It's Official! I have MTS. Yay!

[cginflorida]

10 gal with betta and 4 otos.

Last weekend I got a 75 gal. Yesterday I got another 10 gal to use as a QT (thanks for that suggestion, Devilishturtles. ). I've also had a 5 gal hex for a while, now empty, which I can use for a hospital tank.

Going to be setting up the 75 gal and new 10 gal this weekend and start the fishless cycles going.

 

[TankGirl]

Yay is right! A q-tank and a hospital tank - *snif* we are so proud....

 

[BrianNY]

A 75gallon is such a wonderful size tank. What will you be keeping?

 

[cginflorida]

A 75gallon is such a wonderful size tank. What will you be keeping?

So far I'm thinking about rainbowfish, gouramis, a flying fox, corys, barbs, pleco, rummynose tetras, and an upside down catfish. There are so many choices it's a bit overwhelming right now. Any suggestions would really be welcome.

I also want to get some shrimp for the 10 gal with the betta and otos, and maybe for the big tank. The 10 gal is going through a mini cycle right now because I added 3 otos recently. Ammonia and nitrites have remained zero, but the nitrates climbed to 30. I did a water change yesterday, haven't tested yet today.

Please feel free to recommend more fish, and comment on the ones I've chosen so far.

Thanks!

 

[Devilishturtles]

thanks for that suggestion, Devilishturtles.

Hey, No problem

Congrats on all the tanks. Keep us updated on the fish selection. I know it can be frustrating picking out what you want because of the numerous options available. Then, you start thinking that you want more, so you buy a new tank, just to house the ones you still want. It's a maddening cycle, lol.

I think it's a good thing I still live at home, and have to try and cram all these tanks into my bedroom (per the Parents orders), or I would have more than I have now, haha.

Good luck CG, Keep us posted!

 

[BrianNY]

Here's what I'd put in that tank cg.

 

[cginflorida]

Discus, right? I've seen the pix from the BBQ you had, and your fish are gorgeous, Brian. But they aren't compatible with a lot of fish, right? Are they better off in a species tank?

 

[TankGirl]

Well what better species than discus?

You could have a nice setup in the 75 for them, and Brian can help you get set up. I'll let him advise you about tankmates - it can be done.

 

[cginflorida]

LOL, it's a good thing I have to wait through the cycle before I get fish, there's so much to think about and choose from. But I can't think of a nicer state of confusion.

 

[BrianNY]

I just love the discus cg. In my planted 125 I keep them with dwarf cichlids, a school of black neons, dwarf ancistrus (a pleco), and clown loaches. It's an awesome sight.

I do think however, that the beginner should maitain a species only tank until they get very familiar with discus behavoir and requirements.

 

[cginflorida]

I agree, Brian, I need a lot more experience before I tackle the more temperamental species. But someday I'll probably have them, they sure are pretty.

 

[bluefire]

ive always wondered what a big tank would be like with all male guppies, if you are a beginner you could have an easy tank with lots of colour

 

[chasgood]

I have been trying to figure a way to fit a 75gal in the livingroom. Seems like the perfect size for almost any fish. good luck
Got ahold of a 10gal sized metal stand. looking for a 15gal tall to put on it.