spursmaddave Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) I have been looking for a slightly bigger aquarium something around the 200-250ltr mark and after loosing out to a few on ebay etc I finally snagged one on thursday... Only 120ltr tank but a good make, Juwel and with a stand even though I didn't really want/need one... Very local and snapped it up for just £57 !!! Didn't look too great in the pic But I thought you never know.... emailed the guy and he said there are fish in it, you can have them if you want bring a bucket etc.... so I thought might as well see what they are like too..... Although the tank was pretty minging outside the water looked really clear and the fish looked healthy so all sorted and back to my flat for a clear up The tank has come up like new, the light fitting was knackered so I replaced that for £20 and hey presto ! Need to get some real plants in but I am really happy with it, it even came with the shipwreck thats probly £20 new.... but the real surprise was when I moved the ship to take it out of the tank This little fella shot out He basically lives in the ship and almost fills it up So all set up for now, don't worry Jim your coffee table is safe and propped up underneath just in case Off to a big aquarium place in Canterbury with my mate Tuesday so will get it looking a bit more how I want it hopefully.... it will do until I find a bigger one Oh and one cat who now thinks she has died and gone to heaven Edited October 28, 2012 by spursmaddave Quote
spursmaddave Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 Daylight robbery Yes I gave him the cash and got my skates on Quote
DoogyRev Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Very nice, But where will your cat sit now as you've stolen the comfy spot in the shelf Quote
spursmaddave Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 Very nice, But where will your cat sit now as you've stolen the comfy spot in the shelf The tank is going on this Then your ex piece of furniture will be going back to it's primary use as a coffee table / cat chaise lounge Quote
ddcboyle Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 haha i misread, i thought you were looking for a 200-250l fuel tank haha. Was getting intigued Quote
Stew Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Plecs never seem to stop growing! Should keep the bottom of the tank clean though! That's a steal for the tank! Quote
4RE Leather Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) I am thinking of giving all my stuff away Dave. about 120-150 tank size Aqua 1 a year old Every time i go into hospital i have to get someone to come in and look after them. Plus It hurts like heck cleaning them out. Edited October 28, 2012 by 4RE Leather Quote
Vik54 Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Ooooh the big thingy (plec did Stew say?) they give me the willies and they do get mahoosive one of my mates ended up with one that was over a foot Cool tank though Edited October 28, 2012 by Vik54 Quote
glrnet Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 I am thinking of giving all my stuff away Dave. about 120-150 tank size Aqua 1 a year old Every time i go into hospital i have to get someone to come in and look after them. Plus It hurts like heck cleaning them out. Don't tell him that now Pete, he thinks he got a bargain from the other guy Quote
spursmaddave Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Wonder which one the cat will pick?! Knowing her the biggest one she can get her hands on Quote
4RE Leather Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) I have told him Papa, just to bring him back down the earth! He now has 1st refusal lol If not It can go on a 1st come basis. , Edited October 31, 2012 by 4RE Leather Quote
Aliensurfer Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 Looks like a bristle nose plec. I've got a couple in mine. Got a mate who runs his own aquatics business just outside Cambridge, outstanding guy, if you ever need anything I'll put you in touch. Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 5, 2012 Author Posted November 5, 2012 Looks like a bristle nose plec. I've got a couple in mine. Got a mate who runs his own aquatics business just outside Cambridge, outstanding guy, if you ever need anything I'll put you in touch. Cheers I have been having a play with LED lights, got 2 strips of white and a strip of blue all with dimmers it makes a nice moonlight effect in the evening and a low glow overnight rather than just turning the tube completely off. Quote
SteveRS Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 Nice tank Dave Looks like a bristle nose plec. I've got a couple in mine. Got a mate who runs his own aquatics business just outside Cambridge, outstanding guy, if you ever need anything I'll put you in touch. This is also very good to know.........now where did I put the shopping list ........ Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 10, 2012 Author Posted November 10, 2012 Had a bit of a change around, never liked the big boat thing so looked at a 3D background but was stupid expensive.... Bought some rock for £20 and after a good soak it looks ok, need a few more for height though... built a little cave for the plec which he loves and got an air stone as the fish were struggling for air a bit.... Need to get some real plants to replace the plastic ones next, any suggestions on easy ones to keep and what if anything I need to change? Just got grabel at the moment... Quote
Wasso Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 Nice Dave, but looks like you need a bigger tank now I don't think you answered a question I posted previously. In one of the pics you can see your speakers, Mission by any chance? Quote
ioneabee Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 +1 too many rocks or not enough tank Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 10, 2012 Author Posted November 10, 2012 Nice Dave, but looks like you need a bigger tank now I don't think you answered a question I posted previously. In one of the pics you can see your speakers, Mission by any chance? Yeah i'm on the lookout for a 4' long tank but no mad rush.... Oops missed your question, nope the tall speakers are TDL, I do have a centre mission speaker and Gale surrounds and Sub, all powered my a Cambridge Audio Amp beautiful crisp warm sound.... Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 10, 2012 Author Posted November 10, 2012 +1 too many rocks or not enough tank The fish love the rocks swimming inbetween them and my shrimps also like them lots of cover A 3D background was £80 and has to be silicones to the tank etc Quote
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