Author Topic: Another Tank ? : O (Read 12538 times) 52 replies

Aquamaid · « **on:** November 16, 2014, 08:09:55 AM »

Oh heck, i have the chance of a 240L, Jewul 240 with stand for £180, not mad about the look of it (love the aqua oak ones in Maidenhead Aquatics) but it seems such a bargain, if indeed it is in good nick, ive only just got mine up and running, not sure i should be buying another just yet, oh dear decisions decisions lol

naughtymoose · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2014, 08:55:31 AM »

Well, I think you should go for it.

I'm probably treating myself to a Fluval 240L next week. Of course, my missus isn't particularly pleased about this (although she seemed to have a good idea of what fish she wanted in it

) and has decided that my 40L birthday tank will have to be removed from the lounge to the landing.

This leaves me with the 30" Clearseal tank (no lid, just tank) that I had started work being surplus to allowance

I've already cut a base for it to sit on , with front and side edging.

I'm in Basildon. Offers anyone?

biffster · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2014, 09:00:22 AM »

GO FOR IT !!

how old is the tank i picked a rio 300 for £60

Aquamaid · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2014, 09:04:04 AM »

Its three years old and has been empty for 3 weeks, not sure i got all the answers i want though as to it being watertight or scratched, might have to enquire more, mmm $:-\$

evan47 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2014, 09:10:39 AM »

if you have enough room for it i would go for it.
imagine what you can put in there!

Richard W · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2014, 09:14:39 AM »

Don't forget it will be quite a weight to move, not sure how many of you there are to carry it. 120L was the biggest I could manage alone, and that was a struggle.

Aquamaid · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2014, 09:21:36 AM »

Yes just thinking about that, there is just me at the moment lol, must say i'm not keen on the black silicone they use for the tank, clear would have been better. I shouldn't really be looking at all, only just got mind up and running, just it's local and seemed good price, ah well maybe i should hold off till next year.

naughtymoose · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2014, 09:27:17 AM »

I've already got the stock plan for mine, fairly sure it will be Ok. The existing fish will move from my 40L and I'll make that in to a Shrimery.

Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (that way, I can keep Sparky, of the Immaculate Conception)
Some Sparkling Gourami
Five Band Barbs
Ember Tetras
Otocinclus
Salt and Pepper Catfish
False Julli Cory
and maybe some Blue Tetras

Any thoughts anyone?

Aquamaid · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2014, 09:33:11 AM »

You wouldn't believe (or maybe many would) how many combination ive considered for my 88L but there is always an obsticle, i won't be changing my water perameters so upping the size is the only way to get more choice. Well im sure your having great pleasure deciding what your going to do with yours

biffster · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2014, 09:57:49 AM »

i would offer them 100 pounds for it as 180 seems a bit dear to be honest

Aquamaid · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2014, 10:44:56 AM »

That's with cabinet, but i'm going to have a look at it Tues afternoon, maybe £150?

biffster · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2014, 11:34:40 AM »

i got a 300 for 60 pounds i had stand already
a 180 for 60 ponds full set up
a 190 trigon a month old for 20 pounds full set up
a roma 125 for free off freecycle full set up
just bought two 65 liter fish boxes full setups on stands 50 pounds each

Aquamaid · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2014, 11:57:04 AM »

Well done you, sound like right place at right time, and errr patience which i still have'nt aquired even after 50 days of fishless cycling lol

biffster · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2014, 12:00:39 PM »

patience is a big part of it and also
does right place right time and a lot of
luck

Aquamaid · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2014, 12:22:12 PM »

Some people think it's a real bargain they paid more, others think it's expensive, they got better bargain, so ultimately it's my choice i guess. Ah well got time to think about it : )

Sue · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2014, 12:31:35 PM »

There's nothing to say that you'd have to set it up right now. If you have somewhere to keep it empty until you are ready, definitely go for it. This would have the advantage that when your current tank is fully stocked and mature, you could steal some filter media to kick start the cycle on the big one.

Black silicone is better from one aspect - if you ever have to medicate the fish, most meds dye clear silicone, usually blue $:-\$ My quarantine tank has had blue silicone for years.

biffster · « **Reply #16 on:** November 16, 2014, 01:17:02 PM »

just got shot of an old beat up aqua one 620 this morning
on free cycle i bought it yesterday i was duped in to buying
it did find out the bottom was cracked till we took out the substrate

any way i might be able to make something off the two filters i got
with it might make 20 quid back

Aquamaid · « **Reply #17 on:** November 16, 2014, 01:42:16 PM »

Yes Sue, or i could cycle this one at my leisure, and hopefully get things right this time like sand/gravel etc. mmm well i'll put in my £150 offer and see what happens lol. He's walking distance from me, so if anything is wrong with it, he will soon know lol

Gav · « **Reply #18 on:** November 16, 2014, 01:43:37 PM »

I'd say go for it. I'm currently cycling my 2nd hand Trigon 190 that I picked up for £180. I chopped up a bit of media from my other tank filter, added it to he new filter and I've already got down to 1ppm ammonia and the nitrite is up to 3ppm, I only dosed with ammonia on Friday night.

I'm looking to get some Ruby Barbs, Yo Yo Loaches and maybe some Dwarf Rainbows. There'll definitely be a plec or two going in there as well. I'd really like a Ruby shark too but think it may get a bit big for the tank...

Aquamaid · « **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2014, 03:30:47 PM »

Thanks Gav, yes i think it's an ongoing thing isn't it no matter what you get, you want MORE!

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