Setting up 4ft

[Fei Miao]

Thinkin of upgrading to 4ft,....

any recommendations as to filter....

lites etc....

gonna to be a Dicus cum rummies, perhaps a few otos.. open plain concept, probable plants....nanas, tenellus, java ferns & tiger lotus....

yet to apply permit frm wifie.....[] [] []

[nick06]

Sorry cant help u much.
But just want to share with u i also need permit.
SO sad.
Why all man need permit???
Hope u get your permit soon.
Good luck
BTW just to inform u: i bring her out for a dinner and buy her some flower. She seen to be very happy. Than.. i bring up keeping fish topic. Hee...
This is how i get my permit.

[sherchoo]

Filter brand wise, try going for Eheim. So far it's a favorite amongst aquarist here. I would recommend the Eheim 2028 which I currently using. It will be quite ok but it will still depend on your budget. The cost is around $300.

[vinz]

Go library and borrow Amanos's books and show her the beatiful tanks. Bring her go fish shop to see nice tanks too. Plan a nice location to put the tank and convince her it adds to the house decor. Tell her she can relax watching the fishes.

Last but not least, tell her that between her and the tank, you'll be so busy, she don't have to worry about you straying...

[nick06]

Cool man.
May be we can collect all the data how to get permit from wife. So we can help those people who want to start but dont have a permit. hee...
I am still waiting for your call vinz...

[Fei Miao]

yeah man! I need all the tips I can get

permit just got thrown out this morning, but I will try again when the time is right.[]

[sherchoo]

Fei Miao,
Go NA nature... there got nice planted tank setup. Pet Safari too..... bring your wife there. Slowly psycho her lah

[vinz]

LOL... maybe ewe should organise trip to member's house, especially those with tank nicely laid out as part of house decor.

[Fei Miao]

just got to make the best of the 2ft for now...[] [] [] ...

[vinz]

whats her reasons for rejecting permit application?

[vinz]

Opps... sorry about the double post. Not sure how it happened.

[juggler]

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On 7/18/2002 5:14:45 PM

just got to make the best of the 2ft for now...[] [] [] ...
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Just tell her it is the same effort in maintenance compared to a 2ft tank, isn't it?

[bawater]

must suck up a bit- long time before.
Then find a fish she likes & find a way to keep it(everyone has one)- the rest of ur fish choices are up to u how u plan to assimilate without being nag at too much. Bound to be some nagging.But more movies & a few extra dinners won't do u any harm.
Mine won't let me get rid of my triggers.Dun care much abt my discus but only watch the puffers & everytime i buy something else i get questioned why haven't gotten a boxfish yet!!(which i dunt want)!?.Buy New tank again,nag,nag.

[Fei Miao]

guess she thinks i spend too much time on the tank, 2ft plant & 1ft (penta)malawi...so small....[]

but hey it's her home too, just got to be happy with what i have now... perhaps someother time will try agin, this time with re-enforcements(the kids...)

but probably have to assure her i'm getting rid of the rest...., is it easy to sell???[]

looking for a external canister for the 2ft now...

[kelstorm]

Just tell her it is the same effort in maintenance compared to a 2ft tank, isn't it?
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on the contrary, the bigger the tank, it is able to withstand some levels of mistakes as compared to a 2ft.. and maintenance is lower.. ppl tend to equate larger tank with more maintenance.. but that will only hold with a larger quantity of tanks.

[kelstorm]

but probably have to assure her i'm getting rid of the rest...., is it easy to sell???[]
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u can just post the intention to sell here.. i'm sure u be able to get some buyers.. there are alot of fish-mad forumers here..

Brandon, boxfish is very cute.. but gets very disruptive and aggressive when it is big.. dun advice u keeping it lor.. but like u mentioned, sometimes, just have to pacify them.. hahaha

[Fei Miao]

anybody got lobang for ehiem 2222 or equivalent,... Jebao....or other makes.... 2nd hand....

know that NA's quite good

[eZion]

I was recommended the AZOO CF-1200 canister filter for my new 4ft just last week. Not too bad, quite strong output.

[bawater]

fei- since its a 2ft why not try those taiwan canisters? cheaper ones like resun, i saw the small one $80, or u can get the smaller ehiems 2217 etc from TPY69 within this range too $$70++to$80.

oh Kelvin i know i know,every time i see them- but just can't mix in case get chased or harrased then i get the whole tank poisoned!if i get to choose i would go for the yellow one or maybe a cowfish,cool horns.
i already explained this to her & accepted. But now i owe a species tank in future-....[]

[Fei Miao]

Thxs bawater, might drop by typ69; it's tao payoh block 69 rite? wat time do they close?[]