Fish Folk Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 Here’s mommas and babies from one of my tubs… And here’s a shot from above of my “mutt guppy” tub… 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 The dogs enjoy the mini ponds too. I was wondering why 2 gallons was evaporating every day. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 4:28 PM, Allan said: The dogs enjoy the mini ponds too. I was wondering why 2 gallons was evaporating every day. do the dogs make a mess in the tub? dogs, cats, baby goats, chickens have been a concern about keeping a tub. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) The dogs just stick their head in and drink, so not destructive at all. My chickens don’t come this close to the house, and they have a water bowl by the coop. I have an open aquarium in the house and the cats drink out of it, but they don’t bother my fish. It’s right at my desk so I’m sitting there all day then the door is closed when I’m not around to supervise. No goats so I can’t help you there. 😀 Edited June 25, 2022 by Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 Checking out tubs this morning with little fish folk… Temperatures in the morning are in the low 60°s - F… They soar above 90° - F many afternoons. My other chap snapped photos of a few guppy handfuls… Lots of fish multiplication going on! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradfordAquatics Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 They are looking real good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I don’t check my tub temp. I’m not sure I want to know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 Gifting some male guppies to my LFS today… 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 On 6/30/2022 at 1:14 PM, Fish Folk said: Gifting some male guppies to my LFS today… First one’s free! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Wow those gift guppies are beautiful; the sunlight really brings out the greens and metallics in pond guppies. A couple of mine look as neon as neons! Your guppies will fly out of the store! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ted Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 THANK YOU all who bought my book or attended my Program and your very kind words. When I started "Summer Tubbin" 25 years ago and began my "evangelizing" and learning curve with failures, it was not nearly as popular as today. The 3rd edition -Revised was released this Spring for those interested: https://www.amazon.com/Tub-Pond-Handbook-Comprehensive-Container/dp/B091W9WLDP. I also speak at clubs via Zoom if available. keep on tubbin and fertilize those waterlilies! -Ted 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Promising bloom… Lovely water hyacinth… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Flowering promises kept… More hyacinth blooms… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 STAR TUBS quote… Me: ”That bloom is our last hope.” Me later: ”No! There is another.” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 6/30/2022 at 10:00 AM, Fish Folk said: Checking out tubs this morning with little fish folk… Temperatures in the morning are in the low 60°s - F… They soar above 90° - F many afternoons. My other chap snapped photos of a few guppy handfuls… Lots of fish multiplication going on! I have the same. You can drip your hands in and bring out that many fish. Sorry I know thiss is late but saw it as reading through post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 2:29 PM, Dr. Ted said: THANK YOU all who bought my book or attended my Program and your very kind words. When I started "Summer Tubbin" 25 years ago and began my "evangelizing" and learning curve with failures, it was not nearly as popular as today. The 3rd edition -Revised was released this Spring for those interested: https://www.amazon.com/Tub-Pond-Handbook-Comprehensive-Container/dp/B091W9WLDP. I also speak at clubs via Zoom if available. keep on tubbin and fertilize those waterlilies! -Ted Thank you, Ted, for putting together such a great resource and especially in book form. I bought it and I am loving my first summer tub pond this year. On 7/23/2022 at 9:09 AM, Fish Folk said: STAR TUBS quote… Me: ”That bloom is our last hope.” Me later: ”No! There is another.” Cannas looking good! How is your fry production? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/23/2022 at 11:31 AM, PineSong said: Cannas looking good! How is your fry production? Thanks! Lots of fry. I sold off some adult males several weeks ago, so I have to keep reminding myself to settle down . . . because there's not as many shiny fins visible. Fry are coloring up! I'll have to post a fry video sometime. Temperatures have been rough. I did have one female die yesterday. I think it was heat . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/23/2022 at 12:33 PM, Fish Folk said: Thanks! Lots of fry. I sold off some adult males several weeks ago, so I have to keep reminding myself to settle down . . . because there's not as many shiny fins visible. Fry are coloring up! I'll have to post a fry video sometime. Temperatures have been rough. I did have one female die yesterday. I think it was heat . . . How hot is your water getting? Heading into August here in Kentucky I’m trying to keep them shaded but my white clouds avoid the top of the pond except on cooler mornings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/23/2022 at 12:43 PM, PineSong said: How hot is your water getting? Heading into August here in Kentucky I’m trying to keep them shaded but my white clouds avoid the top of the pond except on cooler mornings. Outdoor temps cycle into the 70s overnight, but up into the 90s in heat of day. My tubs aren't in-ground, so they swing. There is lots of shade and cover to cool water down low. In the past, I've considered running air. But that alters the natural rhythm of things . . . so I've just letting nature have her way with them this year. They are shaded until 1-3 pm, then they are in full light for several hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/23/2022 at 12:45 PM, Fish Folk said: Outdoor temps cycle into the 70s overnight, but up into the 90s in heat of day. Same here, even with my tub being larger and with air running, it has gotten up to 92. The water does feel cooler where the air is moving water and that is where the guppies hang out, but not the swords or WCMMs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Several videos here on Guppy fry in three mini tubs… Mutt Guppies Precious Metals line (1) Precious Metals line (2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 2:02 PM, Fish Folk said: Several videos here on Guppy fry in three mini tubs… Your tubs look great. I've noticed that my guppies have developed much more pink outdoors, and also green. I assume those colors will fade when I bring them in, but I am enjoying them so much. It looks like you have a ton of fry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) On 7/24/2022 at 10:49 PM, PineSong said: Your tubs look great. I've noticed that my guppies have developed much more pink outdoors, and also green. I assume those colors will fade when I bring them in, but I am enjoying them so much. It looks like you have a ton of fry. I agree -- loads of pink, purple, and vibrant green. Must be the bug larvae and sunlight combination. I'm really barely adding any food to their diet at all. Want to do a Guppy swap at the end of the season? I can send you a starter pack, and visa versa? Edited July 25, 2022 by Fish Folk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 Just saw a hummingbird come by to visit these blooms. So much to enjoy! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) So, NERMs, a kind of fatal error: if you buy cheap tubs pieced together in sections, beware that sub-zero temps will find you out… Today, I got a 40-gal stock tank at T-Supply. Planning to invest in another one by spring… Now… in other news… there’s been a cat-adoption in the ‘hood this past fall. My neighbor took pity on a long-haired tabby who is rather without fear. I think we may need to DIY some clever chicken wire covers! Edited January 22, 2023 by Fish Folk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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