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Title: My fishtank
Post by: sapphirehart on May 01, 2005, 08:20:04 PM
I cleaned my fishtank today.  It was really gross.   It doesn't have any fish in it  (they all died). So, now it's clean and ready for some new fish.  What kind should I get?
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: Gamplayerx on May 01, 2005, 08:22:06 PM
Guppies.
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: sapphirehart on May 01, 2005, 08:28:26 PM
I was thinking a real pretty blue Betta and definitely one of those algae eater fishes.  Then again, a plain on gold fish might last longer than a fancy fish like the Betta.  Hmmm...decisions, decisions.
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: Gamplayerx on May 01, 2005, 08:40:07 PM
Or, you could get guppies and then those other fish that eat the guppies that I can't remember what they're called right now.
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: sapphirehart on May 01, 2005, 08:46:52 PM
The last batch of fish we had in the tank was some left over minnows from a fishing trip.  They were pretty tough fishes.  They lasted until Steven brought home a small bass from the pond and put it in the tank.  The bass ate them.  I made him take the bass back to the pond this afternoon.  Then, I cleaned the tank.
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: Jessie on May 01, 2005, 08:57:51 PM
Don't Betas like little spaces?
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: ignom on May 01, 2005, 09:14:28 PM
(http://pubs.acs.org/cen/images/8212/pufferfishblacka.jpg)
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: dazie on May 01, 2005, 10:00:14 PM
Quote from: jessie on May 01, 2005, 08:57:51 PM
Don't Betas like little spaces?
They like as much space as you'll give them.  They can survive in a small jar because "they were born with a breathing organ that allows them to breath the same air we breathe, as well as gills to breathe under water"  (from http://betta-barracks.ourfamily.com/)

But never EVER put your betta in a vase with the plant on top and think that the fish will just live off the plant in a lovely symbiotic relationship.  The fish are carnivores- they need FOOD besides snacking on plant roots.

That said- get some dalmation mollies and some moors.  Very cool looking fish.  :fish:
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: BigDun on May 02, 2005, 12:45:35 AM
(http://www.skyewalker.com/fark/gampshark.jpg)
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: Youphoric on May 02, 2005, 07:40:58 AM
I really like Black Moor Goldfish. 

They're hardy bastages, too
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: DownSouth on May 02, 2005, 08:50:07 AM
The goldfish at the fair are the best.  They don't like roller coasters though.(just a heads up)
Title: Re: My fishtank
Post by: Jessie on May 02, 2005, 08:52:15 AM
Quote from: DownSouth on May 02, 2005, 08:50:07 AM
The goldfish at the fair are the best.  They don't like roller coasters though.(just a heads up)

Funniest thing I've read so far today.  Even funnier than Youph's missing boobies.