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Think Fish Tropical Fish Forum => Introductions and hello's => Topic started by: Stromboli59 on October 03, 2017, 09:36:17 PM

Title: Just joined
Post by: Stromboli59 on October 03, 2017, 09:36:17 PM

Just joined and am looking forward to my new Dwarf Neon Rainbow fish setup. It will be installed when I get my new kitchen finished and ready for the new 60cm Fluval Fresh tank.

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Matt on October 04, 2017, 07:17:26 AM

Welcome  :wave:

What other fish do you plan to stock if any e.g. algae eaters, bottom cleaners?
How do you plan to aquascape your tank?
Have you kept fish before?

Excited to hear more about your plans!!

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Sue on October 04, 2017, 09:41:11 AM

Hi, welcome  :wave:

Dwarf rainbows are gorgeous fish  :)

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Littlefish on October 04, 2017, 09:42:21 AM

Hi there, and welcome to the forum.  :wave:

I'm looking forward to hearing more about your new set up (hopefully) seeing lots of pictures.  :)

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Dominika on October 04, 2017, 08:56:07 PM

Welcome to the forum!  :wave:

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Aquarius Barbara on October 04, 2017, 09:33:37 PM

 :wave:   

Welcome, I am relatively new as well still doing my first fishless cycle for the second time first one was a fail, but fingers crossed got it right this time. you will find loads of information and helpful members, I would have quit by now if they had not helped as much.

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Matt on October 05, 2017, 08:02:18 PM

What went wrong with your first cycle?

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Aquarius Barbara on October 05, 2017, 11:09:46 PM

Well!  I think I miscalculated the ammonia as it was very high, then my Gran was rushed to the hospital it was touch and go, still not good. So ended up not being able to sort it out as having to look after my Mam and be taxi to hosp just did not have the time, but its back up and running now and looking good I have put the results in my post "it's done yay". do my next test tomorrow fingers crossed. Bx

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Ian1962 on October 09, 2017, 10:17:38 AM

Hi Barbara
You have been with us a little while. I commend your fish less cycling. A small cheat that may help you. If you have a friend who keeps fish. You could ask them if they would give you, a piece of their filter media or some gravel from the bottom of their tank, to put straight into yours. It would help seed your filter, and speed up the process for you. I know I'm going to get some flack for telling you this, but we should all be helping each other here.   :cheers:

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Sue on October 09, 2017, 11:14:48 AM

You won't get any flack for saying that because it is a recommended thing to do  :) The only thing to be wary of is the possibility of disease in the donor tank, which is why asking shops for some media can be risky.

Title: Re: Just joined
Post by: Aquarius Barbara on October 18, 2017, 05:16:56 PM

I do not know anyone that keeps fish so relying solely on this forum for all my help.  The cycle seems to be going well so far, plants are growing snails are breeding,  ::)  water reading are going the right way will test again tomorrow and see what the next step is.  Thank You