ApolloAquatics6 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Hello everyone! I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. My name is Jalen, and I live in Colorado. I vaguely remember having 1 or 2 fishtanks as a youngster. Colored gravel, plastic decor, and maybe few Molly's that only ever lived more than a year or two. Nothing exciting. Fast forward 15 years to December of 2019. My mom buys my 2 year old daughter a betta for Christmas. Surprising not only my daughter, but my wife and myself as well! Little did I know at the time, that fish would start me on one of the most passionate, creative, and fulfilling journeys of my life thus far. This last year and a half of fishkeeping has been quite a whirlwind, full of highs and lows. I hope, with this forum, I will be able to take you through my journey, through the highs, and through the lows. My intention is to inspire, to teach, and above all to learn and grow with this awesome community! Fish/inverts I am currently keeping: 1 Plakat Betta, 5 Sterbai Corydoras (spawning literally as I am typing, so hopefully I'll have fry soon!), 7 pygmy corydoras (& fry), 8 otocinclus catfish, 6 golden white cloud mountain minnows, 10 glowlight tetra, 10 black neon tetra, 3 nerite snails, several amano shrimp, and close to 100 yellow neocaridina shrimp. Every tank I have utilizes live plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Welcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Welcome! Let’s see some pics of those tanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloAquatics6 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) My first fish tank for that surprise Betta. Did the best I could at the time and on the fly, starting from ground zero. Pic taken 2/6/20. Edited May 17, 2021 by ApolloAquatics6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloAquatics6 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) The "final shot" of my 2nd fish tank. (20 gallon long) my 1st fully planted high energy system. Pic taken 3/25/21 Edited May 17, 2021 by ApolloAquatics6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloAquatics6 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Another angle. Taken 3/28/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloAquatics6 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) My 3rd tank. 10 gallons. Initially setup as a QT/ extra plant tank. First fully planted no CO2. Over the last year it has become my neocaridina and pygmy cory breeding tank. Pic taken 5/2/21. Edited May 17, 2021 by ApolloAquatics6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloAquatics6 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 My 4th tank. 25 gallons. 2nd High energy system. Pic taken 5/16/21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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