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Old 03-24-2007, 08:49 PM
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hey everyone,
I have just found a little 2.5 gallon tank under my fish stand today Do any of you think it is worth it to make it into a nano. Even if i could just put live rock in it it would be priddy cool. Is it worth setting up?... I think i have some extra smaller rock so that would be covered, and sand would be priddy cheap.... I think its too small for a fish but maby i could get a small one???....is it worth setting up? I can get a heater for 10$ and i think i could get a filter for priddy cheap....

Worth It???

pictures of the tank coming tomarrow....

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Old 03-24-2007, 08:51 PM
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Iv heard nanos are hard to keep but im up for a challenge. If anyone can sell me a filter for the tank that would be great.
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Old 03-25-2007, 06:06 AM
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Go for it. You'll need to do more frequent water changes. Could keep 1 small fish in there. Here's a small power filter that's sold for small tanks Aquarium | Power Filters | Nano Hang-On Filter for AquaVase - Clear - AO0513 - ThatPetPlace.com
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Old 03-25-2007, 08:19 AM
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I would have definatly bought that filter glampka except its out of stock Its a great deal and thankks for showing me anyways.
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Old 03-25-2007, 08:35 AM
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This is the little tank next to my 10g planted tank see the size difference...


This is where i am planing to put the tank...Next to bed
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Old 03-25-2007, 08:42 AM
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Like my collection of coral and shark tooth necklaces from hawii and th teeth are ancient and from i think north caralina my brother made this collection scuba diving and gave it to me for a birthday present
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Old 03-25-2007, 08:11 PM
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i think this tank will work out nice and i will be up for the challenge as soon as im done with my 29g....
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Old 03-26-2007, 07:49 AM
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Whoa - a classic metal frame tank!! Has it been upgraded to eliminate the old type of sealer? I'd be careful - salt & metal aren't the best of friends. Recently saw a post somewhere about how to upgrade them. I'll put it up if I can find it
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Found it - February edition of FAMA. Freshwater and Marine Aquarium
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alright thankks ill check that out and yeh the tanks retro
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