Recent content by Matute

Hi everyone. Just an update: I am ready... Let's see if the credit card doesn't burn! Lots of money going your way fishpetlove.com! I'll be buying almost everything within a couple of days, I'll keep you posted!

OK. I called a couple of places to see if they had kits to get me started, the majority had their own preset ones, but Fred, the owner of fishpetlove.com said that he could put something together for me, he is waiting to get new aquariums, so I've decided to wait until he gets them to give him...

Thank for the replies! Jimi: can I use any sand as substrate? most say no, but I fugured I'd ask... thing is that there is a very nice sand on a beach not too far away from here [florida] and would like to use it. But first Things first: any tank brands you can suggest? I know of Penecort and...

From your opinions and others that this is my starting updated list: -go freshwater -get a 30 to 40 galon tank -get a filter [aquaclear i guess] -get water conditioner / primer -get an aerator -get heater -get water test kit -put it close to a sink/water hose -put it on a sturdy table or stand...

So mush talk about dogs now I'm undecided between sa cat, a fish or a dog... thank you very much... :sly: For what I've learned a 30 gal tank for starters with FW and problably cichlids is the wat to start... it seems it all comes down to the little accessories like heaters, filters, food...

I am not really an Aquarist but I do enjoy seeing other peoples' fishes at their places. The main reason for me not having fish is that it seems all too complicated: water skimmers, pumps, oxigenizers, water temperature... in terms of simplicity a cat would be ideal, only that a cat doesn't...