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rookie
06-27-2009, 08:46 PM
i wanted to put a fish tank in my spare bedroom but it is rare that anyone goes in there. do you think that it is unhealthy or inhumane to leave them in a room alone without any foot traffic in the room.

Wooo Hooo my 100th post.
Aude
06-27-2009, 08:50 PM
Though no expert on piscine psychology, I'd say it depends on whether this would be a small school of fish (or an established community of fish) versus one betta-in-a-bowl type setup.

If there's enough stimulus - plant life, etc. then creatures should flourish in the proper environment regardless of human "attention" - aside from the obvious care/feeding/maintenance, of course.
rookie
06-27-2009, 08:54 PM
yes they will be well cared for. i dont know anything about plants at all but i am very curious and im going to try to see if i can learn more about plants. as far as fish i dont have any plans on fish. the tank will be a 20L so i can put schooling fish in if it is recomended.

Keep your opinions comming i wanna know what everyone thinks thumbs2:
smaug
06-27-2009, 08:59 PM
Im sure they will do just fine without your presence,except at feeding time of cource.Go for it.Think about how fish react to us in the wild:ssuprised:
rookie
06-27-2009, 09:22 PM
yea thats what i figued but i just didnt want to be the bad guy if i was wrong. im really excited now i dont have to build a stand for my 20L i can just put it on the dresser.
Sharkman
06-27-2009, 10:17 PM
sounds like a great idea. Have at it. If you work hard you can make the tank look so nice it will add value to the room and THEN some people will want to go in it.
rookie
06-27-2009, 10:30 PM
sounds like a great idea. Have at it. If you work hard you can make the tank look so nice it will add value to the room and THEN some people will want to go in it.

na lol i got a 3 bedroom house and only 2 people living in it but i have my nefews once and a wile stay there or any freinds who drank drank too much ahhhhh "water" to drive home. lol :givemebeer:
smaug
06-27-2009, 10:32 PM
Im looking at your signature.How big is that angel in the 10 gal?
rookie
06-27-2009, 10:37 PM
he is a few inches now about 4 or so including fins but he is going in the 50g on july 11th. i have to wait for it to be delivered from a fam member. that is a recent pic of him on my avatar
smaug
06-27-2009, 10:45 PM
he is a few inches now about 4 or so including fins but he is going in the 50g on july 11th. i have to wait for it to be delivered from a fam member. that is a recent pic of him on my avatar
Im relieved to hear that.Hes a good looking angel.
rookie
06-27-2009, 10:47 PM
thank you its kida a crappy quick pic with my phone at night but i cant wait to see him in his new home
Sharon
06-27-2009, 11:00 PM
This is a 5gal tank? I don't know if you can put a school of fish in there...perfect size for a Betta, though, although I find, they do like company.:ssmile:
thatcichlidguy
06-28-2009, 12:07 AM
My Midas/RD ,Pat, lives in a 90g in my bedroom and doesn't get a lot of traffic except when me or my wife are going to bed, getting out of bed , getting dressed ,ect. We don't spend much time in there but he's never shy and doesn't seem to mind the solitude. As long as your OK with it I doubt the fish would care.
mac
06-28-2009, 01:06 AM
This is a 5gal tank? I don't know if you can put a school of fish in there...perfect size for a Betta, though, although I find, they do like company.:ssmile:

Umm you could just fit a school of fish in it. But they would be fish like Dwarf Rasboras. IMO I would find it a bit to small.

IMO a Betta would work in a very well planted theme.

mac
rookie
06-28-2009, 07:22 AM
This is a 5gal tank? I don't know if you can put a school of fish in there...perfect size for a Betta, though, although I find, they do like company.:ssmile:

the new tank is going to be 50 gallon i do not have a 5g
mac
06-28-2009, 07:24 AM
Well a 50 gallon you could have a very nice mix of fish plants and hard scape.

mac
Sharon
06-28-2009, 11:48 AM
yes they will be well cared for. i dont know anything about plants at all but i am very curious and im going to try to see if i can learn more about plants. as far as fish i dont have any plans on fish. the tank will be a 20L so i can put schooling fish in if it is recomended.

Keep your opinions comming i wanna know what everyone thinks thumbs2:

Sorry...20l is approx 5gal...did I miss something?
Sarkazmo
06-28-2009, 12:03 PM
Sorry...20l is approx 5gal...did I miss something?


Probably meant a 20G long tank.
Sarkazmo
06-28-2009, 12:05 PM
A 20G long tank would be excellent for a nice planted community tank. With proper lighting and filtration you could have a bedroom showpiece. Might even make ya stay in the BR longer with the wifey and could lead to extra snuggle time! ;)

Sark
rookie
06-29-2009, 06:45 AM
lol the tank would be a 20 gallon long sorry for the confusion and who would not like a little more snuggling. :l19: and mabe......:hmm3grin2orange:
mac
06-29-2009, 07:31 AM
lol the tank would be a 20 gallon long sorry for the confusion and who would not like a little more snuggling. :l19: and mabe......:hmm3grin2orange:

Yes a 20 galon longs are great tanks. You would have a nice choice of fish and plants along with themes to choose from.

Good luck.

Ohh and I get crostrophobic. So no snuggling for me.:hmm3grin2orange:

mac