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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Hi new 50g tank Check it out and pls comment!
Hi this is some pics of my new 50g tank, i had a few probs with bad advice and i am getting help with cycling from all you guys. The first few without any fish and the rest with fish added!
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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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more pics
Some more pics for u guys!
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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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ok heres some more
pls comment
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June 5th, 2008
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Very nice tank set up! I love the way you decorated it. 
I noticed that the tank is freshly set up. Do you know about the nitrogen cycle? It would seem that if you did not use a product such as Bio Spira, that your tank will have to cycle for the safety of your fish's health. You will have to do daily water changes, especially with those sensitive cardinals. BTW what are you using for your filter system?
I wish you the best of luck.. its a beautiful tank..I love natural tank set ups...
EDIT: noticed your next set of photos. You have a male betta in with zebra danio's. It may not be a good idea to leave the Betta in the tank with the fish you have.. any thoughts of putting your Betta into its own tank?
Last edited by capekate; June 5th, 2008 at 08:38 AM.
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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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you guys are quick i just literally posted, thanks so much!! I know i messed up big style i am working on the tank. The filter is just the in built filter with the juwel rio 180. Thanks i appreciate the comments.
Yes i have been checking the zebras behaviour with the betta closely, they seem fine together, although if i do notice hes gonna have to go. I wish i had studied this all before.
Last edited by COBettaCouple; June 5th, 2008 at 10:47 AM.
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June 5th, 2008
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That's a beautiful tank! Well worth the effort you're putting in to get it cycled.
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June 5th, 2008
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that's a great tank!J'adore the aquascape!!For a newbie you started with a big tank.
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June 5th, 2008
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Beautiful tank.....You did a fabulous job....I'd be a little concerned about that pretty betta fish in there though...He may end up getting chewed up by the fish he is sharing the tank with.....
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June 5th, 2008
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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I love it - it looks great! |
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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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beautiful!
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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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it looks really pretty! congrats ang good luck getting it cycled.
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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Thank you everyone, i hope i can now cycle it...................time to do a water change!!!
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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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I really like it! Especially the driftwood! Where'd you get it?
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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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I think the tank is awesome!!!
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June 5th, 2008
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Fish Addict
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great job!
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June 7th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Make sure you keep the lid down, those silver sharks are hot jumpers. Nice tank though, keep an eye on those levels, after all that money spent on fish, I'd hate to see it all down the drain.
Should have started with some small, cheap fish like platies to cycle it before introducing anything too expensive.
I have found that male betta's (fighters) are generally ok with other fancy fish provided that their tails aren't too fancy, and also they got more agressive if a female betta is introduced. This is just my experience, anybody has any other views, then please say.
Good luck with it all.
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June 8th, 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by witt0018
Should have started with some small, cheap fish like platies to cycle it before introducing anything too expensive.
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The price of a fish has no bearing on cycling, just because it's inexpensive, it's still a life and it should not be subjected to the stress and toxins of cycling.
Fish less is the way to go. |
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June 8th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucy
The price of a fish has no bearing on cycling, just because it's inexpensive, it's still a life and it should not be subjected to the stress and toxins of cycling.
Fish less is the way to go.
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Sorry, all that I meant was that if you really wanted to put fish in the tank so soon, then You shouldn't have gone for such a large ammount and veriety, some simple fish such as platies should have been all that were used. |
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