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Title: Hello! Another new one!
Post by: aespp on July 15, 2014, 11:41:50 AM: I'm Amy! I'm new to this forum but not new to the world of fish! Me and my partner have a Jewel 125, which we've had for almost 3 years now - the fish are getting lovely and big!

I have just purchased my own tank for our bedroom - a Marina S60 (60ltr) which I've only just set up. As my partner is away on a fishing trip, I don't have his knowledge to help me with this new tank so be prepared for a few questions!

Take care!
Title: Re: Hello! Another new one!
Post by: jesnon on July 15, 2014, 11:57:18 AM: Hello and welcome aboard! :wave: I'm sure everyone here will be able to help with any questions!
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Post by: chris213 on July 15, 2014, 12:31:11 PM: hi amy welcome to the forum
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As my partner is away on a fishing trip
gone to catch the fish for your new tank has he :fishy1:
Title: Re: Hello! Another new one!
Post by: aespp on July 15, 2014, 12:44:53 PM: Haha I wish! Somehow I don't think I have the room for 20lb carp haha!
Title: Re: Hello! Another new one!
Post by: ColinB on July 15, 2014, 04:58:42 PM: Quote from: aespp on July 15, 2014, 12:44:53 PM
Haha I wish! Somehow I don't think I have the room for 20lb carp haha!

The perfect excuse for a bigger tank!!

Hello, and welcome.
Title: Re: Hello! Another new one!
Post by: aespp on July 15, 2014, 05:14:45 PM: That is perfect thinking! Or maybe even a pond! I need to do some persuading!

Thank you :)
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Post by: Rich_D on July 15, 2014, 08:52:42 PM: Hi Amy, nice to have you! What about a pond then when it gets to winter get a big tank and have them inside 8)

The fact you won't need to put them inside can be a conversation for later :))
Title: Re: Hello! Another new one!
Post by: ColinB on July 16, 2014, 07:59:29 AM: Quote from: aespp on July 15, 2014, 05:14:45 PM
That is perfect thinking! Or maybe even a pond! I need to do some persuading!

Thank you :)

We 'inherited' a pond and 4 shubunkin when we moved here. It's a 1100litre pre-formed sort and I must say it's been a lot of fun and gives us a lot of pleasure. Paul and Ringo (John and George went the way of their namesakes two winters ago) have had babies and we've got about 20 2" shubunkins of various hues swimming around. Damselflies and Dragonflies visit, and we've got a frog hopping in and out, and Boris and Doris the Mallards often go for a swim. Violet the cat is very interested in it all!
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Post by: aespp on July 17, 2014, 10:08:02 AM: It all sounds very lovely. I must definitely persuade a pond investment! Although the other half may want to sneak a red tail catfish in...
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Post by: RachelN76 on July 23, 2014, 09:47:25 PM: I love the idea of a fish tank in your bedroom!
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Post by: chris213 on July 24, 2014, 07:23:53 AM: i have my 5 ft tank in my room and i find that i sleep better since i had it there it has a calming affect :)
Title: Re: Hello! Another new one!
Post by: Rich_D on July 26, 2014, 01:10:14 AM: My new tank is in my room as there's too much noise and movement downstairs for it to go there, I'm with Chris though it has a real calming effect for me too!
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Post by: Puffin on July 26, 2014, 07:55:28 AM: I would love a tank in my room, too. But don't think my other half would go for it. :(
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Post by: RachelN76 on July 26, 2014, 10:56:10 PM: Quote from: Puffin on July 26, 2014, 07:55:28 AM
I would love a tank in my room, too. But don't think my other half would go for it. :(

Just get a massive tank, stick it in, fill it with water, then it will be too heavy to move, so it will just have to stay there! ;)
Title: Re: Hello! Another new one!
Post by: Diz1 on July 26, 2014, 11:26:15 PM: Seems perfectly reasonable to me ! :cheers: