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Surprise_Clown_Loach · 08-04-2008, 06:37 PM

So far love the site. I'm getting back into fishes, last time I had tanks there was no internet!

Came across a tank my wife and I couldn't pass up for $50. Included 30g tank, stand, everything, including fish. We love it.

It wasn't until day #3 that we discovered a "tiger barb cat fish" It was not in the tank when we bought it, and hadn't seen it for 3 days. I get a call at work today stating, "There is a tiger barb catfish in the tank!"

Turns out to be a clown Loach. Hiding in one of the rocks for 3 days apparently.

I'm still attempting to positively ID all the fish and should explain some of the interesting names.

Tank is operating as purchased, So far the fish count is 12, (barring any other hiding fish)

Angel Fish ~ 4"
Pleco ~6"
Red Tail Shark ~4"
Neon Tetra
(2) Tiger Barbs
Gourami (I think) ~1"
Guppy (I think)
Black fined Tetra
Blacked stripped Tetra
Red Beta

And the SURPRISE, you have a Clown Loach.

Stuff we'd like to do.

Live Plants. <-- Haven't attempted this before.
Add one or two fish. (although tank might be full. Our LFS does do exchanges.)

So far, learned alot. Thanks for the great site!!

-Wes

Surprise_Clown_Loach · 08-04-2008, 07:15 PM

Found the fish profile forum! Nice.

So..

Angel Fish ~ 4"
Common Pleco ~8"
Red Tail Black Shark ~4"
(4) Neon Tetra (3 added 10/4/08)
(2) Tiger Barbs
Red Beta
Clown Loach ~3.5"
(2) African Frogs (added 10/4/08)
(5) Ramsnails (added 10/4/08)
Swordtail (removed 10/4/08)
Daino (removed 10/4/08)
Rosy Barb (removed 10/4/08)
Rasbora (removed 10/4/08)

30 Gallon Tank Tank dimensions: 30"x12.5"x18"
70 Aqua Clear Power Filter (Sponge, Biomedia, Pillow)
Heater
Tank Temp ~ 75

Coralife Colormax 30" T5 (18W)

Brought tank home 7/31/08 50% water change. Tank was well established. Previous owner hadn't had a fish die in over 6 months.

1 Anubias Live Plant (added 8/15/08)
Hornwort (added 10/1/08, Removed 10/4/08)

Cichlid-Man · 08-04-2008, 07:37 PM

Welcome to MFT!

Lotus · 08-04-2008, 10:42 PM

Welcome to the site

Surprise_Clown_Loach · 08-12-2008, 03:37 PM

Pictures!

Some of the fish in the tank.

Red Tail Black Shark

Tiger Barbs, Rose Barb, Swordtail, and that other one.

Angel Fish

Surprise_Clown_Loach · 08-12-2008, 03:38 PM

What is this?

This is what I'm calling a guppy above. I'm not sure though.

Surprise_Clown_Loach · 08-12-2008, 03:41 PM

Last two.

Can't forget to put up a pic of the Catfish Tiger Barb !!

Rose Barb

Kissyboots · 08-12-2008, 03:42 PM

Looks like a swordtail to me.

A female.

brian1973 · 08-12-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kissyboots

Looks like a swordtail to me.

A female.

I second that.

I am no expert but I am thinking the blue cray (lobster) will end up making a meal of some of your fish.

I'm not big on the stocking rules but if you follow the 1" of fish per gallon guideline you are over stocked..you will have to keep up on water changes and start looking for a 55g

Welcome to the tank

Surprise_Clown_Loach · 08-19-2008, 03:30 PM

30% water change and an anubias added successfully 8/15/08. Working on the pictures.

Turns out the LFS *treated* water is just RO water. The PH wasn't were I wanted it, but ole well.

The KH was 1. ONE. Need to look into that, thought it was good to have that in the middle some where for a buffer. I might be mixing 50/50 tap + RO water, and letting it sit overnight before next water change.

08-04-2008, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Surprise_Clown_Loach Little Fish Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 139	Hello! hello HELLO So far love the site. I'm getting back into fishes, last time I had tanks there was no internet! Came across a tank my wife and I couldn't pass up for $50. Included 30g tank, stand, everything, including fish. We love it. It wasn't until day #3 that we discovered a "tiger barb cat fish" It was not in the tank when we bought it, and hadn't seen it for 3 days. I get a call at work today stating, "There is a tiger barb catfish in the tank!" Turns out to be a clown Loach. Hiding in one of the rocks for 3 days apparently. I'm still attempting to positively ID all the fish and should explain some of the interesting names. Tank is operating as purchased, So far the fish count is 12, (barring any other hiding fish) Angel Fish ~ 4" Pleco ~6" Red Tail Shark ~4" Neon Tetra (2) Tiger Barbs Gourami (I think) ~1" Guppy (I think) Black fined Tetra Blacked stripped Tetra Red Beta And the SURPRISE, you have a Clown Loach. Stuff we'd like to do. Live Plants. <-- Haven't attempted this before. Add one or two fish. (although tank might be full. Our LFS does do exchanges.) So far, learned alot. Thanks for the great site!! -Wes

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08-19-2008, 03:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Surprise_Clown_Loach Little Fish Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 139	30% water change and an anubias added successfully 8/15/08. Working on the pictures. Turns out the LFS treated water is just RO water. The PH wasn't were I wanted it, but ole well. The KH was 1. ONE. Need to look into that, thought it was good to have that in the middle some where for a buffer. I might be mixing 50/50 tap + RO water, and letting it sit overnight before next water change. __________________ 29G AF, Pleco, RTBS, (3) Neon Tetra, 2 TB, Clown Loach, (2) African Frogs, (3) Ramhorn Snails http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/welc...llo-hello.html