From across the pond (excuse the pun)

[Oram_uk]

Hi,

I'm over in England, just outside of London. I decided to join up as I got brought a fish tank for my birthday (after asking for some time). I had one back when I was 9 or 10 and remember it being a lot easier to care for although I suspect my parents back then might have had some involvement ... I'll question them next time I see them. I have to admit I got off to a slow start and lucky for me I found this site.

I now have a lovely small 30ltr tank with one resident at the moment. I have also spent some money out on the test kits, cleaning tools, a PH buffer (I live in a very hard water area) and some other bits and bobs.

I'll be looking to log on here regularly to check out anything I need to know that's going on with the little guys in the room with me now!

I'll admit I didn't have a clue about cycling, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia and the reason I've chosen this forum is that everyone on here seems friendly and willing to help. Rest assured I am however dedicated to making sure that I give my fish a very long and most importantly happy life!



'I just hope I don't do another water change and empty it on the floor again, I don't think it will go down well with the girlfriend'...

 

[ampa one]

welcome to AA

 

[melosu58]

Welcome aboard

 

[PaulieFish]

I so know what you mean about being younger and it did seem a lot easier, when i had my 20g tank, I think i did maybe a 20% water change in a months time, changed my filters ever 2 months, and well yeah. Ironically the water was very cleared and never had a crazy deaths, but im sure it wasn't as health as my fish are now.

Welcome enjoy your stay.

 

[WhiteDevil]

OI! welcome to AA mate.

 

[austinsdad]

Welcome to AA!!

So, you a freshie or a salty??? No...not whether you're young or old.

 

[JustOneMore20]

Welcome to AA!

 

[sarahh]

hiya! Which side of london are you?
i'm visiting in June, but i lived in Surrey for quite some time
In the US now, but am glad to see another Brit on board

 

[Oram_uk]

To answer a couple I am a freshy. Not anywhere confident yet to handle salty.

I live in Sutton on the Surrey borders about 20 mins by train into central London.

 

[discus_lover]

hello and welcome to our forum....which type of fish you have in your tank?

 

[neilanh]

Welcome!

 

[Oram_uk]

At the moment guppies ... I'm going to go down to the pet shop tomorrow or Monday and have a look at another one or two. Not sure what to go for at the moment though?