geana_wolf Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hi everyone my name is Leah and I live in Auckland and I work at Bunning’s. I currently (might change ones getting a bit old) have two cats and I’m hopelessly addicted to computer games (is trying to give up). I have just gotten myself a 105L tank (38x38x75cm) and I was going to put gold fish in it until I did a bit of research and found out its to small for goldfish *sigh (and it looks so BIG to me). So now I’m thinking about trying some freshwater tropical fish although my mother thinks I’m silly for even trying because apparently there to hard to keep and always die. So going to prove her wrong :lol: (which is were you guys come in because I need help :-? ) Anyway going to go post my questions in there correct locations be warned I have a lot lol. Every time I find an answer to one I think of three more. :roll: I’m so glad I’ve found a Kiwi forum so I can talk in liters not gallons and hopefully get pointed to things that are actually sold here. Looking forward to getting to know you guys and your fishes. Leah :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hi Leah. Welcome to the forum :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Betta Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hi and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzoom1 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hi and Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc360 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Welcome the forum is fun as, i would try something cheap and hardy and will breed quickly. Bristlenose, platties then you can have the added enjoyment of having more fish than you actually paid for in the first place, and who knows even make some money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi Leah, and welcome along. Go ahead and ask as many questions as you want, we're happy to help. Oooh Bunnings *Is jealous of all the cool things you can get at Bunnings* :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake kid Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 are you sure it was to small 105 litres sound gigantic for gold fish? by the way your mum is lying or doesnt know her facts as long as they are keept in the right temprature in clean declorinized water tropical fish are unlikly to die I have kept fish for ages and they almost never die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 are you sure it was to small 105 litres sound gigantic for gold fish? by the way your mum is lying or doesnt know her facts as long as they are keept in the right temprature in clean declorinized water tropical fish are unlikly to die I have kept fish for ages and they almost never die. 105 litres is too small for goldfish as they produce a lot of waste, and can live for a long time and grow quite big. You can keep many varieties of tropical fish in a smaller tank than goldfish. Whether your fish are cold water or tropicals, all fish need care such as making sure the tank is properly cycled, they are put with compatible species, and the tank and filter are properly maintained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Hi & welcome! You'll get lots of help here...people are always eager to help! Do you have you tank set up yet? Take care & have fun, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 are you sure it was to small 105 litres sound gigantic for gold fish? by the way your mum is lying or doesnt know her facts as long as they are keept in the right temprature in clean declorinized water tropical fish are unlikly to die I have kept fish for ages and they almost never die. Uhhh, they will eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnie Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi there, and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkel Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Good on Ya for giving it a go. Keeping fish is easy. Here's a rule I never break. Don't change more than half of the water at one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antznz Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 welcome hope you enjoy ur stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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