Subj : Re: Beginner in Phoenix,
To : All
From : T
Date : Tue Dec 16 2003 10:57 am
Sidney, you do know MarineLand makes the Regent filters for WalMart right?
With a little playing and parts from MarineLand you can convert the Regent
to an Emperor no problems.. My choise of HOT filters is a little different
because of what I prefer and cost related issues ( I use the AC's from the
150 to the 300 because I can make my own filter media mixtures etc, and I
also have foam media for any of these filters in one purchase ). I do agree
with the mat tack particle board stands sold there are not a high qaulity
item and the LFS probably have a better selection of better built units (
unless you want to make one yourself ). You can also check the local Penny
Saver for good deals on tanks.... I bought two 55USG tanks for a mere $50
with a hand built stand that can support both of the tanks... A little
cleaning and they looked new without any leaks. I purchased some of my
filtration off of E bay, at a substainial savings ( these were new units or
units with very little time on them ). take some time and research, research
research, as this hobby will bring a lot of enjoyment for years to
come...IMHO
Tim..
"Sidney" <
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> Buy quality components. Buy them one at a time if you must. It is
> certainly cheaper in the long run. The Wal-Mart complete setups are a
place
> to start but, the tank is not that great quality, the stands are terrible
> (but they don't fall ;-), and you will find the pumps, heaters, etc. to be
> the very minimum level of quality - just enough to keep from killing fish
> regularly.
>
> Find a couple of local fish stores near where you live. Buy a tank and
> stand there. Buy a really good quality tank and stand first because once
> you have it you never replace it. You will spend many hours a week
looking
> at it so, make sure it is the best quality you can afford (within reason).
> I recently purchased a 50 gallon tank for $100. I really like the extra
> height and depth of these tanks. A 24 inch tall "show" tank has a lot of
> visual appeal for a main living area. The stands run ~$120 to $150 for an
> enclosed model (same tank size).
>
> Now, once you recover from that financial outlay, get a good filter and
> heater. The Emperor 400 from Marineland is solid starting point and runs
> $40 from
http://www.bigalsonline.com, add a Rena heater ~$20 from the same
> place, some dechlorinator, and fish food you are at ~$80 with shipping. I
> like to add a small Tetra DeepWater air pump with a rectangular air stone
> (1inch by 6 inch) for those tiny bubbles and the visual appeal and you're
> done at about $100.
>
> Now, add the water and let the tank sit about week to cycle through any
> "bloom" that might occur. Now you're ready to add a few fish (not more
then
> 4) to get the tank started right. I would suggest viewing all the fish at
> several pet stores at least once a week for a couple of weeks before you
buy
> some. Find fish that are appealing to you and, try to avoid the "Noah's
> Ark" syndrome with one or two from each species. Right now I'm into large
> groups of schooling Tetra's myself and find their behavior to be much
> different in large groups versus isolation in an ocean of many. If you
mix
> fish, make sure they are compatible (i.e. you are not buying expensive
> feeder fish for an aggressive predator in the tank - like Barbs and Neon
> Tetra's or similar bad combinations).
>
> <
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> news:
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> > Hello,
> >
> > I currently live in Phoenix, AZ and I was wondering if anyone had any
> > advice about stores locally that have friendly service, knowledge, and
> > good prices. Please let me know if anyone has had any good
> > experiences here in the area.
> >
> > Or if you are looking to sell an old tank, I would be interested.
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Matt
> >
> >
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>
>
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