Question about a fishtank in my office cubical
Hello All,
I have been doing a lot of research but need advice from the experts (aka you guys) on what type of setup I can put in my cubical. I have plenty of power (AC) but I can not have filters or what not due to noise (we have lots of engineers in a very tight area). When I was at Petsmart, I was looking at a 2.5gal glass tank. It was roughly 12x6x9inches. Small enough for my cube but not large enough to get in the way. I was/am looking at getting live plants to use instead of filters. What type of fish and what type of plants do you all recommend? I was thinking of Tetras since they are pretty durable but I am open to most anything (fairly small). Thanks, Scott |
Could i suggest a fish tank "Screensaver" on your conputer.
"scott" wrote in message ps.com... Hello All, I have been doing a lot of research but need advice from the experts (aka you guys) on what type of setup I can put in my cubical. I have plenty of power (AC) but I can not have filters or what not due to noise (we have lots of engineers in a very tight area). When I was at Petsmart, I was looking at a 2.5gal glass tank. It was roughly 12x6x9inches. Small enough for my cube but not large enough to get in the way. I was/am looking at getting live plants to use instead of filters. What type of fish and what type of plants do you all recommend? I was thinking of Tetras since they are pretty durable but I am open to most anything (fairly small). Thanks, Scott |
scott wrote:
I have been doing a lot of research but need advice from the experts (aka you guys) on what type of setup I can put in my cubical. I have plenty of power (AC) but I can not have filters or what not due to noise As George mentioned, the small Eclipse tanks are a good possibility. I have one here, and it's silent. The one problem you may encounter in a cubicle is that the magnetics in small tanks (any with an impeller filter) are not shielded, and may interfere with your monitor - I had my 3-gallon on my desk briefly, and it made my 19" monitor shake like mad. 'Course, if you have an LCD screen, it's not an issue. -- Eric Schreiber www.ericschreiber.com |
I am going to suggest the same thing as the others, and eclipse system.
either a 3 gallon or 6 gallon. They have built in filtration with a biowheel that is completely silent in operation. -- Margolis http://web.archive.org/web/200302152...qs/AGQ2FAQ.htm http://www.unrealtower.org/faq |
You could have a beta in this type of tank. They do very well with neons,
as long as the neons are big enough to not fit in his mouth when you introduce them. I have a beta in my 55g with neons and about 4 other species of community fish. He is extremely active and interesting to watch as he hunts around the aquarium looking for non-existent..... whatevers. As far as plants, I was just reading something the other day that encouraged the use of java fern and moss in small, low light aquariums as beneficial water filters and a positive environment for the fish. "scott" wrote in message ps.com... Hello All, I have been doing a lot of research but need advice from the experts (aka you guys) on what type of setup I can put in my cubical. I have plenty of power (AC) but I can not have filters or what not due to noise (we have lots of engineers in a very tight area). When I was at Petsmart, I was looking at a 2.5gal glass tank. It was roughly 12x6x9inches. Small enough for my cube but not large enough to get in the way. I was/am looking at getting live plants to use instead of filters. What type of fish and what type of plants do you all recommend? I was thinking of Tetras since they are pretty durable but I am open to most anything (fairly small). Thanks, Scott |
funny... :) but it violates the corporate security policy to change
our screen savers... dont ask. |
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Ross Vandegrift wrote:
I suspect the original poster wasn't completely joking --- a filterless tank will need water changes frequently. If I were going to do it, I'd shoot for daily changes. Lots of people do fewer if they keep only a single male betta, and they do ok, but I've rarely seen them do well. I've seen plenty of them dying from terrible dropsy and bacterial infections. On the other hand, in a small enough tank those water changes can be accomplished with a gallon water jug, a small bucket (or second jug) and a turkey baster, in about five minutes. That's how I maintained my original "I'm just going to get one fish, honey, honest" betta tank. -- Eric Schreiber www.ericschreiber.com |
I realize he was not truly joking but a screen saver is not the same as
the real thing. Never is. I am hoping that I can get a truely silent tank. Unlike management I dont get an office. If I can not find a truely silent tank setup I will not be able to put one in my cubical. We have these half walls that means any sounds truely travel far and wide. |
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wrote in message oups.com... I realize he was not truly joking but a screen saver is not the same as the real thing. Never is. I am hoping that I can get a truely silent tank. Unlike management I dont get an office. If I can not find a truely silent tank setup I will not be able to put one in my cubical. We have these half walls that means any sounds truely travel far and wide. If they don't allow you to change your Screen Saver, I doubt they allow pets? Sounds like a government shop. |
go to a store that has an eclipse running. You cannot hear them. I can put
my ear against my 3 gallon eclipse and even then can't hear it. The only way I know it is running is by seeing the water move. -- Margolis http://web.archive.org/web/200302152...qs/AGQ2FAQ.htm http://www.unrealtower.org/faq |
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Ross Vandegrift wrote: On 2005-01-12, wrote: funny... :) but it violates the corporate security policy to change our screen savers... dont ask. Well, it was funny, but I suspect the original poster wasn't completely joking --- a filterless tank will need water changes frequently. If I were going to do it, I'd shoot for daily changes. Lots of people do fewer if they keep only a single male betta, and they do ok, but I've rarely seen them do well. I've seen plenty of them dying from terrible dropsy and bacterial infections. Works for me. I only feed live food though, mosrly white worms and a few fruit flies. I've had filterless tanks set up for years. A 2 gallon tank with half a dozen small tetras, plants (crypts) and barely any light - certianly ni hood/reflector/canopy is needed will need a 50% water changes once a week, just like a high tech tank. But it's no harded to kep clean if you're careful with the food. That is the key to clean water. -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
On 2005-01-11, scott wrote:
Hello All, I have been doing a lot of research but need advice from the experts (aka you guys) on what type of setup I can put in my cubical. I have plenty of power (AC) but I can not have filters or what not due to noise (we have lots of engineers in a very tight area). When I was at Petsmart, I was looking at a 2.5gal glass tank. It was roughly 12x6x9inches. Small enough for my cube but not large enough to get in the way. I was/am looking at getting live plants to use instead of filters. What type of fish and what type of plants do you all recommend? I was thinking of Tetras since they are pretty durable but I am open to most anything (fairly small). With a filterless setup, you're pretty much limited to anabantids, dwarf frogs, and snails. I have a one gallon container divided for two bettas: http://js1.kicks-ass.org/~js1/image005.jpeg The snails labeled as "Mystery Snails" at PetsMart in my experience have been Pomacea bridgesii which are plant safe http://www.applesnail.net/content/sp...a_bridgesi.htm For a low light setup, you'd probably want to go with java fern and anubias. -- "I have to decide between two equally frightening options. If I wanted to do that, I'd vote." --Duckman |
On 2005-01-12, Ross Vandegrift wrote:
Well, it was funny, but I suspect the original poster wasn't completely joking --- a filterless tank will need water changes frequently. If I were going to do it, I'd shoot for daily changes. Lots of people do fewer if they keep only a single male betta, and they do ok, but I've rarely seen them do well. I've seen plenty of them dying from terrible dropsy and bacterial infections. Just use plants to suck out the nitrates. I've had peace lilies in mine since the tank started. A former colleauge used pothos (devil's ivy). I change the water in my one gallon container with two bettas once every two to three weeks. Both of them behave like poorly trained dogs when they see me approach hoping I'd feed them. http://js1.kicks-ass.org/~js1/image005.jpeg I threw some anacharis clippings in there, but they didn't do so well. I've recently added some java fern. -- "I have to decide between two equally frightening options. If I wanted to do that, I'd vote." --Duckman |
On 2005-01-12, Eric Schreiber eric wrote:
On the other hand, in a small enough tank those water changes can be accomplished with a gallon water jug, a small bucket (or second jug) and a turkey baster, in about five minutes. That's how I maintained my original "I'm just going to get one fish, honey, honest" betta tank. I just dump the fishy water into my potted plants. Works out pretty well. -- "I have to decide between two equally frightening options. If I wanted to do that, I'd vote." --Duckman |
With a filterless setup, you're pretty much limited to anabantids,
dwarf frogs, and snails. Or Killifish. Or catfish or tetras or rasboras or pencilfish or, um, anything thta makes sense for the tank size. -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
On 2005-01-13, Richard wrote:
Or Killifish. Or catfish or tetras or rasboras or pencilfish or, um, anything thta makes sense for the tank size. I thought those fish (aside from the cats) required water circulating for oxygen. The constraint I'm reading from the original poster is basically nothing that could cause any noise. -- "I have to decide between two equally frightening options. If I wanted to do that, I'd vote." --Duckman |
I currently have a cheap tank from Wal-Mart sitting on my desk at my office.
It's an Aquabrite V (5 Gallon tank w/ Filter) It's totally silent. The only thing you hear is an occasional droplet sound if the water level gets low. I top it off weekly with a 1 liter bottle. I wish I had pics of it. But my coworkers really like it. I have a timer on the light and an automatic feeder. "scott" wrote in message ps.com... Hello All, I have been doing a lot of research but need advice from the experts (aka you guys) on what type of setup I can put in my cubical. I have plenty of power (AC) but I can not have filters or what not due to noise (we have lots of engineers in a very tight area). When I was at Petsmart, I was looking at a 2.5gal glass tank. It was roughly 12x6x9inches. Small enough for my cube but not large enough to get in the way. I was/am looking at getting live plants to use instead of filters. What type of fish and what type of plants do you all recommend? I was thinking of Tetras since they are pretty durable but I am open to most anything (fairly small). Thanks, Scott |
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On 2005-01-13, Richard wrote: Or Killifish. Or catfish or tetras or rasboras or pencilfish or, um, anything thta makes sense for the tank size. I thought those fish (aside from the cats) required water circulating for oxygen. The constraint I'm reading from the original poster is basically nothing that could cause any noise. They require oxygen, but the water doesn't need to be circulating. I'm staring at a one litre tank right now with 2 harlequins, 2 pencils and a glowline rasbora and a bunch of baby crypts. No filter. -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
Here is a photo of my 6 gal betta tank at work.
http://www.nippyfish.net/6%20Gal.jpg It's an Eclipse cycled with a power filter w/ biowheel, 25 watt heater and air-stone. The air pump does give off a very faint sound but there is a great benefit to cycling your tank even if it's "just for a betta." If you end up opting for an uncycled tank you'll be spending more time doing 100% water changes and testing for ammonia and adjusting pH. Being cycled I only have to test nitrate at water changes once a week and change out only 20% of the water. On occasion I'll run the whole gambit of tests to make sure everything in on track, which it always is. ;-) |
On 2005-01-13, Richard wrote:
They require oxygen, but the water doesn't need to be circulating. I'm staring at a one litre tank right now with 2 harlequins, 2 pencils and a glowline rasbora and a bunch of baby crypts. No filter. So your plants produce enough oxygen for the fish to survive? -- "I have to decide between two equally frightening options. If I wanted to do that, I'd vote." --Duckman |
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wrote: Here is a photo of my 6 gal betta tank at work. http://www.nippyfish.net/6%20Gal.jpg It's an Eclipse cycled with a power filter w/ biowheel, 25 watt heater and air-stone. The air pump does give off a very faint sound but there is a great benefit to cycling your tank even if it's "just for a betta." If you end up opting for an uncycled tank you'll be spending more time doing 100% water changes and testing for ammonia and adjusting pH. Being cycled I only have to test nitrate at water changes once a week and change out only 20% of the water. On occasion I'll run the whole gambit of tests to make sure everything in on track, which it always is. ;-) Niiice. I've gone super low tech. No filter no heater no light: http://images.aquaria.net/tanks/rjs/hex2-1/jan1305/ Some Farfards aquatic soil mixed with profile sealed with 1.5" of white sand with 2" of pea gravel over that covered with small black river rocks. Not for any good reason, it was just at hand. There's some crypt (probbaly lutea) and some java moss. And two rocks. I change most of the water once a week and only feed live food. It sits in the corned of my desk and is really supposed to be an xmas prezzie for my folks. Any day now... -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
In article , js1 wrote:
On 2005-01-13, Richard wrote: They require oxygen, but the water doesn't need to be circulating. I'm staring at a one litre tank right now with 2 harlequins, 2 pencils and a glowline rasbora and a bunch of baby crypts. No filter. So your plants produce enough oxygen for the fish to survive? The plants are seedlings, or rahter tiny plants that grew from pinhead sized spurs off a crypt rhizome. They were supposed to be there "a day or so", but that was back last October. -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
Richard, Your betta is adorable. He reminds me of my old betta, Bone.
He was always my favorite. http://www.nippyfish.net/Boneswimming.jpg With no heater doesn't he get too cold or is your office like mine, 80=B0F all the time? |
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wrote: Richard, Your betta is adorable. He reminds me of my old betta, Bone. He was always my favorite. http://www.nippyfish.net/Boneswimming.jpg Cool. Not bad for a betta from an LFS. Here's a better pic: http://images.aquaria.net/fish/betta...1/DSCF0015.jpg Here's the other betta I had in there fr a while (not an LFS fish) but there wasn't enough contrast between him and the dark surroundings (so he's back in a big jar). http://images.aquaria.net/fish/betta.../DSCF0008s.jpg With no heater doesn't he get too cold or is your office like mine, 80F all the time? You guessed it :-) -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
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