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Maverick2007
08-27-2007, 6:13 PM
Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to all the forum members.

I just recently moved to Portugal from Toronto Canada and have just purchased a new tank Rena Aquarama Panorama (aka a 20g bowfront.....lol).

The tank has just been set-up a week with gravel; a few rocks and three live plants (have not identified them as of yet) with local well water.... I am planning on a fishless cycle (but I'm having problems locating pure ammonia) and have not been able to find a proper test kit.

Have not decided on what to stock my tank with (I guess I have a lot of time to decided while my tank cycles). I am thinking South American although the local LFS is limited with fish selection. Was thinking livebearer but was interested in some corys, which is probably not a good idea due to brackish needs of many livebearers.

Anyways hope to make some new friends who share in my love for aquaria and as always I am open to any suggestions.

Cheers

Weezer
08-27-2007, 6:37 PM
Hello..........:welcome:

Rbishop
08-27-2007, 7:32 PM
Welcome to AC!

jpappy789
08-27-2007, 9:31 PM
Welcome to AC!!!

Btw, none of the livebearers NEED brackish conditions, it's a common misconception actually, so skip the salt and corys will be fine!

blackwolfXKAV
08-27-2007, 10:33 PM
Welcome to our Community!

Livebearer's shouldn't need salt in their water, just keep up regular maintenance.

Are you mainland Portugal or the Azores?

Reefscape
08-28-2007, 2:01 AM
Welcome to AC!

Niko

H3D
08-28-2007, 8:14 AM
Welcome to AC! :dance:

Maverick2007
08-28-2007, 1:06 PM
Thank you all for the very warm welcome!!

blackwolfXKAV, I am living in mainland Portugal near Viseu.

Cheers

Maverick2007
08-28-2007, 1:42 PM
jpappy789 & blackwolfXKAV,

Glad to hear that I may be able to stock my tank with livebearers after all and still keep a few corys.

The local LFS stock guppys, swords and platys from the livebearers group. In terms of other fish they stock gouramis, angels, few tetras (limited selection) and tiger barbs; as I said very limited selection.

Any stocking suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Cheers

mee-mee
08-28-2007, 4:16 PM
Welcome to the AC...

Maverick2007
08-29-2007, 4:17 PM
Thanks for the welcome mee-mee.

Cheers

jm1212
08-29-2007, 8:18 PM
enjoy your stay!

Mgamer20o0
10-01-2007, 2:02 AM
Welcome to AC.