Wok Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 As MGilchrist said the only way to cure this disease is to buy more tanks. It's like smoking. you just can't go on without it :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_from_nz Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 like haveing a hot shower when you are sunburnt, just treat the pain with more pain is the only way to get rid of it. and if you ever run out of ideas for a new tank design just ask in here and i'm sure you will get about 1000 replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorknMindy Posted October 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 run out of ideas for a new tank design just ask in here and i’m sure you will get about 1000 replys I am sure the money will run out long before the ideas lol Oh talking of ideas. Does anyone here keep seahorse? Not that I am thinking of getting any just yet but I would love to know if they are easy to keep or if I have completely lost my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Best person I know of to contact is Seahorsemad. She currently has around 9 seahorses and just recently baby seahorses. There is a post in the saltwater section with regards to getting started with seahorses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_from_nz Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 I am sure the money will run out long before the ideas lol Trust me once the full efects of multipul tank syndrome set in you find the money :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorknMindy Posted October 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 LOL Well I guess the kids don’t really need to go to university and if I sit at home watching the fish then I wont need any new clothes. Maybe if I sit in the dark with just the tank light on I will be able to get a second tank even faster lmao :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorknMindy Posted October 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Here is a picture of my tank sorry it isn't very clear I had to resize it so it didn't take hours to load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 very nice, is that one of those complete ehiem setups? Shae 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Nice looking tank... and yes you will catch the tank bug as I have done. Started with one small one, ended up with 4 and two outside ponds and still need more..... Good luck with whatever fish you choose.... you will enjoy hours and hours of delight simply watching. :lol: Expect to loose lots of time as it flys by without you noticeing. :roll: Welcome to the fishroom forum, they are really great here. Loads of help, support and advise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorknMindy Posted October 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 The tank came with the lid and built in lighting but no filter so we put in an under gravel filter. The first clean was an experience :-? the gravel vac siphoned the water faster than I could vac the gravel and I was so worried about up rooting the plants and the little leopard catfish getting in the way that I ended up a nervous reck and I am sure the fish all thought I was the biggest joke out :oops: but it is done now and I am sure with some more practice it wont take Mork and I quite so many hours next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 belive me it was the same when i got my first tank, expet i bought a little gravel cleaner as the big ones suck out to much water before being able to remove all the crap form under the gravel, you just need to stay calm and keep a cool head, its not as nerv racking as you think. Cheers Shae 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorknMindy Posted October 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Well I think I might have to get a smaller gravel vac before I try it again or maybe I could just make that hubbys job lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Why not just turn off the filtration, stir up the gravel on the bottom with your fingers, let it settle, then you only have to vaccum off the top of the gravel. Don't forget to turn on the filter when you've topped up the water. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorknMindy Posted October 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Well that sounds like a mighty good idea just one little problem :oops: I am only 5 foot 4 so I can't reach the bottom of the tank lmao but hubby is 6 foot so there is another reason to let him do it thanks I will let him know it is your suggestion that he does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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