mcrudd Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Well hubby was on me about what I want for Christmas. And I only want one thing and its a big pleco, since he won't get a bigger tank I suggested an outside pond. Do you get nice big pleco's for coldwater, I think I read that one of the common plecs can adjust to cold water. I live in Beachlands so it gets cold but not very cold like it used to in Taupo. What would I need in size if I wanted a plec. I had a look through the cold water forums and only found stuff on goldfish. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I don't think any plecs are suited to coldwater, although they might adapt to it. You could get a pond heater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Heating a pond would cost a fortune haha. And its not like in a tank where you can have a nice look at it! Maybe get an equipment upgrade or some new plecs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I don't think any plecs are suited to coldwater, although they might adapt to it. You could get a pond heater? I thought that much One day I will have a huge tank full of all kinds of pleco's I just know it Guess I will have to think of another Christmas pressy now Heating a pond would cost a fortune haha. And its not like in a tank where you can have a nice look at it! Maybe get an equipment upgrade or some new plecs? Yip it would take a lot of heaters or one super duper one that will just drain all the power from Aucks :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I dunno, insulate it right and depending on the size I doubt it would cost more than about $200/month to heat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I dunno, insulate it right and depending on the size I doubt it would cost more than about $200/month to heat.... $2400 a year, that'd sure buy a nice tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 $2400 a year, that'd sure buy a nice tank. 8ft tank, good heater, fluval fx5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 8ft tank, good heater, fluval fx5... how much would that tank cost to run for a year? $30 per month maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Exactly what I was thinking Smidey. But it sure beats $200 a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Don't get sidetracked. She isn't allowed a bigger tank remember? What about an indoor pond 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidcentral Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Don't get sidetracked. She isn't allowed a bigger tank remember? What about an indoor pond 8) hahahahhaha nice caryl you could stock a heated pond pretty decent, look epic if done right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Cold water in a the tropics - yes. Cold water here; no. You can get big goldfish though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneeyedfrog Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 How about a fish shed outside instead of a pond :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 LOL you guys all have me in stitches here laughing at all your comments. Must show hubby how you guys calculated that a nice 8 foot tank would work out cheaper in the end. A fish shed sounds realy nice too, gosh I wish I could have a fish room and then put on some scuba gear and have a swim with my fish I just love the aquarium hobby so much. I guess I will put my thinking cap on for something else for Christmas now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 If he really loved you he would buy you the large tank you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 If he really loved you he would buy you the large tank you want Hahahaha he really loves me. He would have bought me a zebra pleco but then he would have had to buy a whole new tank, cause everybody said my tank was not compatable with such an expensive fish. We live in a small 2 bedroom "bach" (spelling might be wrong) so my biggest problem is a space for the tank, my Vista is standing where the previous owners piano stood. The only free spot in the house Photo's of our "bach", also our first house Very small but cosy, Huge yard, quarter acre so more than enough space for a pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 there's a double garage sized fish room at the end of the driveway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 there's a double garage sized fish room at the end of the driveway Hahaha its actually bigger, its a three door garage, there is another single garage at the end. Unfortuanatly my son has dibs on that for a sleep out once he is a teenager. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Feel free to buy me a tank and fish, then you can come and visit it for water changes and such :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Feel free to buy me a tank and fish, then you can come and visit it for water changes and such :lol: Its too far to go and visit my beloved plecs. I would like to just sit and stare at the tank as well, we would have to install a webcam of some sorts, its just too complicated, but thanks for the offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Webcam is doable, not all that complicated either :lol: But I see what you mean, just try and find a spot and kick a piece of furniture out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Unfortuanatly my son has dibs on that for a sleep out once he is a teenager. :roll: How long until he is a teenager, you could line it out and make it nice and cosy for the fish, oops... I mean him, until he shifts in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 How long until he is a teenager, you could line it out and make it nice and cosy for the fish, oops... I mean him, until he shifts in He is 11 now, trying to convince me he is allready a teen, but I put my foot down and said when he is 14 so still a while to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Technically thirTEEN would be a teenager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 you could call it an "indoor swimming pool" then its techinique not for fish, but you could slip some in :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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