Author Topic: Introduce yourself! (Read 214027 times) 715 replies

Sue · « **Reply #680 on:** January 10, 2017, 02:25:39 PM »

Hi Gazzariff, welcome to the forum

Littlefish · « **Reply #681 on:** January 10, 2017, 04:02:22 PM »

Hi there @Gazzariff and welcome to the forum.

fcmf · « **Reply #682 on:** January 10, 2017, 07:45:47 PM »

Welcome to the forum and fishkeeping, Graham / @Gazzariff

Looking forward to hearing from and helping you in due course.

Matt · « **Reply #683 on:** January 10, 2017, 09:10:08 PM »

Hello from a fellow 64litre owner

fish-friends · « **Reply #684 on:** January 14, 2017, 11:05:02 PM »

Hey, I'm new to the forum and the world of fish, well fish in a tank! I visit Cyprus every summer and love to dive to see how many different fish I can see, I find it so relaxing watching them all swim happily (while trying to stay still so they will come near me)
My son also loves the little fishies he sits still in the water and there are lots of little white fish,
This year he said he'd made a Christmas wish to have his own fish so that's what we have🐠🐠🐠🐠
But I wish I'd of found this site before adding my four flame tetras as clearly fishless cycling is the way to go!!
But now I know and with the help of sue

How to get my water right and daily water changes and testing are really working!
I came to this forum for help and that's exactly what I got! People on here seem very friendly and helpful.
I am looking forward to increasing my fish and learning how to keep them all happy

fcmf · « **Reply #685 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:59:23 AM »

2 of the 3 messages removed as this message had been triple-posted.

fish-friends · « **Reply #686 on:** January 15, 2017, 10:59:21 AM »

Yes sorry about that not good with technology!!

fcmf · « **Reply #687 on:** January 15, 2017, 02:16:08 PM »

No probs at all, and glad you're enjoying the forum.

You've brought back a memory of when I was a young child, enjoying watching those little white fish near the rocks on Spanish beaches when on hols. I used to catch them in a bucket, watch them swimming in there for a while, then let them out back into the sea - unfortunately, I recall that some of them looked a bit worse for wear by the time I set them free again...

Ian1962 · « **Reply #688 on:** August 16, 2017, 02:49:30 PM »

Hi my name is Ian. I'm 54 years of age. I kept tropical fish around 30 years ago for 3 years. It was all different Back then. I came back to fish keeping 8 years ago. I have a Jewel 260 ltr freshwater setup, which is a community tank. I have a reasonable understanding and knowledge of the hobby. I have tried a number of times keeping floating plants, with no success. 2 months ago my tank lighting unit blew. So I changed and bought led lighting unit, and my tank is now open topped. I have now kept floating plants for 2 months and they are showing signs of new growth. So I must be doing something write. I'm always interested to learn more about this fascinating hobby. It just goes to show, an old dog like me can learn new tricks.

Matt · « **Reply #689 on:** August 16, 2017, 03:50:37 PM »

Hi Ian!

I too have had limited success with floating plants. Even duckweed(!) I think I've figured out why though... many species don't like high surface flow from filters which they can easily get sucked towards. In particular they don't much like being submerged by it. I'm just trying a new species (Limnobium Laevigatum) though which I'm giving 3 weeks to show its muscle against my filter and ill then report back.

Which species of floating plants do you have?

Ian1962 · « **Reply #690 on:** August 16, 2017, 05:39:36 PM »

Hi Matt
I'm experimenting with Limnobium Laevigatum. Also something a bit different, Hygroryza Aristata which is a water grass, but also a floating plant. It's different in as much as it looks like a stem plant with large narrow leaves. Also Elodia Densa which can be planted as a background plant. But im using it as a floating plant. All are doing well at present. I'm using 8 hours of lighting a day, also dosing with liquid carbon once a day and liquid frets once a week. My fish seem to love them. In time I will pick one I prefer and go with that one plant.
A tip I use is fishing line tied to 2 rubber suckers. Laid across the tank at water level near the filter inlet. It keeps my plants away from the filter.

fcmf · « **Reply #691 on:** August 16, 2017, 05:59:11 PM »

Welcome, @Ian1962!

The suspense is too much for me - do enlighten us as to what fish you have in your community tank.

@Matt - re floating plants, I've responded with some suggestions in the thread with that title.

Matt · « **Reply #692 on:** August 16, 2017, 06:42:57 PM »

I always thought that Hygroryza Aristata looked too big for my 65 ltr. I mean with roots that went too deep and leaves too high up... does that make sense? What do you think?

Possibly a good place excuse to upload a photo of your tank!? @Ian1962

Littlefish · « **Reply #693 on:** August 16, 2017, 07:01:22 PM »

Hi Ian and welcome to the forum.

We'd love to see some pics of your tank.

Ian1962 · « **Reply #694 on:** August 16, 2017, 08:14:27 PM »

Thank you for warm welcome.
Hope photo of my tank works ok, never uploaded photo before.
Current fish in my tank are. 4 sunset Gourami, 6 Cherry barbs, 6 Golden barbs, 4 Rosy tetra, 1 Ruby shark, 4 Lepord Cory. My plants are low tech, Anubias, Crypts, Java fern. I'm quiet pleased with my tank, it gives me many hours of enjoyment.
Sorry I tried to send a photo of my tank, but it won't allow me to send it

Sue · « **Reply #695 on:** August 17, 2017, 08:53:42 AM »

Hi Ian, welcome to the forum

Did you use the attachment button just below the text box? There is a size limit for photos; I've had to resize mine in the past.

Ian1962 · « **Reply #696 on:** August 17, 2017, 01:07:20 PM »

Hi Sue.
Thanks for that info. I'm not up with computer tech. I will try give it ago.
Thanks.

Aquarius Barbara · « **Reply #697 on:** August 25, 2017, 12:48:23 AM »

Hello everyone
My name is Barbara I live in Consett County Durham Uk.
I have been pondering for years about setting up an aquarium, I have always like fish though only ever had goldfish, as a child at home the family had them and I was always the one that ended up caring for them even if they weren't mine, then as a wife and mother again ended up caring for them even though they were hubby's and kids.. but I always felt I would like some tropical/marine fish, so now that kids are up and gone (Hubby Still Here

His name is Alan by the way) I have decided to take action and set up an aquarium.

So hoping to learn lots from this forum and hopefully gain some knowledge in the next few weeks while I buy and set up the tank.

I would love some help on what is the best reading material to help me along the way and if members could kindly point out any good posts to read on the forum for setting up a tank.

Sue · « **Reply #698 on:** August 25, 2017, 08:51:03 AM »

Hi Barbara, welcome to the forum

I'll reply more fully in this thread https://forums.thinkfish.co.uk/say-a-big-hi!/newbie-hello/msg35102/?topicseen#new

Littlefish · « **Reply #699 on:** August 26, 2017, 11:10:16 AM »

Hi Barbara and welcome to the forum.

Looking forward to hearing about the plans for your tank.

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