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Paradisio · 05-12-2006, 04:19 PM

I guess shopping around has paid off, I left messages and check all the local classifieds for tanks. At this point, its more cost efficient for me to get one of the used ones.

Since for 100 dollars I can get: Tank, Stand, Gravel, Filter, Driftwood, glass top and hood.

And another person is offering me something similar for 150; still sketchy on the details.

Regardless, buying a complete used setup is turning out to be the better idea.

The blue rams are stunning, but unfortunately I can't seem to find them locally.

Ky'smommy · 05-12-2006, 05:13 PM

yup thats what i did. kinda. what i was going to do. until i convinced my father to buy a 120 gallon and sell me his other one . lol 300 bucks for a 80 gallon with everything.
but i ended up buying my own stuff and let him keep his

Paradisio · 05-12-2006, 07:17 PM

Ok never mind... one of them was a saltwater tank and the other was a 4 hour drive, which I would have to make twice.

Ky'smommy · 05-12-2006, 08:49 PM

well keep looking. im not sure where you are but there are lots of sites online with classifieds.
dont give up yet.

**Zagz** · 05-12-2006, 10:36 PM

Also if you are looking for rams check with your local aquarium society as some of the members may be breeders. Breeders generally have better quality fish than lfs's. I couldn't find and GBR's around here so I got some from a local breeder and couldn't be happier with them.

SCFatz · 05-12-2006, 11:21 PM

I started with a 29g...still love it....I wouldn't trade it for a 55 now if I had too...I've just spent that much time on it and my guys,gals and plants inside.

But if you can find a deal,gobble it up.

RoK · 05-14-2006, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paradisio

Can anyone give me any fish ideas? I liked a lot at the pet store; but I know I can't put most of it in such a small tank. I'm looking for social fish mostly, non-aggressive and playful. Colorful especially.

Well IMO, that describes tetras and rainbows. A school of dwarf rainbows, lemon tetras, neons, pristilla, and many other tetras would do great in that size tank.
For bottom feeders you could go with some cories, small loaches, or maybe a dwarf pleco.
It's up to you of which you choose and like the best.

Laser · 05-14-2006, 03:12 PM

I would go with the 29 for now since you already have the tank. Initial cost is really the only significant amount to take in consideration when setting up a freshwater tank so later on if you decide you want the 55 and you have some extra money you could probably run both if you wanted to.

Big Ben · 05-15-2006, 02:56 AM

I myself, I started with a 10 and I just got a 50 gal used but in great condition from buysell.com . I would have been alot happier starting with a 20. When you first start off, I guess a larger aquarium can seem like alot, but you also have more felxibility with water paramers and choice of fish. Chances are though you'll just want a bigger one anyway so I'd go with the 55. I would have a 55 right now if I'd found one for a good price.

05-12-2006, 11:21 PM	#16
SCFatz Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 814	I started with a 29g...still love it....I wouldn't trade it for a 55 now if I had too...I've just spent that much time on it and my guys,gals and plants inside. But if you can find a deal,gobble it up. __________________ Fatz 90g SW FOWLR 50g tall fw planted at .6wpg 29g fw planted at 1.2 wpg 10g fw planted at 3 wpg cf

05-15-2006, 02:56 AM	#19
Big Ben Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 245 Images: 7	I myself, I started with a 10 and I just got a 50 gal used but in great condition from buysell.com . I would have been alot happier starting with a 20. When you first start off, I guess a larger aquarium can seem like alot, but you also have more felxibility with water paramers and choice of fish. Chances are though you'll just want a bigger one anyway so I'd go with the 55. I would have a 55 right now if I'd found one for a good price. __________________ February 2006: 10 gallon. June 2006: 48 gallon. April 2007: 20 gallon. April 2008 150 gallon planning in process. When I move out it's going to be scary

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05-12-2006, 04:19 PM	#11
Paradisio Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14	I guess shopping around has paid off, I left messages and check all the local classifieds for tanks. At this point, its more cost efficient for me to get one of the used ones. Since for 100 dollars I can get: Tank, Stand, Gravel, Filter, Driftwood, glass top and hood. And another person is offering me something similar for 150; still sketchy on the details. Regardless, buying a complete used setup is turning out to be the better idea. The blue rams are stunning, but unfortunately I can't seem to find them locally.

05-12-2006, 05:13 PM	#12
Ky'smommy Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: red deer, alberta, canada Posts: 550 Images: 7	yup thats what i did. kinda. what i was going to do. until i convinced my father to buy a 120 gallon and sell me his other one . lol 300 bucks for a 80 gallon with everything. but i ended up buying my own stuff and let him keep his

05-12-2006, 07:17 PM	#13
Paradisio Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 14	Ok never mind... one of them was a saltwater tank and the other was a 4 hour drive, which I would have to make twice.

05-12-2006, 08:49 PM	#14
Ky'smommy Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: red deer, alberta, canada Posts: 550 Images: 7	well keep looking. im not sure where you are but there are lots of sites online with classifieds. dont give up yet.

05-14-2006, 03:12 PM	#18
Laser Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 48	I would go with the 29 for now since you already have the tank. Initial cost is really the only significant amount to take in consideration when setting up a freshwater tank so later on if you decide you want the 55 and you have some extra money you could probably run both if you wanted to.