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Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by aeastman, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. aeastman

    aeastman Thread Starter New Member

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    My name is Allen and I'm in Austin Texas. I'm new to the aquarium hobby and will probably be asking lots of ignorant questions! :)
    I have just started with a 110 gallon freshwater set up and have got my initial batch of 10 fish in it...3 days so far and no dead ones! I plan to have my tank populated with Gorami and other compatible fish...maybe some silver dollars... I'd like to do discus but have heard they are hard to keep and think maybe i should wait til i have a better established ecosystem and more experience under my belt...feel free to chime in with advise!!
     
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Welcome Allen ! Feel free to ask as many questions as you need to.

    If you want to put Discus in the 110 tank you currently have you must wait until the tank is cycled. Keep in mind you will have to maintain immaculate water conditions for them.
     
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  3. aeastman

    aeastman Thread Starter New Member

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    Ok...thats what the local aquarium store advised me...I'm not ready to switch to RO water yet...at some point in the future I will. Thats why I am choosing Gorami for my fish...I like the color variation, and am shooting fo a diverse species and colorful community in my tank. and ohh yeah..I'll be asking lots of questions! thanks for the great site!
     
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    Welcome welcome :D
     
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  5. California Cowgirl

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    welcome :D make sure to get some pics up soon :) we all love them :D
     
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  6. aeastman

    aeastman Thread Starter New Member

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    so far i just have a few pics....have started my fish with Australian rainbows and black fin tetras
     
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    Yes... PLEASE wait if you are new to aquariums on getting Discus. They have some quirky ways about them... LOTS of research IF you want to get into them! And yes make sure the tank is established and holds the parameters you set the tank at...
     
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    Welcome to The Exotic Fish Forum Allen!

    :D Please make yourself feel right at home sharing and learning with the rest of us, we're definitely a friendly bunch!

    :confused: If you’re having trouble finding something or need help you can contact myself (MOD_Dawn), Anthony or Jake through pm and we'll gladly help you ;)

    :D Also, if/when you get a chance be sure to post some photos/videos of your setup/setups.

    -> The following link will lead you directly to our photo/video section Aquarium Photos - Show off your Tank Forum
     
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    welcome
     
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  10. aeastman

    aeastman Thread Starter New Member

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    Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! i will post some pics soon, there isn't a lot to show so far, but will post what I've done so far... I'll also be posting some questions as to filtration and aeration...I'm pretty sure I'm going to need more filtration and not sure if I have enough aeration...lol...I know I'm ok at the moment, but know I will need to grow as the size of my fish community does.

    thanks again!!
     
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  11. aeastman

    aeastman Thread Starter New Member

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    I've added pictures on the picture topic...go check'em out!!!
     
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    welcome
     
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  13. ira

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    Welcome
     
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