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Post by clown on Apr 13, 2005 20:25:26 GMT -5
I have 10 gal tank, that is new home of lionhead Kitty & her tank has 1 potted plant ,air stone & teasure chest bubbler that came with her from 5gal tank. The 10 gal has background that plant & drifwood on it. As it old tank that was at Mom's, the top needs replaced & light will be grow tube that I will get this week when my LSF gets in. The tank needs decor as Kitty moved Sunday! And need ideas !  Clown |
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Post by HazelGurl on Apr 13, 2005 20:31:15 GMT -5
Hiya Clown! Welcome to Fishy Addicts, I look forward to getting to know you here!
Not to be critical, but Kitty would do much better in a 20 gallon at least. Goldfish are massive waste producers--a fancy like Kitty will survive in a 10 gallon with maybe twice weekly water changes, but I'm sure she'd like a 20 much more!
Anyways, nice meeting you!!!
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Post by ctfishguy on Apr 13, 2005 20:47:48 GMT -5
Well hello, yeah hazel is right (guess it runs in the family  ) but a tank at least 29 gallons or larger is what i'd go for. well the plant will suit it for now, but what did you have in mind? Well a few broad leaved fake plants look nice like a plastic or silk amazon sword plant looks cool, and it has a smaller risk of hurting the finnage of a fish, a cave or two will go nicely too, since most fish hide away in the dark when they rest. If you had some live plants in mind try the anubias, i believe i suggested it to you in aquarium fish magazine (sorry if i didn't) but they grow slowly and fish don't eat it and they don't need lots of lighting and not a lot of CO2 is needed |
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Post by lilmissmolly on Apr 13, 2005 21:03:54 GMT -5
hiya clown glad to have you join our 'family' ;D
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Post by BlackAngel on Apr 14, 2005 20:11:24 GMT -5
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Post by clown on Apr 14, 2005 22:33:11 GMT -5
Hi Black Angel I went to the site & joined ,the reason Kitty is only 2" has 10gal tank is that had . I have small wheelchair apt. I also 20galL commitity tank which just got with money from Christmas ect. I saved. I am on Disability Support Program of Goverment of Ontario as I have MS & can't work so tank have do!  Please stop.tell me about the tank or leave not come to the site, this not helped and causing stress my MS can't take it &don't want another attack! Thank-you your help Clown |
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Post by BlackAngel on Apr 14, 2005 22:40:34 GMT -5
Hi clown, sorry to hear about your disability. I only posted the link because i thought you wanted help with your fish, if you're happy with the setup thats all that matters really. Really sorry if i caused you any distress, I certainly never meant to, I was just trying to help. |
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Post by ctfishguy on Apr 14, 2005 23:00:43 GMT -5
Me too, I think i may have offended you by saying what you probably heard from other forum members on other sites. So, I'm sorry if I offended you in any way.
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Post by HazelGurl on Apr 15, 2005 0:07:31 GMT -5
I'm very sorry if I offended you. I didn't mean to...  |
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Post by Browneyes on Apr 15, 2005 7:27:14 GMT -5
Hi and welcome
Nobody meant to upset you in anyway, we are just fish loving people and like to see the best for fish and human ;D
How long have you been with MS ?
My mother was born with Spinabiphida so I understand the stress and pain you are in.
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Post by clown on Apr 15, 2005 14:09:27 GMT -5
Hi Brown Eyes,
I have had MS over 20 years,and use walkers,Power wheelchair also have manual chair for when I have attack
when I can walk at all! As you know these take up room
in small apt.
Kitty (almost 3") is in her new home a 10gal since Sunday and enjoying it! But misses Clown the cat who would sat on his pillow they watch each other for hours! Clown thinks Kitty is his pet & now I have small table by the tank & Clown always ask if can get up on the table as he learnt as kitten 11years ago table off limits to him. Kitty wiggles at front of the tank when Clown is on his table and Clown pats the tank as if they were buddys & interact with each other it's fun to watch them playing each other! I find the fish relaxing but work as live by myself do all own fish keeping ! I read that fancy goldies need 10 gals each and Kitty has that now!
The tank has new Whisper power 10 filter as I had one on 5 gal bought same one so could use the filter used in new one I think should gotten 20 power filter but later I will buy a second filter when Kitty gets bigger ! to handle the load!
Clown
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Post by Browneyes on Apr 15, 2005 17:57:24 GMT -5
Wow 20 years, well I hope the next 20 are better for you  Seems like you have done the best you can for Kitty at the moment and he/she should do well in his new home, but so you know a lager tank is actually easier to take care of then a smaller tank, not as many waterchanges etc, but you do what you can handle and enjoy your pets ;D |
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Post by lilmissmolly on Apr 16, 2005 12:44:07 GMT -5
at walmart (I know, I know) they have bulbs and if you throw them in the tank they will grow quick, root themselves, and they look nice, I've tried them before ;D
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Post by ctfishguy on Apr 16, 2005 17:31:23 GMT -5
at walmart (I know, I know) they have bulbs and if you throw them in the tank they will grow quick, root themselves, and they look nice, I've tried them before ;D Actually, Walmart has good fish supplies, just not good fish, they'd be real good if they didn't sell fish |
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Post by clown on Apr 16, 2005 22:33:17 GMT -5
I hope they do here in Canada ! Because wheel over,see
tomorrow as it six blocks away from me 15min ride !
Thanks gang I"ll let what find there!
clown
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) but a tank at least 29 gallons or larger is what i'd go for. 
