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Community Tank For A 75 Gallon Aquarium?

By on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | 3 Comments

I have a 75 gallon tank. I was thinking of creating a community tank and really wanted to emphasize the different sizes of fish I could have in it. Everything that I’ve studied so far shows that the following fish can coexist: Blood Parrot Chichlids, Firemouth Cichlids, Gouramis, and Serpae tetras.
So, here’s what I’m thinking: 1 Blood Parrot,(8 inches) 2 Firemouths (6 inches), 3-4 Dwarf Gouramis 2.5-3 inches), and about 10 Serpeas (1.5-1.75 inches)…I am accounting for them reaching max size. /// For any one who has some knowledge on the matter, do you think that 75 gallons is enough room for that number of fish? Is there something else wrong with this set up? I really don’t intend on purchasing a larger tank. So other than that, any other input on the matter would be great…and thanks in advance.

How Much Should I Ask For A 55 Gallon Aquarium?

By on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | No Comments

I found a 55 gallon aquarium on craigslist. It’s a $150 tank but it comes everything.
“Looking to sell my 55 gallon fish tank, it’s in great condition, no leaking or cracks! I’m just tired of taking care of it and looking for a good home for all my equipment!
Tank has a 6 month old Emperor 400 filter, heater, bubble wand inside. Some real plants on the terra cotta pots, they multiply well and are hearty.
All items seen are included: stand, decorations in tank plus extras, water test kit, 2 cleaning siphons, pH drops, 2 algae scrapers, l timer for lights/outlet, food – including algae wafers, auto timed feeder, filter carbon pebbles, ammo chips, plant food, aquarium salt, water conditioner, 3 nets, 3 brushes, 2 extra filter cartridges.
Open to offers, I have spent a ton of money on extras so that is why I’m asking so much!”
This is what the listing description said. Please Help! Thanks

Which Hamster Cage For 2 Roborovski Hamsters?

By on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | 3 Comments

hey, recently i got a pair of robos, to go with my 2 syrians, and i thought that i would get them a “proper” cage for my birthday. well, they are in a large plastic box – they are very happy btw. well ventilated aswell. so i thought…a fishtank…or a proper hamster cage. some pics.
Hagen LivingWorld Small Pet Home Exercise Dome (THE HAMSTER CAGE)
Pros – Very big, similar size to rat cage (my syrians are in one each), looks very nice, not tacky, and comes with accessories, and they can climb the bars. but idunno if they’re climbers. maybe more “diggers”…
cons – not sure about wooden floors – may have to give layer or two of non toxic clear paint, so they dont pee straight onto the wood and it would be easier to clean. they are not chewers. they are escape artists lol :L so am worried about bars. it says “suitable for adult dwarf hamsters”…well for a start robos are the smallest of hamsters. secondly they are not the first pair of robos im gonna get in my life. and its not as sturdy and good as a rat cage, yet same price!, price is ridiculous. £50. but if its better for the hamsters…
and of course, a pic of it…http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/rodents/ca…
Fish Tank (the one i’d buy if i got one)
pros – very easy to see and take photos of them – considering they’re robos and i will not be handling them nearly as much as my syrians, easy to clean, impossible to escape out of. i can pile up woodshavings so they can dig and burrow. they love doing that. saves me getting a “digging tower” (by trixie if u dunno what it is)
cons – cannot climb bars – but i dunno if they actually like it, since they’ve been in a glass tank in pets at home, then bought home and put in a plastic box. hmm… ….. and not as big as the hamster cage. expensive for a fish tank. £33!!! not including the mesh lid which i’ll have to buy to keep them in it…. and is heavy. no handles to carry. and more difficult to clean out as is heavy. with the hamster cage the whole like cage lifts up so you just empty the base.
oh, some pics – http://www.petsathome.com/shop/aquarium-…
if you go on the size select thing its the second one in the list, i think it says 30x15x12. big enough. and i dont wanna go any bigger because its longer – and i’ve no room at all for any longer!!
So… i’m stuck. i’ve pros and cons for both!! and yes, i have considered a gerbil cage but bars of gerbil cage way too big for robos and they’d escape. plus gerbil cage even heavier, and i’ve run out of room lol – 3 cages!!!
please dont say “fish tank” becuz its cheaper, or “hamster cage” cus it says the word “hamster” on it therefore its suitable, and a fishtank is not suitable because its not ddesigned for hamsters, its designed for fish, cus thats not true. and give reasons for your answer :) thanks
oh – an idea of what the finished fish tank would look like… and its the fish tank i would get if i got a fish tank lol…
this.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V…
cool, huh? and yeah, i’m not gonna get that wooden top. they sell mesh ones too :)

Can An Ordinary Vet Help Me With My Sick Betta Fish?

By on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | 3 Comments

i do not know where to go to get my fish checked out if he has swim bladder. can i go to an ordinary vet or do i have to go to a spacial vet doctor. i have 3 vets around my area but im not sure if they can help me. do you go to local vet or a special vet doctor?

What Are Hardy Fish For A Beginner?

By on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | 8 Comments

My little sis wants some pet fish (she’s turning 7 next week). I have a little 10 gallon tank that i had when my pet mice were alive. I cleaned it out. But we don’t know what kind of fish to put in it? My little sis want’s a goldfish, but i’ve heard they need more space. So what are some low maintenance fish, what are their requirements, and what kinds can live together in a 10 gallon?

My New Cory Doesn’t Seem To Be Healthy, Any Ideas?

By on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 | 1 Comment

I have a 180 liter (approx. 48 gallon) cycled aquarium. I have 3 Pitbull Plecos and 4 Pearl Gouramis (2 of each sex). Today I wanted to add a school of Corydoras.
I went to my usual fish shop, which I’ve never had any problems with. The guy there said it would be fine to have 2 different types of Corys, 3 each to make a school of 6. So I bought 3 Panda Corys and 3 Leopards.
I got them home and carefully adjusted them to the tank before releasing them. 5 of the Corys are doing wonderful. They already made themselves at home. They are swimming around everywhere on the bottom, checking out the sunken pirate ship and live plants and even ate a good meal tonight. But 1 of the Leopards doesn’t seem right.
He won’t join the rest of the group. He hides out in the corner not moving much. He won’t eat anything. He also did a very strange thing, he swam to the surface and then sort of rolled around in circles back to the bottom of the tank.
I checked my water levels and everything is fine. So what could be wrong with this little guy? I already e-mailed the fish shop and I’m waiting for a reply back. But in the meantime, I thought I would ask here.
Thanks!

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