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Retirement and forum shutdown (17 Jan 2022)
Hi,
John Howell who has managed the forum for years is getting on and wishes to retire from the role of managing it.
Over the years, he has managed the forum through good days and bad days and he has always been fair.
He has managed to bring his passion for fish keeping to the forum and keep it going for so long.
I wish to thank John for his hard work in keeping the forum going.
With John wishing to "retire" from the role of managing the forum and the forum receiving very little traffic, I think we must agree that forum has come to a natural conclusion and it's time to put it to rest.
I am proposing that the forum be made read-only from March 2022 onwards and that no new users or content be created. The website is still registered for several more years, so the content will still be accessible but no new topics or replies will be allowed.
If there is interest from the ITFS or other fish keeping clubs, we may redirect traffic to them or to a Facebook group but will not actively manage it.
I'd like to thank everyone over the years who helped with forum, posted a reply, started a new topic, ask a question and helped a newbie in fish keeping. And thank you to the sponsors who helped us along the away. Hopefully it made the hobby stronger.
I'd especially like to thank John Howell and Valerie Rousseau for all of their contributions, without them the forum would have never been has successful.
Thank you
Darragh Sherwin
work aquarium
16 Feb 2014 13:48 #1
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
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work aquarium was created by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Well after some convincing the gaffer he finally gave in to letting me put a tank in work,
I had this little 54ltr sitting at home,
I decided on a Dessie variation (loads of substrate)
I have just set this up with a couple of kgs of mando,
I'm thinking of heavily planting this and adding some diy co2
And as far as stock is concerned I would like to get some suggestions
From you guys,
I have a pair of Pandrini there but I think that may be to small for them?
I had this little 54ltr sitting at home,
I decided on a Dessie variation (loads of substrate)
I have just set this up with a couple of kgs of mando,
I'm thinking of heavily planting this and adding some diy co2
And as far as stock is concerned I would like to get some suggestions
From you guys,
I have a pair of Pandrini there but I think that may be to small for them?
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
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16 Feb 2014 18:53 #2
by Aroshni (Lydia Olivera)
Lydia
Lowtech Shrimps nano 30l
www.irishfishkeepers.com/index.php/forum...-lowtech-nano-shrimp
Lowtech Vision 180l Community
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Replied by Aroshni (Lydia Olivera) on topic work aquarium
This tank would be perfect for a nano fish and inverts setup, but if you're going too planted the inverts is bad idea, because you wont enjoy them.
What are Pandrinis, never hear that and search on google but only get pics of and instrument
What are Pandrinis, never hear that and search on google but only get pics of and instrument
Lydia
Lowtech Shrimps nano 30l
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16 Feb 2014 19:48 - 16 Feb 2014 19:49 #3
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
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16 Feb 2014 20:19 - 16 Feb 2014 20:21 #4
by des (des)
Replied by des (des) on topic work aquarium
Hey Ciaran
well done on getting the ok on having the tank in work, nice one
I'd say that'd be perfect for the pair of pandurini and then when they breed you might be able to get the ok on a second (slightly bigger) tank
(You never know what this could lead to... )
Although I might consider upgrading the filtration, just me personally like, actually I have a spare internal knocking about somewhere I'm sure, Your welcome to it if you'd like to add it to the tank ?
either way, well done on getting the tank in work, I'd say it'll be a very enjoyable little project, I eventually got the ok years ago to get a little tank in work, when I was in CAD before I was in the aquatic trade, I loved it, everyone else in the job ended up loving it as well...
Des
P.s.
Nice substrate
well done on getting the ok on having the tank in work, nice one
I'd say that'd be perfect for the pair of pandurini and then when they breed you might be able to get the ok on a second (slightly bigger) tank
(You never know what this could lead to... )
Although I might consider upgrading the filtration, just me personally like, actually I have a spare internal knocking about somewhere I'm sure, Your welcome to it if you'd like to add it to the tank ?
either way, well done on getting the tank in work, I'd say it'll be a very enjoyable little project, I eventually got the ok years ago to get a little tank in work, when I was in CAD before I was in the aquatic trade, I loved it, everyone else in the job ended up loving it as well...
Des
P.s.
Nice substrate
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17 Feb 2014 12:01 #7
by LemonJelly (Johnny Cowley)
"The only thing that burns in Hell is the part of you that won't let go of your life; your memories, your attachments. They burn them all away. But they're not punishing you.They're freeing your soul."
Replied by LemonJelly (Johnny Cowley) on topic work aquarium
Nice, um, work! 
bet you'll have a load of coworkers looking into it, asking questions and then saying "Jaaaaysus!"
bet you'll have a load of coworkers looking into it, asking questions and then saying "Jaaaaysus!"
"The only thing that burns in Hell is the part of you that won't let go of your life; your memories, your attachments. They burn them all away. But they're not punishing you.They're freeing your soul."
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17 Feb 2014 12:07 #8
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
Ah gimme a break lj it's only startedNice, um, work!
bet you'll have a load of coworkers looking into it, asking questions and then saying "Jaaaaysus!"
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
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17 Feb 2014 12:08 #9
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
At the right price of course
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
I certainly would,Thanks for the website, checked all the apisto species and love the cacatuoides var.
By the way since your looking for small guppies would you be interested in my dwarfs japan?
At the right price of course
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21 Feb 2014 10:37 #10
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
Well nearly a week in and I put some bogwood in and some javafern,
Done a small water change this morning after putting the plants and wood in,
Started dosing with easycarbo also,
Il have the lights on from 830 till 530 so hopefully that will give the plants a boost
I'm looking for plants to make use of the mando that's there,
If anyone has any recommendations on easy plants or donations
Let me know
Done a small water change this morning after putting the plants and wood in,
Started dosing with easycarbo also,
Il have the lights on from 830 till 530 so hopefully that will give the plants a boost
I'm looking for plants to make use of the mando that's there,
If anyone has any recommendations on easy plants or donations
Let me know
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
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21 Feb 2014 11:00 #11
by Melander (Andreas Melander)
Replied by Melander (Andreas Melander) on topic work aquarium
Like said before, fair play for getting the ok on this. I'm sure you will be spreading the fishkeeping bug to a few unsuspecting victims! 
Andreas
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21 Feb 2014 22:08 #12
by ger310 (Ger .)
What do you call a three legged Donkey?
A Wonkey....duh ha
Replied by ger310 (Ger .) on topic work aquarium
Good luck with this Ciaran,and watch out for knob ends looking for somewhere to wash out there coffee cups!!!!
Ger
Ger
What do you call a three legged Donkey?
A Wonkey....duh ha
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21 Feb 2014 22:34 #13
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
But I reckon it will be in safe hands,
It's great to have it in work at the min cause I'm off the smokes a week now and it's helping me keep my mind off the b@#tard things
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
There would be hell to pay if that happens gerGood luck with this Ciaran,and watch out for knob ends looking for somewhere to wash out there coffee cups!!!!
Ger
But I reckon it will be in safe hands,
It's great to have it in work at the min cause I'm off the smokes a week now and it's helping me keep my mind off the b@#tard things
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
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21 Feb 2014 23:40 #15
by ger310 (Ger .)
What do you call a three legged Donkey?
A Wonkey....duh ha
Replied by ger310 (Ger .) on topic work aquarium
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It's great to have it in work at the min cause I'm off the smokes a week now and it's helping me keep my mind off the b@#tard things[/quote]
Jeepers I wish yeh a hell of a lot more luck trying to give up these than setting up a tank dude...........I used to eat them but 3+ years off them now and never felt better health wise..........few extra quid in the wallet also feels better
Ger
It's great to have it in work at the min cause I'm off the smokes a week now and it's helping me keep my mind off the b@#tard things
[/quote]Jeepers I wish yeh a hell of a lot more luck trying to give up these than setting up a tank dude...........I used to eat them but 3+ years off them now and never felt better health wise..........few extra quid in the wallet also feels better
Ger
What do you call a three legged Donkey?
A Wonkey....duh ha
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22 Feb 2014 16:11 #16
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
Well a week in and I have fish and plants in
3 zebra and 3 leopard danios for cycling and a shed load of crypts
I'll sell the danios on when it's cycled and start looking for endlers plus my jap guppies (i haven't forgotten you Lydia)
Also I must say thanks to des for looking after
Me
Looking forward to see how this goes
3 zebra and 3 leopard danios for cycling and a shed load of crypts
I'll sell the danios on when it's cycled and start looking for endlers plus my jap guppies
(i haven't forgotten you Lydia)Also I must say thanks to des for looking after
Me
Looking forward to see how this goes
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And it's spongeBob,
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14 Mar 2014 19:32 #18
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
Well I think it's coming along nicely now,
The plants have come on a fair bit,
Starting to get algae on some of the leaves,
So maybe a biological solution to the problem is called for,(ottos x 3)
Probably going to shift the danios shortly and start looking at some endlers
Cheers for having a look
The plants have come on a fair bit,
Starting to get algae on some of the leaves,
So maybe a biological solution to the problem is called for,(ottos x 3)
Probably going to shift the danios shortly and start looking at some endlers
Cheers for having a look
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
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14 Mar 2014 20:24 #19
by Stem12 (Stephen M)
Juwel Vision 260-
20ltr-Fluval Spec-
19ltr-Fluval Chi-
Keep The Water Fresh-
Replied by Stem12 (Stephen M) on topic work aquarium
Great looking little tank coming along nicely, Have you setup co2 or anything? OTTOS best cleaners around!
S.
S.
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20ltr-Fluval Spec-
19ltr-Fluval Chi-
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14 Mar 2014 20:49 #20
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
No Co2 just yet,
Just dosing with easycarbo daily for the last few weeks,
I've stopped now as I feel the plants have established,
So il just use the lights for the next few weeks,
Then when I have the stock I want il start with the diy co2,
Just dosing with easycarbo daily for the last few weeks,
I've stopped now as I feel the plants have established,
So il just use the lights for the next few weeks,
Then when I have the stock I want il start with the diy co2,
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
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30 Mar 2014 10:06 #21
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
Well I'm fully stocked now, doing 2 water changes a week
Got 4 beautiful Japanese dwarf guppies off Lydia yesterday and a load of lovely endlers off des on Friday,
Might look at getting some nice moss in case of any babies,
So if anyone has decent portions let me know
Enjoy
Got 4 beautiful Japanese dwarf guppies off Lydia yesterday and a load of lovely endlers off des on Friday,
Might look at getting some nice moss in case of any babies,
So if anyone has decent portions let me know
Enjoy
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But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
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30 Mar 2014 11:16 #22
by ABdarudeone (Mick)
**Neither a teacher nor a native speaker**
Replied by ABdarudeone (Mick) on topic work aquarium
Great idea man having the tank up in work , and sure you get your time off during the day ,
-just to look after the tank off course -
( you did make sure that your boss knows you need to do your water changes exactly at half 3 every day right ?)
If you want tall plants ive some valisneria spiralis, some ludwigia repens , and anubias , let us know if you are interested .
-just to look after the tank off course -
( you did make sure that your boss knows you need to do your water changes exactly at half 3 every day right
?)If you want tall plants ive some valisneria spiralis, some ludwigia repens , and anubias , let us know if you are interested .
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31 Mar 2014 11:48 #24
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
And you LydiaLooking nice Ciaran, the guppies seems happy there, nice mix with the endlers. Curious about the breeding.
was nice meeting you!
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
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12 Apr 2014 13:01 #25
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
Really happy with this now
I think it looks great
In fact I'm thinking of moving a bigger tank in
Couple of fry knocking around in there as well
I think it looks great
In fact I'm thinking of moving a bigger tank in
Couple of fry knocking around in there as well
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12 Apr 2014 13:06 #26
by Aroshni (Lydia Olivera)
Lydia
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Replied by Aroshni (Lydia Olivera) on topic work aquarium
Looking nice Ciaran, how are the blue japan doing?
You're end with a fish room in there
You're end with a fish room in there
Lydia
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12 Apr 2014 15:38 #27
by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan)
Anyone with a aquarium can keep fish,
But it takes real skill to be a fish keeper,
And it's spongeBob,
SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea
BLANCHARDSTOWN
Replied by anglecichlid (ciaran hogan) on topic work aquarium
Thanks Lydia,
The blues are doing great
The blues are doing great
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