Fish Thread

[ShrekDawg]

Lol right, it would be warmer but I keep the AC on practically all year around just to keep the house from becoming unbearably humid

Humidity is the worst!!!

 

[ShrekDawg]

A new fish store opened down the street from me back in December but I haven’t been yet but they have rave reviews (was just looking at them trying to find the hours) so I’m going to go in a few minutes haha

 

[ShrekDawg]

Also, not related to fish, I know, so apologies, but it is a gorgeous day today. currently around like 62-63 I think, and sunny and bright. after the fish store I might go for a walk or maybe a bit later. I had a dentist appointment at 11 and then I have therapy at 2:45 so a bit busy today but it’s a gorgeous day. going to go to the fish store and then maybe work outside for a bit and go for a walk later. Maybe vote at some point today too. Today is our primary. Good day today.

 

[ShrekDawg]

The fish store was AWESOME. I wanted to buy everything in sight as did my mom she doesn’t want to do a little tank with little fish. She wants to set up the huge one we have (75) and get huge fish. They had these awesome yellow fish, I think Cichlids maybe? She wants those she says she wants “yellow fish” LOL

I don’t know that I really want to maintain a huge 75 gallon tank but maybe we can compromise LOL I do already have the filters and stuff. Would just need a heater and decorations and some other stuff.

Though if I do aggressive fish I can’t really have my community tank so idk.

Maybe we can compromise and find some yellow platies or something.

Though I do see her point. All those fish are awfully small and I think she wants to fill the tank

So idk.

Maybe a cichlid or Oscar tank and a 20 or 29 with platies and guppies and all those.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I have to agree w/ Mom. Besides, bigger tanks are actually easier to take care of then the small ones. Those ciclids need a lot of hiding places . Caves and such and theres a lot of different colors. The blue are a favorite of mine.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I have to agree w/ Mom. Besides, bigger tanks are actually easier to take care of then the small ones. Those ciclids need a lot of hiding places . Caves and such and theres a lot of different colors. The blue are a favorite of mine.

That makes sense!! Maybe I could finally find a use for my lava rocks

Only problem is I think the tank is technically cracked and I would need to replace it and I’m nervous about doing that if I want to apply to the store haha

But they are pretty. Do they need special PH or whatever?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

That makes sense!! Maybe I could finally find a use for my lava rocks

Only problem is I think the tank is technically cracked and I would need to replace it and I’m nervous about doing that if I want to apply to the store haha

But they are pretty. Do they need special PH or whatever?

Wheres the crack? I wouldnt want to repair a cracked tank. I had one cracked on the bottom I got rid of. Angel fish are ciclids. Nothing real special in care that I can think of.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Wheres the crack? I wouldnt want to repair a cracked tank. I had one cracked on the bottom I got rid of. Angel fish are ciclids. Nothing real special in care that I can think of.

I think it’s on the bottom but I’m not even sure if it’s a real crack or what. Haven’t tested to see if it holds water. It hit the side of the car. I think the big tanks have a lifetime warranty and I have the receipt but I should probably test it and see.

And thanks!! That’s good to know! Can anything else go in with them or is it just gonna have to be Cichlids?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Mostly just ciclids as far as I am remembering but there is a ton of different kinds. And they dont get huge.
I would get the tank exchanged if you can. Just a scratch can change into a flooded mess and a bunch of dead fish.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Mostly just ciclids as far as I am remembering but there is a ton of different kinds. And they dont get huge.
I would get the tank exchanged if you can. Just a scratch can change into a flooded mess and a bunch of dead fish.

Thank you!! That’s good to know!! I’ll have to go talk to the people at the fish store and see what they think. And good to know! I’ll go to Petco and get it exchanged! Thank you!