Opal Rae Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 New to fishkeeping. I have a low tech, planted 10 gallon tank that is currently home to 3 Amano shrimp, a mystery snail, and 5 Celestial Pearl Danios. Currently plotting and planning for some new tank mates. It all started with a cheap 10 gallon starter kit tank that I received as a gift. I went down the rabbit hole of research for 6 months while my tank sat dry. Aquarium Coop has been a big part of my learning and has helped to keep me going. Needless to say, I have replaced the lid, filter, lights, added a heater and filled that tank with plants. I haven't been to the fish store in 2 weeks and its killing me. Is this normal? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Welcome to the forum @Opal Rae. For most of us yes, that's normal hehe. Sounds like you have a wonderful start! Post pics! Post pics! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 welcome to the forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefulest Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I have a tank that's really similar actually, with white clouds, celestial pearl danios, amano shrimp and nerite snails. There's also a hillstream loach in it. Yes, that's normal. I'm planning another trip to the fish store tomorrow. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atitagain Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 8:28 PM, Opal Rae said: I haven't been to the fish store in 2 weeks and its killing me. Is this normal Welcome to the forum, yes this is normal and these feelings will most definitely lead you to buying more tanks. If you haven’t already check out this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 🙂 It is normal! For me, it's only mitigated by the absolute necessity to not spend time and energy on quarantine and other forms of "putting out fires." I get my fix via the magical internet instead. But that's okay, it's resulted in intentionality - a thing which almost always gets good results. Anyhow, welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amr427 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Welcome to the forum, there is sooo much good content here and it makes me want to have all the tanks😂 I too just started my 15gal tank, currently only has 6 pristella tetras. Thinking I might get a couple amano shrimp as well to help clean up after the tetras. Jealous of your Celestial Pearl Danios, I have only seen them at one LFS but they were out of stock. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 welcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Welcome to the forum! Those little CPDs are awesome. Post some pictures if you can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmurray407 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Welcome!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opal Rae Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 7:40 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: Welcome to the forum @Opal Rae. For most of us yes, that's normal hehe. Sounds like you have a wonderful start! Post pics! Post pics! On 10/3/2021 at 7:51 PM, lefty o said: welcome to the forum. Thanks! On 10/4/2021 at 6:09 PM, dmurray407 said: Welcome!! Thank you! On 10/4/2021 at 12:59 PM, Griznatch said: Welcome to the forum! Those little CPDs are awesome. Post some pictures if you can. They are so fast! I have more blurry pictures than clear. Here's a picture of a male and female. On 10/4/2021 at 10:43 AM, amr427 said: Welcome to the forum, there is sooo much good content here and it makes me want to have all the tanks😂 I too just started my 15gal tank, currently only has 6 pristella tetras. Thinking I might get a couple amano shrimp as well to help clean up after the tetras. Jealous of your Celestial Pearl Danios, I have only seen them at one LFS but they were out of stock. Enjoy! I wish I would have started with at least 15 gallons. Shrimp are fun. They are goofy and active. Pristella tetras are so pretty. I had to add them to my dream list. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opal Rae Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 10/4/2021 at 6:09 PM, dmurray407 said: Welcome!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elenawonder22 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) Welcome to the forum 192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1 Edited October 7, 2021 by Elenawonder22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Welcome and yea, it's normal to feel the withdrawal when you haven't been to the fist store in awhile. I found myself making a list of stuff I need to look for this weekend when I stop by after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opal Rae Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Oh my gosh, I went in last week to get food. I now have a 20 gallon long. I just received my lights, filter and substrate. Plant order is due to arrive by Friday. I should start cycling by Saturday. Yahoo! On 10/3/2021 at 8:54 PM, carefulest said: I have a tank that's really similar actually, with white clouds, celestial pearl danios, amano shrimp and nerite snails. There's also a hillstream loach in it. Yes, that's normal. I'm planning another trip to the fish store tomorrow. 🙂 I love white clouds. I need some tank mates for the CPDs. They are on the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBWell Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Welcome CPD's are definetly one of the next fish on my list to get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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