Milvus Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Hi all, I was really pleased to stumble across aquarium co-op on youtube after getting bitten by the aquarium bug! what a fantastic resource! Im kinda gutted there is nothing as good store-wise in the UK but its great to access the vids and website material and Im hopeful that we may get some co-op products over here in years to come. Bit about me Ive not kept a tank since my 2 calico fantail goldfish at University, looking back I think I did everything wrong but it was all pre internet and I was given bad advice. roll on 20+ yrs later and I put a small wildlife pond in my garden for the hedgehogs & birds and this immediatley went from needing a water source for critters to wanting to dig a huge koi pond.....since I have yet to convice the OH that is a good idea but I was desperate for aquatic pals, I got a 29 gallon and set it up with some plants and 6 sterbai corys (still procrastinating over what to stock with). That was 2 months ago and already I am re-locating kitchen items to fit a 10gallon in there (having a 'spare' is sensible right?!) and am coming to terms with the risk of acute onset MTS! I dont like social media, a bit of a nerd (Im a scientist by trade so thats expected) and I'm nuts about plants and wildlife & learning so the co-op ethos is a perfect fit for me and Im looking forward to learning lots from all your experiences. Pic attached of the tank & the mini pond that started it all- yes I know theres too much hardscape in but Im gonna change that - just keeping the bits to seed the new tank ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Welcome I'm in the northwest. Have you considered rice fish for that mini pond, might help reduce the urge to rent a digger. Be careful of MTS until the OH is on side you'll need them to help you keep up with the maintenance. Have you been to The Deep? I'm contemplating a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milvus Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Hi Flumpweesel, I had been thinking about small fish for it but its got no filter or airstone just a solar fountain that is on for 8-12hrs in direct sun. It has got loads of plants and snails though. Good point RE maintenance, OH's main complaint is electricity (weird OCD about safety!) but I have gone down from daily care of 2 guinea pigs, 2 cats and 2 snakes that he never helped with to just 1 cat 2 snakes and its a relief not to be cleaning up so much poop every day so I should to keep a lid on it! Had never even heard of the deep just had to google it looks fab, the 4y/o would love that! def going on the day tip list. Hull is doable in a day from here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 This is why I thought and I'm thinking about them for myself. Let me know about The Deep I'll not be going to after the school holidays now as it is probably best tagged into a bigger trip for me as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I'll also add that my dad rescued some goldfish about 5 years ago and they are being kept in a bath tub in the back garden no filter or air line and they seem to be fine. We get a lot rain though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFishChik Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) Hello from Florida! I think your tank looks fantastic! And yes, the MTS struggle is real… I just picked up two 10g tanks without any idea of what to stick them with.. but, there’s always a need for more! As for stores in UK… have you ever watched MD Fish tanks on YouTube? He frequents a shop called Maidenhead Aquatics located in Wellington (Taunton). I don’t know where that is in relation to your location, but it looks like an awesome place to go for everything aquarium related. https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/storefinder/taunton Edited July 30, 2022 by FLFishChik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smm333 Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) I have a pond as well! 50 gallon plastic molded kind. We have had it for years with goldfish and plants, but a raccoon found it and got the goldfish. It broke my heart. No more fish outside - just plants and snails. The birds love it, and we are in day 5 of a heat wave (90's everyday in our typically rainy Pacific Northwest has felt brutal!) so I love that they come by to drink and splash around. Now I am getting addicted to indoor fish- and crabs, snails, shrimp... there's always something new to add, lol! Edited July 30, 2022 by smm333 Misspelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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