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Announcements => Introduce yourself => Topic started by: NorthernAquatic on February 12, 2013, 12:32:49 AM

Title: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: NorthernAquatic on February 12, 2013, 12:32:49 AM

Hello everyone. This is the second fish keeping forum I have joined in as many months.

10+ years ago I was raising and selling cichlids, but things changed, and I have been out of that part since.

But now I am back.

I have a brand new, unused fish room, but going over things in the room these last few weeks, I have decided to dial it down, at least by half, or more, of what I have in there. 130+ tanks are in there now. Just moving things around in  there is killing me.  :o

There is no way I can do what I am doing now, and try and manage 40+ breeding groups, as the fish room was setup to do. But I think I can manage 10 breeding groups, I should be able to handle that by myself, I hope.  ;D

Thanks.

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2013, 12:46:56 AM

Welcome. I spend a TON of time in Oscoda (and Glennie/East Tawas area). Got a cabin on the Au Sable at Five Channels dam right at the m65 bridge. My favorite area in the whole state.

Sounds like you have a ton of tanks, look forward to seeing some pics when you get them set back up.

Steve

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: dm3475 on February 12, 2013, 02:03:40 AM

welcome glad to have you

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: SKISWETPETS on February 12, 2013, 08:59:08 AM

Welcome to the forum... Nice to see someone a little closer finally... 8) I might be intrested in seeing your fish room in the future... Might also be intrested in taking some things off your hand too ;) ;) ;D

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Super Turtleman on February 12, 2013, 09:37:07 AM

Welcome.

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on February 12, 2013, 10:21:15 AM

Road Trip !   Welcome to the MCA.   

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: railman4000 on February 12, 2013, 12:37:11 PM

Welcome

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: NorthernAquatic on February 12, 2013, 04:58:07 PM

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the welcomes.  :)

And if anyone is going to be in the area, and wants to check out anything, just drop me a message, anytime.

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Patrick on February 12, 2013, 09:05:11 PM

They need a pet store on Newman Street in East Tawas!

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: SKISWETPETS on February 12, 2013, 10:46:19 PM

Quote from: NorthernAquatic on February 12, 2013, 04:58:07 PM

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the welcomes.  :)

And if anyone is going to be in the area, and wants to check out anything, just drop me a message, anytime.

I just may be taking you up on that offer sooner than later. Have any fry available, or maybe some breeding groups you mentioned? ;D

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Steve on February 13, 2013, 12:19:43 AM

Quote from: Patrick on February 12, 2013, 09:05:11 PM

They need a pet store on Newman Street in East Tawas!

Between Windjammers and Ben Franklins? ;D ;)

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: NorthernAquatic on February 13, 2013, 12:55:11 AM

Quote from: SKISWETPETS on February 12, 2013, 10:46:19 PM

I just may be taking you up on that offer sooner than later. Have any fry available, or maybe some breeding groups you mentioned? ;D

I sold the the breeding groups I had, many years ago.

I only kept 1 breeding group, and that is my WC Demasoni. No fry at this time, sorry.

All I have is tanks (empty) and stands at this point.  $700 per stand, includes tanks. Never been used.

I am looking for some yellow labs right now, to start a new breeding group.

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Steve on February 13, 2013, 01:12:51 AM

Cool that you have that....so how many Demasoni do you have left?

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: NorthernAquatic on February 13, 2013, 01:34:02 AM

Quote from: Steve on February 13, 2013, 01:12:51 AM

Cool that you have that....so how many Demasoni do you have left?

Out of the original 9 WC I had purchased in 2000, I have only, 2 male, 4 Females left.

I have kept some fry over time, the best looking ones with the traits I liked. I have another tank with about 15 in there now.

Over the last few years, I have tried my best to keep the spawning down, by regulating tank temps, and doing minimal water changes, etc..

When I do get fry, I sell them pretty quickly, and most of the time to the same person. I think he resells most of them.

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Steve on February 13, 2013, 02:53:08 AM

So are you planning on setting up the fish room as a breeding room? or gonna just set up as some everyday fish now? Ethier way is cool IMO., just wondered what direction you are going is all.

Steve

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: NorthernAquatic on February 13, 2013, 08:27:23 AM

I plan on setting up for line breeding again, just with not as many species as what the room was setup for.  :)

I just got a 65g flat back hex, with a nice oak cabinet and top, at a decent price, that I could not pass up.

Once I get that cleaned up and cycled, I am going to finally setup an all male mbuna show tank, like I have always been wanting to. LOL

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Steve on February 13, 2013, 09:16:26 AM

I'm sorry...did you miss in the site rules about pics? It falls under the heading of "no pics no proof" ;D That's under the "Tony Clown Loach clause"





Obviously I'm messing with ya, but if you do have pics of all them tanks, post away for sure 8) Would love to see them.

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: NorthernAquatic on February 13, 2013, 09:37:17 AM

Quote from: Steve on February 13, 2013, 09:16:26 AM

I'm sorry...did you miss in the site rules about pics? It falls under the heading of "no pics no proof" ;D That's under the "Tony Clown Loach clause"





Obviously I'm messing with ya, but if you do have pics of all them tanks, post away for sure 8) Would love to see them.

LOL. I can take it.  ;)

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Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: gcalvus on February 13, 2013, 04:52:08 PM

welcome

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: NorthernAquatic on February 13, 2013, 11:42:54 PM

Quote from: gcalvus on February 13, 2013, 04:52:08 PM

welcome

Thank you.

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Jaws22 on February 15, 2013, 06:45:00 AM

Welcome back and good luck from Livonia.

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: GrizzlysDad on February 15, 2013, 01:26:55 PM

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: NorthernAquatic on February 15, 2013, 01:32:23 PM

Thanks guys

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on February 17, 2013, 09:39:08 AM

Welcome - please let us know when you get your fish room going...

Title: Re: Hello from Oscoda, MI.
Post by: Frenchie on February 17, 2013, 09:40:16 AM

Welcome