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October 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| A little intro
Hi everybody! I've been lurkin' around here for a couple of days and thought it was time to go ahead and join, start posting & get to know everybody.
My hubby (34) passed away about 1 1/2 ago. The reason I'm tellin' you that is because my son (11) & I kinda have 2 homes. We have a WV home (have a 35 gallon hexagon tank there... that my mom is takin' care of) and right now we're stayin' with my bff & her family in TN.
I had no idea what I was doin' when I got my hex tank. Needless to say... I'm realizing all the stuff that I'm doin' wrong with that tank. Mom feeds them & that's pretty much it. I know that that's bad & that's why I'm here. Although, mom isn't up to doin' much else. I'll just have to do what I can to take care of it when I'm there. Luckily, my tank seems to be doin' pretty good. Please don't fuss at me. I really just didn't know what I was gettin' my self into. Hey... at least I'm honest LOL and now I'm here. If I decide this move to TN is permanent, I will see about moving the tank here.
Right now, we have 3 small tanks (2 gallon?) for the kids (no details right now) and a couple of beta "bowls". I know... I'm bad. Will work on fixing that too.
Yesterday, we got a 50 or 55 gallon (the lady I got it from wasn't sure) tank (awesome deal) and I want to do this right this time and have a thriving planted tank. I don't know what we're going to put in it yet and that's ok, cause right now it's just sitting in the living room (not even cleaned yet. LOL) I don't know what the filter is that came with it, the lighting or anything. I'm just not good with knowing what's "good & what's not", etc and kinda afraid of making the wrong decision (that's why I have 2 homes ).
Anyway... there is sooooooo much info here, that my brain is starting to ooze out my ears. It's like MAJOR information overload. The only thing I think I might know is...
I want a thriving planted community tank
I want pretty & hopefully colorful fishies
I think for the plants I need to start with Eco-Complete
I think I want some kind of dark (black?) stuff in the bottom (don't know what would be good)
I don't know if I need a special filter for a more sandy like stuff in the bottom
Then there is the "information overload" of cycling the tank 
If you made it this far, Thank you LOL and I'm looking forward to "meeting" you all.
LauraJoe | 
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October 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Welcome to Fishlore laura! 
Hope you like it here 
As far as the Cycle overload i wont give it to you, so you can relax for a little bit 
LOL
As you probably know already, we LOVE to see pictures of your tanks
Have fun!
Tony | 
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October 25th, 2009
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| Hi LauraJoe welcome to FishLore
We're glad you decided to join! No fussing today, maybe another day. lol
I'm glad you've been doing some research and continuing to do the things you've done right and correct the things you've mistakenly done wrong.
Information overload, you got that right! It's like once you get here you can't stop reading.
I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your husband. it's wonderful you have a best friend and mom you can reply on.
We strive to keep the forum family friendly. We have many members your son's age so I hope you'll allow him to read along with you and learn about this terrific hobby. | |
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October 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Hi Hi Hi
welcome to FL, have a good time while youre here! | |
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October 25th, 2009
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| | Fish Addict
| Hey there!!!! Welcome!!!!!! | |
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October 26th, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony G.  Welcome to Fishlore laura!
Hope you like it here
As far as the Cycle overload i wont give it to you, so you can relax for a little bit
LOL
As you probably know already, we LOVE to see pictures of your tanks
Have fun!
Tony | Thanks Tony! I do like it here all ready.
And thanks for not adding to the cycle overload just yet. LOL Maybe tomorrow!
I just have to figure out how to get my pics from my camera to my puter. I'm not "tech savy". LOL OOOH! I could sooo take pics from the "dirty tank" to the "awesome, thriving tank"! Note to self... figure out that camera. Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucy Hi LauraJoe welcome to FishLore
We're glad you decided to join! No fussing today, maybe another day. lol
I'm glad you've been doing some research and continuing to do the things you've done right and correct the things you've mistakenly done wrong.
Information overload, you got that right! It's like once you get here you can't stop reading.
I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your husband. it's wonderful you have a best friend and mom you can reply on.
We strive to keep the forum family friendly. We have many members your son's age so I hope you'll allow him to read along with you and learn about this terrific hobby. | Hi Lucy! Thank you! Yeh, you all can fuss at me later. LOL
I think this is the only site I've been on for 3 days (except where links in some posts lead me. LOL).
Thanks. I'm very blessed to have people I can rely on.
Oh, trust me... between my ds & my friends 2 ds'... what I learn, they will learn! LOL They are pretty excited about the new tank. I told them it would take a while to get it set up, etc. I think I'm goin' to the LFS tomorrow just to have a little look around (only been to that one 1 time) and to see about stuff needed to fix the beta "bowls". I also need to hunt for filters for the 2 gallon tanks. What fun!!! I'm soooo excited! Quote:
Originally Posted by Beth1965 Hi Hi Hi
welcome to FL, have a good time while youre here! | Thank you Beth! I sure plan on having a good time here! Quote:
Originally Posted by lorabell Hey there!!!! Welcome!!!!!! | Hey Lori! Thanks!
Well, I guess I need to go to bed. I keep telling myself that I don't have to read & check out everybody's pics and everything tonite! LOL | |
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October 26th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Hello and Welcome to FishLore!
So glad you are here. I know there is alot to read and take in but in the long run it will make fishkeeping easier. Most of all do your research on fish...there are so many but you already know you want a freshwater planted community tank. That will be fun!!!!! Well, see ya' around! | |
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October 26th, 2009
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| Hello LauraJoe and Welcome  to Fish Lore. We'll wait until you're ready for the "overload" of information. Then we'll all walk your through it step by step. That's what we're here for is to help each other. Lots of friendly members and tons of information (as you've noticed). Have fun shopping!
Let us know when you're ready and we'll go from there.
Best wishes to you and yours.
Ken  | |
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October 26th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Welcome to Fishlore 
If you're hunting for betta tanks, we've found the 5 gallon Wal-Mart tanks to be the least expensive, at least around here. Also, Craigslist and Kijiji are a great place to find inexpensive tanks.
Please, just let us know how we can help and we'll just take it a step at a time. | |
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October 26th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Nice intro! Welcome to Fishlore. I am sure you will not only find the info you need here but a warm and friendly community as well.
The info overload will pass as you learn more but there is always something to learn in this hobby. Welcome aboard! | |
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