sharkbait33 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I'm new to the hobby and am looking for a nice starter size aquarium. I already have a couple fish and corals in mind that I would like to eventually get, and I know the bigger the better (as far as maintaing a steady salinity). So if anyone has any aquariums for sell or knows of someone that has some for sell, let me know! Thank you, Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I think this looks like a really good deal: http://www.austinreefclub.com/index.php?showtopic=1736 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenM Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 There are usually some good deals on craigslist. Just be sure to make sure the tank doesn't leak and that all equip works. A few months ago I bought a tank off of CL and it leaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semperfimarine1 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 sharkbait? like off of FINDING NEMO? love that nameanyways i second KarenM search on craigslist to see what pops up and maybe youll get lucky. people are always trying to get rid of good stuff just cause they need to.if ya find anything and need help moving shoot me a pm!also what fish and corals do you plan on keeping. that will also help determine a good size tank needed for your aquatic life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flushdraw Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 +1 on Craig's list. You can find some steals like maybe this...CLICK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkbait33 Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 Thanks guys! Ive been checking craigs religiously now and to the Marine...yes, like off FINDING NEMO Which is prob my FAVORITE movie! Have you seen it? I really like the fish in that movie, so I'm hoping to get maybe a royal gramma, a moorish idol, maybe a porcupine puffer, a couple Nemo's and of course a Dori Maybe an eel or a shark's egg too. Havent quite decided on corals yet, because its either a porcupine puffer or corals :/ Very VERY hard decision for me... Thank you for offering to help w/the move. I'll most DEF take you up on that offer, I'll need a strong Marine to help me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) Thanks guys! Ive been checking craigs religiously now and to the Marine...yes, like off FINDING NEMO Which is prob my FAVORITE movie! Have you seen it? I really like the fish in that movie, so I'm hoping to get maybe a royal gramma, a moorish idol, maybe a porcupine puffer, a couple Nemo's and of course a Dori Maybe an eel or a shark's egg too. Havent quite decided on corals yet, because its either a porcupine puffer or corals :/ Very VERY hard decision for me... Thank you for offering to help w/the move. I'll most DEF take you up on that offer, I'll need a strong Marine to help me out I'll have a 30g (kept freshwater fish in (black ghost knife) that I will be most likely giving away in the next 2 weeks. If I don't give up the 30g I have a 20 long I will give away...let me know if you would be interested in them. (you could allways use em for a DIY sump/fuge or hospital tank) :-) Edited July 27, 2007 by Lurker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 You definitely need to do some research on a few off your desired fish. The Regal (Dori) Tang, Moorish Idol, Puffer, and especially the shark all need VERY large tanks. There are also many other concerns with some of those fish. MI are usually hard to get to eat in captivity. Just read as much as possible on each fish before making a purchase. It would be a shame to spend all the money and lose them, not to mention we all hate killing fish. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenM Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 You definitely need to do some research on a few off your desired fish. The Regal (Dori) Tang, Moorish Idol, Puffer, and especially the shark all need VERY large tanks. There are also many other concerns with some of those fish. MI are usually hard to get to eat in captivity. Just read as much as possible on each fish before making a purchase. It would be a shame to spend all the money and lose them, not to mention we all hate killing fish. Hope that helps. I'll ditto this! I got my 40 gal tall based on space/finances and planned on going cichlid. I just liked the shape and it's perfect where I put it. Then I decided to go SW. I took the advice of only one LFS and charged ahead with it. Only after I'd already set it up and had my rock, cleaner crew, etc. going did I realize that it's way too small for any of the "cool" fish my daughter and I wanted. After a couple of months of research and asking on several different sites (and making some wrong purchases) I finally found the best 3 fish for us. The best advice I can give you is get a plan. Make a list of the fish you want to keep in order of their importance to you. Then research to see if your first choice will get along with your second choice, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I am moving all my stuff from a 46 gal bow front to a 100 gal if you are interested in buying it. It comes with a black stand and regular tank top. There is a light as well, but the bulbs need replacing. I also have a Fluval 304 filter for $25...needs a motor cap and motor seal ring (maybe $10 total at www.petsolutions.com) and of course new media. Was hoping to get $150 for the tank. The 46 gal has a Fluval 304 on it right now and has been doing great. I'll be using two of them for the 100 gal until I know more about refugiums and all that fun stuff. I'm pretty new also and started with an 18 gallon one (for sale on CL). It only lasted a week before I upgraded LOL. Dena 698-7192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I'm new to the hobby and am looking for a nice starter size aquarium. I already have a couple fish and corals in mind that I would like to eventually get, and I know the bigger the better (as far as maintaing a steady salinity). So if anyone has any aquariums for sell or knows of someone that has some for sell, let me know! Thank you, Sarahthis was posted in July so i do not know if you have got setup or not but i was thinking about selling my 75 gallon fully setup tank. has mushrooms, xenia, several torch corals, 1 of them is very large,lots of fish ect.....Thanks Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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