Matt

Hey all, Me and my dad were just sitting outside eating our lunch on a nice summers day when he said "Hey Matt. What are you doing with your other tank" and i said "Nothing" so he says "Ill buy it off you for $400 as long as you clean it and feed the fish" so ofcourse i agreed. I am going to set it all up with him. We are going to the LFS next weekend to pick the fish. He says he wants me to pick them so i am going to get a few angelfish and a few clown loaches also a Pleco and maybe 2 gouramis

-Matt

Alessa

How are you going to cycle it? I hope not with fish.

How big is the tank?

What kind of Pleco are you planning on?

Gouramis and Angels are almost always not compatible.

I know is a lot of info/questions but it is important so that you dont end up losing the fishies... FW is not the same as SW, with SW you have live rock which helps with the cycle, but with FW it is tricky.

soldieroffortune1974

Good points Alessa, there's no way that aquarium will be cycled and ready for fish in that time frame. You wont be able to cycle the aquarium for freshwater,using saltwater filter media. It's 2 completely different types of bacteria (not media)

It IS very nice in Australia this time of year.....................

Matt

I no it is a Freshwater filter system and chill alright i have done this many times before and i no when things are ready and when they arent

-Matt

soldieroffortune1974

Chillin'

Alessa

So, is your tank cycled? what are your readings for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate?

we are just asking because as SOF said, in one week an empty tank (with or without a filter system) will not be ready, unless the person who has it kept it cycled somehow, or its using Tetra Safe Start.

It is not that we doubt your fishkeeping skills, please do not misinterpret (sp?) us. We are just looking after the wellbeing of your fishies.

CHoffman

Too funny..lol.

Matt

We havent even filled up the tank yet and i meant 1 week after the tank was cycled so there is your answer. I am not stupid i no what to do and when to do it alright

Ask me any more questions and this man will be after you

Just Joking

-Matt

soldieroffortune1974

still chillin'

Matt

LOL Soldier

Keep On Chillin' Chillin' Chillin' what do we do we Chill Chill Chill

Shawnie

what size tank is it that your own dad would pay 400 for it? LOL

capekate

Matt there is no reason to be rude to other members. Honest questions were asked of you, since you did post that next week you were going to go and pick out fish.
Everyone is trying to be helpful and no one was rude, so you really need to keep the posts civil here.
thank you, ~ kate

Lucy

Hey Matt, I have an empty tank if your dad wants to buy it for a meer $350.

Butterfly

It's great that your Dad has caught MTS(Multiple Tank Syndrome) from you and that you are going to get to pick out the fish for the tank.
So share with us- how big is the tank?
How are you going to cycle it?
After researching their needs and compatabilities with other fish let us know what you decide to put in that tank. some times the research is as much fun as the buying. Dad might enjoy shopping with you also.
My banana men see your banana man LOL
Carol

Lucy

You're right Carol.
What a great experience when a parent and child share the same hobby.

Butterfly

LOL Don't I know it. All of mine followed me into the hobby (they enjoyed absorbing all the extra fry) but the one who always has to be different went directly into saltwater with 2-125g. Now I may follow her
Matt this will be a great sharing experience.
Carol

soldieroffortune1974

matt

I am still here,Bananaman didn't find me



My guards are out,while................

Chillin'

Minnow

Haha, my dad and I have MTS together, too. A few years ago, we gave him his 30g as a Christmas present, and a year later, he gave me my 30g to put his molly fry in. I have different fish in there now. And now we're planning on getting a huge saltwater tank- at least 100 gallons! Plus I keep pestering him to get me a 5g for a betta.

Annadvn

What size tank is it Matt?

I love clown loaches and have 10 all together, but i keep them in a 200g tank while they are still babies. How many are you planning to get? (Just a tip: make sure the tank is no smaller than 100g for the clowns, they need the swimming space).

Have fun setting up the new tank, make sure we see pictures.

Anna

soldieroffortune1974

Annadvn

Matt doesn't like advice,he knows what he's doing

so I am..............

chillin'


my guards are watching for his

Shawnie

remember matt is 13 and most have that kinda "know it all " status...at least all of mine have LOL

soldieroffortune1974

yeah, I am just teasing him.........................

but my are still watching for his

maybe we'll find

Shawnie

is watching you SOF

Lucy

Gotta watch those I hear they're responsible for a number of missing fish.

Matt, you'll do fine, just make sure you allowing the tank to cycle. It usually takes about a month.

Take the time to research fish you'd like to have.

Red1313

lol

I think that the hi-jack aliens stole this thread.

Shawnie

Matt

LOL.The Tank is only 100 Litre's and he said seeing as i already no lots of it he may go into SW straight away

If he does ill give him my 3 green chromis

I am really excited and i reckon once i give him my 3 green chromis then my Red Sea Max will be a clownfish breeding tank for my 2 black percs.

I will keep you all posted and updated

Lol SOF. Nemo i am not a "know it all" but i no what u mean. Lots of my mates reckon they no everything about everything