elGatoNegro63
Member
Molly

Age

54

About elGatoNegro63

Location:

Elgin, IL, USA

Interests:

Aquariums, Bowling, Skating

Occupation:

Webpeneur

About Me:

I am (wishing I was) a single guy from the Greater Chicagoland area. I am also a disabled vet; former truck driver and transporter. I have worked in transportation for about 10 years. I have also worked in Social Services...helping persons with disabilities make a better life for themselves. I am trying to build my internet empire, and earn enough money from it so that I don't have to work for someone else ever again.

Music:

I am fairly ecclectic in my tastes...just depends on my mood. I like the oldies/dusties; R&B; Old R

Movies:

I particulary love Sci-Fi...but I also love action, adventure and even horror. Psyco dramas are als

Who I'd like to meet:

People who have the same interests as I: especially with regards to aquariums and pets in general.

Books:

I really don't read for entertainment...but only to learn. However, my scriptures are important to

Heroes:

My Heavenly & Earthly fathers, as well as Jesus Christ

TV:

Mostly just educational programing: such as DIY shows; Animal Planet; History Channel & etc.

Gender:

Male

Myspace URL:

http://www.myspace.com/the_black_cat_1963

Orientation:

Straight

Ethnicity:

White

Smoker:

No

Marital:

Married

Drinker:

No

Education:

Gratuated Collage

Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:

This is a wonderful forum where I have found a home of friendly people. I love the fact that I can

Children:

6+

Hometown::

Hanover Park, Illinois

Aquarium 1:

My main aquarium is a 30g (long) fresh water setup. I have (2) Black Tetras (the first fish in the tank - sex unknown); (4) Pinapple Swordtails (2 of each sex); (2) Zebra Danios (sex unknown) One male Blue Gourami (his mate died about 2 months ago); and one Browninsh-Black Pleco (about 6", sex unkno

Aquarium 2:

My second tank is a 10g (reg) fresh water setup with only a Red Cap Oranda. It used to have a Black Moor, but he died. I think that happended because he would swim up and let me hand feed him, and touch him: and I think I may have made him sick.

Aquarium 3:

I don't have a third aquarium.

typeof:

Freshwater

Rest of Your Aquariums:

I don't have more aquariums than that/those described above.

How I got started with aquariums.:

I started when I was a little boy. My father got me into the hobby. I think he used to have Guppies (fancy); but it is hard to remember.

Favorite fish:

Hard to say, but probably Oscars & Angles

Fish I have bred:

Without trying, I have had Black Mollys; Platys & Swordtails bread in my tanks over the years. I am not smart enough to know what I did right to make this happen...at least not yet.

Why I like fish::

They are so calming to my soul. I find peace in watching them swim around. I especially love the fact of taking care of another creature, and tending to all of their needs.

Best advice:

KEEP IT REAL...Don't use plastic plants and that other "garbage" in your tank. Keep a real ecosystem, and you will be wonderfully supprised and get a sense of accomplishment when you succeed. Also, try to give your business to your local "mom & pop" shops as apposed to the giant mega pet stores...at least whenever possible.

Other pets:

None right now..but I have had Birds, Hamsters (breed them); dogs and a cat. Would like to have a d