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January 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Lore Newbie
| Its fish time!!!
 Well tomarrow is the big day...Our 10 gallon tank is getting fish!..The kids are going to pick them out tomarrow night...We are so excited...And Ryu is doing good also...I post picks when there all happy in there new home...  | 
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January 25th, 2009
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| Congrats on the cycle! Its always a great feeling when we can finally add fish to a tank that has been through a cycle.
What kind of fish are you thinking of getting for your ten gal?  | |
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January 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| congrats! please though, make sure you research the fish you're getting before you buy them. it might be a good idea to go to the store, let your kids look around and pick a list of maybe five or so, go back home, do a little research on them (post here, of course!) and then go back. better to resist the impulse to buy right then (we've ALL been there) and be able to keep your fish for a long time to come ! good luck! | |
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January 25th, 2009
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Originally Posted by agabr123  congrats! please though, make sure you research the fish you're getting before you buy them. it might be a good idea to go to the store, let your kids look around and pick a list of maybe five or so, go back home, do a little research on them (post here, of course!) and then go back. better to resist the impulse to buy right then (we've ALL been there) and be able to keep your fish for a long time to come ! good luck! | Great advice!  | |
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January 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Congratulations on your cycled tank. I know just how agonizingly low the process can seem.
When you say that your children will be picking out the fish have you set guidelines? Children are likely to pick fish on visual preference and not on tank size and tank mate compatibility. | |
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January 25th, 2009
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| a good fish that your kids will probably like that would do well in a 10 gallon is a guppie, i have 3 of them in my 10 gallon and three corycats, they're fun to watch and the guppies are very colorful! | |
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January 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| I still vote betta....all kids love that colorful fish. | |
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January 25th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Amanda I still vote Betta....all kids love that colorful fish. | Lol, my first vote is almost always betta! but it really depends on the number of fish you want, and most people would probably prefer to put more than one fish in a 10 gallon. | |
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January 25th, 2009
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Originally Posted by agabr123 Lol, my first vote is almost always betta! but it really depends on the number of fish you want, and most people would probably prefer to put more than one fish in a 10 gallon. | I can't speak for "most people" but my personal taste would have to agree. If I had multiple tanks that I could keep a betta then yes they are very beautiful fish. But with only 1 tank I would lean towards a school. But then again that’s just my opinion. | |
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January 25th, 2009
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Originally Posted by Dozey I can't speak for "most people" but my personal taste would have to agree. If I had multiple tanks that I could keep a betta then yes they are very beautiful fish. But with only 1 tank I would lean towards a school. But then again that’s just my opinion. |
I also agree with the post above, its important when picking fish too enjoy it and be amazed by all the different types and colors . update us all on your stocking decisions.
Have Fun,
Mike
Last edited by Mike19; January 25th, 2009 at 10:32 PM.
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January 26th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Looking forward to the results and pictures of course 
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January 26th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
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Originally Posted by Dozey I can't speak for "most people" but my personal taste would have to agree. If I had multiple tanks that I could keep a betta then yes they are very beautiful fish. But with only 1 tank I would lean towards a school. But then again that’s just my opinion. | Yeah, luckily for me I have MANY tanks
But that's generally why i suggest guppies and corycats, especially for kids, as they are so active and colorful! | |
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January 28th, 2009
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| Well I did do my home work and i gave the kids 2 choices...They were able to choose from cherry barbs or one type of tetra...we ended up with 6 neon tetras...Since monday one has passed on and i can only find 4 in the tank...I have looked all over for #5 but cant seem to find him...We put 3 mystery snails in the tank also...If #5 died would the snails be able to eat it fast enough that i would not be able to find remnants?Im going to take the one that passed on back to pet smart for the warranty but im holding off to see if i can find #5...Thanks  | |
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