keep an eye out for me. big tanks

[gt3guru]

I've been looking for big tanks around here for a while for my MBU puffer. I've got time till he outgrows my 150 but finding the right deal can take months and perfect timing. case in point

http://www.marshreef.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=22721

he had this thing sold in probably 30 mins max. If anyone sees a big tank (min dimension greater than 30 inches, probably 300+ gallons) and in the right price range (tank $300ish, stand canopy filter for a few hundred more) send a pm or call the deal for me. the right deals go FAST so I'm hoping someone here will be the first to see THAT post.  

$20 To whoever finds me the right deal!

THANKS!

[Delock]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

What happen to the tank the guy was selling near you?

[gt3guru]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

the "300"  4ft by 4ft by 30 inches. it wouldn't have worked.  It was too tall. puffer needs more area. it also needed alot of equipment, stand, canopy, sump, pump lights.

painted black on the back and side. so it wouldn't have worked well where i wanted it.  the overflow was huge. took up alot of the space. would have only been a little over 200 gallons which isn't much of an upgrade from my 150. I was close to getting it anyway though.

[Delock]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

DANG....I WANTED THAT TANK :(

[Spot86t]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

wow.  100$ for a 400 gallon?  

Now I feel like I paid far too much for my 310  :(

Oh well...  it's only money - I can always make more.

[Mzungu]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

Can we assume that you are currently up-to-date on the craigslist postings? As in, let you know if we see anything beginning July 2?

Just making sure, as there are quite a few on there right now that are large.  :)

[gt3guru]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

what keywords do you look for on craigslist and in what areas. i check  

http://houston.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=aquarium

several times a day but i know i miss some of them.

what tanks have you seen there lately?

Delock, you wanted the tank here in the woodlands? sorry i didn't know, i'd have let you and the seller know.

[Spot86t]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

I alwyas just looked for acrylic aquarium on craigslist.  

On ebay, I have a search saved that searches for:

(aquarium, "fish tank") -snail, -fan, -snails, -eliminators, -mock, -fisher+price, -littlest

It picks up a lot of filler stuff, but not so much it's hard to manage.  I have it set to email me every day with updated search results.

[Delock]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

what keywords do you look for on craigslist and in what areas. i check  

http://houston.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=aquarium

several times a day but i know i miss some of them.

what tanks have you seen there lately?

Delock, you wanted the tank here in the woodlands? sorry i didn't know, i'd have let you and the seller know.

Yea mon....i thought for sure you had snitch it.

[Delock]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

hey man found one for you

72x36x30

[gt3guru]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

where at delock?

[gt3guru]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

oh. and don't feel bad about that tank. it wasn't that great. 48x40x30  and the overflow was about 12x6 so the tank felt alot smaller.  needed cleaning, big filter, stand, and alot of light.

[Delock]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

they want 3500 for the tank and stand....brand new

[Spot86t]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

there was one on craigslist last week that went for 400$, although it was used and came with nothing but the tank itself.  310 gallons, acrylic, 96 x 30 x 24" tall.  It's sold now, but keep checking - every day religiously and you'll find one!  Thats what I did.

[gt3guru]

Re: keep an eye out for me. big tanks

i messaged that guy 3 times and got nothing in return. i was very interested in i ttoo as he wasn't that far away.. *sigh*