Need help with fish choices for my tank. - Aquarium Advice

( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL · 05-22-2003, 09:28 PM

As some of you may know, I am attempting to make my first aquarium out of a carcass from an old television.

I'm not sure what sized tank will fit in it, but that may give you a general idea.

I am going to use freshwater, as I am studying at the moment, and I don't have time to mess around with levels.

I am wondering what sort of fish would be good for this sized tank?

I want some really exciting ones, preferably colourful, not these dull "goldfish".

I want fish that will school, and that will run at different levels. Like catfish that are bottom dwellers, some for the middle, and some for the top!

What are recommended!?

fishstixs05 · 05-22-2003, 10:33 PM

My advice is to ask FishTV and look at his gallery. He has wut your trying to do.

ashesofyou · 05-23-2003, 10:43 AM

What fish you can get really depend on the tank size, and your water chemestry. Fish will adapt to different PH levels, as long as they are stable. PH adjusters do more harm than good, and most contain phosphates that will just invite algae to take over... the less chemicals you add the better the health of the tank. Before you add the entire population of fish, you need to get a few danios or something hearty in there to cycle, and begin your bacteria to grow. This takes about 6-12 weeks, depending on the tank. Set everything up, get your temp where you want it, and everything running, wait about 24 hours, and put four or five small hearty fish in there to cycle. I would suggest waiting until you have the time to keep a check on your water quality though. Testing is very important during your initial cycle.

mendhigirl · 05-23-2003, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishstixs05

My advice is to ask FishTV and look at his gallery. He has wut your trying to do.

Oh my gosh!! I just looked at FishTV's gallery(cuz I'm nosy!)and FishTV's tank is by far the coolest thing I've seen in a loooong time!!Whoa!
I think it's a great idea,and I hope you post pictures when you're set up!!

( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL · 05-25-2003, 03:18 AM

I intend on doing so!

I will take pictures of ever aspect and post it

Hope it's goign to be good.

As I've never done one before. :$

( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL · 05-25-2003, 03:22 AM

And yes. I have been in contact with "FishTV"...

He has been MOST helpful

zephyr · 05-25-2003, 04:54 AM

I rekon you should get corydoras for the bottom, some neon or cardinal tetras and a big *** gourami.
Justin

Chrismac · 05-25-2003, 08:16 AM

I was driving into town the otherday and this time of year people throw thier junk out to the side of the road and I saw the biggest old floor model TV I have ever seen in my life. would make a real nice Aquarium.

Chris.

( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL · 05-26-2003, 04:06 AM

Shame you live in Canada!

( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL · 06-16-2003, 07:04 PM

Please help.

05-22-2003, 09:28 PM	#1
( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 34	Need help with fish choices for my tank. As some of you may know, I am attempting to make my first aquarium out of a carcass from an old television. I'm not sure what sized tank will fit in it, but that may give you a general idea. I am going to use freshwater, as I am studying at the moment, and I don't have time to mess around with levels. I am wondering what sort of fish would be good for this sized tank? I want some really exciting ones, preferably colourful, not these dull "goldfish". I want fish that will school, and that will run at different levels. Like catfish that are bottom dwellers, some for the middle, and some for the top! What are recommended!? __________________ I need help with creating a TV aquarium... Anyone with any help they can offer, please EMAIL me at "the_klowne@hotmail.com" Thankyou. And go hard with the aquies...

05-23-2003, 10:43 AM	#3
ashesofyou Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Carolina USA Posts: 15	What fish you can get really depend on the tank size, and your water chemestry. Fish will adapt to different PH levels, as long as they are stable. PH adjusters do more harm than good, and most contain phosphates that will just invite algae to take over... the less chemicals you add the better the health of the tank. Before you add the entire population of fish, you need to get a few danios or something hearty in there to cycle, and begin your bacteria to grow. This takes about 6-12 weeks, depending on the tank. Set everything up, get your temp where you want it, and everything running, wait about 24 hours, and put four or five small hearty fish in there to cycle. I would suggest waiting until you have the time to keep a check on your water quality though. Testing is very important during your initial cycle. __________________ if you don't have children, take "parental pride" in your animals... I do... wanna see pictures of my "kids"? lol!

05-25-2003, 03:18 AM	#5
( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 34	I intend on doing so! I will take pictures of ever aspect and post it Hope it's goign to be good. As I've never done one before. :$ __________________ I need help with creating a TV aquarium... Anyone with any help they can offer, please EMAIL me at "the_klowne@hotmail.com" Thankyou. And go hard with the aquies...

05-25-2003, 03:22 AM	#6
( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 34	And yes. I have been in contact with "FishTV"... He has been MOST helpful __________________ I need help with creating a TV aquarium... Anyone with any help they can offer, please EMAIL me at "the_klowne@hotmail.com" Thankyou. And go hard with the aquies...

05-25-2003, 04:54 AM	#7
zephyr Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 197	I rekon you should get corydoras for the bottom, some neon or cardinal tetras and a big *** gourami. Justin __________________ But sit -- for we are all alone, And clear expand heaven's breathless shores.

05-22-2003, 10:33 PM	#2
fishstixs05 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 458 Images: 14	My advice is to ask FishTV and look at his gallery. He has wut your trying to do.

05-25-2003, 08:16 AM	#8
Chrismac Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 364 Images: 11	I was driving into town the otherday and this time of year people throw thier junk out to the side of the road and I saw the biggest old floor model TV I have ever seen in my life. would make a real nice Aquarium. Chris. __________________ ~¿ô Chris

05-26-2003, 04:06 AM	#9
( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 34	Shame you live in Canada! __________________ I need help with creating a TV aquarium... Anyone with any help they can offer, please EMAIL me at "the_klowne@hotmail.com" Thankyou. And go hard with the aquies...

06-16-2003, 07:04 PM	#10
( 8 ) eiGhtBaLL Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 34	Please help. __________________ I need help with creating a TV aquarium... Anyone with any help they can offer, please EMAIL me at "the_klowne@hotmail.com" Thankyou. And go hard with the aquies...

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