Fish Sanctuary

[Hoyo12]

Rescued 2/18/10

Thanks guys. Here is another update I didn't post yet. Should be two more yet, then I'll post a NEW update on how all of the rescues are doing as of now. (Also, you can't see the previous update unless the skin of the site is set to a different, darker, color. Sorry about that...)
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Update #4
Picked up some more rescues last night.
First we have a mix of community fish. The family had someone give them the tank for free, but they like Saltwater fish, so that's where I came into play, lol. Now, I'm not very good with naming Tetras, but I think I should know what they are;
3x Neons
3x Glowlight Tetras
3x Black Neons
Also...
1x Bushynose Pleco
1x Albino Cory fish
1x Peppered Coryfish
6x Glowfish
Lately I've been after all of the more exotic stuff, so going back to Tetras and other common community fish just doesn't feel right, lol.
Now, enough with the little stuff, time for a fairly decent sized )v(onster! Yet another JD, but this time a bit larger. About 8", to be exact. At first the two JDs were not getting along, as shown in the pictures, but as time went on the started to calm down a bit. He was actually from the same person that has the Tiger Ocsar. I knew that I would be back there for him eventually. They wanted Tetras and stuff, and after putting a bunch in with the JD he soon ate them all. An 'a dur' moment for me, but what ever makes them feel good I guess, lol.
And finally, pics. Got two of the Common Pleco rescue also.

 

[Hoyo12]

Bullet 4" Rescued 2/21/10

Update #5
Looks like the two JDs maybe a male and female, although the larger would be the female... weird.

Anyway, here is the newest rescue. A 4" Red Tailed Shark. Too aggressive in his original home.

 

[ShawnyO]

Hoyo12, this is admirable and wish you nothing but the best in this noble endeavor. best wishes.
~Shawn

 

[Jerzboi]

hats off to you man, that is awesome

great pics of the oscar

 

[Hoyo12]

Hoyo12, this is admirable and wish you nothing but the best in this noble endeavor. best wishes.
~Shawn

hats off to you man, that is awesome

great pics of the oscar

Thank you both. I appreciate the kind words.
Things are starting to get a little hectic. Looks like I will be rescuing about 50 fish in the next couple of days. Really need to get some tank donations going here, lol.
Next update.
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Update #6
Got a new rescue today, unfortunately no pics yet. It is a 12" "Zebra Tilapia" that also has HITH. His previous tank was and is a 35-Gallon, but it gets better, it's a Hexagonal Tank! Less room then a regular rectangular tank! It gets better.

The water was absolutely disgusting! His black coloring matched the water! Could barely tell there was a fish in the tank, and even at such a small tank size! Now that ain't right, lol. These people have had him in the tank for 10 years, and said that he is very aggressive, and does not tolerate tank-mates. Now don't get me wrong, these people where very nice and thoughtful, gave me the entire tank+stand plus filter, powerhead, two air pumps, sinking pellets, light, cover, some rocks, a decoration, a Cichlid book, and some filter pads. Everything I needed for the tank. Great people, just not very good at keeping their tank clean...

I did a water change after filling it up all of the way, and the water has cleared up significantly, but still needs work. Hoping to make it look really nice, even with a big ugly Tilapia, lol. I was able to pull it off with Bruce.

Pictures tomorrow!!!!!
Next Day
Finally got pics. Had to do a few water changes... and... wipe the glass... and cover... and clean anything else that was included, lol.
Anyway, here is the 10 year old, 12" Tilapia b. (Tank still needs work

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[BettaFishMommy]

is it just my over-tired eyes, but looks like his left pectoral fin missing??

 

[cichlidkrazy]

dude i love what your doin and that is an oscar id love hahaha but hes way to big

 

[Hoyo12]

is it just my over-tired eyes, but looks like his left pectoral fin missing??

It's there.

dude i love what your doin and that is an oscar id love hahaha but hes way to big

Thanks, and despite his size, he has to be one of my favorite rescues so far. Lots of personality. He also seems to be a lot more active than my other Oscar, which is a female Common Oscar, about 12" but she looks really small compared to this big guy, lol.

 

[Hoyo12]

Thought that I should post all of the Fish Rescue videos I have up on youtube. All should be in order, from the first rescue to the last. (So far)
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[odinthejd]

any updates?? And your link in your signature dosen't work for me and also how many tanks do you have total?