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virginia freshwater newbie

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by bremz8, Apr 11, 2010.

  1. bremz8

    bremz8 Thread Starter New Member

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    hey there, i got into keeping fish about 2 years ago. it started with a 1.5 gallon tank and two baby catfish. About two weeks after purchasing that I quickly found a 55 gallon tank and set it up. The 55 gallon tank is all i used for about 1 and a half years. Most recently i bought a 110 gallon tank that ive been running for the past 3-5 months. the 55 is now sold to a friend and I keep my 110 and a 30 gallon running.I dont have the money or patience for saltwater so im sticking freshwater. my tank has 200 gallons of filter which is a fluval 404 and a magnum 350.

    im currently switching over to ciclids from basic freshwater with no theme or specific species. i had a thing for bichirs but ive somewhat lost intrest. Im trying my hand at a more advanced fish.

    i hope to have a 500 gallon tank in the next few years.
     
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Welcome to Aquarium Space!
     
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    welcome to the forum bremz8, you'll find a great bunch of people here who'd be glad to help ya with any info you may/may not need along the way.

    So what type of cichlids are you planning on going with?
     
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    Oooohhh!!! =3
    They have an entire area for cichlids, look there for any info you need =D
     
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  5. bremz8

    bremz8 Thread Starter New Member

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    plan is to go with lake malawi. ive currently got 3 ob peacocks and plan to pick up half a dozen labs this week.
     
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    good luck ^^
     
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    welcome
     
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  8. bremz8

    bremz8 Thread Starter New Member

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    anyone know any good fish stores out of virginia? i know animal jungle in va beach but im in northern va.
    i just ordered 10 fish from skoolz of fish in richmond. cant wait to get them 50 bucks is getting me 5 yellow labs 4 blue ahli and 1 bristlenose pleco
     
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  9. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    Check the local fish store reviews section.
    I know I seen a few from VA area ;)
     
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