My 10 Gallon Ocean
Tonight Eliza and I finally got around to moving our fishtank from our old place to our new place. There had been much debated as to whether we were going to keep the fishtank, since we had already been downsizing so much. We decided to keep the fishtank, and so the problem of having a permanent and nice place to put it, is still something that hasn’t been solved. It’s here nonetheless. Temporarily it will reside in the den/office until we find a suitable ‘table’ of sorts that we’re hoping to put behind our couch in the living room.
Since I had to set it up, clean it, and get it operational again, I figured I would keep a photoLog (I’ve decided to take this down) of what was going on. I’ve been wanting to experiment with my KeyCamX settings for this purpose, as well as using BetterHTMLExport for iPhoto to see what I can pull off with that. I only have the trial version, so what I could do and was willing to accomplish was limited. You can see the process (I’ve decided to take this down) of setting up the fishtank in the gallery that I put together using KeyCamX, my iSight and BetterHTMLExport via iPhoto, and let me know your thoughts. There are about 220 images, after going through and deleting the ‘dead space’ while I was doing it. I had originally had a gallery of 360 or so. Again, 5 second interval.
Finding Nemo. Since seeing this movie, my wife has wanted to get a ‘Nemo’ of her own. Being that presently I only own a 10 gallon tank, this isn’t something feasible. My brothers in Florida both have nice salt water tank displays with Sharks, coral reef, and the whole nine. Someday perhaps we will be able to acquire such aquatic wealth. Until then though, I ask that you help me find ‘our’ Nemo. I’d like to pick up 3 more fish. I’ve been told that allocating about 2 gallons per fish is good form. If my math is correct, that allows for 5 fish in my tank. Currently our community consists of two fish that I won at a County Fair. You know, the game where you throw the ball in the jars and you get a fish. It’s a gift.
If you have any suggestions for fish that follow this criterion, let me know.
1. Hardy.
2. Colorful.
3. Playful.
4. Gets along well with others.
5. Helps in the cleaning process.
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One of the most sociable, firendly fish you can buy is a Black Moore. They tend to get along well with other fish, and they’re very hearty. They’re also relaxed. You can actually touch them without freaking out. And they can grow to be BIG. They’re essentially a black goldfish. They’re jet black with a little bit of gold on the underbelly. Not very colorful.
Beware of Algae Eater fish. They do clean algae from the side of the tank, but once they’ve eaten all of it, they’ll try to eat algae from other places, including the stuff that’s growing on the other fish. If you get one, get a single small one.
Female betas are another good choice. They’re colorful. The males have bigger fins (so they look nicer), but they can be mean. It depends on his peronality. I had a few that we very friendly, but I also had a few that attacked anything that went near them.
I’m also a fan of Loaches and Catfish (particularly Corty and Callico cats). I think they’re cool looking, and they’re very friendly (they cuddle with each other), but you have to buy a bunch of them, and they’re not colorful.
Blue Neons are colorful and friendly, and they school (get a lot of them), but they die left and right.
Watch out for Guppies, even though they’re colorful. They eat each other.
Myron A. Semack on March 25th, 2004 11:45 am
Thanks for the advice. Black Moores look pretty cool, and if I my thinking is right, they should only grow to the size the environment allows. So I doubt that it will get to be 8 inches as I’ve read on various fish sites.
If I get anything that eats algae I think I might get a snail, or two. I definitely don’t need a Plecostomus, they do a very good job, but as you said might do too good of a job.
Having a small school, perhaps 6 or 8, of the Blue Neons might be a nice addition to add size variety and motion to my 10 Gallon Ocean.
I had a Kooly Loache when I was a kid, boy are they fun, and they also are good for some clean up. That might be an idea as well.
My next purchase however is a better ‘Fish tank kit’ for PH testing, and all the rest.
Myron, do you have a fishtank? If so, please provide some pics.
Colin D. Devroe on March 25th, 2004 11:57 am
The largest Black Moore I’ve had grew to almost 6 inches. Supposely they’ll grow as large as the tank they’re in.
I’ve had fish tanks at home for years. I had a 29 gallon tank and a 15 gallon tank with various types of fish. When I lived in the dorms, I kept a Beta in a fishbowl. After I moved into an apartment, I never bothered to setup a new tank.
I did however buy one for Ciara. I got her a 1.5 gallon hexagon shaped thing. She’s had a few fish in there. The only one that’s survived is her Black Moore. He’s about doubled in size over 6 months. He’s starting to get cramped in his tank. He started getting stuck in the plants. When we move in together (August), I plan on getting a larger tank with a good filter, and possibly adding some other fish.
BTW, his name is Chester.
Myron A. Semack on March 25th, 2004 5:15 pm
How do I tell the sex of a black moore? I think I have two Males.
Carol
Carol Zale on January 25th, 2005 7:30 pm
I have no idea Carol. Perhaps Myron knows, I’ll direct him to your question.
Colin D. Devroe on January 26th, 2005 5:34 pm
Sexing a goldfish (which a Black Moor is) can be a pain.
I used these two links as guides, but I still couldn’t tell the difference of any of the goldfish I own now:
http://www.bristol-aquarists.org.uk/goldfish/info/sexing-fs.htm
http://hometown.aol.com/_ht_a/kmam1/MyPond/Sex.html
The simplest solution: Drop an unsexed goldfish in a tank with some known adult male goldfish. If the males come over and “check out” the new arrival, it’s a girl. If they ignore it, it’s a boy.
Myron A Semack on January 26th, 2005 11:11 pm