need some ideas...

[lizzies]

hey guys... i need some ideas for my 50... i think it needs something more but i cant figure out what... tell me what you think...

[kr0nic]

Probally a nice piece of driftwood would make it look more complete. Oh and a few fish probally wouldnt go astray.

[lizzies]

FISH!!! thats whats missing lol... dont wory they will be in there next weekend.

i was thinking of some driftwood, but so far i havent seen any bits that i like... their all either big lumps or realy long thin twigs... neither of which i realy want...

[nycsicktank]

check your lfs or website for small driftwood im sure you'll find one for your size.
perhaps add more plants?

[lizzies]

more plants are coming soon, didnt want to pay £20 on plants just to find the fish dont like them so i just got a couple to see if they like them (when i put the fish in lol) and then i will get more soon. u rekon just a couple of small bits of wood rather then one bigger one?

also planning on getting a 6-8" airstone to go behind the rocks and plant on the far left side.

[nycsicktank]

ill give good two 6" driftwood and tight them up together with moss around the wood. what kind of fish are you getting? goldfish will eat all your plants up!

[nycsicktank]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/fkyounggs/random/Picture004.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/fkyounggs/random/Picture006-1.jpg

you get this from any lfs esp at petland discount...it was for my iguana then my fishes lol
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/fkyounggs/random/Picture003-1.jpg

[lizzies]

yeah, i have my 4 fancies, a plec and a clam goin in there... i dont mind replaing the plants every month if the fish are eating them... but if they just die in the water i will be mad!!!

[Rbishop]

A nice start to your tank, looks very nice. I also, think a piece or two of wood, could add to the tank's looks.

Have you decided on what fish yet for the 12 gal?

[lizzies]

im desperately trying to stay away from plastic plants and ornaments in this tank...

[nycsicktank]

i agree with that, that just an idea =). whats your watts?

[lizzies]

A nice start to your tank, looks very nice. I also, think a piece or two of wood, could add to the tank's looks.

Have you decided on what fish yet for the 12 gal?

well im thinking of a siamese fighting fish and i think a red finned shark (i think thats what it was called lol) and i want a plec... possibly also some neons...

[lizzies]

whats your watts?

you mean the heater in the 12??? its a 100w. theres no heater in the 50 as its for coldwater fancies...

[nycsicktank]

i was referring to your lights, now you got me confused. you mean fancies as guppies?

[lizzies]

no. lol... this 50 will hold coldwater fancy fish such as orandas and lionheads and blackmoors etc etc... i have 3 lights in the 50... i have 2 25w white lights and one 20watt purple light, i think its uv...

[lizzies]

update... more plants in there now... lhs had a good deal going on the plants so i thought id get a couple more... still looking for some good driftwood to put in there... will get some soon.

[nycsicktank]

i honestly like the way it is

[lizzies]

i was actualy thinking that myself lol... theres a thin line between looking empty and looking over full... and i think in this case it was 3 plants lol...

[nycsicktank]

lol your goldfishes will take the spare spaces

[lizzies]

yeah... will post more pics when the new enhabitants move in lol...

[nycsicktank]

i cant wait for my cherry shrimps and some plants to come in lol

check this website out
http://www.aquariumplants.com/Beginner_Plants_s/17.htm

[lizzies]

can you buy shrimp or any sort of invertibrates for a coldwater tank???

[nycsicktank]

i doubt they'll survive under 79 degress

[nycsicktank]

have you ever seen spotted rapael catfish? i bought one last year 1" and now hes 4"THICK

[lizzies]

i dont think i have... could we get a pic???

[nycsicktank]

RIP <-----death unsure =(

i just took this right now so it really sucks =D
my fake plants lol
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/fkyounggs/DSCN0453.jpg

look closely
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/fkyounggs/DSCN0455.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/fkyounggs/DSCN0457.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/fkyounggs/DSCN0456.jpg

[nycsicktank]

the info
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/catfish/talkingcat.php

[lizzies]

WOW lol... took me a while to spot it but its huge!!!!

[Mgamer20o0]

more plants