Comments on: Fish Of My Dreams http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html Less talk, more tick-tock Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:51:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Shagrat http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-78 Shagrat Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:30 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-78 Fishies! I do plan to own an aquarium myself, when and/or if I can ever get the space for one. I'd need to get ones that are rather low maintainance, because I tend to have a habit about forgetting about things, like feeding them. >_> <_< Fishies! I do plan to own an aquarium myself, when and/or if I can ever get the space for one. I’d need to get ones that are rather low maintainance, because I tend to have a habit about forgetting about things, like feeding them.
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]]> By: Pike http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-76 Pike Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:38:43 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-76 @ Alorina - Hmm. First I must admit, I am biased toward frequent and large water changes ;) because I have seen fish do well on them. You have about "twenty inches worth of fish" to play with if we abide by the old axiom, though if you want less maintenance you will want less fish. You may want to try some platies, maybe four or five of them-- they come in many different colors and are also known for being rather hardy. Zebra Danios are another legendary "hardy fish". Regardless of what you choose, keep in mind that for the first few weeks you <i>will</i> have to do a water change every other day or so, until the tank cycles :) As for plants-- I've heard arguments both for and against live plants-- the "for" will definitely help to filter your tank so I'd say go for it! @ Alorina – Hmm. First I must admit, I am biased toward frequent and large water changes ;) because I have seen fish do well on them.

You have about “twenty inches worth of fish” to play with if we abide by the old axiom, though if you want less maintenance you will want less fish. You may want to try some platies, maybe four or five of them– they come in many different colors and are also known for being rather hardy.

Zebra Danios are another legendary “hardy fish”.

Regardless of what you choose, keep in mind that for the first few weeks you will have to do a water change every other day or so, until the tank cycles :)

As for plants– I’ve heard arguments both for and against live plants– the “for” will definitely help to filter your tank so I’d say go for it!

]]> By: Lippie http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-75 Lippie Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:13:42 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-75 Dear Pike, You are aware that Penguins and fish dont mix ? Plz be carefull! :) Dear Pike,

You are aware that Penguins and fish dont mix ?
Plz be carefull!

:)

]]> By: Bamos http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-73 Bamos Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:43:24 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-73 The rainbows were pretty cool looking, I must say. The rainbows were pretty cool looking, I must say.

]]> By: Will http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-72 Will Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:32:41 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-72 "Pike’s Fish Geekery hits you for 78234 (critical). You die." I laugh in the face of this alleged damage. As I'm sure you've gleaned, I'm a real-life pet lover, so this is the kind of post that I absolutely love. As Ran said, you've become probably my favorite blogger. I'm not the biggest fish guy out there, but when I was little, I had a bunch of fish. I never had the temperature-sensitive or saltwater fish, but I had oodles of goldfish, tetras, guppies, algae eaters, and such over the course of my pre-adolescence. I remember with fondness a Betta that I had for a few years back then... Not to mention the crayfish, the snails, and those little crabs that you see all the time. I've been a herp person for quite some time, though. I still have my first herp, actually. A Japanese fire-bellied newt that I've had for at least sixteen years or so. And I'll have to tell you one time about how I accidentally bred a batch of African dwarf frogs... >.> “Pike’s Fish Geekery hits you for 78234 (critical). You die.”

I laugh in the face of this alleged damage. As I’m sure you’ve gleaned, I’m a real-life pet lover, so this is the kind of post that I absolutely love. As Ran said, you’ve become probably my favorite blogger.

I’m not the biggest fish guy out there, but when I was little, I had a bunch of fish. I never had the temperature-sensitive or saltwater fish, but I had oodles of goldfish, tetras, guppies, algae eaters, and such over the course of my pre-adolescence. I remember with fondness a Betta that I had for a few years back then…

Not to mention the crayfish, the snails, and those little crabs that you see all the time.

I’ve been a herp person for quite some time, though. I still have my first herp, actually. A Japanese fire-bellied newt that I’ve had for at least sixteen years or so. And I’ll have to tell you one time about how I accidentally bred a batch of African dwarf frogs… >.>

]]> By: Alorina http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-70 Alorina Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:15:29 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-70 Ok Here's a question for you... I've got a 20 gallon fresh water tank. It's been empty for a while. I recently cleaned it out and and am getting it ready for fish again. I'm self admittedly lazy when it comes to taking care of the tank though. I don't mind changing the water every couple of weeks and keeping the filter clean and whatnot. I test the water weekly to make sure all the chemical/pH/etc. levels are where they're supposed to be but I don't want fish that are really picky about their environment. I like pretty fish... that's one of the main reasons I got the tank in the first place but when it comes right down to it I'd prefer hearty over flashy. What kind of fish would you recommend and how many? Also real plants or fake? I've never had real plants in my tank before but I do like the look of them over the crappy plastic ones... Ok Here’s a question for you…

I’ve got a 20 gallon fresh water tank. It’s been empty for a while. I recently cleaned it out and and am getting it ready for fish again. I’m self admittedly lazy when it comes to taking care of the tank though. I don’t mind changing the water every couple of weeks and keeping the filter clean and whatnot. I test the water weekly to make sure all the chemical/pH/etc. levels are where they’re supposed to be but I don’t want fish that are really picky about their environment.

I like pretty fish… that’s one of the main reasons I got the tank in the first place but when it comes right down to it I’d prefer hearty over flashy.

What kind of fish would you recommend and how many? Also real plants or fake? I’ve never had real plants in my tank before but I do like the look of them over the crappy plastic ones…

]]> By: Ran http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-69 Ran Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:06:00 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-69 Okay, okay, I must comment. I started reading various WoW-blogs a while ago, specifically on hunters, and really enjoyed Aspect of the Hare. So I kinda followed you here for enjoyable reading to lurk some more. Gahhh and then you post about fish and officially become my favourite blogger in my reader. I myself am planning on creating a big South American biotope when I move into a place with more room, mostly 'cause I'm in love with rainbowfish, as well as an African cichlid tank with frontosas as a centre-piece. I have a secret fondness for gouramis as well, due to my addiction to bettas. /fish <3 Okay, okay, I must comment.

I started reading various WoW-blogs a while ago, specifically on hunters, and really enjoyed Aspect of the Hare. So I kinda followed you here for enjoyable reading to lurk some more. Gahhh and then you post about fish and officially become my favourite blogger in my reader.

I myself am planning on creating a big South American biotope when I move into a place with more room, mostly ’cause I’m in love with rainbowfish, as well as an African cichlid tank with frontosas as a centre-piece. I have a secret fondness for gouramis as well, due to my addiction to bettas.

/fish <3

]]> By: Zhire http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-68 Zhire Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:16:59 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-68 One of those cherry barbs (or a whole lot) would be really neat to have. Dang I love those colors! I remember having a tank of fish when I was younger and I had neon tetras (don't remember what else =/)....loved that splash of color. It's just about the only fish I can name on sight aside from betas and goldfish. XD One of those cherry barbs (or a whole lot) would be really neat to have. Dang I love those colors! I remember having a tank of fish when I was younger and I had neon tetras (don’t remember what else =/)….loved that splash of color. It’s just about the only fish I can name on sight aside from betas and goldfish. XD

]]> By: Pike http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-67 Pike Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:22:22 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-67 @ Grimmtooth - I'm actually not too familiar with North American cichlids. I'm sure if I was, I'd go nuts over them though. I <3 underrated fish. I also <3 platies. Even if they take over. Bwahaha. @ Grimmtooth – I’m actually not too familiar with North American cichlids. I’m sure if I was, I’d go nuts over them though. I <3 underrated fish.

I also <3 platies. Even if they take over. Bwahaha.

]]> By: Grimmtooth http://www.clockworkhare.com/2010/03/fish-of-my-dreams.html#comment-66 Grimmtooth Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:15:18 +0000 http://www.clockworkhare.com/?p=48#comment-66 It's a shame that north american cichlids never get any love. Bluegills and Redyes are actually quite attractive when you can see them alive and swimming around. But that blue one IS a beauty! NO ROOM. The platys have taken over! It’s a shame that north american cichlids never get any love. Bluegills and Redyes are actually quite attractive when you can see them alive and swimming around. But that blue one IS a beauty!

NO ROOM. The platys have taken over!

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