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[garthhh]

I've been into tropical fish and aquariums for about 9 months now. I started with a 3 gallon tank with just a few danio Glofish and moved up to a 29 gallon tank. I figured it was about time to join a forum to discuss this hobby with others.


Forum Name... garthhh

Location... Pennsylvania, USA

Number of Years in Hobby... about 9 months

Fishkeeping Profile... 29 gallon planted tank with 8 assorted danios, 2 x-ray belly tetras, and 2 algae eaters. 3 gallon tank for breeding. In the process of purchasing a used 10 gallon setup to use for breeding.

Favourite fish species... I'm fond of danios. I think they school beautifully and are nice and lively.

Favourite LFS... Finsanity, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Aquatic Likes... Clean, healthy tanks. I like natural tanks more than artificial, but I have seen some attractive artificial tanks.

Aquatic Dislikes... Dirty tanks and mistreatment of fish.

Aquatic Achievements... Bred danios, set up a 29 gallon planted tank

Non-fish related fact... I'm a mechanical engineering student at Wilkes University

Other Hobbies... Woodworking, gardening

This is my 29 gallon tank. The glass is a little discolored since I bought it used, but it is otherwise a healthy and awesome tank.

 

[wrighty8529]

welcome to the forum enjoy your stay

 

[Blitz]

Welcome to the forum!!

LOVELY tank, by the way.

 

[aquariumart22]

Hi! Welcome Your tank looks nice.

 

[Gvilleguy]

Welcome to the forum Garth. I've had Glofish for two years now. Love them. Although I find that the original three color variations glow much better under my blue LEDs than the later varieties they created (blue and purple). But blue and purple have a better color pattern under normal light, I think. Have you seen the electric green tetras they have created? Those fish look kind of freaky with the bright green eyes!

 

[garthhh]

I have seen them! They are definitely interesting, but I haven't taken the plunge and gotten any yet. I do agree with you that the orange, red, and green glofish are much brighter than the purple and blue. I currently only have a standard 24" T12 fluorescent fixture, but am looking to have an LED system custom built for me with both actinic and standard LEDs.

And thanks or the feedback, everyone! I just added two more long fin zebras today and am in the process of adding some more live plants. I'll be sure to share another picture soon once I do some more work.

 

[colleen0309]

Good morning and welcome to the forum!