Monzae Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 got a new 7 LED Desktop aquarium (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T7mVWbzZFo) I don't want to put a lone guppy or a goldfish or anything like that as it's not the best thing for the fish right? I'm thinking a few babies or perhaps there are some really small fish suitable for it? also thought perhaps a Siamese fighter would work? well I need opinions mine is the same as that one except plastic scratched up cause I used a scour instead of a sponge v.v stupid me and it's missing the plant. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Nothing I know of that is available here is suitable, just plant it out and leave it like that in my opinion dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Not sure if the sense of scale is really bad or the 3L includes the filter too but that looks really small. What size is the part for the fish in cm (length x width x height)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzae Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 3 litres by my measure it's 10 cm x 15 cm x 9 cm. I'll double check that shortly. It has an under gravel filter and a circulation mechanism thingy with a sponge so it sucks the water down and length ways at the bottom side effectively dragging it up through the undergravel thingy as well as cross way through a sponge, it's a nifty little design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 No good for any adult fish, guppy fry could be cool for an insane sense of scale though :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzae Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 There's a little tank similar to this one on display at Hollywood Fish Farm in Auckland, it has like little fry I guess in it. It's a really cool looking setup in my tank, who wouldn't love some little fry swimming round in a cute decorative tank, I think I'll have a look on google and see if there are any available fish that have like patterns or noticeable differences to others whilst fry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzae Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 You were right there, Fancy guppy fry seem to be the best. I'll take a look around the pet shop on Thursday and decide if I will go with this. How fast do Guppy fry grow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'd recommend using fine leaved plants, small yet intricate stones and very fine substrate (sand) if you can. It is doable.. (from largest to smallest) http://www.akvaristikaonline.com/Octopu ... arinjo.htm http://www.akvaristikaonline.com/Octopu ... 20hill.htm http://www.akvaristikaonline.com/Octopu ... 20lake.htm http://www.akvaristikaonline.com/Octopu ... 0dream.htm http://www.akvaristikaonline.com/Octopu ... eadows.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 3 litres by my measure it's 10 cm x 15 cm x 9 cm. Check your math. That's 1.35L! I would stick to plant(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzae Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 ah.. you're right.. it's pretty small. wouldn't new born fry be small enough though? I would really like fish in it if at all possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Yeah I guess a few guppy fry couldn't hurt. Easy enough to do water changes on a tank that size :sml1: I would change a cup a day with same temp conditioned water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 only problem is that they don't stay fry long and also keeping your water perimeters right for fish in a tank that teeny weeny is next to impossible, it's a catch 22 - only way to keep your perimeters fine is to change water regularly, which in turn makes the guppy fry grow really fast and outgrow the tank. Might aswell buy once of those electric fish toys you see on t.v. and plant it out dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzae Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Haha Electric fish toy does sound like fun. I think I should make better use of it, I work at Hollywood Fish Farm in Albany and last week one of our Goldfish had quite a spawn of little babies, plus we get in plenty of Goldfish on a regular basis so with all the spawn often maybe I could setup this tank in store (on the counter or something) and put a few fry in there and just switch them out for some others when ever they start to get bigger. I'll run it by the work place and see what they think, plenty of cold water fish as well so perhaps that will work out alright and supply a new decorative point for the store, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Probably a better idea, just be mindful of keeping the fry in there too long as this can stunt their growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joff_nz Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Could you build sump of sorts for it? I.e A 3 litre bottle with a pump will dramatically increase the water volume. Not so the space but at least the water should be easier to maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 what about a couple of shrimp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzae Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 a sump could prove useful, I don't know if I should use this for fish after what I've heard. Maybe I can use it for plants and snails, colder water was very good for my Ambulia and Polysperma as well as my snails. lots of Red Ramshorn snails should make it still a very nice display. Shrimp also an interesting idea, I'll look into that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 what about a water boatman, or diving bug. Dragonfly larvae are cool too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachende Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I know someone who has successfully kept a betta in one of those for the last 6 months with minimal water changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 lucky betta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 the bumblebee goby is pretty small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 likes half decent water though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 these tanks are tiny ! I am surprised how some people keep beta's in these :cry1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reuben.a Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 what about mosquito rasborra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzae Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Mosquito Rasbora was a thought I also had but a small fish doesn't mean it takes a small aquarium, Mosquito Rasbora actually require quite a bit of space for their size. Brine Shrimp would be great as I can use it in breeding my WCMM and maybe sell some in the future if anyone needed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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