roundar
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Hello Aquariumadvice.com, this is my first post! I'm basically transferring this thread from another forum that seems dead.
To start off I'll give a quick background. I have to confess that I'm a pseudo-beginner. A few years ago I started a couple of aquariums and lurked forums enough to understand the basics of 'fish-keeping.' I learned about fishless cycling, water chemistry, and a lot of general fish species information. About a year afterward I got married, moved, and started a new job. Aquariums unfortunately took a back seat and my aquarium maintenance faltered. An in-law family had one large tank already and had two kids really into the aquarium experience so I gave them all the hardware I had acquired. Now things have settled down and I'm ready to take on a tank again. My wife was excited at the prospect of new fish pets which really encourages my enthusiasm and I can't wait to get started!
My plan is to post the progress each step of the way. My natural inclination is to approach this scientifically anyway, so I thought instead of just recording everything, why not record and post it on an intelligent forum to get constant feedback. I'll post pictures where applicable as well as all water readings and interesting facts/activities surrounding my tank. Hopefully any trends or warnings that escape my novice eye will be caught be some of the more experienced hobbyists out there.
GOAL: Create and maintain a community planted tank that is as attractive as it is healthy.
Secondary Goal: Post plenty of pictures!
My wife liked a tank her mom had when she was younger which was a 35g hex tank. It was collecting dust so we got it. I'd rather not have a hex, but because my wife likes it I want to make it work, besides it was free! The plan is to be planted, but really all I want to plant is Java Moss in this tank. I still haven't decided on what fish yet. I want to figure out what my water perameters are coming out of the tap first. I'm not sure what fish go best in a tall tank as apposed to a long tank and would really appreciate any suggestions.
A BEFORE shot.
To start off I'll give a quick background. I have to confess that I'm a pseudo-beginner. A few years ago I started a couple of aquariums and lurked forums enough to understand the basics of 'fish-keeping.' I learned about fishless cycling, water chemistry, and a lot of general fish species information. About a year afterward I got married, moved, and started a new job. Aquariums unfortunately took a back seat and my aquarium maintenance faltered. An in-law family had one large tank already and had two kids really into the aquarium experience so I gave them all the hardware I had acquired. Now things have settled down and I'm ready to take on a tank again. My wife was excited at the prospect of new fish pets which really encourages my enthusiasm and I can't wait to get started!
My plan is to post the progress each step of the way. My natural inclination is to approach this scientifically anyway, so I thought instead of just recording everything, why not record and post it on an intelligent forum to get constant feedback. I'll post pictures where applicable as well as all water readings and interesting facts/activities surrounding my tank. Hopefully any trends or warnings that escape my novice eye will be caught be some of the more experienced hobbyists out there.
GOAL: Create and maintain a community planted tank that is as attractive as it is healthy.
Secondary Goal: Post plenty of pictures!
My wife liked a tank her mom had when she was younger which was a 35g hex tank. It was collecting dust so we got it. I'd rather not have a hex, but because my wife likes it I want to make it work, besides it was free! The plan is to be planted, but really all I want to plant is Java Moss in this tank. I still haven't decided on what fish yet. I want to figure out what my water perameters are coming out of the tap first. I'm not sure what fish go best in a tall tank as apposed to a long tank and would really appreciate any suggestions.
A BEFORE shot.