PyroBrit
Fish Fanatic
Hi everyone,
Bit of a long waffling post so here goes...
I'm new to fish keeping and my only experience is the 65L in the picture below which I have had for 4 years. It started as a tank for two common goldfish to entertain my two year old daughter. I can tell you now that the built in filter just cannot cut it with goldfish so a second one was added which although works very well has cut down on the available space in the tank.
We lost our last goldfish (from the original pair) recently to what looked link swim bladder problems. My wife decided that with an empty tank (still has two Stonesuckers in it), that we could buy some Fancy Goldfish as neither of us have any interest in tropical yet.
A trip to Maidenhead Aquatics (Swindon) for Fancy Goldfish turned into something a little more interesting:
Whilst I had started viewing the fish with my two daughters, my wife had stopped and fallen in love with a new tank. Well it's not just a tank it's a full on Oak cabinet as well.
So what might have been a cheap mornings shopping became slightly more expensive especially as at this point I find out that lighting and filters are not included. (told you I was new to this)
I have four weeks until delivery and will keep you updated on what has now become a project and hence has given me the excuse to read this forum for ideas.
These four weeks will go quite fast as SWMBO has decided it's the perfect opportunity to redecorate the dining room before the tank arrives.
1. Decorate one side of room
2. Move old tank and decorate the other side of the room
3. Take delivery of new tank and cabinet
4. Fit newly purchased Aquamanta EFX 400 external filter
5. Fit newly purchased T5 lighting rig (dual tube) but might have to go to 4 tubes for plant growth
6. Clean cycle tank using filter media from current tank to help (i've been reading this forum)
7. Plant the tank and decorate with stones etc. Will need to research good plants but like the two I already have.
8. Transfer newly purchased fancy fish from 65L tank to their new home along with Stonesuckers
Have I forgotten anything?
Do I have to stick with gravel as shown in the 65L tank? Can I use sand or other substrates with Fancy Goldfish?
Bit of a long waffling post so here goes...
I'm new to fish keeping and my only experience is the 65L in the picture below which I have had for 4 years. It started as a tank for two common goldfish to entertain my two year old daughter. I can tell you now that the built in filter just cannot cut it with goldfish so a second one was added which although works very well has cut down on the available space in the tank.
We lost our last goldfish (from the original pair) recently to what looked link swim bladder problems. My wife decided that with an empty tank (still has two Stonesuckers in it), that we could buy some Fancy Goldfish as neither of us have any interest in tropical yet.
A trip to Maidenhead Aquatics (Swindon) for Fancy Goldfish turned into something a little more interesting:
Whilst I had started viewing the fish with my two daughters, my wife had stopped and fallen in love with a new tank. Well it's not just a tank it's a full on Oak cabinet as well.
So what might have been a cheap mornings shopping became slightly more expensive especially as at this point I find out that lighting and filters are not included. (told you I was new to this)
I have four weeks until delivery and will keep you updated on what has now become a project and hence has given me the excuse to read this forum for ideas.
These four weeks will go quite fast as SWMBO has decided it's the perfect opportunity to redecorate the dining room before the tank arrives.
1. Decorate one side of room
2. Move old tank and decorate the other side of the room
3. Take delivery of new tank and cabinet
4. Fit newly purchased Aquamanta EFX 400 external filter
5. Fit newly purchased T5 lighting rig (dual tube) but might have to go to 4 tubes for plant growth
6. Clean cycle tank using filter media from current tank to help (i've been reading this forum)
7. Plant the tank and decorate with stones etc. Will need to research good plants but like the two I already have.
8. Transfer newly purchased fancy fish from 65L tank to their new home along with Stonesuckers
Have I forgotten anything?
Do I have to stick with gravel as shown in the 65L tank? Can I use sand or other substrates with Fancy Goldfish?
Make sure you don't stock it too heavily though as they require more space than you may think. 
. The oak does look nice though 
