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    Talking My new friend...

    For those interested, here are some pics of my new buddy. The wife named "him" Milo.







    This little guy is awesome.

    Bart

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    THAT is one strange lookin' whatchamacallit...

    You say that's a turtle ?...it gives one cause to ponder what sort of evolutionary conditions might have been in place to get that as a result.

    WAY COOL Bart!

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    Yes, a turtle indeed! And not one for you to make soup out of

    Its a Mata Mata, and it is without a doubt, probably the strangest turtle ever! I have always wanted one!

    Bart

    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    THAT is one strange lookin' whatchamacallit...

    You say that's a turtle ?...it gives one cause to ponder what sort of evolutionary conditions might have been in place to get that as a result.

    WAY COOL Bart!

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    Between your VX, masks, and mata-mata, I can only deduce that you really like strange, unique things!

    Congrats!
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    Indeed....and it doesn't stop there really. I don't really know why, but I have always liked weird stuff. It just sucks because everything I like is a pain in the arse to find

    Bart

    Quote Originally Posted by VXD959 View Post
    Between your VX, masks, and mata-mata, I can only deduce that you really like strange, unique things!

    Congrats!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    THAT is one strange lookin' whatchamacallit...

    You say that's a turtle ?...it gives one cause to ponder what sort of evolutionary conditions might have been in place to get that as a result.

    WAY COOL Bart!
    Diffused sunlight, water filled with the detritus and debris of the deep forest (sticks and leaves), moving slowly...filled with pools, eddies, and tiny tributaries....The Orinoco basin for this particular guy. He's a beaut

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    GET RID OF THE PLASTIC!!! Nothing, is preferable to plastic. I know you are trying to get real plants going, but meanwhile, pull the Chinese poly out. He really is awesome!

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    I couldn't see the turtle...it appears as if there is a leaf covering it!
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    Gas, is this your younger brother?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y


    Cool little creature you have there. I too have an interest in the glass box hobby. I have a mini reef tank going at the moment. You know, because spending tons of money on my VX isn't enough. I need another expensive hobby to throw cash at.

    Good luck with him/her

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    Yeah, these turtles have insane camo. I can't get over the shell either. Its just insane looking...reminds me a Gamera and Kamoebas!



    Bart

    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    I couldn't see the turtle...it appears as if there is a leaf covering it!

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    Yeah, I know. I want to get some hornwort in there asap. The plastic plants are definitely on their way out. I am going to San Fran next weekend, and I will be stopping by the Aqua Forest Aquarium shop and picking up several live plants for the tank.

    And THEN, in 3-4 months, I move into a new house and I will be setting up a 125-180 gallon for him. I really want to replicate a nice Amazon drainage for him...it will be challenging.

    Bart


    Quote Originally Posted by Chopper View Post
    GET RID OF THE PLASTIC!!! Nothing, is preferable to plastic. I know you are trying to get real plants going, but meanwhile, pull the Chinese poly out. He really is awesome!

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