Midwest fish, bird, dog, etc, etc lovers

[WillLaw]

Hello.
We live in the Midwest U.S. on about 10 acres. We have about a 25 minutes drive to the city where most aspects of our lives are conducted, but consider it worth it (well, maybe not in winter) to escape the hustle & bustle.
Our tanks and ponds: 150g long New World cichlid; 90g Malawi cichlid; 90g Tanganyika cichlid & community; 29g Tanganyika "shellie" tank; several smaller tanks; 6,500g koi & native catfish pond; several smaller ponds.
WE also have 4 dogs, ranging from 6 lbs to 120 lbs; Ringneck doves in an inside aviary; Golden Pheasants in an outside aviary; Bee hives; Southdown Babydoll sheep; Nigerian Dwarf Goats; and American Guinea Hogs (not to be confused with the popular rodent, guinea pigs).

 

[Rbishop]

Welcome to AC! Sounds impressive!

 

[Tifftastic]

Sounds like you got a busy and exciting life! Welcome to AC.

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Hello.
We live in the Midwest U.S. on about 10 acres. We have about a 25 minutes drive to the city where most aspects of our lives are conducted, but consider it worth it (well, maybe not in winter) to escape the hustle & bustle.
Our tanks and ponds: 150g long New World cichlid; 90g Malawi cichlid; 90g Tanganyika cichlid & community; 29g Tanganyika "shellie" tank; several smaller tanks; 6,500g koi & native catfish pond; several smaller ponds.
WE also have 4 dogs, ranging from 6 lbs to 120 lbs; Ringneck doves in an inside aviary; Golden Pheasants in an outside aviary; Bee hives; Southdown Babydoll sheep; Nigerian Dwarf Goats; and American Guinea Hogs (not to be confused with the popular rodent, guinea pigs).

Hi WillLaw,

Welcome to the forum
Wow, you are a true animal lover!

Is cichlid your favourite fish?
Do you plan to have some more pets?

Zhenya

 

[balerion]

Welcome! I'm also located in the Midwest not far from a big city. I'm jealous of all the space you have! I'm currently with my parents and can only get what I can fit into my room haha. Also have a cat and two dogs. For a long time we were thinking of a fish pond (our yard is a decent size) but I think I'd have to do all the work for it. Sounds like a bunch of good setups though!

 

[MardieJane]

Shellies!!!! I've only seen them on YouTube but they are some really sweet fish. I can imagine them being very relaxing. Watching the rearrange their homes and guarding Thier turf. Plus the fry are cute too!