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Mindemae
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« Reply #30 on: November 13, 2010, 05:49:01 PM »

Thank you, Summertime!

Wow! That Aquarium Adventure sounds like a very nice place!
Are you going fish shopping there or did you already? Wink

Cichlids are very pretty and I had a couple at one time but they are so aggressive and territorial.
I'm not sure I want to keep them ever again.
I like a peaceful, planted aquarium where everyone gets along.

I must be getting old! LOL! I'd rather have peace in my life! Cheesy

You wil have to post pictures when you get all your fishes back together again and the tank all set.


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Nossie
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« Reply #31 on: November 14, 2010, 04:29:21 AM »

I think oscars do need a heater, but not set for too high temperatures. Either way, there are lots of African cichlids that are peaceful and nice

Which of course are the ones you should choose for a tank Wink

There are some of them that should be kept in a one-species setup, but I would really prefer to keep a few shoals of different kinds to make a nice variety

Not to mention that I'm so in love with Oscars because they grow so big and beautiful!

They can even feed from your hand, just like goldfish

I would love a few pearl cichlids as well... but then I don't know if they go along with Oscars.. >> I could ask some more experienced people! Cheesy

(I want a huge pleco with them too...)


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Andrea
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« Reply #32 on: November 14, 2010, 05:07:50 AM »

Nossie: That's actually quite a clever observation and I've never even thought about it. I don't think I would like to risk at all! Also I asked what friends the Oscars have in their tanks and the only ones I can remember were Red Devil and a huge Pleco, which I don't remember seeing so I'll have to look for it next time. Oscars are interesting, but a bit ugly for me haha Tongue


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Nossie
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« Reply #33 on: November 14, 2010, 05:39:54 AM »

Ugly, really? Shocked

Just look at that cute faace! Grin

(But I want a dark one with orange markings, they're the most beautiful to me)

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Those African cichlids do share a lake/river Wink

So they rather stay away from eachother there, but I don't think that technique would work in a tank, so that's why it's probably better checking their temper and such before buying any


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Mindemae
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« Reply #34 on: November 14, 2010, 09:30:54 AM »

Ha Ha! he looks like he wants to eat your hand along with the food you'd give him! Grin


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Summer Time
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« Reply #35 on: November 14, 2010, 10:49:23 AM »

Cute oscar.

Here are 2 pictures I took when I was in the store Aquarium Adventure. He said the one made with stone is like the natural environment that cichlids live in.

I will be going back to check out their aquariums. I definitely want a long one, still deciding on how big to get it. I have 1 shubunkin and 1 comet that are juveniles, and I still get a free fish from Petsmart, so I'm going to get an orange comet when I'm ready. That makes 3 goldfish that can each get 14" long, so I should probably get at least a 55 gallon. UGH! If you do the math and give 2 gallons per inch, that's 84 gallons!


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Mindemae
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« Reply #36 on: November 14, 2010, 10:56:18 AM »

Wow! Those pictures are gorgeous!!
I want to go to Aquarium Adventure!!! Grin

What fun!


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Summer Time
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« Reply #37 on: November 14, 2010, 11:25:12 AM »

It is fun! I just checked out their web site, and there are only 4 in the U.S. Maybe you can start one near your home, they say there are franchise opportunities

aquariumadventure.com


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Nossie
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« Reply #38 on: November 14, 2010, 01:52:33 PM »

Those photos are really beautiful! I'd love to visit that kind of place!

I haven't been to an aquarium since I was in third grade!


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Andrea
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« Reply #39 on: November 15, 2010, 01:55:40 AM »

Hahaha at what Minde said about Oscars, I can see that too Tongue

Ugh I dunno, something about their face lol though the white one is ok. There is way cuter fish out there Tongue


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Nossie
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« Reply #40 on: November 15, 2010, 06:37:01 AM »

I guess there are, like goldfish Wink

The thing I like about oscars is the adorable shapes on their fins and bodies, they look so round and cozy somehow


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Hanna
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« Reply #41 on: November 15, 2010, 07:01:16 AM »

WOW, WOW haha, Minde this would be sth for you: Franchise Aquarium Adventures... better get a Motel running next to it too, so we can come and VISIT Grin


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Mindemae
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« Reply #42 on: November 15, 2010, 09:02:14 AM »

Gee Hanna, maybe you could open one in australia! Grin


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Hanna
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« Reply #43 on: November 16, 2010, 07:10:15 AM »

Too many LFS stores here, but maybe I should open a school and teach "How to care for your fish"


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Mindemae
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« Reply #44 on: November 17, 2010, 10:01:00 AM »

Here are some updated pix of "The Beach"


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Nossie
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« Reply #45 on: November 17, 2010, 11:03:07 AM »

Hanna: Just so you know, I recently visited the bigger pet store here to buy a heater for the biOrb (I found one that's meant for bowls and whatnot) and I was talking and laughing about fish for a good while with one of the people there! Cheesy

So now, I am happy to announce that there's only one grumpy person that knows nothing about fish in that shop! Cheesy

Minde: Your tank looks gorgeous! Even nicer now than before!

Lovely


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Mindemae
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« Reply #46 on: November 17, 2010, 11:18:38 AM »

Thank you Nossie.

I really want to re-aquascape my 55 gallon.
It really is bugging me! Undecided


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Hanna
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« Reply #47 on: November 17, 2010, 04:09:13 PM »

This is good news Nossie,

Minde your beach just looks awesome, I love it


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Mindemae
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« Reply #48 on: November 17, 2010, 04:20:47 PM »

Thanx Hanna!
Ok, it looks good but no way near to yours!
You have a special talent!


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Nossie
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« Reply #49 on: November 17, 2010, 04:22:05 PM »

Minde: Which one was the 55 gallon? Is that one of the goldfish tanks?

Hanna: Absolutely! I suddenly feel very happy that both the pet stores around here are very well "educated"

And I love sharing stories with the staff about their fish as well! Cheesy


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Mindemae
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« Reply #50 on: November 17, 2010, 04:36:09 PM »

The 55 gallon is my oranda tank...it's sorely in need of an upgrade.
I'd love to have a swim-through fixture but I haven't found one big enough! Cheesy


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Nossie
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« Reply #51 on: November 17, 2010, 04:40:01 PM »

I have that mopani wood

It has this branch standing out on the upper part and it creates a kind of arched structure, my goldfish love peeking out from there Wink

Maybe it doesn't have to be a closed swim-through ornament but just giving a hint Wink


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Mindemae
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« Reply #52 on: November 17, 2010, 04:41:52 PM »

That sounds good!

Where did you get something like that?


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April
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« Reply #53 on: November 17, 2010, 05:57:24 PM »

Minde the beach is so pretty!!! All the fishies and plants look so healthy and happy Grin


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Mindemae
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« Reply #54 on: November 17, 2010, 06:07:18 PM »

Thanx April!

The background is almost 3D.
Sometimes when I look at it I can almost feel like I could walk through the sand, beyand the confines of the tank, and then swim in the water and go up to the surface. Wink

I don't know if that makes sense. I love the feel it gives of the ocean and with the carribean sand in the tank well it certainly makes me feel like I'm at the beach! LOL! Only my favorite place! Wink


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Hanna
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« Reply #55 on: November 18, 2010, 05:25:44 AM »

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Thanx Hanna!
Ok, it looks good but no way near to yours!
You have a special talent!

Minde, no it is sooo beautiful, it is a different theme and I just love it, it is gorgeous


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Nossie
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« Reply #56 on: November 18, 2010, 10:01:13 AM »

Minde: They have big shelves/baskets in the pet shop with different kinds of driftwood in each level

You can go there and pick any kind, shape and size you like! Cheesy

That mopani wood is from Africa, and really good since it sinks on it's own and it doesn't turn the water yellow


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Mindemae
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« Reply #57 on: November 18, 2010, 05:50:30 PM »

Well didn't see your post and we went to petsmart today out of town. I will have to check and see if they have something like that. I loked at tank ornaments but didn't see any swim throughs big enough for the orandas. The problem is they are like round baseballs with fins! Cheesy

So nothing is wide enough! Grin

OMG! my husband bought me a glass versa top and 2 led light hoods for my 55 gallon oranda tank!
He said Merry xmas!! LOL! The led light fixture is so cool it has the daytime light and then the moonlight feature and it also has a "shimmer" feature! I can't wait to set it up! Wink


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Hanna
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« Reply #58 on: November 19, 2010, 02:29:16 AM »

Congrats, so Santa-Hubby heard your wish, hehe Grin


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Nossie
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« Reply #59 on: November 19, 2010, 03:55:38 AM »

Minde: Wow!! I love the moonlight effect! Now I'm so jealous D: Your tank is going to be incredibly beautiful once the lights are in place


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