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Choker · 12-05-2005, 10:14 PM

Saltwater tanks. OMFG it is so expensive. Hired a company to set everything up. Getting a 150 gallon reef tank. Two 46 gallon fish only tanks are set up now with the live rock in them. I had no idea this crap was so complicated. Post pics of your setup if you got them, I am looking for ideas.

Jayvis · 12-05-2005, 10:15 PM

Yeah mine was pretty expensive too, but its all worth it now:

StickyGreen · 12-05-2005, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayvis

Yeah mine was pretty expensive too, but its all worth it now:

StickyGreen · 12-05-2005, 10:19 PM

i used to have a normal 10 gallon freshwater tank. it would always get all dirty and green after like a month so i threw that shit out...

baddog · 12-05-2005, 10:20 PM

kristin · 12-05-2005, 10:21 PM

We sold ours, Chris had one all set up before we were together and when we started dating it wasn't set up anymore. I wasn't about to put the money into it to get it all going again. We sold it on EBay and some guy drove up from AZ to buy it. Fine by me, get it off my hands.

PurrrsianPussyKat · 12-05-2005, 10:23 PM

Salt water tanks are difficult to maintain.
The fish are a lot more expensive too, so when one dies you get pissed off. heh

Choker · 12-05-2005, 10:50 PM

I suppose the image name is their name??

reed_4 · 12-05-2005, 11:20 PM

before I was into that kind of hobby but I find it hard to maintain so i decided to stop it.

BV · 12-06-2005, 12:02 AM

We started a salt water tank about 3 months ago and decided to start with a small one at first to "test the waters" a bit before I go with a larger & taller custom display tank that runs the length of my dining room wall.

I also thought it would be cool to stock it with our own fish & marine animals that we catch around our home and when I go fishing.

So far we have had and good luck with several different species except for the fact that some species are too aggressive and eat some of the other less aggressive. For example I had a Grey Snapper & 2 Pin fish that I had to let go because they would eat all my other fish.

At the moment we have:
Oysters
Clams
Snails
Hermit Crabs
Flounder
SheepsHead
Gobies
Something I have no idea what it is.
shrimp & minnows that we throw in for food
The neatest thing so far were these tiny squid about 2 inches long. They would change colors & patterns very quickly, just like most of the other fish do when they are feeding. The squid died in just a few hours though.

It's been trial and error.

Here are a few pics:

CDSmith · 12-06-2005, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BV

At the moment we have:
Oysters
Clams
Snails
Hermit Crabs
Flounder

Dinner at your place?

I'll cook.

BV · 12-06-2005, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

Dinner at your place?

I'll cook.

Tonight I cooked 6 nice Sea Trout that I caught off my dock last night. Battered in Zattarans lemon batter and deep fried in Peanut Oil, Potato wedges, and a nice Gorgonzola cheese salad. mmmmm mmmmm

greygoose · 12-06-2005, 12:22 AM

sharks are cool?

UniqueMovies · 12-06-2005, 12:27 AM

Not salwater cause there is no way I could do it but here is my tank

SleazyDream · 12-06-2005, 12:30 AM

walk though or nothing...........

Lace · 12-06-2005, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BV

We started a salt water tank about 3 months ago and decided to start with a small one at first to "test the waters" a bit before I go with a larger & taller custom display tank that runs the length of my dining room wall.

I also thought it would be cool to stock it with our own fish & marine animals that we catch around our home and when I go fishing.

So far we have had and good luck with several different species except for the fact that some species are too aggressive and eat some of the other less aggressive. For example I had a Grey Snapper & 2 Pin fish that I had to let go because they would eat all my other fish.

At the moment we have:
Oysters
Clams
Snails
Hermit Crabs
Flounder
SheepsHead
Gobies
Something I have no idea what it is.
shrimp & minnows that we throw in for food
The neatest thing so far were these tiny squid about 2 inches long. They would change colors & patterns very quickly, just like most of the other fish do when they are feeding. The squid died in just a few hours though.

It's been trial and error.

Here are a few pics:

flounder in that little tank???

BV · 12-06-2005, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lace

flounder in that little tank???

yep, he was just a couple inches long

there is one in there now the size of a quarter

PixeLs · 12-06-2005, 02:22 AM

Shi, that was so cool man! Great!

DutchTeenCash · 12-06-2005, 02:59 AM

amazing... been wanting a saltwater tank for ages but my uncle had one yrs ago a huge one, all pc controlled n all till some moron maid pulled a plug to vacuum and $40k was gone in like 24 hrs... no backup batteries in those days... he made a smaller new one amazing even with sunrise n all

I looked but there are just 2 stores in Holland who deal with it... prices are insane... so what do you guys pay to set up a small saltwater tank?

Shoehorn! · 12-06-2005, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayvis

Yeah mine was pretty expensive too, but its all worth it now:

Looks like home.

baddog · 12-06-2005, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choker

I suppose the image name is their name??

Seems logical.

chodadog · 12-06-2005, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UniqueMovies

Not salwater cause there is no way I could do it but here is my tank

Yeah, a cichlid tank with crushed coral really is the next best thing to a marine tank. I completely fucked mine up by doing too large a water change. The fish just freaked out and died. Too much of a shock to their system. Pity too, 'cause i had one of the most majestic breeding pair of electric yellows you'd ever lay your eyes on.

Must get around to starting my tank up again.

monaro · 12-06-2005, 03:19 AM

Very nice hobby Tom, aquariums can help you relax.

reed_4 · 12-06-2005, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SleazyDream

walk though or nothing...........

I'd like to experience walking through this place. where is it located man?

Antonio · 12-06-2005, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by reed_4

I'd like to experience walking through this place. where is it located man?

right click speaks volumes

gideongallery · 12-06-2005, 03:53 AM

i though you were going to say something like collecting comic books.

That is an expensive hobby, i have a couple golden age books which are worth more than the house they are stored in.

You should have seen the face of the insurance agent when i was buying the policy for that property.

cool1 · 12-06-2005, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reed_4

I'd like to experience walking through this place. where is it located man?

Thats in Winnipeg at the Club Regent Casino.
It is pretty cool, although not a big as it looks in the picture.

DutchTeenCash · 12-06-2005, 04:04 AM

hey unique whats the blue lobster called thats a really cool lobster

E Guru · 12-06-2005, 04:12 AM

losers

been reefing for over 4 years

Th!nk · 12-06-2005, 09:42 AM

wow! i was dazzled! that is so beautiful!!!!
and for 4 years you maintained that kind of look?
so pretty...

selena · 12-06-2005, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Guru

losers

been reefing for over 4 years

Those pics are spectacular!

cool1 · 12-06-2005, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Guru

losers

been reefing for over 4 years

Very nice
that is my next project, a reef tank

Kimmykim · 12-06-2005, 10:03 AM

Anything involving water is expensive lol...

je_rome · 12-06-2005, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimmykim

Anything involving water is expensive lol...

I agree, plus I think it would take so much of your time.

xfalmp · 12-06-2005, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Guru

losers

been reefing for over 4 years

Dory!! Dory!!! Dory!!!!

Oh I love it!

Jer · 12-06-2005, 07:37 PM

There's a company here that exports a lot of saltwater fish for tanks

Marshal · 12-06-2005, 08:12 PM

very interesting thread! ;)

Wilbo · 12-06-2005, 08:32 PM

When I was about 12 I just had to have an aquarium. I saved my money from delivering papers and got one. It was nice for a while, but I grew tired of caring for it. My parents made me take care of it cuz it was in the family room and everyone could see it. It was an eyesore when it turned green. I couldn't wait for the last fish to croak so I could take it down. One day my aunt was visiting from out of town. The last fish died and I acted like I was sad cuz I didn't want her to think I was a little monster who reveled in his pet's demise. I must have acted a little too well, cuz when I came home from school the next day she had filled the fucking thing up with fish again.

tony286 · 12-06-2005, 08:52 PM

I heard its very calming

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Wilbo Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,082	When I was about 12 I just had to have an aquarium. I saved my money from delivering papers and got one. It was nice for a while, but I grew tired of caring for it. My parents made me take care of it cuz it was in the family room and everyone could see it. It was an eyesore when it turned green. I couldn't wait for the last fish to croak so I could take it down. One day my aunt was visiting from out of town. The last fish died and I acted like I was sad cuz I didn't want her to think I was a little monster who reveled in his pet's demise. I must have acted a little too well, cuz when I came home from school the next day she had filled the fucking thing up with fish again.

12-06-2005, 08:52 PM	#39
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I heard its very calming