Figure_8 Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 I have the sweetest little JEBO with no idea on what to do with it. I bought it because it is a nice compact white unit that I can keep in my kitchen (on top of my freezer) without GB complaining its an eyesore. Eventually the idea is to have a matching one on the fridge (since the fridge & freezer are a set its only right ) I'm lucky in that the fridge and freezer set I have don't produce the heat that others tend to do and I've never had any problems with them affecting the water temp of any tanks I keep up there. Only draw back is I have no idea what to put in there. I would prefer to forgo the heater in an effort to keep power cords to a minimum up there, so am looking towards cold water fish - something I haven't kept in over 10yrs Bearing in mind I live in WA, so really cold cold water species are going to be a problem. The other issues I can see is the water flow & lighting. It's got quite a strong current, so any fish that prefer still water would definitely find it very stressful and the lights don't seem all that bright (to me) so I would be surprised if I can grow anything that requires more than 'low light' levels regardless of what the lable on the the box said. ok so a quick run down... 10g (40L) tank built in filter & powerhead (can add airstream if desired) light (of some wattage.. no idea should really pull it apart and check) fairly strong current no heater My ultimate goal is to have something pretty to look at while we eat meals at the table & while I'm cooking in the kitchen (which is several hours a day). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated since I'm drawing a total blank. I currently have no substrate in mind either, so any suggestions would be great for that too. My 4ft has black medium sized riverstones which are fabulous, but I would like something different in this tank. TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 whenever I hear 10g and cold water I think white clouds. I think a big school of white clouds, java fern and drift wood look fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted December 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Thanks Lise! *goes off to look up white clouds* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Yeah, I'd go with Lilli, and say a nice big school of white clouds is ideal. I've tried getting my parents to get some for the pond, but no budge ;) as for plants, a piece of driftwood, or a castle with just java moss around it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 How about one set up for White clouds = see if you can get those nice golden longfin ones, and the other with zebra danios? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 danios look great, too. I don't like longfin ones though personally. Apart from bettas (ironically) I prefer 'unimproved' fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwing Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios danios and more danios. Get a mix - zebras, leopards... would look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 How big do those borneo danios get? They look like leopardds but with darker spots and (IMO anyway) a better pattern Oh, and i *think* the jebo's come with an 11w CF light, so thats enough for many low-light plants ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted December 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 Thanks for all the suggestions guys! Muchly appreciated White clouds look great.. I'll have to check out danios now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted December 25, 2005 Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 White Clouds!! Highly underrated fish, sell cheap, looks Fabbo ( seee mouse ) Perfect in a planted tank. *Scans photos from TFH and emails you * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted December 25, 2005 Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 I totally agree Jess! WAY underrated fish. for danios, I'd go pearl. when the light hits them - wow. I don't like to mix danio types, but I think that is a Virgo minimalist zen kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickiPS Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I've got an unheated bowl with a little air filter, housing one guppy and 3 white clouds. They seem to thrive on benign neglect and are perfectly happy. What about some of the smaller Australian natives? You could have 4 Melanotaenia fluviatilis or nigrans, or a nice little school of Pacific blue-eyes. They would be fine in an unheated indoor tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted December 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 pacific blue eyes are trippy. Do their eyes glow blue like that all the time or just when the light hits them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickiPS Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Their eyes are blue all the time. The breeding males can get some quite pretty yellow-orange colour in their fins, too. They're cool little fish. Availability seems to be pretty variable, but when they're around they're usually dirt cheap (well up here, anyway ). The lfs's sell them as pond fish, to help keep the mozzies down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted December 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 cool! thanks Vicki I'll have to see if there are any available locally. I can feel a lfs trawl coming on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted December 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 a lfs trawls was sparked off today by a sudden desire to go into a lfs I was going past. The first place had absolutely nothing I wanted, but it did get me motivated to go to a few places that I knew would In the end I came home with the whitish river sand for substrate and some white clouds. There was no pacific blue-eyes to be had anywhere, and only 1 place had the white clouds so they were the winner I still need some driftwood and some java fern, but have put some water sprite in there "for now" I'll take some pics when it isn't so murky :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 excellent, I love white clouds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted December 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 I was beginning to think I was never going to find anything, so went into the tropical section instead of the cold water section to see what I could find for my 4ft instead and lo! White Clouds! They look awesome in the jebo. Thanks so much for all the adivce and help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 I can't wait for pictures :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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