fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 7, 2015 My family and I made our annual journey to Chicago this weekend for some Windy City fun! The part I was most looking forward to was meeting up with Jared again. We had a great time (or at least I did ). We met for lunch then headed to Old Town Aquarium, the store where Jared just got his large R&W oranda. The store is in the area of Chicago called Old Town hence the name It is an awesome store! They had 2 large black moors in a tank with several small fantails. As Jared discussed the pros and cons of the large showy moors, I was all "Look at the tiny fantails". We stayed a while and I left without a fish . . . well, unless you count this pleco. I met my family at Dave and Busters and told them about the fish. I debated whether or not to go back. "You're already overstocked, Lisa" "You will need to set up another tank if you do it, Lisa" . . . .My family encouraged me to go back (even my husband was throwing out all kinds of possibilities as to where the new tank could go. I think he just wanted me to FINALLY use the stand for my 40B that we got last year in Chicago that's still in the box. Anyway, of course, I decided to get it. (With some encouragement from Aubrey ) I walked back to the fish store and watched for quite a while. There was one I went back for in particular but then as I watched them, there were 2 other calicos that caught my eye. I narrowed it down to one and went for it!! So without further ado, here is my new calico fantail (still no name ). S/he weighs in at a whopping 4.7 g. I've already bored all the subbies with this but I thought I'd bore the rest of the forum. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted April 7, 2015 YAAAAAY!!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds12 98 Posted April 7, 2015 What a pretty cali! And that pleco is the cutest little thing I've seen! I think the side of my main tank needs one too 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted April 7, 2015 Lol! We all need them! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 7, 2015 www.greenpleco.com 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted April 7, 2015 They're going to wonder why they are suddenly having a run on stuffed plecos. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted April 7, 2015 Yayyyyy!!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4prettyfish 2,702 Posted April 7, 2015 That was a fun read, Lisa. You have such a supportive husband or is he an enabler? I think it's awesome. I love the pleco and your new fish is a little beauty. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 7, 2015 He just knows how much I (and the kids) enjoy it. And doesn't complain when i get frustrated, sell my 90 gallon and all the equipment, only to go back to a 75 a couple years later. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 6,780 Posted April 7, 2015 Gorgeous!!! S/he is going to be a stunner, no doubt!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4prettyfish 2,702 Posted April 7, 2015 He just knows how much I (and the kids) enjoy it. And doesn't complain when i get frustrated, sell my 90 gallon and all the equipment, only to go back to a 75 a couple years later. Awe! What a keeper. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish Of Gold 2,297 Posted April 7, 2015 All that would have been fun, especially the Shedd Aquarium I don't live too terribly far from Chicago. That is nice that we both have new Calico fishes though You don't have any ideas for a name yet? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_D 370 Posted April 7, 2015 Enjoyed reading that story and love the new fish 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted April 7, 2015 These high-backed fantails are just beautiful. Steve has some on his site, and now you have one in your tank! Congrats, Lisa. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldfishfanforever 913 Posted April 7, 2015 Congratz what a pretty little fish 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldfishgirl82 2,349 Posted April 7, 2015 He just knows how much I (and the kids) enjoy it. And doesn't complain when i get frustrated, sell my 90 gallon and all the equipment, only to go back to a 75 a couple years later. Good man your hubby. Sounds a lot like my boyfriend who puts up with me taking down many tanks, vowing that I will sell them and downsize, only to put them back up a few months later when I see fish I just HAVE TO HAVE. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomerJay 4,668 Posted April 8, 2015 Grats Lisa! You picked a good one! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) I love your high backed fantail! I'm only mildly jelly I'm looking forward to you turning her into a magnificent Jaredish monster fish Edit: when I saw the title, I wanted to make sure I got in :devil: Edited April 8, 2015 by Flipper 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetMamaKaty 2,788 Posted April 8, 2015 So pretty, and thanks for the story. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted April 8, 2015 I love your high backed fantail! I'm only mildly jelly I'm looking forward to you turning her into a magnificent Jaredish monster fish Want. to. cause. TROUBLE. Must not! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks everyone!!! S/he's in 0.3% salt and doing well, eating like a champ. And I've run out of likes. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks everyone!!! S/he's in 0.3% salt and doing well, eating like a champ. And I've run out of likes. Ummm hmmmm, sounds convenient that you've ran out of like just now 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted April 8, 2015 I am not the devil...I just work for him 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted April 8, 2015 I am not the devil...I just work for him Look who found some likes 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted April 8, 2015 What a cute calico, Lisa! And, all of the fish I have bought there have turned into beautiful adults ...and massive 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
