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Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hi ladies

I'm so glad you both stopped by...I've missed EVERYONE a lot!!!!!

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Here are some fishes I want to put in my tank

http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/obpeacock.htm

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http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/ngara.htm

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http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/albinomac.htm

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http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/colbalt%20blue.JPG

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http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/demasoni.htm

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http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/yellolab.htm

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http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/goldcomp.htm

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http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/inkfin.htm

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http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/zaire.htm

blue is my favorite color....can ya tell????

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http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/zambian.htm

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There are some rare red ones on sale @ Ebay.

We already have brown rocks...Having looked at these pictures, I should put some white in there too........

Any ideas? Where's Var???? He loves fishes too....He should have a clue....

Posted by: dg806

I used to have some cichlids. Then I took my tank down. Lots of work keeping it up. Now I want to put it back up.

Posted by: BabsieGirl

I know. I hear the Africans (which is what I want) require a higher PH, so I'll constantly be checking the PH.......I just don't know how often I should check them.

Our fish tank takes up soooooo much space in our greatroom.....I couldn't believe how much bigger it looked with out the tank sitting there. I almost, said "Sell it!" but then I know how much I'd miss it. I'm trying to talk my hubby into setting the tank up in the kitchen...thing is, the only spot we can sit it in, is where the vent thingy is that filters.......... We have a cubby where our entry way is, but it's not big enough by 3in.....3 INCHES!!!! I was so mad........

Dg, how did you keep up with your tank? Our South Americans weren't hard at all but I hear the Africans are MUCH harder and you have to keep an eye on the tank or you can lose EVERYTHING.....Also, I saw some Cichlids require salt....Where the heck would I put the salt? Do I just sprinkle it in the water?

Posted by: Burner02

Hiya Babs!
Must be a HUGE tank!

Correction...I went FOUR days in a row..

bad thing..I've not NOT gone three days..damn things keep getting in my way..with my stupid window of ability to work out in...

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Hey Babs whats up?
Get back to me on Monday when you recieve this, Ok?

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hi guys

B -- Yeah it's a huge tank. Once we get it set up I'll take a pic and post them. Sorry about the mix up. I thought you said 3, my bad. 4 if EVEN better hon

How are ya?

MyCat - Hi there. How have you been?

Sorry I'm being so short. I have a lot on my mind and I just got back from my 2nd opinion visit.

Posted by: Var

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Originally posted by BabsieGirl
http://www.bluegrasscichlids.com/zaire.htm

blue is my favorite color....can ya tell????

Thats a Zaire Blue Frontosa. Very pricey...very NICE! Africans are not hard to keep at all. Aggression is where people run into the most problems. They do like a higher PH, but that can be acheived easily (at least for a while) by using a calcium carbonate based substrate (crushed coral or dolomite). I used to have 6 tanks of them. Got really into breeding af's for a few years. Lemme know if you have any ?'s.

<---------fish geek

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hey Var,

Last night I purchased 20lbs of coral rock and purchased a bag of crushed/buffered coral. I set the underground filter up in the tank. What else should I do before putting the fish in? I'm taking it I should let the tank cycle for a couple days before buying any Africans

Oh, and I made a few tunnels for them (I'm not good at decorating tanks.) Maybe I can take a picture of the tank and post it here and you can give me a few pointers??

I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY FISH!!!!!! I found an online dealer and he's not that bad in price.....

Posted by: gwcaton

Hi Sweetie ! Aqauriums are cool . I like angel fish in mine .

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hi ya Gary,

Yeah, I like Angel fish too. Use to have them, then changed over to south american tank and now african......Africans are SOO pretty....check out the links I posted a page back (I think.)

How are you?

Posted by: Burner02

Sounds like you are keeping active!
Things are going well here. Had a bad wek with the GF..but..got it all worked out. Just in time..we are going to Minnesota this weekend for her brother's graduation..I get to meet her father...
"hello, Dr. Larsen. Very nice to meet you. I am the guy whos' scthuuping your little princess"

(think maybe I shouldn't say that??)

Posted by: greekblondechic

could be worse... this guy my cuz gave my # to has been calling my house, and he was having a conversation w. my mom..

he sounds really boring tho.. ick

Posted by: Burner02

so..he likes your mom?

Posted by: gwcaton

Morning Babsie !

Posted by: gwcaton

Hi Hun !

how's Babsie ? How is your aquarium coming along ? hope you are doing ok .

Posted by: BabsieGirl

HI Gary, B and Greek

Sorry I haven't been in here much. Been busy here at work in all. Boss is out today so I can slack a little bit.

Been thinking about starting up another journal. Not sure. Maybe name it........ 6 week sizzle or something.........Watcha think?

Oh TGIF

Posted by: greekblondechic

Why 6 week sizzle hon?

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Just trying to spice it up a bit. My diet will need to change in 6 weeks anyways. HOPEFULLY.

What do you have in mind hon?

Posted by: gwcaton

Hey Gorgeuos ! Glad to hear from you .
TGIF to you too !

Posted by: greekblondechic

Nothing dear, just wasn't sure what was happening in 6 weeks

Posted by: BabsieGirl

according to my dr, I should lose 15lbs of water weight in 4 weeks. If I don't, I get prescription diruetics for a week. During this time (6 weeks), I'm also going to diet SO, I'm hoping to lose about 20lbs in 6 weeks. I know that seems like a lot BUT, hormones make you retain water and I've put on A LOT of it.

I'll also take pictures over the weekend. I won't share them until I've reached a loss of 20lbs...Who knows...I may end up posting with the second set of pics......

Greek, I'm so jiggly

My dad and I are planning to bike after my 6 weeks is up. We'll do 60 miles total for the weekend....30 on Sat and 30 on Sun..........I HOPE I can keep up with him....

How are things coming along for you hon?

Hey (((Gary))), thanks for saying Hi gorgeous. Even though I am not, it makes me feel good to hear it.

What are ya doingn over the weekend?

Posted by: greekblondechic

Awww well I'm glad to hear that, I'm sure you will start feeling better once that happens too!

I am all jiggly myself but unfortunately its fat not water so I gotta work it all off.

Im doin ok, gettin ready to graduate and find a job.. scary..

I agree that its probably easier to post the pics later, posting before pics was really upsetting 4 me.

Good luck on your bike ride.. what a good way to get ur cardio!

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Greeky, I wish we lived closer because I'm sure we can motivate each other. And, you're right, I will feel better about myself when I lose the weight. I'm def. starting all over. I'm willing to sacrifice muscle mass to get lean THEN, build muscle once I'm down to my ideal body weight.

Cool, you're graduating soon. Great job sweetie.

Does your college have job placement programs? What was your major?

For sure, I'm going to post them after I feel confident about myself. That way I'm more apt to handle the rough criticism thrown my way. I'm not going to weight train or go to my gym. I'm embarrassed about my weight gain (even though it has been out of my control.) My main focus is losing the weight by dieting and doing what I can around the house and with my father.

Posted by: greekblondechic

There are lots of great ways to stay active outside of a gym. Walk, run, bike, play tennis, even rollerblading, and I'm sure there's others.

My degree will be in communication, unfortunately my school is tooooo big for any type of placement program. I am looking for any job w/in corporate communications such as marketing or public relations.

If we lived closeby we'd def need to give each other lots of hugs!

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Exactly

You know what, I've never gone rollerblading. It looks fun though

Do you have a particular company you'd prefer to grow with?

Def. lot AND LOTS of HUUUGGGGSSSS

Posted by: Stacey

Hey there! How are you doing?? You should try rollerblading--it is Awesome!!

Greeky is right-there is a lot of different things to do outside of the gym. I hardly ever go to the gym (I do all my weight workouts at home.. I have freeweights and other equipment)
However.. all of my cardio is done either outside (powerwalks/sprints/jogging/rollerblading) Or step aerobics in my own home.. or workout videos.

How is the Endometriosis doing? I have had a really rough 2 weeks..but all is well and I'm still managing to get in some kickass workouts.

Anyway..wanted to say Hello to you. I hope you have a great weekend.. have fun on that bike ride..thats a lot of miles

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally posted by BabsieGirl
I'm so jiggly

hey...that can be a good thing....

(had to be said..)
you feeling good?
Have fun biking? what kind of biking? road / mtn? As soon as I get my income checks back, I am gona get a mtn bike so Kristen and I can wreak havok all over the Rockies!
you take care of yourself!

Posted by: gwcaton

Quote:

Hey (((Gary))), thanks for saying Hi gorgeous. Even though I am not, it makes me feel good to hear it.

What are ya doingn over the weekend?

Hi again!
Hmmmmmmm well i have to work sunday !!!! BOO !! HISS !!!!
And saturday I will be driving miss Debbie. Other wise known as driving my wife around most of the day to garage sales ! Hopefully a movie later that day.

How about you , GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!

Posted by: BabsieGirl

I was just popping in to say HI

Friday is my last day

Posted by: shortstuff

Hey babs good luck

I am thinking about you and hope things turn out well for you

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hey thanks SS

How are you doing?

Posted by: Stacey

Heya Babs!!!

Friday is your last day for What honey?? For work?? ??

Posted by: shortstuff

I am good, just busy as a bee with everything at school and trying to maintain my sanity.

I really hope this time off from work gives you a breather hun :kiss

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Hi Stacey - yeah, from both work and the internet. I may get online from home. Not sure yet. How are you feeling?

SS -- I'd say you're a busy bee

What's your secret to staying sane? ........................I cannot wait to get a breather. It'll feel wonderful!!!!

Posted by: Stacey

SO are you having surgery?

Posted by: BabsieGirl

Surgery is up in the air at the moment.

June 1st I'll be seeing an Endocrin specialist at the Cleveland Clinic. I'll let him make decisions for me. I've been doing TONs of research, and I'm thinking I want to try the Holistics way of healing....."The healing power of positive thinking!" (my dad believes in this entirely) I'll be seeing specialists in, Endocrinology, nutrition, mental and physical health..............Physiotherapist. I'll try accupuncture, etc......I want to see how this all works out. I'll also be trying to get pregnant during this time. So, I'll be REALLY busy.

Posted by: JLB001

Busy doing the

hehe

Hope all goes well Babsie!

Posted by: Stacey

Good Luck Babs!!

Posted by: BabsieGirl

lmao - After a while...the hee hee....turns into work ='s no fun. It stinks. Jod - I LUV your pictures....You look stunning!!!!

Stacey - Thanks for the luck. I'm gonna need it

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