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devon7 Big Fish Posts: 475 Kudos: 356 Votes: 4 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	haha gotta love how the FP forum is on the computer screen in the picture
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
neon tetra Hobbyist Posts: 95 Kudos: 9 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Mar-2003	Should be fine. But keep the speakers away or tuned down low.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	HI all. If you keep the speaks turned away from the tank should be no probs. sound is really just vibrations, which do carry thru water better than air. as long as the vibrations are not directed to the tank they should not transfer to the water. Some species of fish, such as mormyrids or other electrogenic fish (knife fish, etc who use small electrical fields for communication and navigation) may sense interference from the screen. bettas should be fine. As for spillage, well, you're on your own there
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
freeblaze Enthusiast Posts: 279 Kudos: 421 Votes: 40 Registered: 27-Feb-2004	My 30 and 55 are both near my 8 computers and a 600 wat stereo. If RF was a factor I would think I would see a mutation or 2. I dont think there is a problem. I would keep your bass turned down however. I have 2 21' monitors, 2 19's and 2 running through a KVM switch all hooked to a UPS backup system. My fish are glad that I am in the room with them. =) Last edited by freeblaze at 18-Mar-2005 13:42
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
cols Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 91 Votes: 1 Registered: 03-May-2004	here we are... *cols attached this image:*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
cols Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 91 Votes: 1 Registered: 03-May-2004	where i sit at my desk im about5 inches away from my 125 litre and have another 3ft tank about 2 ft to the left. then when i lie in bed i have my 4ft tank next to my bed must say sometimes its hard to get to sleep due to water noise! I also blast out my music but it doesnt seem to have any affect on my fish, they dont hide when i put it on or anything. Most of them infact come to the corner nearest me and swim up and down (in the slight chance of them gettin fed i reckon!)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Hehe... I know. I heard some of your comments in chat. I wish my computer was still upstairs, but there's no hookup for the second line upstairs and the 'rents would have a hissy if I got online on the main phone line. Would be cool... I'd be surrounded by all my fishies. On the other hand, the new 12 gallon is sitting on my filing cabinet, where my tower used to sit. I'll sacrifice surface area in my room for tanks. ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	I don't have a desk strong enough to take an aquarium. So for me, this issue doesn't arise. My Panda Fun Palace™, however, is located just over my shoulder as I sit in the armchair and browse the web at my PC. The perfect set up for running commentaries on Panda spawning antics in the chat room In fact, several of my Pandas are getting frisky right now. Must have been the "red spaghetti" I fed them with 3 hours ago Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Yeah, I drink at the computer all the time. I've moved the tank back a smidge... gotta clean up the cords a bit so I can move it back a bit more. Though, truthfully, I'm not terribly worried about knocking it over. I spend all my time on the left side of the desk. ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
pugperson Fish Addict Posts: 877 Kudos: 953 Votes: 293 Registered: 16-May-2003	I drink soft drinks at my computer. I think there would be less risk of spillage from the betta tank, than from an overturned drink. Especially if you are going to move it a little farther back from the edge.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Well, of course... where else would I spend my time? ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Here's a thought... is there any worries (besides the obvious point of water vs. electronics) I should have about keeping a betta on my computer desk? It probably won't be a permanent situation, but thought I'd ask in the meantime. He certainly makes an entertaining deskmate, though... I don't think I've ever seen a betta flare so much. Don't know why, he seems to be flaring at any and everything. Kitten attached this image: ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Kitten My new 34lt 10 gal Betta tank will be close to the side of my computer screen which is sitting in a unit 200mm -8ins above my desk top. Nearest speaker is 1mt - 3ft+ away. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	I have a 5 gal on my computer desk with a Betta.No problems at all. Although looking at the history on the browser he's been accessing some funny sites. Must be him. For some reason my wife didn't believe me when I tried to explain to her I would push the tank back a bit. Where it is now a careless elbow and you'll have a flying betta. Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
aviator Hobbyist Posts: 120 Kudos: 55 Votes: 0 Registered: 04-Aug-2003	You should be fine. I've had my 20 gal. next to my computer desk for about 3 years with no problems. One of the speakers, which gets turned on loudly every so often, is literally less than a foot away from the tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Mwee, no... that's my desk at home. I have to clean up a bit (as you can tell by the prolifiation of power cords) and then he should be able to get pushed back a bit. It's nice to have a buddy at the computer. ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	No problem with the computer (I have a 20 long on my desk - they often watch me type since the keyboard's right in front of it), but it looks close to the edge! If there are no kids or coworkers in the area that hopefully won't be a problem but I've done some silly things in my time and I'd worry about hitting it with an elbow or something. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i read that electric fish such as black ghost dont do well near computers, but other wise i don't think that n.e thing is wrong, unles the tank falls over etc.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	If he did get out and type, it would probably be about all the bad care he got at the store... he's either a delta or a veiltail, and either way, he's got some pretty bad finrot going on. If he's a veil, he's only got half the length of his tail. As for the speakers, they can really be cranked up pretty loud, but generally the only thing piped through them is IM beeps. I've got a stereo on the other side of the room that I can use for music. Now, if I could only find the remote for that, I'd be set... I'm so lazy. ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Biggest concern I have is how loud the speakers go. Squints @pic. You'res aren't nearly as big as the ones I had in the studio that I blame the death of my first betta on but.... so yeah heads up on that...Looks like it should be okay otherwise. ^_^ [hr width='40%']"I'm alright, I'm alright It only hurts when I breathe"
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