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twitch_11

Member Since 07 Jul 2013
Offline Last Active Mar 25 2015 04:42 PM

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Eoi: Aussie Native Predators- Pricing Enquiries

08 March 2015 - 11:48 PM

Hey people!

Im moving to a smaller place and might unfortunately have to sell my beloved Aussie Native tank set up.
Im looking for some honest estimates on prices for my fish and set up before I advertise on here/gumtree or elsewhere.

The tank is a 6x2x3 12mm glass in pretty good condition with a cple minor, barely noticeable scratches on the front.
Ehiem cannister filter. Unsure of model but its big, the size of a 20l bucket or bigger. Its all custom plumbed with threaded black pipe with 2 returns on each corner of the tank and pick up in the center. Barely noticeable pipework.
2x heaters.
2x 4 foot double lights 1 with 2xwhite 1 with 2xblue bulbs (not quite adequate but I kinda liked the lower lighting look)
On a steel/wrought iron stand.
1x powerhead and airpump
1x Tunze powerhead.

Stock list.
1 large Saratoga Leichardti at approx 40+cm. Healthy fish, eating pellets and anything you put in the tank. Great colouring and pretty placid towards tank mates. Had him since about 8cm and has always been fed the best hikari or equal quality food and raw prawns, crickets or woodys. Has always been with bigger and small fish since he was little so I believe its helped make him a lot less aggressive. Just started to let me handfeed him, if you dont mind a nibble when he misses the prawn.

1 Salmontail Catfish approx 30-35cm
Havent had him too long but has settled in well. Eating sinkin pellets and any prawns the others miss.
Pretty flighty to be honest but I believe in time will calm down. Still recovering from previous owners Oscars nipping his fins a lil but its not too bad if not almost gone.

2 Barramundi around 12-15cm
Typical barra, eat everything and anything, can also be handfeed prawns. Very healthy, active fish.

1 Murray Cod. Approx 15-18cm.
Awesome fish, eating sinking pellets and the occasional sunken prawn. Has been very shy and placid since adding him to the tank, hides a lot but I did build him his owm cave to try prevent territory style aggression. Seems to have worked (for now)
I bought him on a whim a while ago with the plan to get him his owm tank eventually but circumstances have changed.

1 Sailfin pleco approx 20cm (non native I know tisk tisk) bought years ago to keep the tank clean.
healthy fish, eats tge sinkin pellets the others get. Gets the occasional bit of zucchini and other greens to munch.
Pretty active fish considering his tank mates.

1 X large piece of root style driftwood. Approx 75cm tall.
1 large goldvine style pice of driftwood.
10x small pieces of dark, chunky driftwood.
Approx 40+kg (not all in the tank) of
WA sandstone, awesome colours. Deep reds and oranges to whites and purples.
50kg medium size river stone gravel.
4 bunches Valis.


All in all a great looking set up and the perfect Aussie Native tankbuster tank!
Will be very sad to see it go but as ive stated circumstances have changed and may not be able to have it in the new house.
Empty Tank, stand and filter cost me $900 alone but replaced all the plumbing and media in the filter so would like see at least that for the tank alone.
Stock wise im honestly not sure, hence the post. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
And sorry for rambling!

Thank you!

Wanted- Aussie Native Oddballs

10 January 2015 - 11:35 AM

Hey guys, got a great response last time so thought I'd try again.
Chasing some Aussie native oddballs.
Mainly these guys-
Sleepy cod
Butis Butis
Golden eeltail
Big Mouth Almighty
Aussie Bass
Jungle Perch
Tandanus catfish
Archerfish

Basically any Aussie predator that grows to a reasonable size!
Located in Perth NOR.

Thanx in advance!

Wanted 3D Background For 6X3

05 November 2014 - 08:29 PM

Hey guys, new to this site and this is me first post.
Just chasing a 3D background for my Aussie Native TB tank. Need it big enough to cover a 6x3 foot tank.
Does any one know where I could find such a big piece or pieces? Ive been told to make my own as I wont find one big enough but im not very gifted in the art department!
Cheers in advance for ya help!