R RonaldoH New member Feb 20, 2015 #1 Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 64 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #1 Just sharing my excitement, doing a water change this weekend and taking the wife and kid to pick out our first fish.
Just sharing my excitement, doing a water change this weekend and taking the wife and kid to pick out our first fish.
Justkeepswimming Member Feb 20, 2015 #2 Joined May 26, 2011 Messages 3,985 Likes 283 Points 48 Location Murrieta Feb 20, 2015 #2 They are going to pick "nemo"! lol
R RonaldoH New member Feb 20, 2015 #3 Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 64 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #3 lol i already told em nemo comes last
JOSE CASAS Premium Member Supporter Feb 20, 2015 #4 Joined Jan 31, 2008 Messages 8,286 Likes 29 Points 48 Location Fullerton Feb 20, 2015 #4 Dory then lol
Scout Member Feb 20, 2015 #5 Joined Sep 10, 2014 Messages 1,891 Likes 18 Points 38 Location Irvine CA Feb 20, 2015 #5 Hahaha hopefully your wife is more understanding than mine, she only wants to get tangs. Every tang is her "favorite" fish hahaha.
Hahaha hopefully your wife is more understanding than mine, she only wants to get tangs. Every tang is her "favorite" fish hahaha.
Justkeepswimming Member Feb 20, 2015 #6 Joined May 26, 2011 Messages 3,985 Likes 283 Points 48 Location Murrieta Feb 20, 2015 #6 I was going to say dory next...lol How big is your tank? pics?
ndrwater Member Feb 20, 2015 #7 Joined Sep 10, 2014 Messages 1,877 Likes 74 Points 48 Location Anaheim Feb 20, 2015 #7 RonaldoH said: Just sharing my excitement, doing a water change this weekend and taking the wife and kid to pick out our first fish. View attachment 42440 Click to expand... I remember that day... Congrats and good for you!!! Just remember, go slow and you will be rewarded.
RonaldoH said: Just sharing my excitement, doing a water change this weekend and taking the wife and kid to pick out our first fish. View attachment 42440 Click to expand... I remember that day... Congrats and good for you!!! Just remember, go slow and you will be rewarded.
R RonaldoH New member Feb 20, 2015 #8 Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 64 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #8 same here tangs, triggers, anything that looks weird and flashy.
R RonaldoH New member Feb 20, 2015 #9 Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 64 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #9 Justkeepswimming said: I was going to say dory next...lol How big is your tank? pics? Click to expand... regular 55 gal, don't have any pics right now ill post some up though.
Justkeepswimming said: I was going to say dory next...lol How big is your tank? pics? Click to expand... regular 55 gal, don't have any pics right now ill post some up though.
R RonaldoH New member Feb 20, 2015 #10 Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 64 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #10 ndrwater said: I remember that day... Congrats and good for you!!! Just remember, go slow and you will be rewarded. Click to expand... Thanks man! Yeah def taking it slow, ive rushed previous tanks and its been a disaster. 1 fish at a time this time.
ndrwater said: I remember that day... Congrats and good for you!!! Just remember, go slow and you will be rewarded. Click to expand... Thanks man! Yeah def taking it slow, ive rushed previous tanks and its been a disaster. 1 fish at a time this time.
K KarL Member Feb 20, 2015 #11 Joined Mar 23, 2012 Messages 2,279 Likes 13 Points 38 Location Temecula, CA Feb 20, 2015 #11 My bet is for a puffer fish
R RonaldoH New member Feb 20, 2015 #12 Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 64 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #12 anyone recommend a fish store with a nice selection and decent pricing near DTLA?
B Blublubub Member Feb 20, 2015 #13 Joined Jan 19, 2015 Messages 155 Likes 4 Points 18 Location Anaheim Feb 20, 2015 #13 Grats! Oh man, 55s are a pain... 12" of width is so hard to work with haha. Dude, you should get a snowflake eel... Or a dwarf lion!
Grats! Oh man, 55s are a pain... 12" of width is so hard to work with haha. Dude, you should get a snowflake eel... Or a dwarf lion!
Justkeepswimming Member Feb 20, 2015 #14 Joined May 26, 2011 Messages 3,985 Likes 283 Points 48 Location Murrieta Feb 20, 2015 #14 RonaldoH said: anyone recommend a fish store with a nice selection and decent pricing near DTLA? Click to expand... Blublubub said: Grats! Oh man, 55s are a pain... 12" of width is so hard to work with haha. Dude, you should get a snowflake eel... Or a dwarf lion! Click to expand... You said you had a kid right? Dont get these...
RonaldoH said: anyone recommend a fish store with a nice selection and decent pricing near DTLA? Click to expand... Blublubub said: Grats! Oh man, 55s are a pain... 12" of width is so hard to work with haha. Dude, you should get a snowflake eel... Or a dwarf lion! Click to expand... You said you had a kid right? Dont get these...
Zoarder Member 2020 Philanthropist Supporter 2020 POTM Feb 20, 2015 #15 Joined Apr 26, 2013 Messages 10,643 Likes 49 Points 48 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #15 RonaldoH said: anyone recommend a fish store with a nice selection and decent pricing near DTLA? Click to expand... Bobs tropical fish in east LA, I buy 99% of my fish there. But you might want to consider QT if you go with tangs.
RonaldoH said: anyone recommend a fish store with a nice selection and decent pricing near DTLA? Click to expand... Bobs tropical fish in east LA, I buy 99% of my fish there. But you might want to consider QT if you go with tangs.
R RonaldoH New member Feb 20, 2015 #16 Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 64 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #16 Justkeepswimming said: You said you had a kid right? Dont get these... Click to expand... def not getting either
Justkeepswimming said: You said you had a kid right? Dont get these... Click to expand... def not getting either
R RonaldoH New member Feb 20, 2015 #17 Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 64 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #17 Zoarder said: Bobs tropical fish in east LA, I buy 99% of my fish there. But you might want to consider QT if you go with tangs. Click to expand... no tang, id love one but I dont think my 55 is enough room for a tang.
Zoarder said: Bobs tropical fish in east LA, I buy 99% of my fish there. But you might want to consider QT if you go with tangs. Click to expand... no tang, id love one but I dont think my 55 is enough room for a tang.
peter Member Feb 20, 2015 #18 Joined Nov 6, 2009 Messages 2,392 Likes 24 Points 38 Location Baldwin Park Feb 20, 2015 #18 RonaldoH said: no tang, id love one but I dont think my 55 is enough room for a tang. Click to expand... You can get a baby blue tang or yellow, they should last awhile before they get to big, then you can upgrade.
RonaldoH said: no tang, id love one but I dont think my 55 is enough room for a tang. Click to expand... You can get a baby blue tang or yellow, they should last awhile before they get to big, then you can upgrade.
R RonaldoH New member Feb 20, 2015 #19 Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 64 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Los Angeles Feb 20, 2015 #19 peter said: You can get a baby blue tang or yellow, they should last awhile before they get to big, then you can upgrade. Click to expand... Really..? How long am I looking at before the tank size becomes an issue?
peter said: You can get a baby blue tang or yellow, they should last awhile before they get to big, then you can upgrade. Click to expand... Really..? How long am I looking at before the tank size becomes an issue?
Justkeepswimming Member Feb 20, 2015 #20 Joined May 26, 2011 Messages 3,985 Likes 283 Points 48 Location Murrieta Feb 20, 2015 #20 RonaldoH said: no tang, id love one but I dont think my 55 is enough room for a tang. Click to expand... peter said: You can get a baby blue tang or yellow, they should last awhile before they get to big, then you can upgrade. Click to expand... not ideal! You seem to have a good grasp on what you "should" get, stick to it! Let us know what you decide!
RonaldoH said: no tang, id love one but I dont think my 55 is enough room for a tang. Click to expand... peter said: You can get a baby blue tang or yellow, they should last awhile before they get to big, then you can upgrade. Click to expand... not ideal! You seem to have a good grasp on what you "should" get, stick to it! Let us know what you decide!
