venustus Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I've been keeping fish for about 5 years now, currently have 6 tanks running. 4 fresh, 2 salt and various individuals. I bought my 1st tank as an anniversary present for my husband (I knew nothing about keeping fish) He had kept fish years ago and I was hoping to restart his interest (tired of hearing about work, work, work!) Anyway, it backfired and I got bitten by the bug :lol: 75 gal. Mixed cichlids 30 gal. - 1 Clown, 1 Pajama Cardinal and 1 Yellow Watchman Gobie 20 gal. 8 Angfa Rainbows and a Royal Pleco 16 gal. Community- Cardinals, White Clouds, a Dwarf Gourami and a Tiger Pleco 12 gal. Nano (running, but currently no inhabitants) 7 gal. Community (my little girl's tank, of course mommy takes care of it) 3 Rasboras, 3 Cardinals, 3 Black Neons, 3 Featherfin Rainbows and a Gold Nugget Pleco Individuals include: a Gold Killie, 2 Paradise Fish, 5 Bettas and a gGuppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinity Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Welcome Venustus There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum from people here in New Zealand plus other countries, have a great time, plus don't forget to post some pics when you get a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Welcome :bounce: Mekhaela Hawkes Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hi and welcome Venustus. You are not the only one here bitten by the fish keeping bug! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hi and welcome Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Welcome along! So has your husband still got his tank or did the old "what's yours is mine" factor occur? :-? MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 PICS PLEASE!!!!!!! O and welcome Rogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venustus Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hi Mustcooktea, Hubby had no interest, 1st tank was a 30 gallon hex (not very good for cichlids) so we didn't keep it long. This is my 1st salt tank: http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=187501803&security=rPnpFW p.s. Got pics mixed up, needless to say flame gourami doesn't belong in this album :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venustus Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 This is the Cichlid tank, and one of Hubby's hobby that ended up in the wrong folder http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=105168585&security=MBHPRe This is a 12 gallon nano setup: http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=187500092&security=AnhgyK Some of my Bettas: http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=199438058&security=HxZWrm I need to do some updating and add some when I get time. Thanks again for all the "welcomes"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hi and welcome to the forums. I love your photos, you have some lovely fish. I've been thinking of setting up some saltwater tanks and I think I'm convinced now. Cheers Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venustus Posted July 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hi Rebecca, Thanks, and good luck. Everyone told me to start with the largest tank I could, and they were right! The more water volume, the less chance for abrupt changes. Things can go really wrong, really fast in a small setup. But I started small anyway, I didn't have room or $ for the setup I would have liked! Also I wanted to find out if it was worth it before I sunk the $ in it. It has made it a bit more challenging. If I had it to do over I would wait until I could start larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&Dan Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hey venustus! A warm welcome to the forums from us too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Hi Beautiful fishies and tanks Isn't MTS fun :bounce: :bounce: Take care & have fun, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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