stank Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Hi I've long been interested in setting up an aquarium and now finally have some space. I've watched a lot on youtube and done and I spent the xmas holidays getting everything set-up, and am now already to go - just waiting on some plants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Good luck. What sort, and size, aquarium? I am the opposite, having kept fish for over 50 years, I am about to dismantle my last aquarium. All I need to find is someone who wants 50 - 60 Odessa barbs and some ancistrus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Hello and welcome. depending on tank size, one of the biggest tasks is choosing what sort of tank you are going to have, eg... guppies and other small fish, or a school of tetras, mixed tropical with a couple of feature fish like gourami and a school of tetras etc Planted up with real plants . or totally different water conditions and have a afarican set up.... Have fun and share with us as you go :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stank Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 Thanks - I have a 65L tank. I ended up getting a great deal on Trade Me from someone who was leaving the country and needed to offload all his gear, so I have ended up with all kinds of odds and ends: pumps, filters. heaters, test kits, food, fertilizers, a number of smaller tanks etc - so I should be set-up for a while. My plan is to try a "dirted tank" and with a lot of plants in it. Once established, I'd like to look at maybe adding a small school of Harlequin Rasboras and then something like a Honey Gourami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Sounds interesting. Post pics as you set it up so we can see what you've done please. I'm pleased you realise you are limited to what, and how many, fish you can put in a 65L. Good luck. If you're looking for quality plants, try Cam at thefishroom.co.nz he's in Stoke too so handy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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