Aquarium enthusiasts
Dadof3bbg40
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Anyone here an aquarium enthusiast? I have a saltwater tank...pics to come
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I'm looking into getting a large freshwater aquarium, I love colorful cichlids. I would like a salt water tank, but afraid it's too much maintenance
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I had a 90 gallon saltwater reef aquarium a few years ago. Really enjoyed it. If I get the chance again, I will go even bigger next time.0
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I actually think saltwater is easier to keep. It's been my experience anyway
The sand, live rock, and scavenger cleanup crew maintain the tank
Cichlids are cool but the saltwater "fish" are really interesting
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BasicGreatGuy wrote: »I had a 90 gallon saltwater reef aquarium a few years ago. Really enjoyed it. If I get the chance again, I will go even bigger next time.
In the last year I've had some life changes that made my living space as big as an aquarium so I only have a little tank. I am on lookout for a great deal for a 120 with the stand0 -
I have been there before. I hope to go 120 - 150 next time.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »I had a 90 gallon saltwater reef aquarium a few years ago. Really enjoyed it. If I get the chance again, I will go even bigger next time.
In the last year I've had some life changes that made my living space as big as an aquarium so I only have a little tank. I am on lookout for a great deal for a 120 with the stand
What kind of fish do you have? One of my favorite is the clown trigger.0 -
christismith81 wrote: »I'm looking into getting a large freshwater aquarium, I love colorful cichlids. I would like a salt water tank, but afraid it's too much maintenance
If you are patient...you can do a saltwater tank
The longest part of setup is setting up the live sand, letting it sit, adding live rock, letting it sit...then start with cleanup crew
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Hmm, I never thought of it that way, maybe I'll go with a salt water tank.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »I actually think saltwater is easier to keep. It's been my experience anyway
The sand, live rock, and scavenger cleanup crew maintain the tank
Cichlids are cool but the saltwater "fish" are really interesting
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christismith81 wrote: »
Hmm, I never thought of it that way, maybe I'll go with a salt water tank.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »I actually think saltwater is easier to keep. It's been my experience anyway
The sand, live rock, and scavenger cleanup crew maintain the tank
Cichlids are cool but the saltwater "fish" are really interesting
It is a beautiful, fascinating, educational hobby. And it doesn't take a lot of time provided you have it right set up correctly. Be warned though, that saltwater setups (everything included) are expensive.0 -
BasicGreatGuy wrote: »christismith81 wrote: »
Hmm, I never thought of it that way, maybe I'll go with a salt water tank.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »I actually think saltwater is easier to keep. It's been my experience anyway
The sand, live rock, and scavenger cleanup crew maintain the tank
Cichlids are cool but the saltwater "fish" are really interesting
It is a beautiful, fascinating, educational hobby. And it doesn't take a lot of time provided you have it right set up correctly. Be warned though, that saltwater setups (everything included) are expensive.
Oh I know, but it so worth it. I'm a pet lover in general, but looking at fish swim around is very therapeutic.0 -
christismith81 wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »christismith81 wrote: »
Hmm, I never thought of it that way, maybe I'll go with a salt water tank.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »I actually think saltwater is easier to keep. It's been my experience anyway
The sand, live rock, and scavenger cleanup crew maintain the tank
Cichlids are cool but the saltwater "fish" are really interesting
It is a beautiful, fascinating, educational hobby. And it doesn't take a lot of time provided you have it right set up correctly. Be warned though, that saltwater setups (everything included) are expensive.
Oh I know, but it so worth it. I'm a pet lover in general, but looking at fish swim around is very therapeutic.
I agree with you. I used to spend hours a day watching all the creatures in my tank. I also had fun propagating live coral.
I had a spotted moray eel that i used to hand feed large shrimp to. Talk about fun. Also had a banded shark, octopus, purple box puffer and many other beautiful fish and inverts.0 -
BasicGreatGuy wrote: »christismith81 wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »christismith81 wrote: »
Hmm, I never thought of it that way, maybe I'll go with a salt water tank.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »I actually think saltwater is easier to keep. It's been my experience anyway
The sand, live rock, and scavenger cleanup crew maintain the tank
Cichlids are cool but the saltwater "fish" are really interesting
It is a beautiful, fascinating, educational hobby. And it doesn't take a lot of time provided you have it right set up correctly. Be warned though, that saltwater setups (everything included) are expensive.
Oh I know, but it so worth it. I'm a pet lover in general, but looking at fish swim around is very therapeutic.
I agree with you. I used to spend hours a day watching all the creatures in my tank. I also had fun propagating live coral.
I had a spotted moray eel that i used to hand feed large shrimp to. Talk about fun. Also had a banded shark, octopus, purple box puffer and many other beautiful fish and inverts.
Awww, I'm sure it was beautiful! I love puffer fish 0 -
BasicGreatGuy wrote: »
I have been there before. I hope to go 120 - 150 next time.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »I had a 90 gallon saltwater reef aquarium a few years ago. Really enjoyed it. If I get the chance again, I will go even bigger next time.
In the last year I've had some life changes that made my living space as big as an aquarium so I only have a little tank. I am on lookout for a great deal for a 120 with the stand
What kind of fish do you have? One of my favorite is the clown trigger.
Clown trigger??? That's awesome!!!
I only have a 10 gallon....so I have a bunch of live rock, 2 emerald crabs, a few hermits, chocolate chip star, firefish, damsel, and just got 2 cardinals
Oh yea, a peppermint shrimp too!!!0 -
christismith81 wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »christismith81 wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »christismith81 wrote: »
Hmm, I never thought of it that way, maybe I'll go with a salt water tank.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »I actually think saltwater is easier to keep. It's been my experience anyway
The sand, live rock, and scavenger cleanup crew maintain the tank
Cichlids are cool but the saltwater "fish" are really interesting
It is a beautiful, fascinating, educational hobby. And it doesn't take a lot of time provided you have it right set up correctly. Be warned though, that saltwater setups (everything included) are expensive.
Oh I know, but it so worth it. I'm a pet lover in general, but looking at fish swim around is very therapeutic.
I agree with you. I used to spend hours a day watching all the creatures in my tank. I also had fun propagating live coral.
I had a spotted moray eel that i used to hand feed large shrimp to. Talk about fun. Also had a banded shark, octopus, purple box puffer and many other beautiful fish and inverts.
Awww, I'm sure it was beautiful! I love puffer fish
Here is a short youtube of the kind of puffer I had.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxir8BKf57s 0 -
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I have a betta. He was in a centerpiece at my friend's wedding in December. His name is Bernie and he likes dried worms...
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Nice pic. Is that a Chocolate Chip Star Fish in the right corner?Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »
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BasicGreatGuy wrote: »
Nice pic. Is that a Chocolate Chip Star Fish in the right corner?Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »
Yep! Sure is! I have more creatures than fish
That sucker begs for food until he is fed!!!0 -
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ohmscheeks wrote: »I have a betta. He was in a centerpiece at my friend's wedding in December. His name is Bernie and he likes dried worms...
Soooo...you have a 1/100 of a gallon aquarium? Hehe
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Beautiful tank. The crab was all up on the starfish lol.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »
I had to shoo him away from the starfish!!!0 -
BasicGreatGuy wrote: »christismith81 wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »christismith81 wrote: »BasicGreatGuy wrote: »christismith81 wrote: »
Hmm, I never thought of it that way, maybe I'll go with a salt water tank.Dadof3bbg40 wrote: »I actually think saltwater is easier to keep. It's been my experience anyway
The sand, live rock, and scavenger cleanup crew maintain the tank
Cichlids are cool but the saltwater "fish" are really interesting
It is a beautiful, fascinating, educational hobby. And it doesn't take a lot of time provided you have it right set up correctly. Be warned though, that saltwater setups (everything included) are expensive.
Oh I know, but it so worth it. I'm a pet lover in general, but looking at fish swim around is very therapeutic.
I agree with you. I used to spend hours a day watching all the creatures in my tank. I also had fun propagating live coral.
I had a spotted moray eel that i used to hand feed large shrimp to. Talk about fun. Also had a banded shark, octopus, purple box puffer and many other beautiful fish and inverts.
Awww, I'm sure it was beautiful! I love puffer fish
Here is a short youtube of the kind of puffer I had.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxir8BKf57s
Awww very cute. I had a similar smaller freshwater puffer before. He was so interesting, if you would put your finger on the tank he would follow it. Lol.0 -
ohmscheeks wrote: »I have a betta. He was in a centerpiece at my friend's wedding in December. His name is Bernie and he likes dried worms...
love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Cool tank pics! I had a friend in college who had piranhas and groups would gather to watch the feed. But, that's fresh water I guess. That guy probably took over a third world country by now.0
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