Hello, I'm new obviously, and after months of pleasurable fish research I decided it was time I joined and actual forum or two.
Last time I checked I was 23, and have been married to my husband three years in may. I just got a new job, directing Seniors in a residential home for the active treatment and learning of people with developmental disabilities. I love working there. I love working with and helping people. I also just started a job working with Vector Marketing selling Cutco, trying to make ends meet after loosing my last job.
I finally got an aquarium after my husband's pleading for a fish tank. We had gotten a Comet from a Valentines dance last year. My Husband was tired of the inadiquatte housing we had for him and was using it as an excuse to get a large aquarium which he had always wanted. I wasn't against this, however, my reply usually was, "It's just not in the budget right now."
I was finally able to locate a nice used aquarium and now I'm accused of taking over the project. My husband was satesfied with Just four fish in our 45g, but I though it was boring and there were more fun things to do. Recently with some stresses and loss of a job, I must admit I did get a little obsessed......
So to the Details,
I have an approxamately 45g subtropical planted tank, and a 2 liter, outside hanging tank.
Common temp right now: 72f sometimes. preffered range or 68-75 sometimes 66/65 in winter.
Filter: I have of what I call pump waterfall filters. (I forget names)
one a tetra, biobag whisper,(35gallon I think) and
one a biowheel Marineland 55 gallon.
I've got two, why not use them, especially when adding the new fishes?
Heater: I have a little adjustable heater 100 w i think Just to help temp control
airflow: a little pump which runs an air wand and the flow for my hang on tank.
substrate: river pebbles and like bio substrate or something.
layout: some driftwook hidesouts, rocks/caves & tunnels, tiki head with balding java hair... a little castle and lighthouse. ruin columns and an anubias on lava rock....
Plants: can't remember all the other plants but at least moderate planting and cover.
RIP/Awol: Since Setup we've had a few casualties
Dojo (dojo)
Wiggles (dojo)
Mr. Noodle (dojo)
Abett (dojo)
Castello (Dojo)
sad bunch with bad tankmates at petsmart
Probie(plocaustamus type..)bad vacation feeder, starved
Tof (the other fish) Rubberlip- tank got too cold
Pale little guy (albino tiger barb) sick, stress, tank too cold.
Sad fish(green tiger barb) Jumped committed fishesuide (funny, ironic sad story)
2 bamboo shrimp- stress I think didn't last when i got them. cycle more, test water again, and try later.
2 cherry/green shrimp- hiding, dead or eaten. Escaped my attatched tank
oh.... and little fish.... came with valentines comet, died within first couple days.
Now Enjoying the fishy afterlife.
Current Residents:
Frank-Orange and white Comet- He's grown so much!!
Sophie-Shobukin Goldifish- Cheeky fish has gotten bigger than Frank!!
Goldie- Golden mystery snail (big but having shell trouble. Suggestions for adding calcium to water?)
Blue Steel- Blue mystery snail- in love with Goldie. Hitchhikes and mates with her all the time.
Pearl- ivory mystery snail- she's the runt. Hasn't grown as much as others, but still sticking around.
Minnie- Dojo- raised from a little sliver inch. Now big and fat and still thinks she can hide in the same places.
Boogers, Snot, and Snacks- (aka stupid pond snails) annoying, but not horrible. make good squished treats.
Skunk, Oreo, Cookies n' Cream- 3 Dalmatian Mollies
2 nertites
3 antler nerites
Barbie-green tiger barb
Dart- tiger barb
albino tiger barb
11-12 white clouds- cheeky little silles always try to confuse my eyes.
7 cherry barb: don't recall names at moment....
4 amano
12 assorted cherry/green shrimp in hang on tank.
I'm looking for unusal freshwater snails, more cool plants. Cool shrimp- bigger dwarf, bamboo, vampire. freshwater clams, and above all- I want Aegla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I also have an African grey Timnah Parrot, 2 cats that live at my grandma's
and 2 bunnies that probably need a more attentive home.
so that is all for now!!! What do ya'll think?
Last time I checked I was 23, and have been married to my husband three years in may. I just got a new job, directing Seniors in a residential home for the active treatment and learning of people with developmental disabilities. I love working there. I love working with and helping people. I also just started a job working with Vector Marketing selling Cutco, trying to make ends meet after loosing my last job.
I finally got an aquarium after my husband's pleading for a fish tank. We had gotten a Comet from a Valentines dance last year. My Husband was tired of the inadiquatte housing we had for him and was using it as an excuse to get a large aquarium which he had always wanted. I wasn't against this, however, my reply usually was, "It's just not in the budget right now."
I was finally able to locate a nice used aquarium and now I'm accused of taking over the project. My husband was satesfied with Just four fish in our 45g, but I though it was boring and there were more fun things to do. Recently with some stresses and loss of a job, I must admit I did get a little obsessed......
So to the Details,
I have an approxamately 45g subtropical planted tank, and a 2 liter, outside hanging tank.
Common temp right now: 72f sometimes. preffered range or 68-75 sometimes 66/65 in winter.
Filter: I have of what I call pump waterfall filters. (I forget names)
one a tetra, biobag whisper,(35gallon I think) and
one a biowheel Marineland 55 gallon.
I've got two, why not use them, especially when adding the new fishes?
Heater: I have a little adjustable heater 100 w i think Just to help temp control
airflow: a little pump which runs an air wand and the flow for my hang on tank.
substrate: river pebbles and like bio substrate or something.
layout: some driftwook hidesouts, rocks/caves & tunnels, tiki head with balding java hair... a little castle and lighthouse. ruin columns and an anubias on lava rock....
Plants: can't remember all the other plants but at least moderate planting and cover.
RIP/Awol: Since Setup we've had a few casualties
Dojo (dojo)
Wiggles (dojo)
Mr. Noodle (dojo)
Abett (dojo)
Castello (Dojo)
sad bunch with bad tankmates at petsmart
Probie(plocaustamus type..)bad vacation feeder, starved
Tof (the other fish) Rubberlip- tank got too cold
Pale little guy (albino tiger barb) sick, stress, tank too cold.
Sad fish(green tiger barb) Jumped committed fishesuide (funny, ironic sad story)
2 bamboo shrimp- stress I think didn't last when i got them. cycle more, test water again, and try later.
2 cherry/green shrimp- hiding, dead or eaten. Escaped my attatched tank
oh.... and little fish.... came with valentines comet, died within first couple days.
Now Enjoying the fishy afterlife.
Current Residents:
Frank-Orange and white Comet- He's grown so much!!
Sophie-Shobukin Goldifish- Cheeky fish has gotten bigger than Frank!!
Goldie- Golden mystery snail (big but having shell trouble. Suggestions for adding calcium to water?)
Blue Steel- Blue mystery snail- in love with Goldie. Hitchhikes and mates with her all the time.
Pearl- ivory mystery snail- she's the runt. Hasn't grown as much as others, but still sticking around.
Minnie- Dojo- raised from a little sliver inch. Now big and fat and still thinks she can hide in the same places.
Boogers, Snot, and Snacks- (aka stupid pond snails) annoying, but not horrible. make good squished treats.
Skunk, Oreo, Cookies n' Cream- 3 Dalmatian Mollies
2 nertites
3 antler nerites
Barbie-green tiger barb
Dart- tiger barb
albino tiger barb
11-12 white clouds- cheeky little silles always try to confuse my eyes.
7 cherry barb: don't recall names at moment....
4 amano
12 assorted cherry/green shrimp in hang on tank.
I'm looking for unusal freshwater snails, more cool plants. Cool shrimp- bigger dwarf, bamboo, vampire. freshwater clams, and above all- I want Aegla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I also have an African grey Timnah Parrot, 2 cats that live at my grandma's
and 2 bunnies that probably need a more attentive home.
so that is all for now!!! What do ya'll think?
