Hmm im very impatient

DclownD

DclownD

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Jul 11, 2006
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I think im gonna set up a fish bowl tommorow if i have enough left over from pickin up the last bits for my big tank... i want somtin that will fit on my desk...
maybe throw a fish and a snail in it... i know ill have to keep changing the water and feeding them and watching them closely... but maybe i can get a good feel for the fish thing before i get my big tank fully ready...

well what im asking i guess is whats a few good choices for a solo fish in a small bowl or tank depending on prices lol?
 

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FreddyJ

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I had a betta and an african dwarf frog in a small glass desktop bowl. They were good roomies and lived until an unfortunate accident (well over a year though).

Just remember: water changes, water changes, water changes. :) A small bowl makes it a considerably easier process
 

Orion

Orion

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Why not get a 2.5 or 5.5 gallon rectangular glass tank rather than a bowl? They provide more surface area than a bowl, and is much easier to put a filter and/or other equipment. I've got a 5.5 gallon planted tank sitting on my desk at home and it really doesn't take up much space at all. I'm sure it'll cost a little bit more, but shouldn't be too much and you'll be able to provide a much better habitat for the fish actualy with less work and upkeep with a filter. I know my LFS sells just the 5.5 gallon tanks for around $8.
 

DclownD

DclownD

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Jul 11, 2006
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lol i ended up not getting the 11 dollar 10 gallon tank... i grabed my 30 g*it looks bigger then 30g* from my mom... it was really dirty though.. what can i use to clean it... i cleaned it pretty well with plain water but it doesnt seem to get 100% clean... and could u guys tell the size of a tank by the measurements?
 

DclownD

DclownD

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Jul 11, 2006
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i couldnt find any clear amonia.. so i might have to fish cycle it... id really rather not so im gonna go to a few more shops...

any know wich shops in ny would carrie ammonia?
 

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Etheostoma

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Your tapwater pH should stabilize after a day or so of aeration.

I like white distilled vinegar for cleaning tanks. Leaves no residue and cuts lime scale.

For ammonia, go to a cheap-end grocery store or a hardware store. Always Save or other generic, unscented ammonia is what you're after.

If you're setting up a 30g, you need to cease being impatient. Impatience = dead fish.
 

DclownD

DclownD

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Jul 11, 2006
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i was filling it with a 1 gallon jug and iv put 15 in so far and its half full i didnt have a measuring stick so i guessed :p*laughingc

oh and i have 2 20 gallon tanks at my moms there smaller then this one lol... and i have a huge tank im gonna steal from my neighbor.. its a 50 sumtin gallon tank i would guess..
 

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UP UP AND GUPPY

UP UP AND GUPPY

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DclownD said:
i was filling it with a 1 gallon jug and iv put 15 in so far and its half full i didnt have a measuring stick so i guessed :p*laughingc

oh and i have 2 20 gallon tanks at my moms there smaller then this one lol... and i have a huge tank im gonna steal from my neighbor.. its a 50 sumtin gallon tank i would guess..
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Your hexa lucky to have all those tanks. I wish I were you.
 

DclownD

DclownD

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Jul 11, 2006
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hmmm now its working... well my mom had alot cuz she used to keep rats in some of em and the others were used for keeping a snapper who we found when she was the size of a 50c peice... and now is freakin huge..
 

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