fishbreeder Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 if so i would like to come and have a look please so i can see how to set it up. dominique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camnbron Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I have purchased a couple of pieces of hardware for a marine tank from people on trademe. Both no longer had tanks running anymore, but theres hope you are not alone!! There are a few people with marine tanks in the Napier/Hastings area, I am aware of a new reefer in the Opotiki area, then theres me in Whakatane and seahorsecrazy in Kawerau. Once you get to Tauranga and Rotorua there are heaps more people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 http://www.nzmas.co.nz/site/memberlist. ... &start=250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 We have one in Napier, you are welcome to have a look during shop hours. Pm me for our details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquagold Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi I'm just seeting up another 4' tank. You got one going yet? Robert Foster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbreeder Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 no not yet, ive got a small 22L tropical freshwater tank with a male fighter and two bristlenoses. waiting for some female fighters. i would love a marine tank and have some schooling fish and some "nemos". but the whole sump idea sound too damn hard. i have a aqua one tank for my tropical and it apparently can be used for saltwater too but someone told me the tank is crap and cant do saltwater. all the LARGE tanks in local fish shop all have ontop filters which are meant to be used for marine. im not sure about doing a large saltwater or freshwater tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Our first tank was an Aquaone AR980. Changed it from freshwater. Good starter tank but definitely has its limitations. Persevered with it for 12 months then upgraded it to a 5ft'er and turned the AR980 into a sump. Difference was like night and day. Don't regret it at all. BUT we have gone from 3 freshwater tanks to one marine one and it's not big enough. Next one will be a cube 1.5m x 1.5m x 700 high!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 ...all the LARGE tanks in local fish shop all have ontop filters which are meant to be used for marine. No good marine tanks use filters - they use protein skimmers. A lot of tanks claim to be suitable for marine (in the sense that they won't corrode if you put saltwater in them) but in reality they are totally unsuitable for all but the most basic of corals and hardiest of fish - they really are a waste of your money. If the sump idea sounds too hard then you can buy an 'all-in-one' like a Red Sea Max, but be prepared to pay a premium for the convenience. Conventional tanks with a sump is still the best way to go, and with all due respect if you aren't prepared to learn about them and other marine specific equipment and techniques you are unikely to have much fun with a marine tank. Keeping marine animals (fish and corals) takes a far greater commitment in terms of time, money, and knowledge than freshwater, but in my opinion the rewards are greater too. Take the time to learn about it before you start and you will make better buying decisions and enjoy a lot more success. If you look for a cheap and cheerful budget 'shortcut' you'll either end up with very disappointing results, or end up having to chuck it in the bin and buy decent gear anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candy Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Well Said Conch!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Well Said Conch!!!! + another. You couldnt be more clear than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquagold Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 I could do you a couple of 3' tanks which are already drilled and ready for plumbing up. $120 for both. Take your pick from 25 of them... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbreeder Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 thanks, i will think about it. just lost this thread for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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