Quarintine

[db9181]

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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/387777/quarintine#post_3415705
You can get a NEW 10g tank for $12.00 and use a NEW little HOB filter (14.00 tops)...some NEW PVC pieces ($1.50) for a new fish to cozy up to so they feel safe. Let it cycle. Also...Paint the bottom back (on the outside) in case you have to treat the new fish, live rock and sand create problems and a glass bottom looks bad to me.
I was also including a setup w/ hood (basic bulbs) for alittle light to observe them as well as prevent anyone from jumping out

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by DB9181 http:///t/387777/quarintine/20#post_3415708
I was also including a setup w/ hood (basic bulbs) for alittle light to observe them as well as prevent anyone from jumping out
Ah...the hood, I didn't consider that. Surely they won't charge that much more for a hood? I just purchased a 20g and was going for a 10g so I knew the prices. Before I spent that I would buy a goose neck $4.00 clip on, or desk lamp from Walmart....it will light the little tank enough to see...a wrasse or firefish would need a mesh cover even with a hood that is open in the back for the filter.

 

[mr. limpid]

Try looking at garage sales I found a 10g with hood light, heater and hang on filter for $5.

 

[clown-keeper99]

trust me I tried to explain everything
my dad said,"if you can't manage with just one tank the you should just drain the one you got. Be happy with what you have now and you can have all the tanks you want when you move out".

 

[kiefers]

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Originally Posted by clown-keeper99 http:///t/387777/quarintine/20#post_3415952
trust me I tried to explain everything
my dad said,"if you can't manage with just one tank the you should just drain the one you got. Be happy with what you have now and you can have all the tanks you want when you move out".
Hmmmmmmm sounds a little like me Lol.... Personally..... well....... maybe a coral reef only tank? hahaha kinda stuck there huh? just be careful with what type of fish you get.

 

[travelerjp98]

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Originally Posted by clown-keeper99 http:///t/387777/quarintine/20#post_3415952
trust me I tried to explain everything
my dad said,"if you can't manage with just one tank the you should just drain the one you got. Be happy with what you have now and you can have all the tanks you want when you move out".
Oh I know... well good luck... I don't have a qt either so you're not alone...
How about a skunk cleaner shrimp?

 

[clown-keeper99]

all I have in there is a giant hermit crab I accidentaly brought back from the florida keys

 

[travelerjp98]

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Originally Posted by clown-keeper99 http:///t/387777/quarintine/20#post_3415965
all I have in there is a giant hermit crab I accidentaly brought back from the florida keys
That's pretty cool... I collected live rock from the dominican before...

 

[travelerjp98]

you should be fine... just inspect all the fish at the LFS and make sure none have any diseases. Be careful and inspect your fish real well before buying them.

 

[kiefers]

I would say the same, inspect fish very closely, look for spots, scratches, request th fish store feed the fish so you can be ensured the fish is eating. The fish eating will be a big bonus.

 

[travelerjp98]

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Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///t/387777/quarintine/20#post_3415985
I would say the same, inspect fish very closely, look for spots, scratches, request th fish store feed the fish so you can be ensured the fish is eating. The fish eating will be a big bonus.
Yes, I forgot to say that you MUST make sure the fish is eating in the LFS.