Freshwater Forum?

[Russellaqua]

I was wondering if it would be possible, and if there's interest in having a freshwater forum on the site. One of the other reef sites I'm a member of keeps a forum dedicated to the other side of aquarium keeping. Any thoughts?

 

[JGoslee]

I'd like to see a freshwater forum. I love cichlids almost as much as I love my corals.

 

[Russellaqua]

I think it could eventually help boost membership and sponsorship of the site as well.

 

[coral88]

I'm in

 

[revhtree]

Hey very cool with me. I can only see it as a plus really. So what just one General FW Forum?

 

[Russellaqua]

I'd say one "everything FW" forum to start and see how it goes from there. If it really takes off it might need to be broken up some more.

 

[revhtree]

I don't know jack about FW so some of you guys would need to make that forum a special project!

 

[coral88]

This will be awesome! I’ve been enjoying posting fuzzy out of focus saltwater pics, and now I can post fuzzy out of focus pics of my little albino monsters (oscars).

 

[Russellaqua]

Wow, you must have a huge tank for all those oscars! I think we could make a go of a FW forum. FWIW I don't sell anything freshwater related; I just enjoy fish of all kinds. Freshwater dragon gobies, now those are awesome Totally prehistoric looking.

 

[Lytehouse]

Rev,

Another forum I belong to has a 'General Freshwater' forum which discusses everything from tanks, to Koi ponds to Brackish Paludarium. Really enjoyable to read from time to time. I used to raise Discus and a couple of the poster have nice planted Discus tanks that are awesome.

 

[coral88]

The Oscars are in a 55gal but it’s just a grow out tank they will be going out side in a pond as soon as they get a little bigger. I live in Florida so with a heater they will live through winter.

 

[Russellaqua]

Ah, to live where things will make it through winter and the state doesn't essentially outlaw ponds. In Maine it's basically impossible to have a pond with ornamental fish. Koi are illegal. Have fun with them

 

[revhtree]

Your wish is my command! https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=141

 

[revhtree]

Somebody kick it off!

 

[Russellaqua]

Thanks Rev!

 

[Lytehouse]

Ah, to live where things will make it through winter and the state doesn't essentially outlaw ponds. In Maine it's basically impossible to have a pond with ornamental fish. Koi are illegal. Have fun with them

What part of Maine? My wife was raised there. Will be there to visit family in couple weeks.

 

[Russellaqua]

We operate out of Lisbon Falls. It's just east of Lewiston, about 40 minutes north of Portland on I-295.