darryl864
Fish Fanatic
Background
My second daughter has expressed an interest in having fish and as we currently have no pets we have decided to set-up a small fish tank with some fish for her and my other two daughters. After looking at length at hundreds of tanks we have finally decided upon the Arcadia Arc Tank 35 Litres (28 x 40 x 33cm WxLxH). This tank was chosen mostly because my wife only wanted a small tank and most other tanks would over power the room. A close contender was the Eheim Aquastar 54 Litre (60cm x 30cm x 30cm). I also managed to talk the wife into getting a tropical tank as she wanted to get goldfish. After looking on the web we discovered that small tanks and goldfish don't mix. Also Hannah has seen a glass catfish which is tropical.
So what next? Well I will be deciding upon what fish to place into the tank. How many? Any advice regarding the Glass Catfish? I have also seen tonight the Endler's Livebearers which look good on the following thread:
http/www.fishforums.net/content/New-to-t...or-A-10-Gallon/
Not seen any of these in the shops we have been to though!
And also thinking about how to decorate it. I would like to consider live plants after reading the following articles:
http/www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/...?article_id=566
http/www.fishforums.net/content-page/160...ination/page/0/
Is this a good idea for a complete Novice? What do I need what plants are best? What are the advantages other than the looks?
As for the other decor of the tank I think that Hannah is in charge and has seen some rather fetching pink gravel!
I also intend to put up some pictures as I go so everyone can see how I get on and also because I had great difficulty in finding a picture of the Arcadia Arc Tank glass lid. Also I would like you to see what the tank looks like in the dark with the open design Arc lamp as I have been unable to find this anywhere.
Next post will be when I receive the goods and I will be going through the initial se-tup.
My second daughter has expressed an interest in having fish and as we currently have no pets we have decided to set-up a small fish tank with some fish for her and my other two daughters. After looking at length at hundreds of tanks we have finally decided upon the Arcadia Arc Tank 35 Litres (28 x 40 x 33cm WxLxH). This tank was chosen mostly because my wife only wanted a small tank and most other tanks would over power the room. A close contender was the Eheim Aquastar 54 Litre (60cm x 30cm x 30cm). I also managed to talk the wife into getting a tropical tank as she wanted to get goldfish. After looking on the web we discovered that small tanks and goldfish don't mix. Also Hannah has seen a glass catfish which is tropical.
So what next? Well I will be deciding upon what fish to place into the tank. How many? Any advice regarding the Glass Catfish? I have also seen tonight the Endler's Livebearers which look good on the following thread:
http/www.fishforums.net/content/New-to-t...or-A-10-Gallon/
Not seen any of these in the shops we have been to though!
And also thinking about how to decorate it. I would like to consider live plants after reading the following articles:
http/www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/...?article_id=566
http/www.fishforums.net/content-page/160...ination/page/0/
Is this a good idea for a complete Novice? What do I need what plants are best? What are the advantages other than the looks?
As for the other decor of the tank I think that Hannah is in charge and has seen some rather fetching pink gravel!
I also intend to put up some pictures as I go so everyone can see how I get on and also because I had great difficulty in finding a picture of the Arcadia Arc Tank glass lid. Also I would like you to see what the tank looks like in the dark with the open design Arc lamp as I have been unable to find this anywhere.
Next post will be when I receive the goods and I will be going through the initial se-tup.