I'm back... and he's letting me get a 75-gallon!

[Caretta Rose 93]

Hi Guys!

It's been a long time and quite a bit has happened in my life between last January (has it really been that long?) I have since lost both my goldie and my precious Betta. My goldie did not acclimate well after a move and my beautiful grey Betta made it to a ripe old age... he is sleeping now both eternally and peacefully!

Well - I have since moved three more times, however the last time it was due to a new man in my life. We moved in to a home together last December and we have gradually been making it more 'homey'. Goldfish and ponds have come up in conversation quite a bit. We have a relatively large backyard (larger than I'm accustomed to, having only rented rooms and bachelor apartments prior to this relationship) that could use a raised pond - but not to get too ahead of ourselves in terms of work and planning, a compromise was made for an aquarium!

I still have my 5.5 gallon Fluval Betta tank, however I was thinking about a planted shrimp tank for this one. I have yet to come across a Betta as beautiful as my late one, and would now prefer to have small crustaceans in a tank that size. 

As fate would have it, I came across a gorgeous 75-gallon aquarium in the classifieds on an oak stand at a reasonable price. I immediately sent it to my partner saying, "Uhm, I might jump on this...", and he was for it! (We might have to secure some beams downstairs with some house jacks - but lucky me to have found a handy man!!)

So ladies and gents of Koko's.... it looks like goldfish might be on the nearish horizon for me, assuming all goes well with this aquarium. I am seeing it on Saturday and bringing the pickup truck just in case  I already have grand plans for a planted bare-bottom tank with at least one or two goldies. It has been so long for me.

[FishyMandy 6,272]

Yay! Hope all goes well and you can get the tank

[DawnMichele 6,045]

Hope you get the tank!!!  

[Caretta Rose 93]

Thanks! I'm going to see the aquarium today... and bringing the truck (just in case)

[Jeana727 952]

Oh My.................................UPDATE NEEDED!!!

[koko 14,335]

[Caretta Rose 93]

I bought it. It's lovely. The man I bought it from almost had second thoughts about selling it... but I managed to convince him that it was the right choice. He said to send him pictures when I have it all set up  Honestly, the stand that it comes with is what sold it for me!

We are going to look at some house-jacks this weekend. I'm going to take my time getting my filtration and accessories, to make sure I get the right stuff. This is the largest aquarium that I've had - I'm thinking a canister filter might be my best option? I've only had HOB filters in the past. Any advice in that respect would be great.

I'm envisioning a bare-bottom tank with some natural wood and Anubias. Any recommendations on keeping the plants flourishing and healthy would be great as well. I've got lots of time to get set up and will be doing a fish-less cycle once we are prepped.

Edited June 8, 2018 by Caretta Rose

[Caretta Rose 93]

I've got my eyes on a local-ish goldfish and koi breeder as well. I didn't know about him a couple years ago, but he's about 2 hrs from me. He's in peak koi season right now but he does get some beautiful goldies in often as well. I'm more excited about getting set up and properly cycled than to rush into getting fish!

[DawnMichele 6,045]

So glad you got the tank!!!! Can't wait to see it decorated!!!  

[Jeana727 952]

I think some pics are needed!  We'll even be satisfied with empty tank pics!!! 

Edited June 12, 2018 by Jeana727
correction

[koko 14,335]

21 hours ago, Jeana727 said:

I think some pics are needed!  We'll even be satisfied with empty tank pics!!! 

I agree. We need pics  

[Caretta Rose 93]

In progress. Mid-cycle and rooting stages ☺️ 

Might be able to do some fish shopping in time for my birthday at the end of the month?! Crossing my fingers 😉

 

[koko 14,335]

Thats a very nice set up. Keep your eye on that ph as logs can lower it  

[Caretta Rose 93]

Hi everyone!

I am happy to report that this finally happened. 

 

[aussieJJDude 122]

Ohh, that tank is looking fine!

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[Caretta Rose 93]

They both came from the same stock tank. Do you think it would be advisable to do a round of Prazi? I’ve noticed the orange one ‘yawning’ a bit. 

[Fastlane 174]

4 hours ago, Caretta Rose said:

They both came from the same stock tank. Do you think it would be advisable to do a round of Prazi? I’ve noticed the orange one ‘yawning’ a bit. 

They’re so great!! Congrats on the beautiful tank and goldfishies!! 😊

[Netta 35]

Beautiful tank....love the natural simplicity.

[koko 14,335]

On 9/8/2018 at 5:12 PM, Caretta Rose said:

They both came from the same stock tank. Do you think it would be advisable to do a round of Prazi? I’ve noticed the orange one ‘yawning’ a bit. 

I always do. Im doing one on mine right now as they haven't had it in 2 years  

[Netta 35]

I'm in the same boat.  Three weeks ago got my fish from the same tank and following QT suggestions on the site.  It's very helpful.  Would have different outcome if it wasn't for this site! 

[Caretta Rose 93]

2 hours ago, koko said:

I always do. Im doing one on mine right now as they haven't had it in 2 years  

Thanks, Koko! I’m on mobile right now. Can you direct me to the Prazi treatment recommendations? They are both yawning now semi-frequently but everything else seems just peachy. Boy, I missed having goldies!

[Caretta Rose 93]

[koko 14,335]

 

Sure no problem I would go with the first program  

[Caretta Rose 93]

On 2018-09-10 at 4:04 PM, koko said:

 

Sure no problem I would go with the first program  

Thanks a lot!

Quick question... when it says to ensure that salt is at the appropriate concentration, what does that mean? Can I use PraziPro without salt? I am still trying to figure out how to dissolve it and using my Python...

[koko 14,335]

4 hours ago, Caretta Rose said:

Thanks a lot!

Quick question... when it says to ensure that salt is at the appropriate concentration, what does that mean? Can I use PraziPro without salt? I am still trying to figure out how to dissolve it and using my Python...

You don't have too. Salt helps with the wounds from the flukes and also kill off other parasites. 

Dissolve the salt?