Cherie Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hi everyone, I started with a little 65 litre tank about 5 years ago when my husband (fool) went out and got the heater, filter and light for it. The novice that I was went and bought what ever fish I thought was pretty at the time wether they were compatable or not with the majority actually serving and the occasional baby fish turning up from my swordtails. My two bristlenose cat fish were even nice enough to produce babies(they promptly died not long after but I still have there baby). As it goes I wanted a bigger fish tank. My huband went shopping again(by himself and I think this was a bit dangerous but I am not complaining about the result) I ended up with a very big tank which holds 500 litres(this was twice the size of the one I was considering buying). I don't know who had more fun filling this tank with fish, me or my husband. We had a few losses. My philosiphy was the same if its pretty buy it. This worked for a while until I purchased 4 cichlids. In a very short time all my neons dissappeared, along with a swordtail and a few other fish, so they got fished out of there in a hurry and put into the origanal tank. Also my large tank seems to attract fish from friends when they get to big for there tanks or they don't want them anymore. One which has been in there for about 6 months which I only just discovered what it is is a Green Severum which is quite large but is quit placid and doesn't eat my other fish (lucky for me and it). I now have a cichlid tank with electric blues, and my original tank is home to about 50 baby swordtails, 5 baby electric blues and 10 baby guppies. So as you can see I am hooked and the tanks are starting to take over my house. I keep having to rearrange the furniture. I look forward to learning lots from you other fish addicts out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 hello and welcome to the forums.everybody here is great and answer any questions to the best of there ability. have fun :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hi Cherie and welcome. MTS (multiple tank syndrome) strikes again! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Yep, MTS is rampant on here, it's taking over everybody , not such a bad thing really, if you got deep pockets a ? Welcome to FNZAS you come to the right place for lots of helpful advice to any qustion that might be asked. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 hi And welcome cherie, great to see the fish strike again, he he he where abouts in the country are you. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hi Cherie and welcome to the site. Your husband sounds like a great guy! MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Hmmm, wish mine would do that for me, must admit he did buy me my first tank, but would love him to buy me a bigger one now, sounds abit like MTS to me. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Hi Cherie, Great to have you join us, and we hope you will find lots of interest here. Can you edit your profile and add your location so that it avoids confusion in answering posts. Thanks, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&Dan Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Cherie and welcome to these great forums Sounds like you have some nice tanks there. Maybe you can post some pics at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi and welcome, hope you enjoy being part of the great fishy famly Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monaro1 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 welcometo the FNZAS if your small fish start to thin out you will know that the severum has worked out what tasty littel snacks they make. i had a gold severum live in my community tank until he got to about 100mm then fish started to go missing,found the severum with a tail sticking out of his mouth and he had lived in there from about 15mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hello Don't you wish you could just get what ever fish you wanted...unfortunately, the fish have other ideas :lol: :lol: 500L tank...amazing...can't wait to see pics. Take care, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted January 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. When I can get some pictures I will post them but for some strange reason my main tank has turned a nice murky green colour. Just did a water change. I think it may be my lights as I only had two bulbs on in it as the other 4 had blown and now I have all 6 working again (this fool has 4 children as well as a large assortment of animals so sometimes the money is a bit thin on the ground). So I will try and alternate which lights I have on and do another water change in a few days time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanksman Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hey Cherie Welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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