venom_99
09-13-2003, 08:34 AM
Hi Folks, I just wanted to introduce myself as another newcomer to the forums. I am Jeremy Cellarius, and go by venom_99. (I used to own a 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra, and have used this name for a number of different forums. For simplicity's sake, I decided to use it here as well.)
I have been married for just over one year now, and we just found out that we're expecting our first baby in April next year. My paycheck comes courtesy of Ford Motor Company, where I am employed as an engineer in the Powertrain Division. I spend the majority of my day in front of a computer, running analytical simulations of individual engine component performance.
I received my first tank about 20 years ago, which was a little 10 gallon that housed some tropical fish (and minnows/crawfish from the creek near my house, when my mom wasn't looking of course.) My second, and current tank (that has been around 15 years) is a 20 gallon tall, which is fully planted and currently houses gouramis, tiger barbs, and a couple of cory cats.
My intentions, at this point, are to add a 55 gallon All-Glass corner tank to my living room, complete with live plants and driftwood. I have purchased "Discus Fish", and find some of the author's advice to be somewhat comforting, as I too was under the assumption that discus were extremely difficult to maintain. I prefer the look of a moderately planted tank, as it fits into the room's decor quite nicely.
The tank would not be set up until after Christmas, which gives me quite a bit of time to study-up on what equipment I need, the maintenance involved, and what particular livestock will work for me. I am not much interested in breeding nor growing 8" fish, but rather am looking to add an elegant display to my living room, with about 6 discus. (The 20-gal tall w/gouramis is going into the dining room.)
So, for the next few months, I'll be poking my head in the forums to learn more from those experienced members. Fortunately, I live in Dearborn, Michigan, which is just a quick 30-minute drive to Great Lakes Discus. I'm sure that I will be contacting Cary at some point in the near future to gain some invaluable advice. I look forward to talking with all of you.
I have been married for just over one year now, and we just found out that we're expecting our first baby in April next year. My paycheck comes courtesy of Ford Motor Company, where I am employed as an engineer in the Powertrain Division. I spend the majority of my day in front of a computer, running analytical simulations of individual engine component performance.
I received my first tank about 20 years ago, which was a little 10 gallon that housed some tropical fish (and minnows/crawfish from the creek near my house, when my mom wasn't looking of course.) My second, and current tank (that has been around 15 years) is a 20 gallon tall, which is fully planted and currently houses gouramis, tiger barbs, and a couple of cory cats.
My intentions, at this point, are to add a 55 gallon All-Glass corner tank to my living room, complete with live plants and driftwood. I have purchased "Discus Fish", and find some of the author's advice to be somewhat comforting, as I too was under the assumption that discus were extremely difficult to maintain. I prefer the look of a moderately planted tank, as it fits into the room's decor quite nicely.
The tank would not be set up until after Christmas, which gives me quite a bit of time to study-up on what equipment I need, the maintenance involved, and what particular livestock will work for me. I am not much interested in breeding nor growing 8" fish, but rather am looking to add an elegant display to my living room, with about 6 discus. (The 20-gal tall w/gouramis is going into the dining room.)
So, for the next few months, I'll be poking my head in the forums to learn more from those experienced members. Fortunately, I live in Dearborn, Michigan, which is just a quick 30-minute drive to Great Lakes Discus. I'm sure that I will be contacting Cary at some point in the near future to gain some invaluable advice. I look forward to talking with all of you.