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11-23-2006, 08:09 AM
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st, uncle neds fish factory is a good place i think it's in millis. there used to be a good place in quincy center but i can't remember the name of it. i used to manage a giant pet store (now out of business). a few reccomendations. the larger the tank, the easier it is to manage the water quality. like the man said most people overpopulate thier tanks. the want advertiser is a good place to find used tanks. what type of fish do you want? this will effect the type of tank you get. african cichlids are some of my favorites, the colors are close to saltwater fish w/o the price of them, though nothing is cheap about aquariums. don't be afraid of saltwater tanks, unless you want invertibrates, they are not as difficult as people make them out to be. good luck and post some pix of your tank when you get it set up, paul , arrowannas (sp) = tarpon fishing in the living room
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11-23-2006, 08:14 AM
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Location: marshfield
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if you want a/c get a tank w/ more bottom area than the bow. they r very territorial
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11-23-2006, 08:30 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Prod...List1-_-897787
Not sure if this link will work,but it's petco.com
Again, please do not buy a wood stand,you will thank me every year you take me tuna fishing 
Happy Holidays and be safe
VB
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11-23-2006, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Needham MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vineyardblues
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Not sure what you mean by that, I had a reef on a wood stand for twelve years....then sold it and it looked as good as the day i bought it??
"That fish place" on the web for dry goods.....
Uncle Neds for cichlids--http://www.unclenedsfishfactory.com/index.html
Saulosi are great for starters--I had 8 two years ago now there are around 20 or so in the tank. Great for the kids to watch them breeding and caring for thier young..
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/p_saulosi.php
If you can fit it I would try and get a bigger "footprint" on the tank...like a 55...
Happy Thanksgiving..... |
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11-23-2006, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RockLobsta
Not sure what you mean by that, I had a reef on a wood stand for twelve years....then sold it and it looked as good as the day i bought it??
"That fish place" on the web for dry goods.....
Uncle Neds for cichlids--http://www.unclenedsfishfactory.com/index.html
Saulosi are great for starters--I had 8 two years ago now there are around 20 or so in the tank. Great for the kids to watch them breeding and caring for thier young..
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/p_saulosi.php
If you can fit it I would try and get a bigger "footprint" on the tank...like a 55...
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Just a peace of mind,is all I am saying 
I am sure now a days they make them better, But I have had several
in the past that fell a part after years . Metal/steal will last for 120 years a lot longer then wood
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11-24-2006, 01:03 AM
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Wave Jumper
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: On The Edge!
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Since you're looking for a bow front tank you are not talking glass.
You are now venturing into the world of acrylic, as acrylic is very friendly to use it is also a royal pain to care for.
If you own a boat with a windshield (center concole, etc.) 99% of them are made of acrylic so you know how easy that scratches.
Well it is twice as easy to scratch up an acrylic tank, everytime you move the decorations inside and especially when you clean the growth off the glass.
As stated before you would be better off with at least a 55 gallon tank, cichlids now ... maybe saltwater later!
I have had tanks from 5 gallons to 200 gallons, mostly glass but a few acrylics that I can say other than for the ease of shaping it, it wasn't as nice as the glass for detering scratches.
Also mentioned about the room in a tank ... very good suggestion! The more room you have the healthier the fish will be as cramped quarters can make fish ill, the bigger the tank the bigger the fish will get as fish only grow according to the space they have (in most cases).
Have a really good filter such as the Fluval 300 series and you'll have one hell of a clean tank, keep up with you PH levels and you'll have very healthy fish too.
Just my .02 worth, Good Luck!
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11-24-2006, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Quincy
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Lovely Pets in Quincy.Good selection. Talk to Steve.
http://www.lovely-pets.com/ |
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11-23-2006, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Whitman,Ma.
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Tanks
Try Paradise Gardens in Whitman..They a lot of tanks and many fish..If you want a # let me know..
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