Fish Enthusiasts Anyone? (I'm talking aquariums)

[mikeylazer]

The thing that really got me into tortoises, which may sound very strange was my fish tanks. My love of all of my tanks, turned into wanted to add turtles, which turned to terrapins, which turned to tortoises. I am curious if anyone on here has any tanks or loves fish as much as their torts (well maybe not as much).

 

[leigti]

There have been numerous threads about peoples aquariums on here. Do a search and you will find a bunch. I had to get rid of my 50 gallon aquarium. To make room for my tortoise. But sometimes I really miss the fish.

 

[mikeylazer]

Yeah i sometimes think about the taking down my tanks for more torts, but the time and money i have put into my 75 alone, i dont see it ever coming down.

 

[leigti]

It was hard getting rid of my tank, I basically gave it away to somebody at work. It was just a freshwater tank and none of the fish were too fancy but still the time and money in that thing was amazing.

 

[mikeylazer]

I too do freshwater, but what most dont realize is even freshwater can get expensive! I mainly focus on african rift lake cichlids.

 

[leigti]

I might get another one someday, the problem is that the small ones are never big enough. I want a gigantic one. But my house is very tiny so I might be out of luck. Maybe I can try to live with a small one, 20 gallons or so. Will see. Did you find all those threads on the search? Also look under the other pets section.

 

[mikeylazer]

No I didnt look yet! I will tomorrow at some point when i have a lot of time haha.

 

[johnsonnboswell]

I adore goldfish. I have a small pond outdoors & a 40 gallon aquarium with one fish indoors. Helps with the humidity.

 

[Tom]

I've got a 135 full of South American fish in my entry way. Several cichlids, pink tail chalceus, corydoras, and a bunch of leporinus.

 

[mike taylor]

What no pictures ! You guys know the rules !

 

[mikeylazer]

I've got a 135 full of South American fish in my entry way. Several cichlids, pink tail chalceus, corydoras, and a bunch of leporinus.

Love my south american tank. It doesnt get the TLC it deserves anymore. My 75 African Cichlid tank is my baby.

 

[Tom]

Love my south american tank. It doesnt get the TLC it deserves anymore. My 75 African Cichlid tank is my baby.

I did Tanganyikans for years and years. Loved them. Julidochromis, lampropeltis, synodontis, etc. The South American bruisers were my first love many years ago and I decided to go back to my roots for a while.

 

[mikeylazer]

What no pictures ! You guys know the rules !

Sorry! I had to wait until the lights turned on. This is the 75gallon african cichlid tank with my two diamond back terrapins that call it home.
(It is due for a cleaning.)

Residents: (I will use common names)
3- Electric Yellow Labs
2- Blue Acei
3- Red Zebras
1- Brichardi or Fairy Cichlid
1- OB Peacock
1- Jewel Cichlid (not african, rescue fish)
2- Gray Peacocks
1- Synodontis Eupterus (African Featherfin Catfish)
2- Diamondback Terrapins (1 male, 1 female)

 

[mikeylazer]

I did Tanganyikans for years and years. Loved them. Julidochromis, lampropeltis, synodontis, etc. The South American bruisers were my first love many years ago and I decided to go back to my roots for a while.

Ahh yes all beautiful. I have to agree though. Nothing beats a 12" Astronotus ocellatus or a hyper aggressive Andinoacara rivulatus. Right now the only two South Americans are my Rocio octofasciata and my Heros Severus. Still love them to death though.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Mike, I keep fishes that are as large as my tortoises!
Google FLOWERHORN CICHLIDS. Warning, you might get hooked..
Ed

 

[mikeylazer]

Mike, I keep fishes that are as large as my tortoises!
Google FLOWERHORN CICHLIDS. Warning, you might get hooked..
Ed

Oh dont worry I am very familiar! And very jealous at that..

 

[mike taylor]

OK beautiful tank and turtles ! Now its your turn @Tom .

 

[DawnH]

I have had fish in the past and now we are parents to ONE fish. He is a Betta from Wal*Mart (found him tucked behind the canned goods - I had no desire to get one but when I pulled out the cream of mushroom and saw him he just looked at me and asked to come home). His name is Indigo Von Sushi. He is, most likely, the worlds best betta. Swims up when you walk by and loves to be petted (no, really.) It's the craziest thing.

 

[Tom]

Mikeylazer, The pics of your tank make me want to SCUBA dive in Lake Malawi and Tanganyika...

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I have had fish in the past and now we are parents to ONE fish. He is a Betta from Wal*Mart (found him tucked behind the canned goods - I had no desire to get one but when I pulled out the cream of mushroom and saw him he just looked at me and asked to come home). His name is Indigo Von Sushi. He is, most likely, the worlds best betta. Swims up when you walk by and loves to be petted (no, really.) It's the craziest thing.

That's one FANTASTIC name!!