Hey all, how's it go???

[Wind_Danzer]

Glad I found the site as I hope to learn a lot from it. I'm Jamie and I live in Phoenix, AZ. I've decided to get fish for a few reasons.

1. I've always wanted to try this hobby.

2. Fish are just so calming to watch.

3. I needed some stimulation for the kitty while I'm away every week.

I'm a flight attendant so I am gone 4 days a week usually so I'm looking for fish that will do well in a system w/o attention for part of the week. I have had a few ideas from reading and friends but I don't want to lose anymore fish (see post in the beginners section).

I also have two other hobbies, 4 Wheeling and Motorcycles. I'm a member of the AZVJC and the SCRC Phoenix Chapter.

Well enough about me!!! I hope y'all can help me out when I post up questions and such.*twirlysmi

 

[silver dollars]

Welcome to the tank! You will have a good time here.

 

[Panther28]

Welcome to the tank. I dont know! if you are out 4 days in a week how will you take care of your tank. Most fish need infact all fish need attention. Atleast 15 to 30 mins daily. Thats what i think atleast. I might be wrong you never know.

 

[Wind_Danzer]

The way I see it is that cat hasn't moved from in front of the tank since I put the fish in yesterday (with a few exceptions anyway), and the betta seems to dart all around hiding in and out of plants and the rocks. The cat is stimulated to the point of touching the front of the tank and talking to the fish. The Betta also seems to like to go up and down at the front of the tank to torment the cat. Seems they have been interacting a bit and the fish seems happy with that, more so then sitting at the pet store in the tiny waterfilled cups.

 

[MissFishy]

Once your tank has stabilized you should be alright. You might look into getting an automatic fish feeder type thing though, depending on what kind of fish you end up with. You can mix betta food and flakes together for a daily meal. They can be cheap on ebay, $15 or so. Worth checking into.

 

[Wind_Danzer]

MissFishy,

Will that work with an enclosed tank though? I have been told that they can go a few days without even though I fed them yesterday and today. I plan to feed them tomorrow in the early AM before leaving. I return Friday afternoon.

What are the thoughts on the blocks that you can get that will feed then for say 3 days. I could always use of of those 4 times a month while I'm gone.

 

[GIS Guy]

Some think the weekend feeder blocks are not as useful as touted.

 

[nealio]

Welcome to the tank! I am relatively new here as well, and I have had every question answered. These guys/gals rock! *DRUMMER*

 

[James From Cali]

Welcome, I do think that you should have a really good feeding before you leave and they shoul be fine. Again Welcome to the tank!