Tanks... You're Welcome! (Jonelle's Journal)

[Nells250]

I don't have a lot of space or money for fancy setups I've put off posting because of it (the saying "... Cadillac tastes, Yugo budget..." comes to mind). BUT I decided I can't learn if I don't at least TRY to share pics, etc. Below is a bare-bones explanation of my 4 tanks, and what they are used for. Please be understanding...

TANK #1:
My first fish, Pearl the betta, lived there. It is the tank by my computer so I can watch whoever will be living in it. Pearl died in April '24, so right now it is Betsy the betta, who I bought as a baby BOY, but ended up being a female. Also Speedy the Snail is in there.

• Acrylic, approx 12x8x7”
• Medium gravel substrate
• Aquatop CAF-10 sponge filter/ Eheim 400 air pump
• Live plants on rock and wood
• Adjustable clip light (non-aquarium item)
• Heat provided by seedling propagation mat

TANK #2:
This was Betsy’s little cube. She was a baby when I bought her, so it was large enough when she was small. Betsy is now in Tank #1.

• Aqueon frameless 6x6x6”
• Gravel substrate
• Ziss air stone/ Eheim 400 air pump
• Adjustable clip light (non-aquarium item)
• Live plants on rock and wood
• Heat provided by seedling propagation mat

TEST TANK #1:
This is where I am trying to learn plants that need substrate. It started off as just a holding tank, but now it has gravel and shrimp.

• Aqueon 2.5 rimless (12.25x6.25x8.125")
• Aquarium Solutions Bacto-Surge sponge filter (mini – slightly altered)
• OLD but unused AQT-3001 air pump that came with Test Tank #2
• Aqueon 10W heater
• Finnex Stingray LED light
• Live plants on rock and wood
• Neocaridina shrimp

TEST TANK #2:
I bought this kit in the 1990s. I finally set it up in December 2023 to hold spare plants.

• 1990s vintage Hawkeye 2 gallon acrylic kit
• Aquarium Solutions Bacto-Surge sponge filter (mini – slightly altered)
• OLD but unused AQT-3001 air pump that came with kit
• 40w equivalent LED bulb (daylight)
• Mixed gravel
• Live plants on rock and wood
• Neocaridina shrimp

 

[Nells250]

UPDATE:
Long story short, I found a new betta to go into Tank #2! He's a Galaxy Koi male, sorta small and super cute. AND he needs a name! ANY THOUGHTS???

 

[MaloK]

He's red and has white flares, like the sun...

I'd call him Apollo or Pollo for those closely acquainted

 

[Nells250]

Hmmm... thing is, Apollo makes me think of "Live at the Apollo" and "Apollo Creed", neither of which are quite right for him. I was thinking of something patriotic, due to the Red/White/Blue (I named my surviving female Betsy after Betsy Ross because she was blue/red). Our presidents seem to always have boring names... hmmmmm

 

[MaloK]

Crimson.

 

[MaloK]

Pronounced as "sun"

A deep, rich red color that can have a slight purplish tinge. Often compared to blood.

Historically represents courage, sacrifice, and leadership... Since purple and indigo are the next "deeper" colors I would think that the crimson's made a lot more sacrifices.

Paired with white and blue...

 

[gwand]

Hmmm... thing is, Apollo makes me think of "Live at the Apollo" and "Apollo Creed", neither of which are quite right for him. I was thinking of something patriotic, due to the Red/White/Blue (I named my surviving female Betsy after Betsy Ross because she was blue/red). Our presidents seem to always have boring names... hmmmmm

How about Abe, as in Abraham Lincoln. Very patriotic. Cute too.

 

[Fishmanic]

Call him candycane

 

[Nells250]

Hmmmmmmm... Abe........ hmmmm... I like it, but I think of Abe Vigoda... who was "FISH" on TV! Hmmmmm...