tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post6840277990724967927..comments2023-10-18T04:54:22.013-07:00Comments on Seattle Umbrella Conspiracy: OCD + Goldfish = Crazy Fishladyqtillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341878873082776791noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-69272193239392640642009-01-11T19:26:00.000-08:002009-01-11T19:26:00.000-08:00Oh yea, Steve mentioned that you've become boring....Oh yea, Steve mentioned that you've become boring. (Zing!)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for that advice, but I fear I will never be the fishkeeping badass that you are!qtillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341878873082776791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-49085291830112872862009-01-11T17:23:00.000-08:002009-01-11T17:23:00.000-08:00Oh yea. Heh, what Steve didn't say is, now I've ...Oh yea. Heh, what Steve didn't say is, now I've got 5 aquariums. The 20 gallon is kicking ass in terms of growing plants. 30 Gallon is getting there. My giant purple snails are breeding, and my betta's are fixing to breed as well.<BR/><BR/>Q, Bettas will only attack other fish that have big fins. I had a betta in with several varieties of corries, dojo loaches, african dwarf frogs and Pearl Galaxy Danios, and they got along ok. If you stick them in with something with big, show fins, or fish of similiar size and bright colors (like Grommies or Angel fish), then they go into attack mode.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Koi, from my understanding, are essentially gold fish, and they make tons of Amonia. When dealing with most fish, the general rule of thumb is an inch of fish per gallon of water, but you gotta be a little generous with gold fish, cause they'll amonia up the water and die fast. <BR/><BR/>You don't nessessarily want an expendable, disposable fish to cycle your tank. You want something nice and hardy and that will live, so it starts your nitrate cycle. Cories do well for this. Betta also do well for this, because they're not so much affected by water quality. They're labyrinth fish, which means they breath primarily through their lungs. As a side note, that's primarily how they kill other betta's if you do something as barbaric as fight them. They rip off the other's fins, after which they sink to the bottom of the tank and drown. :(<BR/><BR/>If you're going to use plants, you need to make sure you're using the right bulb, and try and get some fluorite in your substrate. It makes plants grow good. They'll also negate your need to change the water as often, as they tend to use the things for food that poison the fish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-56430297860184778522009-01-11T17:13:00.000-08:002009-01-11T17:13:00.000-08:00Hey Q. If you need fish help, call me. Steve's...Hey Q. If you need fish help, call me. Steve's got my number. I suppose I could email it to you, but I only have access to my address book on my phone, and it's a pain to type on that. :P<BR/><BR/>Ah, what the hell. <BR/><BR/>You've got an email!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-52226504936204269392009-01-07T14:00:00.000-08:002009-01-07T14:00:00.000-08:00Wait until you see this evening's post. Then you ...Wait until you see this evening's post. Then you will know the true meaning of Boring.qtillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341878873082776791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-44987413701194600072009-01-07T13:52:00.000-08:002009-01-07T13:52:00.000-08:00I know that Drew got an aquarium and it instantly ...I know that Drew got an aquarium and it instantly merged with his accounting classes to make him an officially licensed "Boring Person."Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01962864125934561266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-34948113817583333662009-01-07T09:59:00.000-08:002009-01-07T09:59:00.000-08:00There will be pictures. I can't wait to tell you ...There will be pictures. I can't wait to tell you all my awesome fish stories! Stay on the edge of your seats, people!<BR/><BR/>My goal is to make EVERYONE get an aquarium! (Bwahahaha!)qtillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341878873082776791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-39103335359789416082009-01-07T09:56:00.000-08:002009-01-07T09:56:00.000-08:00There had better be pictures of this aquarium fort...There had better be pictures of this aquarium forthcoming! <BR/><BR/>During the PNW Snowstorm of Death <BR/>'08, I was the girl who went outside and knocked heavy snow and ice off of little trees because I "felt bad for them". So that should clear up how I feel about the "disposable fish" idea. I like your idea better, get one [not expensive] fish to start with and see how it fares in the tank... then go from there. It would totally suck to spend $$ on fishies and have them all die.<BR/><BR/>Dude. I never understood aquarium love, but now you've kind of made me want one.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744889496446027233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-2020959306327979282009-01-07T09:00:00.000-08:002009-01-07T09:00:00.000-08:00Ferretnick- Thanks for the offer of help. I will ...Ferretnick- Thanks for the offer of help. I will definitely be consulting your expertise. The folks at the Fish Store were not very forthcoming.<BR/><BR/>Steve- There is something deeply satisfying about obsessing about things that are not my student loans.qtillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341878873082776791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-22281749440776630722009-01-07T08:18:00.000-08:002009-01-07T08:18:00.000-08:00Now I feel guilty for my gift. "Here, have a pres...Now I feel guilty for my gift. "Here, have a present that will necessitate 5 trips to the store, multiple extra expenditures, and countless hours of worry" It's the gift that keeps on taking!!!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01962864125934561266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13899759.post-44339229318678423812009-01-07T07:10:00.000-08:002009-01-07T07:10:00.000-08:00For what it's worth, I used to work in an aquarium...For what it's worth, I used to work in an aquarium store (not a <I>"pet"</I> store) for about 4 years.<BR/>I'm familiar with filters, "disposable fish", compatability, etc...<BR/><BR/>Feel free to email me if you want to ask any questions. Not to mention I still have quite a few books on the subject if you'd like to read more.<BR/>I'd be happy to be an enabler for your OCD.Ferretnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261512329615907191noreply@blogger.com