starting a 19L fish tank

Shoshannah

The Practical Fishkeeping forum is where I got most of my information. It's awesome.

http://forum.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/

Remember to buy the biggest tank you can (as Froglet has said) - it's much easier to keep the water stable and within the correct parameters in larger tanks.

Sorry, I know I'm not Froglet.

azzabazza

Shoshannah wrote: »

The Practical Fishkeeping forum is where I got most of my information. It's awesome.

http://forum.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/

Remember to buy the biggest tank you can (as Froglet has said) - it's much easier to keep the water stable and within the correct parameters in larger tanks.

Sorry, I know I'm not Froglet.

Thanks, all advice more than welcome! Yes, tank size is vital. I can see quite a number of hours' homework in front of me!

Froglet

Shoshannah wrote: »

The Practical Fishkeeping forum is where I got most of my information. It's awesome.

http://forum.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/

Remember to buy the biggest tank you can (as Froglet has said) - it's much easier to keep the water stable and within the correct parameters in larger tanks.

Sorry, I know I'm not Froglet.

Hey I'm no expert, but over the years,apart from a lot of experience i've gained through hard work, i have also used the Practical Fishkeeping site many times for guidance.It is indeed the best one out there and if you have a good read through it,and join up and post as you go along you will get lots of help from the folks there.Tell me who you register as and i will welcome you.

Am i allowed just a little pride in my achievement last year ? After a lot of expense and hard work i posted photos of my new pond on the site and the editor asked if he could use the best one in one of the editions of the magazine!

That was indeed a proud day.

Shoshannah

azzabazza wrote: »

Thanks, all advice more than welcome! Yes, tank size is vital. I can see quite a number of hours' homework in front of me!

This is a refreshing attitude after the last person. :cool2:

Froglet

It certainly is,and guess which one is going to have healthy happy fish.

azzabazza

Froglet wrote: »

Hey I'm no expert, but over the years,apart from a lot of experience i've gained through hard work, i have also used the Practical Fishkeeping site many times for guidance.It is indeed the best one out there and if you have a good read through it,and join up and post as you go along you will get lots of help from the folks there.Tell me who you register as and i will welcome you.

Am i allowed just a little pride in my achievement last year ? After a lot of expense and hard work i posted photos of my new pond on the site and the editor asked if he could use the best one in one of the editions of the magazine!

That was indeed a proud day.

Will let you know when I get to that stage. Won't be for a month or so at least as I have loads of other commitments. When I do start the research I certainly want to do it fully.

topdaddy_2

londonTiger wrote: »

I'm a beginner. I am going to make mistakes. Waffle........waffle.....

Ive read your posts on this thread and the motoring section. You sound like a petulent child. The danios are now experiencing(remeber how you like analogys...) the equivilent of three blokes being forced to live in a cupboard which is full of toxic but slow acting gas.:mad: I have sleepness nights when my fish are sick.
but as long as you're happy.
Azzabazza find a good LFS that will advise you and google the science behind cycling. Its simple enough to do (you virtually do nothing for four weeks). Dont be tempted to rush it.Good luck.

Froglet

I am so pleased that this thread has had over 1800 views.I do hope it has provided some much needed education where fish are concerned.They are much maligned creatures and many think they are ideal for a first pet,especially the humble goldfish.

This thread and other forums,like the one i am a member of,prove otherwise.

EDIT now over 2000.Brilliant.It seems a lot of people are interested in keeping fish and hopefully will use the links to do it the correct way for happy healthy fish.If you do that,you save money in the long run.No medications needed,no upgrading of tanks and no replacement fish.Win win situation for all.

~Chameleon~

Froglet wrote: »

I am so pleased that this thread has had over 1800 views.I do hope it has provided some much needed education where fish are concerned.They are much maligned creatures and many think they are ideal for a first pet,especially the humble goldfish.

This thread and other forums,like the one i am a member of,prove otherwise.

I completely agree. The amount of people who view fish as disposable really pees me off. They are living creatures just like the rest of us and if we want to keep them in captivity then they deserve the very best treatment and environment we can offer them.

This doesn't mean using the very minimum of recommended parameters (often they fall far below what would be deemed as non-cruel) but to maximise whatever resources we have to ensure the best quality environment for the fish (or other living creature) we wish to keep.

Froglet

It upsets me too,very much.I go into houses in my line of work and see fish in bowls,bi orbs(fancy but still bowls) or tiny tanks,making the fish stunted and suffering.

Then i look at their beautiful pot plants in bigger pots and holders that have obviously been potted on!! It makes no sense that people think more of their plants than a living breathing creature.

And the worse part is i can do nothing about it,or i would lose my job.