crashbandicoot
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new to aggressive fish!!
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mckevinfang
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Originally Posted by Crashbandicoot
http:///forum/post/2457051
MAYBE
a little less blood lust ? ? ? Go with a humu trigger and Dog face puffer . You saw the video . Friendly with other fish but likes to be mean to fiddlers .
yeah. hey is this a good deal?
for $125.00
he says: "plexiglass aquarium (5ft wide 18 deep 24 tall) and custom stand (5 ft wide 18 deep 38 tall). 2 powerheads, 1 backfilter, 2 toplights, gravel and decrotive wood. Some scratches in front of tank from previous resident (large grommie). Otherwise in good shape and in operation so you can see it and be ensured there are no leaks... no heater"
i would toss out gravel and wood and clean out tank before i start!
http:///forum/post/2457051
yeah. hey is this a good deal?
for $125.00
he says: "plexiglass aquarium (5ft wide 18 deep 24 tall) and custom stand (5 ft wide 18 deep 38 tall). 2 powerheads, 1 backfilter, 2 toplights, gravel and decrotive wood. Some scratches in front of tank from previous resident (large grommie). Otherwise in good shape and in operation so you can see it and be ensured there are no leaks... no heater"
i would toss out gravel and wood and clean out tank before i start!
crashbandicoot
Active Member
I'm not sure . The bad thing about it is it may have been treated with copper and I'm not sure if that leachs into plexy glass
mckevinfang
Member
Originally Posted by Crashbandicoot
http:///forum/post/2457858
I'm not sure . The bad thing about it is it may have been treated with copper and I'm not sure if that leachs into plexy glass
thanks for the heads up! does anybody else out there know if this is a good buy? and if copper leachs on to plexy glass?
http:///forum/post/2457858
I'm not sure . The bad thing about it is it may have been treated with copper and I'm not sure if that leachs into plexy glass
thanks for the heads up! does anybody else out there know if this is a good buy? and if copper leachs on to plexy glass?
crashbandicoot
Active Member
its a super good deal IMO . YOu might wanna check in the desses forum about copper leaching into plexyglass.
EDIT: I asked about it in the desses forum .
EDIT: I asked about it in the desses forum .
mckevinfang
Member
Originally Posted by Crashbandicoot
http:///forum/post/2458136
its a super good deal IMO . YOu might wanna check in the desses forum about copper leaching into plexyglass
thanks for setting up that thread for me i really appreciate it
http:///forum/post/2458136
its a super good deal IMO . YOu might wanna check in the desses forum about copper leaching into plexyglass
thanks for setting up that thread for me i really appreciate it
crashbandicoot
Active Member
no problem . I wasnt sure when you would be back on and wanted to get the answer for you as quickly as possible.
nigerbang
Active Member
Originally Posted by mckevinfang
http:///forum/post/2457845
yeah. hey is this a good deal?
for $125.00
he says: "plexiglass aquarium (5ft wide 18 deep 24 tall) and custom stand (5 ft wide 18 deep 38 tall). 2 powerheads, 1 backfilter, 2 toplights, gravel and decrotive wood. Some scratches in front of tank from previous resident (large grommie). Otherwise in good shape and in operation so you can see it and be ensured there are no leaks... no heater"
i would toss out gravel and wood and clean out tank before i start!
comes to around 112 gallons...
I really wouldnt put a Trigger in a tank that small..They will be okay for awhile but will out grow that tank...Eels...Cant really think of a "Killer" that would be able to live long in that tank either..I found my 180, stand, and canopy for $350....Personally I would keep looking and buy something you know you will be happy with...You could keep a trigger for awhile..Year or so, but by then it will be hard to re-home it because of aggresion issues...more than 1..Nope...One will kill the other when the terr. gets smaller and smaller..
http:///forum/post/2457845
yeah. hey is this a good deal?
for $125.00
he says: "plexiglass aquarium (5ft wide 18 deep 24 tall) and custom stand (5 ft wide 18 deep 38 tall). 2 powerheads, 1 backfilter, 2 toplights, gravel and decrotive wood. Some scratches in front of tank from previous resident (large grommie). Otherwise in good shape and in operation so you can see it and be ensured there are no leaks... no heater"
i would toss out gravel and wood and clean out tank before i start!
comes to around 112 gallons...
I really wouldnt put a Trigger in a tank that small..They will be okay for awhile but will out grow that tank...Eels...Cant really think of a "Killer" that would be able to live long in that tank either..I found my 180, stand, and canopy for $350....Personally I would keep looking and buy something you know you will be happy with...You could keep a trigger for awhile..Year or so, but by then it will be hard to re-home it because of aggresion issues...more than 1..Nope...One will kill the other when the terr. gets smaller and smaller..
mckevinfang
Member
Originally Posted by NigerBang
http:///forum/post/2458405
comes to around 112 gallons...
I really wouldnt put a Trigger in a tank that small..They will be okay for awhile but will out grow that tank...Eels...Cant really think of a "Killer" that would be able to live long in that tank either..I found my 180, stand, and canopy for $350....Personally I would keep looking and buy something you know you will be happy with...You could keep a trigger for awhile..Year or so, but by then it will be hard to re-home it because of aggresion issues...more than 1..Nope...One will kill the other when the terr. gets smaller and smaller..
yeah ill keep my eyes open for that great of a deal thanks
http:///forum/post/2458405
comes to around 112 gallons...
I really wouldnt put a Trigger in a tank that small..They will be okay for awhile but will out grow that tank...Eels...Cant really think of a "Killer" that would be able to live long in that tank either..I found my 180, stand, and canopy for $350....Personally I would keep looking and buy something you know you will be happy with...You could keep a trigger for awhile..Year or so, but by then it will be hard to re-home it because of aggresion issues...more than 1..Nope...One will kill the other when the terr. gets smaller and smaller..
yeah ill keep my eyes open for that great of a deal thanks
mckevinfang
Member
Originally Posted by Crashbandicoot http:///forum/post/2458429
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/305554/a-stupid-question
thanks for the help the person had already sold it tho
its ok im talking to a few other people on a 125gal and a 150 gal
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/305554/a-stupid-question
thanks for the help the person had already sold it tho
mckevinfang
Member
well i just got an even better deal this this woman i have been talking to for a while about selling her 100gal saltwater tank to me for $120 but we both agreed on $150.00 even though he posted it up for $400 lol
i guess i have some good haggling skills
here's what it comes with
- 100 gallon glass tank 60 x 18 x 21
- Home made stand and canopy
- heater
- filter
- lights
- 90 lbs live sand
- saltwater testing kits
no scratches
no leaks
everything in working condtion
i dont know the specifics right now she is going to send me more info tomorrow and im going to pick up the tank on saturday
so guys what should i do to clean it she said she hasn't used the tank in 5 months!! what steps should i take? and what to do with the water i still have a bag and a half of salt totaling maybe 70 gallons of salt. and i'm talking to someone right now for a great deal on live rock Fiji from his tank at $2.50 per lb. but yeah do you guys have any suggestions for me on setup and water. well talk about what i'm planning on putting in there a little later
here's what it comes with
- 100 gallon glass tank 60 x 18 x 21
- Home made stand and canopy
- heater
- filter
- lights
- 90 lbs live sand
- saltwater testing kits
no scratches
no leaks
everything in working condtion
i dont know the specifics right now she is going to send me more info tomorrow and im going to pick up the tank on saturday
so guys what should i do to clean it she said she hasn't used the tank in 5 months!! what steps should i take? and what to do with the water i still have a bag and a half of salt totaling maybe 70 gallons of salt. and i'm talking to someone right now for a great deal on live rock Fiji from his tank at $2.50 per lb. but yeah do you guys have any suggestions for me on setup and water. well talk about what i'm planning on putting in there a little later
crashbandicoot
Active Member
Has it been sitting dry is the first question I can think of to ask you .
mckevinfang
Member
Originally Posted by Crashbandicoot
http:///forum/post/2460867
Has it been sitting dry is the first question I can think of to ask you .
i will definetly ask any other things i should ask??
http:///forum/post/2460867
Has it been sitting dry is the first question I can think of to ask you .
i will definetly ask any other things i should ask??
ccampbell57
Active Member
It doesnt really matter what condition the tank is in unless it is just in shambles. IMO, if the tank doenst leak, the heater still works, the filter motor works, and the lights work you are 90% there.
THe live sand is now dead since it has been sitting for 5 months. You can guarantee that the water is full of algea.
I would buy the tank. Take it home and get all the sand out of it. Then, using bleach and water fill the tank up and start scrubbing with a non abbrassive to get the tank nice and clean of algea. Do this for 1-2 days.
Then, soak all the sand in bleach. Get all the organizms that live or lived in the sand out. Soak the heater and filter in bleach. Then buy new filter pads.
RINSE RINSE RINSE!!! Till you cant smell any bleach. I would apply a new layer of silicone inside the tank to save yourself some issues later with leaking.
Then, do a dry run of all the equipment, set it all up (sand and all) and get a hose and fill it up...turn everything on and make sure that it works as expected. If everything is good...drain it and start your re-fill with Salt water.
Wait 6 weeks and add your fish!
THe live sand is now dead since it has been sitting for 5 months. You can guarantee that the water is full of algea.
I would buy the tank. Take it home and get all the sand out of it. Then, using bleach and water fill the tank up and start scrubbing with a non abbrassive to get the tank nice and clean of algea. Do this for 1-2 days.
Then, soak all the sand in bleach. Get all the organizms that live or lived in the sand out. Soak the heater and filter in bleach. Then buy new filter pads.
RINSE RINSE RINSE!!! Till you cant smell any bleach. I would apply a new layer of silicone inside the tank to save yourself some issues later with leaking.
Then, do a dry run of all the equipment, set it all up (sand and all) and get a hose and fill it up...turn everything on and make sure that it works as expected. If everything is good...drain it and start your re-fill with Salt water.
Wait 6 weeks and add your fish!
mckevinfang
Member
Originally Posted by ccampbell57
http:///forum/post/2461171
It doesnt really matter what condition the tank is in unless it is just in shambles. IMO, if the tank doenst leak, the heater still works, the filter motor works, and the lights work you are 90% there.
THe live sand is now dead since it has been sitting for 5 months. You can guarantee that the water is full of algea.
I would buy the tank. Take it home and get all the sand out of it. Then, using bleach and water fill the tank up and start scrubbing with a non abbrassive to get the tank nice and clean of algea. Do this for 1-2 days.
Then, soak all the sand in bleach. Get all the organizms that live or lived in the sand out. Soak the heater and filter in bleach. Then buy new filter pads.
RINSE RINSE RINSE!!! Till you cant smell any bleach. I would apply a new layer of silicone inside the tank to save yourself some issues later with leaking.
Then, do a dry run of all the equipment, set it all up (sand and all) and get a hose and fill it up...turn everything on and make sure that it works as expected. If everything is good...drain it and start your re-fill with Salt water.
Wait 6 weeks and add your fish!
i heard using vinegar to clean the tank is a lot better? but what kind of bleach? will clorox bleach work the ones used on clothes? and the new layer of silicone how do i do it? i heard putting plexy glass on the bottom of the tank was also good is that true?
thanks for the advice. oh and what about an emperor angel fish in the tank? what can i put in with him?
http:///forum/post/2461171
It doesnt really matter what condition the tank is in unless it is just in shambles. IMO, if the tank doenst leak, the heater still works, the filter motor works, and the lights work you are 90% there.
THe live sand is now dead since it has been sitting for 5 months. You can guarantee that the water is full of algea.
I would buy the tank. Take it home and get all the sand out of it. Then, using bleach and water fill the tank up and start scrubbing with a non abbrassive to get the tank nice and clean of algea. Do this for 1-2 days.
Then, soak all the sand in bleach. Get all the organizms that live or lived in the sand out. Soak the heater and filter in bleach. Then buy new filter pads.
RINSE RINSE RINSE!!! Till you cant smell any bleach. I would apply a new layer of silicone inside the tank to save yourself some issues later with leaking.
Then, do a dry run of all the equipment, set it all up (sand and all) and get a hose and fill it up...turn everything on and make sure that it works as expected. If everything is good...drain it and start your re-fill with Salt water.
Wait 6 weeks and add your fish!
i heard using vinegar to clean the tank is a lot better? but what kind of bleach? will clorox bleach work the ones used on clothes? and the new layer of silicone how do i do it? i heard putting plexy glass on the bottom of the tank was also good is that true?
thanks for the advice. oh and what about an emperor angel fish in the tank? what can i put in with him?
mckevinfang
Member
Originally Posted by sulley
http:///forum/post/2461207
kevin from what i have read on what you want i would not get this tank. what kind of filter is it? it is probaly going to be a hob and that is basically useless for what you want. you are still goingt o have to sink alot more money into this one.
i will ask what the filter make and model is. but i know that i still would need to get a better filter and i will eventually spend more money but i have time to save while the tank is cleaning and going through cycle. its just a good deal that i cant resist taking i've seen similar tanks sell for close to $400.00 used with the same amount of items. and if it doesnt end up working ill resell the tank for more. thanks for your advice tho
http:///forum/post/2461207
kevin from what i have read on what you want i would not get this tank. what kind of filter is it? it is probaly going to be a hob and that is basically useless for what you want. you are still goingt o have to sink alot more money into this one.
i will ask what the filter make and model is. but i know that i still would need to get a better filter and i will eventually spend more money but i have time to save while the tank is cleaning and going through cycle. its just a good deal that i cant resist taking i've seen similar tanks sell for close to $400.00 used with the same amount of items. and if it doesnt end up working ill resell the tank for more. thanks for your advice tho