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Silock · 11-16-2011, 04:02 AM

I'm looking at starting up a saltwater tank. Is there a good fish store in the KC area without driving out to Lawrence?

**Lumpy** · 05-01-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yeah, I had read about them getting caught in the filter intake.

I'm using a Zoo Med 511 Nano canister filter on that tank and the intake holes are already pretty small. I have some sponges I could use but I like your method better!

Thanks for the info.

No problem!

Feel free to shoot me a PM or post on here if you have any further questions.

htismaqe · 05-01-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

You can try your luck. The guy that I got my RCS from had them in a 120 gallon Discuss tank, so anything is possible. I'm just being overly cautious w/ mine because that's just how I am w/ my critters. That and I have them in a small tank, (not too many hiding spots). A 14 gallon should give them plenty of space to hide.

Good luck w/ your RCS! Your daughter is going to love them!

They will have plenty of places to hide.

We only see the Kuhli's about once a week.

htismaqe · 05-01-2012, 04:22 PM

If anybody cares, here's a recent shot of my 55G. I'm pretty much done messing with it - I really like the way it looks now.

Silock · 05-01-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

5 clown loaches are gonna need more than 30G.

Yeah I know. I will get rid of them before that happens.

Silock · 05-01-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

If anybody cares, here's a recent shot of my 55G. I'm pretty much done messing with it - I really like the way it looks now.

Sweet

IratePrimate · 05-01-2012, 07:06 PM

I thought id get in on this and post my 55 Gal Cichlid tank.

Unfortunetley im to much of a newb for the site to let me post pics

IratePrimate · 05-01-2012, 07:07 PM

how many post are required to post pics?

**Lumpy** · 05-01-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Yeah I know. I will get rid of them before that happens.

Why do that when you can just get a bigger tank?

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Originally Posted by IratePrimate

how many post are required to post pics?

I believe it's a few hundred posts. However, I think you can post the link if you have them uploaded to a photo-sharing site like photobucket. I could be wrong though.

Silock · 05-02-2012, 05:21 PM

So, there was a mixup at a local store on a used 135 gallon tank, so they offered me a 125 with a stand for $450, brand new. Should I do it, or hold out for a Craiglist special?

htismaqe · 05-02-2012, 07:25 PM

Take the new 125. $450 for a tank AND stand is pretty good.

BTW, we bought 6 RCS tonight, they're already hard at work eating algae!

**Lumpy** · 05-02-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

So, there was a mixup at a local store on a used 135 gallon tank, so they offered me a 125 with a stand for $450, brand new. Should I do it, or hold out for a Craiglist special?

Oh, you took my comment seriously?

$450 for brand new is a pretty good deal.

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Take the new 125. $450 for a tank AND stand is pretty good.

BTW, we bought 6 RCS tonight, they're already hard at work eating algae!

Very cool!

? females/? males How much did you pay for them?

Silock · 05-02-2012, 11:20 PM

I wanted a show tank for our theater room as it is, so I was always planning on getting a big tank. Still not sold on it, considering I can get a 75g for 1/4 of the price.

Jenson71 · 05-02-2012, 11:28 PM

The idea of having a little eco-system to watch grow is really awesome. But I could only do it if the system was self-cleaning. I'm pretty lazy.

**Lumpy** · 05-02-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

I wanted a show tank for our theater room as it is, so I was always planning on getting a big tank. Still not sold on it, considering I can get a 75g for 1/4 of the price.

No theater room is complete w/o a fish tank, (no matter the size)!

The same goes for a man cave. It's a shame that Gonzo won't let me get a 4th tank to put in "his" room.

Silock · 05-02-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Literature

The idea of having a little eco-system to watch grow is really awesome. But I could only do it if the system was self-cleaning. I'm pretty lazy.

My planted tank is self-cleaning. I haven't done a water change since it cycled. Water parameters are perfect. I just have to rip out some plant growth now and then. Doesn't smell, either. Recommended!

11-16-2011, 04:02 AM
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Any fishkeepers here? Saltwater or freshwater I'm looking at starting up a saltwater tank. Is there a good fish store in the KC area without driving out to Lawrence?
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05-01-2012, 04:22 PM	#363
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	If anybody cares, here's a recent shot of my 55G. I'm pretty much done messing with it - I really like the way it looks now.
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05-01-2012, 07:06 PM	#366
IratePrimate Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Casino cash: $10005379	I thought id get in on this and post my 55 Gal Cichlid tank. Unfortunetley im to much of a newb for the site to let me post pics
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05-01-2012, 07:07 PM	#367
IratePrimate Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Casino cash: $10005379	how many post are required to post pics?
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05-02-2012, 05:21 PM	#369
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	So, there was a mixup at a local store on a used 135 gallon tank, so they offered me a 125 with a stand for $450, brand new. Should I do it, or hold out for a Craiglist special?
Posts: 19,908

05-02-2012, 07:25 PM	#370
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	Take the new 125. $450 for a tank AND stand is pretty good. BTW, we bought 6 RCS tonight, they're already hard at work eating algae!
Posts: 100,022

05-02-2012, 11:20 PM	#372
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	I wanted a show tank for our theater room as it is, so I was always planning on getting a big tank. Still not sold on it, considering I can get a 75g for 1/4 of the price.
Posts: 19,908

05-02-2012, 11:28 PM	#373
Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	The idea of having a little eco-system to watch grow is really awesome. But I could only do it if the system was self-cleaning. I'm pretty lazy.
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