pearl Gouramis!
For those not wanting to click the link, here's a photo off the page instead:



They're REALLY gentle fish, and prefer the cover of plants to hide in if they can. And at 4 inches for the 3 adults we got, they're the lumbering giants of the tank. We have two small juveniles, too, but they shouldn't be full grown for a year or so, so it looks like we'll maybe....possibly...potentially...end up with either a much bigger tank, or a second tank next year, because we're maxed on the fish-to-gallons balance now. That's a ways off to consider, though.
When the Glofish die off (old age, they're getting there, another died & we're down to 4) we'll consider perhaps a half dozen 1-inch danios or 4 or 5 Dragon Tail Guppies if & when they ever restock them, but other than that, we have no room for anything else.

We decided against the Angelfish, because even the dwarf varieties we were looking at, like the Platinums, are still 6 inches+ when grown, and our tank just isn't big enough for them to move with enough ease with all the vegetation in there. The gouramis were the right backup "Centerpiece Fish" to consider, based on their smaller size. Those two inches do make a difference.

Speaking of the vegetation, I finally got the algae growth under control with the help of the sucker guys, only to have diatoms become as issue -- now I've got the ugly "brown algae" (diatoms is not actually algae, though) all over the plants and it's proving to be a major PITA to get rid of. I found a good balance between all the CO2 exhaled from the fish (before getting the gouramis) and bioavailable carbon to keep it at bay and from spreading, at least not quickly.

I did notice the gouramis delicately nibbling the diatoms off the leaves, so I guess they do eat them if they can. They cleaned off a good clip of leaves, color me impressed at the job

originally posted by: Timely

No replies mate ?
I'll wander over to base fook for a wee look !
( I'll wear a mace fask ) 😎

THANKS DAVE! (Don't forget the Pear Lugs!)

G

It's too quiet in here.... let's make some trouble...






discuss... LOL

Gx

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer


Hahahaha!!

a reply to: Night Star


Happy Birthday Night Star!

I'll add more after I get caught up.

originally posted by: Night Star
Called the dentist and he just called in an antibiotic for me. Thank God! I didn't even have to show up in the office. I was in so much pain it woke me up really early this morning. My Brother-In-Law will be picking the med up for me. I just want to feel at least halfway normal. OMG!

Oh, that's great. It will be all better very quickly.

I had to call my dentist last week, still on the antibiotic he called in for me!

I waited far too long though, I looked like a chipmunk before I finally called!

love you!

Righty...
Let's get this party started...

My all-time favourite band The Stranglers... stick with it until at least 0.40 when the keys kick in.. YEAH!!!



G

Who remembers Sandy Thom?? (I wish I was a punkrocker...)
Well, that was (is) a very talented wee Scots lass who never received the recognition or backing that she deserved!
This is a little known, but FANTASTIC tune from Sandy, but her record company wouldn't front up the budget to make a proper video for it, so Sandy MADE HER OWN in her kitchen!!!! CLASS!

Enkoy, and TURN IT UP LOUD!
G

Skipping next door to N.Ireland now.... a band that I saw Live in Glasgow many years ago supporting an open air gig by WET WET WET.
They blew me away. (to the point where I actually left the venue (Glasgow Green) BEFORE Wet Wet Wet started!!!)

Awesome vocals, driving guitars, pounding rhythms... I KNEW that they were going to be the NEXT BIG THING and then they disappeared and did pretty much nothing!! LOL But I still LOVE this!
A poignant anti-war tale... WARBOYS

Keep it Loud!!!!



G

a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Nice song, fun video!

TURN IT UP LOUD!

Another of my favourite bands now... Icicle Works, fronted by the fugly but supremely talented Ian McNabb.
Again, not too much commercial success, but great songwriting and fine energetic performances and production made their songs shine through (for me!)

This is a lesser known track called High Time - Just listen to the drumming on this!!! insane!



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a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Really like this, thank you for posting!

I am getting a little tired of my Fleetwood Mac phase, didn't know what to listen to next.

Have you posted another live stream of you recently?

Last one for now...
World Famous Aussie band Men At Work had a huge hit with Down Under and quite a few others, including this one...
Overkill.
But... did you know that their lead singer / frontman / songwriter is Colin Hay from Ayrshire, Scotland?

Talented guy this...
You have a choice of the original Men At Work recording OR Colin Hay on his own Acoustically as featured on the US TV show Scrubs!



I shall now hand the decks over to....? YOU!

Gx

originally posted by: BugWhisperer
a reply to: Gordi The Drummer
Really like this, thank you for posting!
I am getting a little tired of my Fleetwood Mac phase, didn't know what to listen to next.
Have you posted another live stream of you recently?

Hi Gail (or weekend Tom?? LOL)
I've done two live sets so far.
I posted links for the first one, but didn't want to bore people with any more!!!!
I do have the 2nd set uploaded if you'd like a linky or two... (It's split into two parts due to the way YT uploads!)



Cheers!
G

Happy Birthday "Super Star"


I do hope you are here? And feeling a little better

Yes I am late, sorry.
I thought of it this morning on my first brake at six o'early, "short" I said to my self.

And many more, Birthdays, not "short"

a reply to: WalkInSilence

Awwww, thank you honey!!!!!!! Big warm hug!

In some pain right now and ordering from a place that has chocolate cake, so I'll at least get my piece of birthday cake today.
Ordered some angel hair pasta with a garlic butter sauce. GRRRR, they are closing early. So much for that idea. They never close early. Trying another place, they don't have cake, but I'll take one of their brownies and chips and a meatball and provolone grinder. Hey, it's my Birthday, I'm eating junk. LOL

Snarl made a Birthday thread for me here...

www.abovetopsecret.com...

I'll try to catch up with everyone when I can, when I'm feeling better. Miss everyone very much!

a reply to: LoneCloudHopper2
Ups, missed you by five minutes.
Thanks Cloud, I am "good", I am not wanting of any thing, physical.
A little miffed these days, but hey "This Too Shall Pass".

You?

originally posted by: BugWhisperer
a reply to: Night Star


Happy Birthday Night Star!

I'll add more after I get caught up.

Thank you Bug!

Yeah, I always wait too long when it comes to needing to be seen for something, especially a dentist! Hope you are feeling better than I am. HUGS!

a reply to: WalkInSilence

Hi Honey! Man, trying to order around here today is crazy. Now I'm going for a meatball sub and a strawberry frapp. They'd better be open like they normally are. So much for cake for my Birthday.

Sorry you're going through stuff. You can talk in here or PM to let off some steam. Hugs!

a reply to: Night Star

All the very best to you on your birthday Raine !

Eat cake! 🎂🍰🍾🥂🍼