Recent content by mike126

I was looking at Dr Fosters site and also a lfs. The lr at Dr Fosters runs about $100 but I think you have to go through a curing process. I'll check to see the cost at the lfs. Since I'm working with 29g, I really don't want too much. Maybe a clown and anemonie and one or two other fish or...

cplawrence - I'm curious, $750 for the SW setup? That seems pretty high. Did you install pretty high end equipment? For a basic tank is that what I should expect to pay? Thanks, Mike

Lando - Thanks for the information. Roughly how much time is required for maintenance (hours per week)? Also is it about the same amount of setup time? Thanks, Mike

I posted a newbie question in the Freshwater forum the otherday. I haver 7 year old twin boys that are interested in starting an aquarium. My first thought was to start a freshwater tank since they seem easier to maintain etc. However, I like saltwater tanks better. I'm looking at a 29...

Menagerie - Thanks for the advice. First thing I need to do is design and build a stand so it fits with the family room. Hopefully this weekend I can start looking at the local shops for different equipment and start researching fish. I was talking with my wife about it and she agrees that a...

Hey guys thanks for the response. This is really helpful information. I think I'll price things out this weekend and then look at building the stand. My hobby is furniture making so this should work out nicely. It looks like the overall cost between kit versus individual components should...

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and realtively new to fishkeeping. My twin boys want to get a freshwater aquarium for their 7th birthday in June. Recently I was buying some dog food at PetSmart and took a look at the aquariums. I know that the rule of thumb is bigger is better so I'm...