Ornamental Fish

[Melton Fox]

ornamental fish are not ornaments but living things. I do wonder whether people should be licensed before being allowed to be responsible for such living things.

I don't recall anybody saying they were ornaments. They are fish, with an ornamental value, ie they look pretty.

My philosophy of fishkeeping is to aim to recreate their natural environment. I won't keep fish until their environment is right, and this is always the advise any decent dealer will givel you.

As you will see from my pics, I aim to recreate a biotype as opposed to a sterile vessel for viewing fish.

 

[Boy Genius]

No, coral is also livestock.

You can never understock a fish tank. Never make that mistake.

a tank without fish is understocked surely?

 

[Melton Fox]

a tank without fish is understocked surely?

Then it isn't a fish tank, it's just a tank.

 

[muzzysgal]

Then it isn't a fish tank, it's just a tank.

:icon_lol::icon_lol:

 

[lazzer]

I bought six fish for my pond,three ****ers died. Is it me or are these already on their way out before i buy them. ? If it is me why didnt the other three die .

 

[Durham Fox]

I bought six fish for my pond,three ****ers died. Is it me or are these already on their way out before i buy them. ? If it is me why didnt the other three die .

Youre adding to many in one go. 1 at a time.

 

[Boy Genius]

Then it isn't a fish tank, it's just a tank.

they sell them empty, without anything in and call them fish tanks..


Now thats completly what you call understocked!

 

[Melton Fox]

I bought six fish for my pond,three ****ers died. Is it me or are these already on their way out before i buy them. ? If it is me why didnt the other three die .

Once the three died off, I'm guessing the pond was in balance (correct amount of filter bacteria compared to the amount of fish).

 

[spionfox]

Duzza,can you take a pic of your tank mate, as my wife likes them and is thinking about getting one for our bed room to spice up our sex life.

:icon_eek:

 

[Durham Fox]

My tanks slowly clearing this evening, would think it'll be crystal clear by the morning

Neons seems very happy, in fact they've been lapping the bowl in formation for at least 5 hours.

 

[Durham Fox]

Melts, this may sound bizarre but can you add mineral water (bottled water) if you add the correct additives?

 

[Melton Fox]

Melts, this may sound bizarre but can you add mineral water (bottled water) if you add the correct additives?

Why not, it's much cheaper than tap water :icon_conf

 

[Durham Fox]

Why not, it's much cheaper than tap water :icon_conf

I knew youd say that I've just acquired an 8 litre bottle of it, the type they stick on an office water cooler. I only wanted it so I could store some water for changes, just wondered if it was worth pouring it away and filling it with tap!?

 

[Melton Fox]

I knew youd say that I've just acquired an 8 litre bottle of it, the type they stick on an office water cooler. I only wanted it so I could store some water for changes, just wondered if it was worth pouring it away and filling it with tap!?

You won't be able to buy the additives.

Best thing to do is fill it with tap water, add some tap water treatment, shake it around and add to the aquarium.

You will only be changing around 10% of the water at any one time, so temperature isn't too important. If you leave it standing for too long, you will lose oxygen.

 

[Durham Fox]

You won't be able to buy the additives.

Best thing to do is fill it with tap water, add some tap water treatment, shake it around and add to the aquarium.

You will only be changing around 10% of the water at any one time, so temperature isn't too important. If you leave it standing for too long, you will lose oxygen.

Gotcha

 

[highland fox]

You won't be able to buy the additives.

Best thing to do is fill it with tap water, add some tap water treatment, shake it around and add to the aquarium.

You will only be changing around 10% of the water at any one time, so temperature isn't too important. If you leave it standing for too long, you will lose oxygen.

And if the water gets too cold unplug the Electric Fire and chuck that in the tank,give it a few minutes and tea will be sorted as well.Serve with Oven Chips and a side salad

 

[Macky]

You won't be able to buy the additives.

Best thing to do is fill it with tap water, add some tap water treatment, shake it around and add to the aquarium.

You will only be changing around 10% of the water at any one time, so temperature isn't too important. If you leave it standing for too long, you will lose oxygen.

If you leave it standing long enough, will it eventually turn into just hydrogen?

 

[Melton Fox]

If you leave it standing long enough, will it eventually turn into just hydrogen?

Yes.

 

[FIF]

If you leave it standing long enough, will it eventually turn into just hydrogen?

 

[Melton Fox]

Why is that funny?