Author Topic: Aquarium Enthusiasts (Read 2404 times)

SdK · « **on:** February 27, 2014, 09:34:46 PM »

In August, I had a single betta that I named Alpha

I now have a 75 gallon aquarium in bedroom. There were many tanks along the way. A five gallon, 10 gallon, another 10 gallon, 40 gallon, and a 29 gallon. I don't even want to know how much of my student loans I have blown on them, but I think I'm finally at the end of the growth cycle.

Currently have 2 Tiger Oscars (Paul and Saul), 1 Blood Parrot Cichlid (Audrey), 1 African Cichlid (Unnamed), 1 Plecostomus (Pleeks), 1 Firemouth Cichlid (Paarthy named for Paarthurnax), 1 Convict Cichlid that is missing one of his fins, (Little Wing/L-Dub), 1 Jack Dempsey Cichlid, and 2 cory cats and a mystery snail.

sys · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:43:15 PM »

used to breed african cichlids for a little bit. can be kinda fun.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:45:21 PM »

Quote from: sys on February 27, 2014, 09:43:15 PM

used to breed african cichlids for a little bit. can be kinda fun.

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sys · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:21:03 PM »

i used to breed african family cichlids.

ben ji · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:27:43 PM »

O hey, you know what ben ji's dad has purchased over the years? A eff ton of aquariums.

75 gallons is cute....but have you ever seen a Used 500 gallon salt water aquarium(including base/tubes/pumps/etc) arrive at your house? Yeah, high school ben ji came home one day and had to help move in a ginourmous aquarium.

Surely we got to see some awesome salt water fish swim around, right? Nope, it never became operational.

Has since been moved and now resides in the basement, apparently its a good place to keep beehives during the winter.

The Big Train · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:49:34 PM »

I killed(non-intentional) a ton of goldfish when I was younger, won them on the putt putt course. Was fun at the time, only like a 2-3 liter tank.

Also, I know it's easy to sign in with facebook with PB, but like everything is linked for you, didn't know if it was intentional or not, just a friendly FYI.

bones129 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:50:50 PM »

Quote from: Limestone on February 27, 2014, 09:45:21 PM

Quote from: sys on February 27, 2014, 09:43:15 PM
used to breed african cichlids for a little bit. can be kinda fun.

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SdK · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:53:21 PM »

Oh, I'd love to have an aquarium that size. I am just not a homeowner yet.

That sounds super shitty though. This 75 gallon was a beast to carry up 3 flights of stairs. I'd rather move it up 30 stairs than have to move a 500 gallon anywhere.

SdK · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:56:15 PM »

Quote from: The Big Train on February 27, 2014, 10:49:34 PM

I killed(non-intentional) a ton of goldfish when I was younger, won them on the putt putt course. Was fun at the time, only like a 2-3 liter tank.

Also, I know it's easy to sign in with facebook with PB, but like everything is linked for you, didn't know if it was intentional or not, just a friendly FYI.

I killed a bunch of goldfish intentionally by putting them in with my oscar. Then one time I did and I felt bad. So I bought a big (5 inch) goldfish to pay for my sins. Then I can in one day and the head was gone.

I am not really worried about remaining anonymous, but thanks.

puniraptor · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:58:03 PM »

the people who post full nudes of themselves usually arent worried about anonymity

SdK · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:59:11 PM »

Quote from: sys on February 27, 2014, 10:21:03 PM

i used to breed african family cichlids.

SdK · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:00:33 PM »

Quote from: puniraptor on February 27, 2014, 10:58:03 PM

the people who post full nudes of themselves usually arent worried about anonymity

hahaha I almost referenced that in my post. At least now if anyone that saw the tattoo thread sits next to be at a batcat game will know to come say hello!!!

The Big Train · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:03:22 PM »

Quote from: Sundance£Kid on February 27, 2014, 11:00:33 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 27, 2014, 10:58:03 PM
the people who post full nudes of themselves usually arent worried about anonymity

hahaha I almost referenced that in my post. At least now if anyone that saw the tattoo thread sits next to be at a batcat game will know to come say hello!!!

Just a friendly FYI

bones129 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:08:06 PM »

Aquarium fish are a lot like KU basketball players--many people want to buy and watch them.

On the other hand, aquarium fish are not like KU football players, who nobody wants to buy and watch.

sys · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:32:34 PM »

Quote from: ben ji on February 27, 2014, 10:27:43 PM

O hey, you know what ben ji's dad has purchased over the years? A eff ton of aquariums...

i know this has been said before, but your father is one of the best posters we have.

SdK · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2014, 01:52:49 PM »

Quote from: sys on February 27, 2014, 11:32:34 PM

Quote from: ben ji on February 27, 2014, 10:27:43 PM
O hey, you know what ben ji's dad has purchased over the years? A eff ton of aquariums...

i know this has been said before, but your father is one of the best posters we have.

SdK · « **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:33:21 PM »

My favorite part is how the rest of the cichlids in the tank are all territorial, but the two oscars and the plecostomus could gaf. They just go do what they do and ignore the crap of out of the rest. Paul, Saul, and Pleeks are studs.

So is my only remaining small fish, a solitary albino cory cat.

SdK · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:36:00 PM »

Quote from: sys on February 27, 2014, 09:43:15 PM

used to breed african cichlids for a little bit. can be kinda fun.

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on February 27, 2014, 09:45:21 PM

Quote from: sys on February 27, 2014, 09:43:15 PM
used to breed african cichlids for a little bit. can be kinda fun.

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Quote from: sys on February 27, 2014, 10:21:03 PM

i used to breed african family cichlids.

One of my favorite exchanges on here.

slobber · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:40:21 PM »

Can you name the one African Cichlid after me?

SdK · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:49:02 PM »

Quote from: slobber on May 23, 2014, 02:40:21 PM

Can you name the one African Cichlid after me?

Sadly, he passed away when I moved to the aquarium back to my living room. No idea why. I'd be willing to change Saul's name to Dobs if interested.

SdK · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:50:22 PM »

Also, Audrey loves to stay in the "cave" and

Audrey is so adorbs.

Fedor · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:53:44 PM »

Quote from: ben ji on February 27, 2014, 10:27:43 PM

O hey, you know what ben ji's dad has purchased over the years? A eff ton of aquariums.

75 gallons is cute....but have you ever seen a Used 500 gallon salt water aquarium(including base/tubes/pumps/etc) arrive at your house? Yeah, high school ben ji came home one day and had to help move in a ginourmous aquarium.

Surely we got to see some awesome salt water fish swim around, right? Nope, it never became operational.

Has since been moved and now resides in the basement, apparently its a good place to keep beehives during the winter.

You should sell it to SD as a bathtub.

slobber · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:55:03 PM »

Quote from: Sundance£Kid on May 23, 2014, 02:49:02 PM

Quote from: slobber on May 23, 2014, 02:40:21 PM
Can you name the one African Cichlid after me?

Sadly, he passed away when I moved to the aquarium back to my living room. No idea why. I'd be willing to change Saul's name to Dobs if interested.

That seems kind of mean to Saul. Plus, I would hate to confuse the poor fish.

slobber · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:55:29 PM »

Quote from: Fedor on May 23, 2014, 02:53:44 PM

Quote from: ben ji on February 27, 2014, 10:27:43 PM
O hey, you know what ben ji's dad has purchased over the years? A eff ton of aquariums.

75 gallons is cute....but have you ever seen a Used 500 gallon salt water aquarium(including base/tubes/pumps/etc) arrive at your house? Yeah, high school ben ji came home one day and had to help move in a ginourmous aquarium.

Surely we got to see some awesome salt water fish swim around, right? Nope, it never became operational.

Has since been moved and now resides in the basement, apparently its a good place to keep beehives during the winter.
You should sell it to SD as a bathtub.

SdK · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:56:41 PM »

Quote from: slobber on May 23, 2014, 02:55:03 PM

Quote from: Sundance£Kid on May 23, 2014, 02:49:02 PM
Quote from: slobber on May 23, 2014, 02:40:21 PM
Can you name the one African Cichlid after me?

Sadly, he passed away when I moved to the aquarium back to my living room. No idea why. I'd be willing to change Saul's name to Dobs if interested.

That seems kind of mean to Saul. Plus, I would hate to confuse the poor fish.

He's the newest guy to the tank. I'll get a new African Cichlid and name it Dobs. If he dies because you didn't want to change Saul's name, it's on your head!!!!!