FishTankEnthusiast

Hey guyssss. Does anyone know which brands make tanks like this one? I am specifically wanting to get a white tank that has the curved front. Not fussed on the built-fin filter setups, so would prefer something without that.

Hi all I don't visit here much any more as I don't currently have fish at the moment (see previous posts in which I had what can only be described as an adult tantrum and got rid of all my tanks ) I'm thinking I will get another tank once the weather warms up and I can put some money aside for it (it's currently winter here in Aus). Anyways, I just wanted to pop on here and say hello to everyone

Maybe that's it.. Maybe I am just taking a break haha. All kidding aside, I'm sure I will have another tank one day when I have more time and space. I sold all of my plants last weekend. Now I've got to psyche myself up to sell the rest of my crap. I will probably have to drive to a town that's 1.5hrs away for someone to buy my fluval filters

Thanks Mandy, I am dropping him off to her tomorrow

Thank you for your lovely replies everyone I found my sick fishy dead yesterday Now need to contact my friend who I'm hoping will want to take the remaining one. I totally get what you mean, I think if I had a balcony for a pond or even a small office type room that I would use as a "fish room", it would be much easier. I'm quite a minimalist person, and we all know that no matter how nice your tank is, it doesn't take much for it (and surrounding areas) to become a complete mess. Sigh. Maybe one day if I ever have a bigger house.

So I've about 99% made the decision to not have tanks anymore. There's a chance that perhaps I will regret it, but I suppose I can always start again if I really wanted to. There's about a hundred reasons why, all piled up on top of each other, but I'll try to list a few. -I really don't have space in my apartment for tanks, and I hate the feeling of clutter that having ever a 55gal in here gives. It is my fault for not considering the tanks when i bought this place, but I can't do anything about it now. -The money on the electric/water bill. I am okay financially, but the extra bills do add a little more strain. -Money for food/equipment/meds/prime, etc. -Constantly having a fish that has something wrong with it, despite doing all the right things. This is probably the biggest reason as I find it so upsetting/bothersome. I know that this is a given when it comes to keeping living creatures, but it is distressing nonetheless. -I recently got my first proper 9 nine-to-five "career" job and I am finding myself with so little time that I barely look at the tank, nevermind the maintenance. Another huge reason is the constant feeling of discontentment and always wanting to upgrade things and have bigger and better stuff/nicer fish. I think a lot of this is an aspect of my personality and perhaps others aren't as bad when it comes to this sort of thing. But I find myself always wishing I did things differently. In a way, I get more entertainment out of watching someone else do it on Youtube and reading about stuff on forums than I do from physically doing all the things myself. I don't mean this post as a crap on the hobby or to be a downer, as I truly do love it and I'm sure I will have tanks again in the future. But these are all things I didn't fully consider before I started. I wanted to write this for others who may be struggling with this decision too, or those who are considering entering the hobby. Currently my tank and filter have been broken down and ready to sell. My remaining two fish are in a pond sort of setup in the garage along with the plants. One fish is quite ill and has developed dropsy and I expect I might have to euthanise I'm arranging to rehome my one remaining healthy goldy to a friend who is a very experienced fishkeeper. Anyways, I'm sure you'll still see me around here and there as I love reading your posts and looking at pictures of your beautiful goldies.

Aww the poor darling I hope you can get some answers soon. He looks very happy despite it. You're doing a great job.

I dunno, but he sure is pretty darn cute. This video made me smile. @LouiseAnn you are deadset funny.

This is a great thread! Very interesting so far and I can't wait to keep reading the discussion. I will admit that I am naughty and I don't test my water very often. Only for fun, sometimes. I will have to start testing more often and see what I get, now that my tank is more established and heavily planted. The last time I tested was right before a water change, and I do 80-90% once a week. I remember my Nitrate being about 20ppm and I expected it to be higher, but I put it down to having plants in the tank.

If I ever need new lighting, I will make some like in the video. This is what @Jeana727 was talking about.

Sounds silly, but maybe try feeding something stinkier so he can sniff it out more easily? If you can get any kind of Repashy gel food, that stuff stinks, and fish love it haha

This is such a great idea! Hope you don't mind if I copy Now i'm even more excited to get my tank moved so that I can start doing stuff to it.

I think it would be okay as I use a pond pump and drain into the shower, which if you look closely at the pic, is just behind the door that you can see on the left. But yes, that is definitely something to consider.

It is interesting, indeed sometimes less is best. I find that routine is key. As long as you are consistent with what you do, I don't think it matters too much. It's when you start messing around that things go wrong (at least that is what I have found). In saying that, I think they definitely need a bigger home. And perhaps add a sponge filter?

Hi Dan I am thinking that I will just use both the tanks to create an L shape for now. I got rid of my massive dresser and now have an Ikea desk instead. Just need to convince someone to help me move the tanks haha. I am in South East QLD