KathyM
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Post by KathyM on Mar 6, 2006 14:37:03 GMT
I'm on the lookout for a new tank for Bubba the oscar and Hannibal the plec. Ideally I'm looking for a minimum size of 48" x 18" x 18", but bigger preferred. Second hand, and as cheap as poss. Favour will be given to those with hoods and stands, as it means I don't have to go looking for them as well *lol*. But, the tank is the most important things, so bare bones considered too. I live in Keighley, West Yorkshire, and don't drive so unless it was in the immediate area I'd be very grateful for delivery (which would be taken into account money wise). I know it's a long shot, but shy bairns get nowt as my mam used to say  |
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Post by pheonixx on Mar 8, 2006 17:33:59 GMT
This is very true Kathy..you have to ask..wish we could help I will keep a eye out for you..Linda
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Post by luvfishies on Mar 9, 2006 1:58:56 GMT
Do you have a freecycle site or a craigslist over in the UK? I've heard of people scoring large tanks like that 65 you're looking for that way. Another possible source is Tim over at www.corydorasworld.com If he doesn't have it, hey may know where to find something for you. Oh, and that's the minimum you want to go with an Oscar and Plec. Go larger if you can. Not taller, but longer and wider. |
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KathyM
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Post by KathyM on Mar 9, 2006 9:57:54 GMT
48" x 18" x 18" is 55g, which is the minimum size for an oscar and a plec which is why I said that size  We're aiming for a 48"/60" x 24" x 18". The plec isn't going to be big thankfully. Also on the lookout for a superdooper external filter (FX5-ish) for as cheap as poss too. Was offered a new FX5 for £90 and missed out on it, argh! |
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KathyM
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Post by KathyM on Mar 9, 2006 9:58:11 GMT
Thank btw!
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Post by luvfishies on Mar 11, 2006 5:32:59 GMT
Kathy, I'm thinking in US gallons, sorry. The Canadian tanks are specced to US standards, not UK. 48 x 18 x 18 is a standard 65 over here  |
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KathyM
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Post by KathyM on Mar 11, 2006 15:24:59 GMT
LOL - that explains it then! Yep, I meant UK gallons (sorry).
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Post by *Sian* on Mar 12, 2006 22:39:50 GMT
I hope you manage to get one Kathy, I'll keep my eyes peeled on the sites etc I look at. I wish I had the room for one that big lol.
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KathyM
Teenage Snail
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Post by KathyM on Mar 14, 2006 10:50:53 GMT
Thanks Sian! You think 4ft's big? You should see Lisa's 6ft tank, it's yooooj ;D
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Post by *Sian* on Mar 14, 2006 11:15:20 GMT
Lol if we joined together the tanks we have running and spare we would have one hell of a hugeeeeeeeeeeeee tank lol just no room for it! It would make a nice all along one wall feature ;D
Biggest we have is 3ft, to some 4ft isn't that much bigger but we'd love one lol
Do you have a maximum price in mind? 'cause that would help lol
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KathyM
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Post by KathyM on Apr 6, 2006 17:20:53 GMT
Managed to find a bigger tank to start again with - so my "old" tank will be used for the margies soon! Very excited ;D
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Post by luvfishies on Apr 7, 2006 4:12:15 GMT
Ooooh, such fun!
Congrats on the new larger tank!
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KathyM
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Post by KathyM on Apr 7, 2006 10:23:50 GMT
Thanks - it's not much bigger but it's big enough to run a decent community tank and free up the old one for the margies ;D
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Val
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Post by Val on Apr 11, 2006 21:02:13 GMT
Hey Kathy, So glad to hear that you are going to keep Bubba  Val |
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KathyM
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Post by KathyM on Apr 12, 2006 8:53:17 GMT
Sorry Val - must've given the wrong impression. Bubba has already gone to his new much bigger home |
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We're aiming for a 48"/60" x 24" x 18". The plec isn't going to be big thankfully. 
