firespook Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi everyone! My name is Alexandra (Alex), I'm 22 and I live in Christchurch. My boyfriend and I have recently decided to get a freshwater tropical aquarium and we are looking forward to it!! At the moment I am researching (best tanks, what fish/plants I want, etc etc). So far I'm thinking of getting a 65L tank and fish-wise a school of tetra (probably neon) or maybe danios, I would love a Siamese Fighter and love Clown Loaches but they may be too big. I would love any suggestions for first fishes etc and also (if you're in ChCh) where the best places to go are! I can't wait to get all my fishy stuff and post pics for you guys! Byeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slightly Blue Dalmation Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome, im relatively new to the forum as well and its fantastic! from my experience neons arent generally a good start as they are really temporamental and tend to die while the tank is still new, as for shops organism down ilam road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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firespook Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Personal Information removed - please read the guidelines... awesome, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharronpaul Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi and welcome to the forum firespook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keri Anne Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi Alex. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 love Clown Loaches but they may be too big. You could get zebra or yoyo loaches instead. They are just as active and amusing, but wont get too big for your tank 8) A bristlenose pleco will be OK too, keeps the algae down. But make sure it's a BN, not a common or sailfin. They WILL get too big, and quickly. Apart from that, some neons, danios and a fighter would be fine together in the middle/top of the tank. Just make sure you build up the population of fish a few at a time to allow the tank time to cycle. Adding the fish over about 6 weeks should be safe. Start off with the danios first, they are the toughest when it comes to cycling tanks. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome aboard. You can go for clown loaches. Just do the trade them back for smaller ones when they get bigger. Good luck with what you go for in the way of fish & layout. Just make sure you take care when cycling the tank. Frenchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi and welcome. I would get a bigger tank if possible. The bigger the better. You will have a bigger choice of possible fish to choose from and a bigger tank is much easier to look after. If you have a suitable piece of furniture already, get a tank made from a glazier as it is lots cheaper than buying the ones at lfs. Stands can also be made of other materials like cinder blocks, although not as flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffypants Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome, you will get lots of good advice in this forum. I agree with Slighty Blue Dalmation - John at Organism is my fish guru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markoshark Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Large clowns have good resale value, and they take ages to grow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 hi and welcome :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firespook Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 You could get zebra or yoyo loaches instead. They are just as active and amusing, but wont get too big for your tank 8) A bristlenose pleco will be OK too, keeps the algae down. But make sure it's a BN, not a common or sailfin. They WILL get too big, and quickly. Apart from that, some neons, danios and a fighter would be fine together in the middle/top of the tank. Just make sure you build up the population of fish a few at a time to allow the tank time to cycle. Adding the fish over about 6 weeks should be safe. Start off with the danios first, they are the toughest when it comes to cycling tanks. Cheers Ian that's great, lots of tips there and i had already planned on getting one fish/group at a time (also because if I bought them all at once it would break the bank!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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