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Fish · 12-01-2011, 11:22 AM

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**Iowanian** · 12-01-2011, 11:54 AM

So, is there a market to get rid of an oversized plecosaurus? I'm guessing this one is 8-10"

Skyy God · 12-01-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

So, is there a market to get rid of an oversized plecosaurus? I'm guessing this one is 8-10"

If by market you mean you could pay someone to take it off your hands, then yes.

**Lumpy** · 12-01-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

So, is there a market to get rid of an oversized plecosaurus? I'm guessing this one is 8-10"

Not really, (at least not in Omaha). I placed mine on Craigslist for $10 and the only guy that was interested wanted him for free. I told him to get bent and deleted my ad. From what I understand, some fish stores will take them and may or may not give you a store credit.

Fish · 12-01-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

So, is there a market to get rid of an oversized plecosaurus? I'm guessing this one is 8-10"

Local pet stores will often accept your existing fish and give you some sort of store credit for it. As long as it looks healthy. I've done this numerous times. They won't give you "market" value for it obviously, but it's better than having to cull the fish because it's too big. Ask around and see if any of the local stores will accept it. Don't bother with Petsmart or Petco or any chain stores though.

You might be able to sell it or give it away on craigslist...

**Lumpy** · 12-01-2011, 12:09 PM

Fish · 12-01-2011, 12:11 PM

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**Lumpy** · 12-01-2011, 12:14 PM

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Silock · 12-13-2011, 01:00 AM

Okay, so I picked up a 30 gallon off of craiglist for $80 with a stand, filter and light (and miscellaneous decorations that I probably won't ever use). This will eventually be my sump tank when I find a good deal on a much larger tank, but this will get me started.

I picked up a retrofit 55w CFL kit from AH supply to replace the 20w fluorescent in my hood. This is purely to keep the costs down. Picking up the substrate for a cichlid tank later this week, if not tomorrow. Also, going to get some rocks (tested with vinegar first) to put in there to give them some hiding places. Going to throw some plants in there along with 1-2 cichlids at first to get the cycle going.

Will update with pics.

**cabletech94** · 12-13-2011, 08:03 AM

[QUOTE=Silock;8198808]Okay, so I picked up a 30 gallon off of craiglist for $80 with a stand, filter and light (and miscellaneous decorations that I probably won't ever use). This will eventually be my sump tank when I find a good deal on a much larger tank, but this will get me started.

U got a pretty damn good deal. Considering that a brand new 55 gal retails for about99 bucks retail. Nice

**Lumpy** · 12-13-2011, 01:17 AM

Excellent! Can't wait to see pics! If you want, I can ship you some filter media to help kick-start your cycle. I use Bio-Bags, (no carbon). Just let me know if you want me to send one your way.

Silock · 12-13-2011, 02:27 AM

I was under the impression that I wouldn't really need that since the plants will soak up the ammonia and keep it from killing the fish. Am I wrong?

htismaqe · 12-13-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

I was under the impression that I wouldn't really need that since the plants will soak up the ammonia and keep it from killing the fish. Am I wrong?

Plants don't absorb ammonia. Plants absorb nitrates. The bacteria you need convert ammonia to nitrates.

You either need live media, like Lumpy offered to send you, or you need to get something like Fritz Zyme Turbo Start.

If you go the Turbo Start route, it MUST be bought at a local LFS and it MUST be refrigerated. If you buy Bio Spira off the shelf somewhere, chances are it's useless because the bacteria are dead.

Silock · 12-13-2011, 12:35 PM

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Plants don't absorb ammonia. Plants absorb nitrates. The bacteria you need convert ammonia to nitrates.

And are you sure about plants not absorbing ammonia? Everything I've read says they can absorb both ammonia and nitrates.

http://thegab.org/Plants/setting-up-...nted-tank.html

http://www.rexgrigg.com/cycle.htm

**Lumpy** · 12-13-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

And are you sure about plants not absorbing ammonia? Everything I've read says they can absorb both ammonia and nitrates.

http://thegab.org/Plants/setting-up-...nted-tank.html

http://www.rexgrigg.com/cycle.htm

I've only known about plants reducing Nitrates, not Ammonia. In fact, that's the main reason why I went w/ a planted tank. Thanks to someone at the pet store telling me that I only needed to do a water change once a month, my Nitrates reached a whopping 160ppm! How my fishes didn't croak is beyond me!

But since then, I have been maintaining a strict 50% water change once a week and my Nitrates stay around 40ppm. The plants have helped quite a bit in maintaining the level, but IME, they are not lowering the Nitrate level like I had hoped. In short, I wouldn't put too much faith in live plants helping w/ your cycle.

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12-01-2011, 11:54 AM	#2
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12-13-2011, 01:00 AM	#9
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Okay, so I picked up a 30 gallon off of craiglist for $80 with a stand, filter and light (and miscellaneous decorations that I probably won't ever use). This will eventually be my sump tank when I find a good deal on a much larger tank, but this will get me started. I picked up a retrofit 55w CFL kit from AH supply to replace the 20w fluorescent in my hood. This is purely to keep the costs down. Picking up the substrate for a cichlid tank later this week, if not tomorrow. Also, going to get some rocks (tested with vinegar first) to put in there to give them some hiding places. Going to throw some plants in there along with 1-2 cichlids at first to get the cycle going. Will update with pics.
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12-13-2011, 08:03 AM	#10
cabletech94 Everything is Awesome!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Pitt Casino cash: $1776805	[QUOTE=Silock;8198808]Okay, so I picked up a 30 gallon off of craiglist for $80 with a stand, filter and light (and miscellaneous decorations that I probably won't ever use). This will eventually be my sump tank when I find a good deal on a much larger tank, but this will get me started. U got a pretty damn good deal. Considering that a brand new 55 gal retails for about99 bucks retail. Nice
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12-13-2011, 02:27 AM	#12
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	I was under the impression that I wouldn't really need that since the plants will soak up the ammonia and keep it from killing the fish. Am I wrong?
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