Stitchpunk

? because that's what was implied in the information on the Kickstarter page. They specifically state that the tank can be used as a permanent home for the fish whether or not it's in motion. As it is I have heard back from the people concerned and they assured me that the final product will have a "much" larger tank and smoother movement, which is awesome, and they liked my suggestion about including info on basic fish care. Sadly I really can't afford one for my fighting fish! He might quite enjoy it (though I'm sure my cat would regard it as Meals on Wheels!)

Interesting! At least that one seems to move smoothly and doesn't slosh the water about too much. I've posted in the FAQs for the Kickstarter pointing out the inadequacy of the tank and asking if they intend to include fishkeeping information. I don't suppose they'll thank me for that! But hopefully they'll realise that the welfare of the living creature is more important than the novelty of a robo-tank!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1939723822/fish-on-wheels?ref=HappeningNewsletterApr3014 I'm sure it's fun and all, but how many fish are going to end up having a traumatic life in a tiny tank with constantly agitated water? :facepalm:

I've made the decision to go with puffers because the tank is better suited for them & it's more likely that I'll be able to give them a good life. Am in the process of obtaining ramshorn snails to start a breeding set-up, so hopefully by the time the tank is cycled I'll have yummy snails for my new fish (assuming I can actually get hold of some...)

Thanks! Good to know. Now I'm going to dither over fancy goldfish vs puffers for a few weeks.... Just as well I don't have room for any more tanks or I'd end up with both!

Thanks! I try to be a responsible pet owner So you think a 20 gallon tank might be ok for something like a single blackmoor or oranda in the med/long term? My research suggested 30 gallons was the minimum which was why I'd given up on that idea. I'm sure you're right about the bettas, I've seen them struggling against the current even in the nano tanks at places like Animates..... So it sounds like I'd have to invest in a new filter for that to work. If I get puffers I will definitely take your advice and get a group in one go. HFF Albany has 4 or so at the moment, which is frustrating because it'll be weeks before the tank is ready! I have bloodworms to hand all the time because my axie loves them, also frozen brine shrimp, and I would set up a bucket somewhere and try to keep a stock of rams horns for them. In theory I have plenty of time to decide which way to go but the sooner I can decide on the fish the sooner I can get on with acquiring the right decor and plants, which is half the fun!

Hi guys! Quick bit of background: currently I own The Dude, a golden albino axolotl who lives in his own 75l long tank, and recently I got Foo, a betta who is doing well in a little 9l tank with no filter (i do a 100% water change every 4-5 days. The tank came with an Aquaclear filter but even with a baffle on it seemed like too much current for a fish recovering from fin rot.) Just the other day I acquired the AR510 (75l) tank with stand for the princely sum of $75 second hand. I've just started cycling it, with gravel and a few plants but no fish. But I'm struggling to figure out what to put in it! I'm really more interested in a small number of fish (or even an individual) with lots of personality rather than a community tank. My initial plan was to divide it and have a betta and an apple snail in each half; since setting it up I've been wondering about the trickle filter though. It doesn't make huge current but it does create quite a bit of surface agitation from the water coming out of the spray bar and falling through the filter media back into the water. That doesn't strike me as ideal for bettas as I feed mine floating food. Also I'm starting to feel a bit reluctant to compromise the tank visually by dividing it. I looked into a fancy goldfish but as with most other species I've looked at that appealed to me it seems like this tank isn't really big enough in the long term for even one. The other fish I'm seriously considering is dwarf puffers, but as the lady at HFF said on the phone in a tank that size I'd probably never see them! I would be happy to do heavy planting and create lots of hiding places so that I could have a few in there, but if I never get to see them then there wouldn't be much point! This tank just seems to be the wrong size for everything! Do you guys think dwarf puffers would work? Or can you suggest something else that would do well as a single fish or small group and has LOTS of personality without being too tricky for a relative noob to look after? (Alternatively, is it possible to baffle or modify the spray bar to reduce surface current? I gather. A lot of people end up giving up on these trickle filters and getting something else...but as I just forked out for the noodles and carbon pads I'd prefer to get some use for it before I consider switching!)