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NWMountainTroll
02-26-2007, 12:14 AM
I've been browsing here for the past couple weeks trying to pick up some info where I can. I had an aquarium when I was younger and stopped keeping fish for a few years, but I just bought a 10g tank for my room so now I'm back into the hobby! I'm excited to be in a hobby that I can actually afford for once (my other hobbies are quite expensive, I haven't dropped them, but they are sometimes hard to justify). Anyways, I'm cycling the tank I've only had it for about a week, I have two tiger barbs in it and a teeny snail.

I have been observing the barbs' behaviour and neither of them are exhibiting any fin nipping or aggression towards each other. They do hide in the weeds quite a bit, but I often find them exploring the rest of the little tank. Interesting little fishes!!

I do small water changes every other day at the least and so far all has been well, a little bit of cloud in the water but I take that to be a good sign. I keep the tank at about 76-78 degrees farenheit. I'd appreciate any tips I could get and I am happy to have found this place as a resource.

Drumachine09
02-26-2007, 12:40 AM
I dont think you should be doing water changes if you are still cycling.

Lady Hobbs
02-26-2007, 12:43 AM
Welcome to AC.

Check out Tips for Newbies in the Tank set-up thread and also read the Free E-book listed in your left hand menu. Both will help you on your way.

crackatinny
02-26-2007, 12:43 AM
Welcome to AC:22:

NWMountainTroll
02-26-2007, 12:48 AM
I dont think you should be doing water changes if you are still cycling.

I don't see a problem with it, it keeps my fish alive. The cycling might take longer, but if my fish are healthier then I'm fine with that.

cocoa_pleco
02-26-2007, 01:10 AM
are you really a fuzzy furby troll?

Drumachine09
02-26-2007, 01:19 AM
are you really a fuzzy furby troll?


WHAT! thats gizmo from the gremlins.

cocoa_pleco
02-26-2007, 01:34 AM
OH YEAH.I knew i saw that lil guy from somewhere.


Not a furby. lol

Severus
02-26-2007, 01:49 AM
Welcome to AC

NWMountainTroll
02-26-2007, 02:09 AM
OH YEAH.I knew i saw that lil guy from somewhere.


Not a furby. lol

Haha yep, GIZMO! My favorite movie character.

cocoa_pleco
02-26-2007, 02:15 AM
he was sweet in gremlins, with his lil crossbow

*Sarah*
02-26-2007, 12:31 PM
Ohhh my, just keep Gizmo away from that aquarium, or you could be in trouble!!!

Abbeys_Mom
02-26-2007, 12:41 PM
Welcome to the forum :)

jweintraub
02-26-2007, 04:07 PM
Welcome to AC!

sushant
02-26-2007, 04:39 PM
welcome to ac .u'll certainly find this community very useful.thumbs2:

Incredulous_Ed
02-26-2007, 06:01 PM
Welcome to AC!!! How long have you had your tiger barbs?

NWMountainTroll
02-26-2007, 06:43 PM
Around a week.

jeffs99dime
02-27-2007, 01:07 AM
welcome to a.c. mountain troll!