Katherine Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Hi! I'm new to the forum, and new-ish to fish keeping. I was given a 10 gallon with fish in it in September of 2019 when a friend who had bought them for her kids decided she didn't want to deal with it anymore. I've since done a ton of learning and a major makeover on the tank. The picture with the clown puke gravel and SpongeBob decor is what it looked like when I got it. The planted photo is how it looks now. We moved last fall and then life was weird for a while and it was all I could do to just not kill anything. But now I'm getting back to the point where I can play around with things and actually enjoy the tank again. Since moving we have space for a bigger tank, so I'm planning on getting a 75 gallon sometime this spring or summer. I think my 4yo might be more excited than I am. I look forward to hanging around the forum, getting to know some of you, and learning a whole lot more! 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Welcome to the forum @KatherineYou have done a great job with that aquarium and i'm sure the fish appreciate the live plants and more natural feel in the aquarium! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 @Levi_Aquatics There was a huge behavior shift as soon as I got a cave that was actually big enough for them to hide in. I'm not as sure about the rest of the decor, but I sure like it better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 On 2/16/2022 at 3:53 PM, Katherine said: clown puke gravel 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Welcome to the forum. Your tank is looking very nice. Hope you keep us updated on your 75g journey when you get there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I was informed that clown puke is apparently made of Fruity Pebbles🤣🤣🤣 Welcome to the forum, I think you have done an amazing job considering <waves hand in all 4 directions> everything going on and a move in the middle of that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 On 2/16/2022 at 7:41 PM, Guppysnail said: Hope you keep us updated on your 75g journey when you get there. I plan to peruse other people's journals in the meantime and probably get one going when we finally do get it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 welcome to the forum, and you made a huge improvement on that tank. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper5150 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Hello! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarazzl Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/16/2022 at 3:53 PM, Katherine said: Hi! I'm new to the forum, and new-ish to fish keeping. I was given a 10 gallon with fish in it in September of 2019 when a friend who had bought them for her kids decided she didn't want to deal with it anymore. I've since done a ton of learning and a major makeover on the tank. The picture with the clown puke gravel and SpongeBob decor is what it looked like when I got it. The planted photo is how it looks now. We moved last fall and then life was weird for a while and it was all I could do to just not kill anything. But now I'm getting back to the point where I can play around with things and actually enjoy the tank again. Since moving we have space for a bigger tank, so I'm planning on getting a 75 gallon sometime this spring or summer. I think my 4yo might be more excited than I am. I look forward to hanging around the forum, getting to know some of you, and learning a whole lot more! Wow!!! Major difference! What an awesome tank!! Congrats on upgrading to a 75g tank!! Please let us know what fishes are you gonna get!! And welcome to the community!🥂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 8:57 PM, Tarazzl said: Please let us know what fishes are you gonna get!! The only species I've decided on so far is black phantom tetras. I do know I want to stick with things around that size and peaceful. Possibly shrimp sometime down the road if I can make that work with my water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nav Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Welcome to the forum! - tank looks way better! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Welcome to the forum great transformation looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaMarine65 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Oooooohhhhh, Nice planted tank...and your water is crystal clear! Now that is a serious upgrade from the previous tank. What kind of stone is that in your new tank? Btw, Welcome to the group. I'm fairly new to fish keeping (Betta Fish) and the board too...like you I "inherited" a fish from someone. Please post when you set up your 40 gallon. Ann 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 6:56 PM, BettaMarine65 said: What kind of stone is that in your new tank? It's one of these fake caves from PetSmart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev C Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 @Katherine welcome to the forum/community , I am for sure you will enjoy and learn allot from the members here they are amazing and friendly …you tank looks wonderful way better the sponge bob one … Hope to read your journey with a larger tank , , I started out in my fish keeping by babysitting a small goldfish for my Mom who went on vacation for 4 weeks ,, she refuse to take him home so i bought a little more bigger tank for one fish ,,taking care of him I feel in love with fish keeping after he died I bought bigger tank and a small community fish … now along with fishi got a little bigger tank last year I am getting into real plants too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalieka Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Hello guys! 🙋♀️ Nice to meet you. I actually own said "clown puke" gravel (lol). But, you are right, it is not a good look for a pretty, planted tank like the one you ended up with. 👍 Kudos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan finch Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Nice tank setup and fish also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendamontgomery Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Hello and welcome to the forum I am also new here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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