Greenlantern Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Got the wee man a 'My 1st Aquarium starter tank' for Christmas. It's only 12ltr (31.5 x 18.5 x 13cm). I'm planning on getting him a hardy type cold water fish to start off with, possibly Bloodfin Tetra. I'm no fish expert and was wondering if the good people of P&B had any experience of cold water fish that would be a good idea to start off with, considering the size of the tank etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Don't pour a bottle of gin in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Don't pour a bottle of gin in the tank. Ya know, my uncle did that to my goldfish years ago, the bassa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Ya know, my uncle did that to my goldfish years ago, the bassa!!!I don't know what got in to me...vodka probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 I don't know what got in to me...vodka probably. Quickly forgiven Sarge, as we all know your drunken shenanigans can't be helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 They're pretty shit pets tbh, not much craic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 I know but the wee fella is only 19months old and is fascinated by fish, penguins and giraffes.... so I took the easy option. So, cold water fish it is. I want to avoid Goldfish if possible, what alternatives do I have?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev23 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I know but the wee fella is only 19months old and is fascinated by fish, penguins and giraffes.... so I took the easy option. So, cold water fish it is. I want to avoid Goldfish if possible, what alternatives do I have?? Big goldfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Maybe look into getting tropical fish i don't think they're too hard to cater for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Just get him this. http://www.screensaver.com/windows/Screensavers/Water-Scenes/Aquarium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I know but the wee fella is only 19months old and is fascinated by fish, penguins and giraffes.... so I took the easy option. So, cold water fish it is. I want to avoid Goldfish if possible, what alternatives do I have?? Why didn't you get him a giraffe or a penguin. There is a poster on here works at the zoo, killing the sick penguins. He could get you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Maybe look into getting tropical fish i don't think they're too hard to cater for I was thinking about tropical fish, but with the them being kept in the kitchen it can get quite cold. I'm not buying a heater for a 12ltr aquarium. Start off small and if all goes well I'll look at buying something bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Maybe look into getting tropical fish i don't think they're too hard to cater for Chips and a nice sauce should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 If you're going for Bloodfin Tetra have at least 6 of them in the tank, and the more the better.They like to school together. Potential tank mates? Well, for a start, don't go near any aggressive fish. I'd look for bottom feeders as they do their bit in cleaning the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 If you're going for Bloodfin Tetra have at least 6 of them in the tank, and the more the better.They like to school together. Potential tank mates? Well, for a start, don't go near any aggressive fish. I'd look for bottom feeders as they do their bit in cleaning the tank. Cheers bud, good advice. Think am gonna get 4 Zebra Danio and a shrimp to help with the cleaning. I've been advised not to put anymore than four temperate in a 12ltr aquarium, not sure if I could squeeze in another two or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarusQPFC Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Got the wee man a 'My 1st Aquarium starter tank' for Christmas. It's only 12ltr (31.5 x 18.5 x 13cm). I'm planning on getting him a hardy type cold water fish to start off with, possibly Bloodfin Tetra. I'm no fish expert and was wondering if the good people of P&B had any experience of cold water fish that would be a good idea to start off with, considering the size of the tank etc. Black Moor Goldfish. Utterly gorgeous, Hardy, long lived and brilliant to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 EdgarusQPFC, on 13 Dec 2014 - 17:34, said:Black Moor Goldfish. Utterly gorgeous, Hardy, long lived and brilliant to watch. Agree, but wouldn't have them near a tank that small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugna Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Got the wee man a 'My 1st Aquarium starter tank' for Christmas. It's only 12ltr (31.5 x 18.5 x 13cm). I'm planning on getting him a hardy type cold water fish to start off with, possibly Bloodfin Tetra. I'm no fish expert and was wondering if the good people of P&B had any experience of cold water fish that would be a good idea to start off with, considering the size of the tank etc. Don't buy the fish from the same place that sold you a 7-litre tank and told you it was a 12-litre tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Don't buy the fish from the same place that sold you a 7-litre tank and told you it was a 12-litre tank. Well noticed. That's my bad actually, typo at the end. It's definitely a 12ltr (31x18x23cm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 As I say, get small fish as possible as the tank isn't the biggest and a couple of bottom feeders. They likely won't live that long and tetras do tend to just magically disappear as well. Would really recommend tropical once you've figured out what you're doing and that because they're much more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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