Any others that have Cold water aquariums?

[Ticketyboo]

Hi all,

I'm just seeing if there are any others out there that have a cold water aquarium? I have one and collect species from local waters when diving and would like to know if anyone else has tips or experiences to share.

[silver arrowana]

Hi, what is the temp in C you kept your cold water species in ???

because I had a cold water tank before and not much success with it especialy with shrimps.

Thank

[Ticketyboo]

I am simulating the temp of the water at present, so its set at 8 degrees Celcius just now. Here are some pics of whats in my tank as i was collecting them.

[krisalexander]

a little of topic, can u post some full shots of ur tank, that is a sweet idea..

thanks

Kris

[justinl]

I want to set up a coldwater tank in the future because i am a little on the broke side at the moment. WHEN i do set it up though two things i want to put in are grunt sculpins because they are the cutest things ever and spiny pacific lumpsuckers because they are the most awkward looking fish ever. oh and i wouldn't mind a giant pacific octopus either.

[Ticketyboo]

I will take a pic of my tank as soon as. They pics on my thread are using an underwater camera, and it doesnt do so well on the surface. I have a sailfish sculpin in my tank and its stunning..... i was after some buffalo sculpin but i think its too big for my tank hence why i need a bigger tank... anyone want to donate me one?? Oh and also im switching from Glass to Acrylic due to the cold water, im getting alot of condensation on the outside.

For those of you who do want to start a cold water tank, give me a shout and we can do diving for some species or i can collect for you if you wish.

I did come accross a 4 inch red octopus a few months ago when diving in the kelp, was so tiny and cute, but i dont know enough about keeping an octopus yet. I also had a dive at porteau cove and came across a 6 foot octopus... try sticking this in your tank.....