lennon

It is hard not to feel criticized. But I feel I need to ask these questions before " getting my feet wet". The LFS told me that I would feel exactly like I do now if I go on these forums.

One forum says, " get the bigger tank, you'll have less headaches in the long run. The only maintenance difference is the amount of water changes and how much water you take out."...
Then I come here and I'm told to start with a smaller tank because I am in over my head.

I don't understand I am trying to avoid problems from the start. I was going to get a smaller tank, but was told I would only be able to do a few fish. The LFS and the forums told me to go bigger. Bigger in their eyes was better. They said the more water..the better chance of success since it can be corrected should something happen. The less water...the easier for it to crash.

Then on top of that, I do not want to invest hundreds of dollars in a small set up and then upgrade and spend more money again. I would rather get what I need now, even if I have to get the 75 or 90 gallon and just put 3 fish in it.

I don't mind and am able to purchase WHATEVER it is I need to be successful. That includes bringing someone in for the maintenance so that I can learn to do these things. From what I hear from EVERYONE, it does not take a rocket scientist to have a successful fish tank. I have read hours of books and I feel that now it is all about the hands on. I feel It just takes someone who cares and will dedicated to some time and patience for the love of this hobby.

I do appreciate the help. But now I am left more confused and will have to maybe move on to the next place to get more advise considering some may feel I am doing the wrong thing.

Thanks all

fishboy

Starting with a smaller tank is undoubtly the way to go. A bigger tank will cost more and require more maintenance for more fish.

Jay

I don't know how to help you. You solicited advice, comment, and opinion here and got it. You have solicited advice and comment on other forums and have received it. You have consulted with your local fish store, and have their slant on things. Clearly you did not like some of the advice and opinion you got.

What makes you think the next forum will be any different, they will give you opinions and advice based on their experience.

Go for it!! The members of a forum are NOT going to make decisions for you, you have to make your own based on your hours of reading, and input of opinions and advice from experienced folks.


Regards,
Jay

lennon

"Clearly you did not like some of the advice and opinion you got."


Jay, I have NO PROBLEM taking advise. The problem I have is the confusion and contradictions. That is why I go on these forums to begin with.

Why would I not like the advise given? It's not that I do not like it, as you said, it is that it's confusing. That's all. I am not looking to hear one or the other, I am just looking to get a sense of direction. So far, I have not due to too many different answers.

Being new, what does one do when they read in the forums to go bigger. And then the next day someone says, "stay small".

That is where the confusion lies. Who do you take the advise from?
So that is why I say that I need to keep reading. What works for one may not work for another. So I need to get advise and see what most of the answers are and take it from there.
I am just looking to do the right thing. In the end, I guess I will just figure it out on my own with the help of some info given.

I do appreciate all who have sincerely tried to help.

lennon

what do you consider smaller? 75? 55?

And in what way is it more maintenance? The cost is fine. I can deal with the money issue.. But the maintenance will involve more of what?

Thanks for the help.

aar4545

hey lennon

aar4545

i suppose more time filling the tank feeding the fish an cleaning the filter and water and tank itself

aar4545

may i suggest the biorb it seems pretty cool just go to biorb.com

lennon

Hi there!
Thanks so much for your input. I suppose it is not too much of a difference then. I feel that whether I go another 30 gallongs or stay smaller, I still will have to change the filter, clean the tank and do water changes.
So maybe to avoid further expense later, I'll get either the 75 or 90.

Like I said in a thread, even if I am a beginner and have to just put 3 fish in to be successful and get my feet wet.

Any good fresh water fish books you can recommend?

For a time there, I was thinking SW tank. But as of a few weeks ago I decided to just go and try FW. I looked at the fish and found some cute little guys I would love to see swimming around.

Do you quarantine your new fish??

I know some do and some don't.

Thanks again. I truly appreciate your time and patience helping a gal like me out.

lennon

Hey there. I just went on their site. I didn't see any big filters. Which items were you recommending from that site? I'll go take another look.

I saw something like an algae preventer or something.