Guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've never really cycled my tanks. My first one I cycled it with no fish for a week and then got 14 neons and they lasted ages and all my other tanks I just filled with water, plug the heater in and then maybe waiyt 24hours and then chuck the fish in it :lol: Have you seen any new fish you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've never really cycled my tanks. My first one I cycled it with no fish for a week and then got 14 neons and they lasted ages and all my other tanks I just filled with water, plug the heater in and then maybe waiyt 24hours and then chuck the fish in it :lol: Have you seen any new fish you like? Introduced 7 neons week and half ago, 4 died within a day or so, since then no problems. added 5 more fish yesterday as well. Would like eventually a silver shark, couple more tiger barbs (great looking fish, love how they zip around the tank), and some loaches.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Maybe these ones weren't too hardy. I had a few that died early on when I added to the neon school. Also watch out to neon tetra deiese (sp?). it only happened when I first got neons but I had to get rid of a few of them because of it. Have you seen yoyo loaches? They are really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollergirl Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Just be careful with those tiger barbs, they're notoriously nippy fish so may limit what other fish you want to add further down the track...anything slow moving or with long fins will probably get harassed! They're awesome looking fish but can be terrors personality wise. I'd probably go with a couple of gouramis (either dwarfs or pearl gouramis could work nicely) for the top of the tank, and like others have suggested a group of cories for the bottom, plus a bristlenose to help keep algae at bay. Add your bottom feeders a bit later when the tank is well cycled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Just be careful with those tiger barbs, they're notoriously nippy fish so may limit what other fish you want to add further down the track...anything slow moving or with long fins will probably get harassed! They're awesome looking fish but can be terrors personality wise. I'd probably go with a couple of gouramis (either dwarfs or pearl gouramis could work nicely) for the top of the tank, and like others have suggested a group of cories for the bottom, plus a bristlenose to help keep algae at bay. Add your bottom feeders a bit later when the tank is well cycled Awesome will do. The tigers seem to be enjoying themselves, chasing each other round the tank. Seem to be ignoring the neons at the moment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 i'd get otocinclus for the algae if you can.. they stay vegetarian whereas the plecos start to enjoy the other food too as they get older. mm nice idea the dwarf gouramies are great saw some beauties at animal antics recently... bright yellow... i didn't notice the name anyone know what they're called exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Oto's are the best for algae but most fish keepers find them difficult to keep healthy. If you want something hardier, bristlenose (just a single one even) will keep the tank spotless (but they wont eat black hair algae like otos or SAEs). Young bristlenose do a better job than adults, but even the old guys are still good nighttime workers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 How long to i would need the likes of a bristlenose to start work on the algae? Really please all the fish have survived another night Considering adding another few neons, to get their numbers up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I'd leave the tank as is for a week, then slowly add fish. Really want to avoid a nitrite spike which is common in new tanks. You will know when you need a bristlenose/oto/sae because you'll have to start wiping it off the glass. When you do see it, its a good sign that your tank is mature or starting to mature. Don't worry about algae eating fish (avoid chinese or golden algae eater btw) until you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollergirl Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 i'd get otocinclus for the algae if you can.. they stay vegetarian whereas the plecos start to enjoy the other food too as they get older. mm nice idea the dwarf gouramies are great saw some beauties at animal antics recently... bright yellow... i didn't notice the name anyone know what they're called exactly? Were they golden honey dwarfs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantedobe Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I don't think a silver shark is a good idea. They grow fast and big. One of mine has grown to about 7inches in 10 months. They grow to around 12inches. I have mine in a 600litre tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Were they golden honey dwarfs? i hope so cuz that's a cool name :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Glad to hear all is going well with your tank Virgil! Do you have any pics posted?? Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Glad to hear all is going well with your tank Virgil! Do you have any pics posted?? Caper Cheers, really pleased the new additions have survived Will be looking forward to adding new plants and features like stones etc.. Took sum pics the other day, will certainly post them shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 made some changes today, bought a couple more neons and Tigers. Plus some stones, a piece of driftwood and more plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 good way to waste some time on an arvo like todays virgie. i been meaning to do a few things to the tank but struggling to get away from the tv and beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 good way to waste some time on an arvo like todays virgie. i been meaning to do a few things to the tank but struggling to get away from the tv and beers. Yup, went to that store "Hollywood fish farms" in Tawa drive. great to go to a proper aquarium shop instead of the usual pet shop with the aquarium just part of it. Some stunning fish there i hadnt seen before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Ok hope this works, heres a few pics. Early days, still setting it up, but pleased with how its coming together...so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 nice one virgil - looks sweet mate! well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Can you guys see the pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I can't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Nice looking tank - I'll have a go at getting them to post on here but not sure if I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Nope -can't get it to post. If you want to look cut and paste so its an http: but remove the at both ends first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I can't Same, ive removed the and just left the links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 remove the ?v=0 and put IMG taGS ON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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