38 replies to this topic

[Andrew]

if you want a similar setup to Den's current setup, it is really not that expensive. my setup is as follows:
8'x2'x2' tank and metal stand $500 mates rates
5000lph sump pump $125
sump and media $100
2300lph powerhead $30
2000lph powerhead $25
lights $85
sand and rocks free
total of less than $1000
8)

[Matthew]

hmmm wow, that isn't anywhere near what I expected cost wise.
well now .....where to fit that 8footer......
cheers mate, I was just wondering out of interests sake purely.

Matt.

[Scat]

You got a absolute bargain andrew as my 7x2x2 that im paying off cost double that and then some!! I dont regret buying brand new though

[Den]

Hi Andrew

I've never heard of an 8x2x2 with stand that cheap? Can you let me know where as I'll buy 2 of them.

Cheers
Den

[Blakey]

i got my 5 x 2 x 2 with a stand foam lids and heater for $500 brand new and i thought i got a bargain 8O 8O 8O 8O

[Kimbo]

Hey Den,

Duno if this should be here...How go the Acei Ngara? Breeding? mouthfuls?

Kimbo

[Den]

Funny you mentioned it I have female holding ATM, shes ready to drop so as long as she hasn't got a mouth full of cuckoos I'll have some ready in a month. I've kept your PM so will let you know what happens when I strip her tonight.

Cheers
Den

[Kimbo]

Too easy,

I'm actually posting this for Cort, so when they're ready let me know and i'll let him know and he'll get in touch with you :roll:

Cheers
Kimbo

[Den]

Hi Kimbo

Stripped one fermale and got 24 fry today.

Cheers
Den

[Fox]

Funny you mentioned it I have female holding ATM, shes ready to drop so as long as she hasn't got a mouth full of cuckoos I'll have some ready in a month. I've kept your PM so will let you know what happens when I strip her tonight.

Cheers
Den

Hey Den,
Do you get many Cuckoo fry?
Do you sell them? & how much?

Getting a few ideas, Moving to Padbury in 6mths from Tassie.

Cheers
Az

Andrew,
Where do you buy 8x2x2's from that cheap?????
When I come over I would love to uy a setup like that.
I live in Tassie, My last tank 4x2x18 in cab cost over $1100.......
I know tanks are very exy here.. But are 8x2x2's really that cheap in WA?


If so, I cant wait.....Garage is going to be full
Also:

A little off topic:

Whats the go in WA with renting houses and tanks?
In Tassie, the landlords sometimes say no to big tanks. Small 1ft & 2ft' are ok but they tend not to like anything above that.

Cheers
Az

[jon]

lol, my experience is that nobody seems to ask - "how big a fish tank?"

they say "no pets" you ask "what about fish?" and they say, "oh, i guess fish are ok, just no cats or dogs"

and Andrews quoted prices seem cheap to us too
though i think you could probably get a new 8'x2'x2' on a metal stand for $800 - $900 without accessories fairly easily (note i'm not really all that informed on this subject)

[Fox]

ok thanks heaps,

Again " I cant wait to get there"

Cheers
Aquatic

[Den]

Yes I do get cuckoo babies, there is a bit of a waiting list ATM. I sell them for $20 each at about 3cm.

As far as Andrews tank is concerned he should remove or edit that post as he got a mates rates deal of some shop so it is misleading, you will have to ring around for a tank price, but I think you are better off waiting until you are ready to buy and know what you want, then cash bargain - as you don't even know what size tank your house can accommodate yet.

Cheers
Den

[Fox]

ok, thanks heaps,
I will be over there in about 6mths, so I will be having a good look aorund then,

Cheers
Az

[Andrew]

any news on the 10 foot den?

[Den]

I'll hopefully have it by early next week, just gotta organize the universal rock background.
I'll post up picks when I get it.

[Andrew]

any updates den?

[Den]

G'Day Andrew

Yes its almost ready after many months of messing around and hard work, most of the problems were caused by a badly designed universal rock "so called" aquarium background and a faulty tank supplied by an aquarium shop that sponsors this site so I can't mention their name on this thread.

Will send you a link Andrew to another site with all the details.

Cheers
Den

[Andrew]

thanks den, much appreciated