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June 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| Any ideas?
We are currently trying to finish our basement. My parents say we can get a good sized tank because there's almost no wieght limit. About a few weeks later, one of the teachers named Mrs. Corbet said she has 1 60 gal hex, 1 60 gal long, and 1 70 long. Which of these would you pick? I like the idea of the 70, and I would stock it with either 3 parrots, 1 kissing gourami, or 1 oscar. If you disagrre or have other ideas, share them here. | 
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June 25th, 2009
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| | Moderator
| I like the idea of the 70g long. Have fun and keep us posted  | |
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June 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| Thanks for the opinion! I don't know because she says she doesn't like it . . . I'm almost sure I will, though. | |
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June 26th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| I kind of like the hex as opposed to the long.....  | |
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June 26th, 2009
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| | Moderator
| Hex vs long, you might want to consider what kind of fish you'd like to keep and make your decision from there. | |
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June 26th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| I'd go for the 70. Bigger is generally better as long as you have the room for it, and it sounds like you do. How cool that your parents are totally ok with this! | |
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June 26th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| def the 70, you have more stocking options and more room
let us know whichone you picked  | |
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June 27th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| My dad ays we'll have problems with cleaning the side of the hex, so he likes the long. My mom wants "five colorful large fish that aren't agressive" It's kind of funny, because I want all of the tanks  and she doesn't know which one she likes. I want the parrots, my brother wants the parrots, my dad wants an oscar, and my mom wants the kissing gourami!  | |
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June 27th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| Quote:
Originally Posted by JESS01  My dad ays we'll have problems with cleaning the side of the hex, so he likes the long. My mom wants "five colorful large fish that aren't agressive" It's kind of funny, because I want all of the tanks and she doesn't know which one she likes. I want the parrots, my brother wants the parrots, my dad wants an oscar, and my mom wants the kissing gourami! | Sounds like you may need all of them!  | |
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June 27th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| You know discus are non aggressive and colorful... | |
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June 27th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| I may need all of them! Oh, and discus are expensive and hard to keep. Sorry, I don't think my dad or mom will let me order them of ebay or Amazon, either.  | |
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June 27th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| BR Parrots get my vote...in the 70 long | |
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June 29th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| could always get rainbows or cichlids | |
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June 29th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| My mom now wants Saltwater! She keeps changing her mind! First it's a kissing gourami, next it BPs, next is clown fish in a saltwater, next is goldfish! I just want a few BPs. | |
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June 29th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Depending on what you're interested in, I'd go for either the Blood Parrots or the Oscar(s) (you could fit 2 in there too). If you want more fish, I'd go with BP's since they're fairly peaceful, but I have heard that Oscars are great, smart fish with big personalities and apparently even can recognize you and are much more personal. | |
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June 29th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| I'm voting again...BRPARROTS!!!!! | |
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June 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| I say get all 3! You got a basement right? next thing you know, you'll have an exhibit for neighbors! | |
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June 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| I'll have to get one of the tanks, almost put too many fish ina and say: "Dad we have too many fish! Quick, let's get another tank so they don't kill each other!" | |
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June 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| Another question : I've heard around that an adult oscar won't fit in anything smaller than 75 gal at adult size. I was wondering that if I got a 70 gal if 5 gallons woul make a difference  ? I wouldn't want to cram him into there, I want it to be roomy. | |
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June 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| I personally don't think it would hurt an oscar IMO. Maybe others do!  | |
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June 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| I would do a pair of Severums and a large school of rainbows and a school of cories in the 70 gallon | |
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June 30th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Quote:
Originally Posted by JESS01 Another question : I've heard around that an adult oscar won't fit in anything smaller than 75 gal at adult size. I was wondering that if I got a 70 gal if 5 gallons woul make a difference ? I wouldn't want to cram him into there, I want it to be roomy. | 1 oscar to him self will be fine in a 70g, you might consider an oscar and either a jack dempsey or blue acara or green terror or some other med large aggressive fish.
Just keep an eye on water parameters and water change as frequently as needed.
Anna | |
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July 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Annadvn
Just keep an eye on water parameters and water change as frequently as needed.
Anna
| My Dad had an Oscar and he cleaned the tank once or twice a week. They eat and poop a lot! | |
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July 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| if you want oscar advice, go to shawnie. she had an oscar couple for a few years and sheŽll tell you
sheŽs like the oscar expert | |
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July 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| Wait . . . Annadvn, do you mean I could add an oscar and another med agreesive fish or an oscar or another med agressive fish? | |
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July 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Lore Newbie
| lol, good idea!
Push for two tanks at least!
Oh, and who's are theese fish going to be for you or Mom? Who's doing the work when all is said and done? Do what makes YOU happy. Seeing you happy will make all happy!!  | |
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July 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
|  My dad and I will be cleaning the tank while my mom and brother take all of the glory and pick out fish. So rude! LOL | |
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