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[ScubaDuba98]

Hi, I'm kinda new with this stuff so I just want some help with my freshwater fish tank. It's not the greatest but I'm not too much into it yet, and by into it I mean I've had this tank for awhile now and just dont know anything. To tell you the truth I'm only twelve and want to get a new tank. I know all of the basics and what not but am not to commited to it yet. But I'm planning on starting to get better at it. I may actually get a new 26 gal. bow front tank. So if you have any tips at all (filters, community fish selection, etc.) anything at this point will help. Thanks - Cameron

 

[ChelseaLake]

Geez, you're 12? You have better grammar and spelling skills than most adults I know.

What kinds of fish do you currently have? And what are you needing help on?

I like the bow-fronts too!

 

[ScubaDuba98]

Geez, you're 12? You have better grammar and spelling skills than most adults I know.

What kinds of fish do you currently have? And what are you needing help on?

I like the bow-fronts too!

Okay... Well I'm not sure of all the names of the fish but I know have about six cory catfish, some eel thing which eats those pellets you just kinda toss in the tank and I think two swordtails. I hope thats correct and my tank has two decent sized plants as well. Like I said I may he getting a new tank I just have to prove to my dad I can handle it in my own. Any way when I get the new tank it will be more interesting than thus one. Oh yea and I have a bio wheel filter. I think I just really need help on another filter. Because I have to clean the tank a lot more than I'm supposed to.

 

[ScubaDuba98]

Geez, you're 12? You have better grammar and spelling skills than most adults I know.

What kinds of fish do you currently have? And what are you needing help on?

I like the bow-fronts too!

Hi, ChelseaLake I was just going to tell you that if you are trying to get to me and I don't reply I'm not ignoring you or anything and I may just not be on the site. I've got hockey in Tues. and Weds. and I'm pretty much open every other day.

 

[carey]

Welcome to the forum! there are sooo many nice people here so if you have any questions throw them out there.

How much money do u have in your budget for a filter for that new bowfront?

 

[ScubaDuba98]

Welcome to the forum! there are sooo many nice people here so if you have any questions throw them out there.

How much money do u have in your budget for a filter for that new bowfront?

Oh at this point I'm still looking for a tank but it will be a 26 gal. I was looking at a tank and stand for only 115 dollars. After that I will still have about 275 dollars and I was looking at a canister filter for maybe under 200 dollars. I still want it to be a good filter that cleans the tank and is good. Any suggestions?

 

[carey]

I use aquaclears for the hang on back one and a fluval for my larger one. You should get a filter rated for at least 2 times your actual size. Better to over filtrate than to be caught short.

 

[ScubaDuba98]

I use aquaclears for the hang on back one and a fluval for my larger one. You should get a filter rated for at least 2 times your actual size. Better to over filtrate than to be caught short.

Thanks I'll try that.

 

[Diana hua]

Holle, my nice to meet every one. my name is Diana