petplanet Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Is it just me, or is there a lot more marine tanks up for sale than usual? Seems to be a new one on the market every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 yep seems like a lot of marine tanks for sale these days on trademe. i am hoping their just all up grading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 You would have to have good patience when selling your tank!!! lot of simple questions. "Can I add a oscar to the tank?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinity Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Have you also noticed that some have been relisted more than twice. I'm still a real newbie with marine set ups, but isn't it easier to sell everything seperate than in one lump package. Especially if it is a big setup and there are a lot of living creatures in your marine zoo. Just imagine the logistics with moving everything all at once The one thing that really scares me is if the new owner has never had a reef tank before and hasn't done any background checking on what is involved with maintaining and the cost involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 good point there trinity i always like to run a new tank for a while before putting any live critters in. the down side for the seller is they always get left behind something that no one wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinity Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Yeh Mind you, you look at what stuff gets sold on trademe, ones man rubbish is another mans treasure :bounce: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warick hearn Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Any fish get left behind in my tank will be going to either jansens or hollywood to get sold at (full retail price) including the harlequin tuskfish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeh1 Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 A marine tank is alot of work (300litres)... my next reef will be between 100-200 litres. Anemones only, and fully automated... Sometimes I get sick of all the work... Then someone visits and they are amazed and It fills me with pride and I continue on. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 yes i feel the same at times. but when i see other peoples tanks and the fish me glad i got one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I hear all of you - it can be a bit of a hassle but it is worth it when someone comes in and is completely taken aback with it! Trinity you are so right - moving the whole thing at once is a major. I moved mine 3 times in 18 months - 1 move from Auckland to the Far North. First two were a smaller tank (150 litres) the last one was the tank I have now (360litres) Moved all the water too!! Took a day to shift all the house and a day to shift the tank. I plan on living in this house for a while (although I am thinking how I can modify the house to fit in a plant room - anyone want a couple of kids?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 What age and gender are they?? Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Two females - 9yrs (yesterday) the other is 7. Younger one is very noisy though. Somehow I think mum might not approve if I traded the kids for fish stuff!!! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Hey Skippy, I've got 2 female ones as well, 9 and 7, and the younger ones noisey as well. And we arre thinking of moving up to Keri keri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Cool you'd luv it up here and it would be great to have another fisher up here. what are you running - fresh or salt? Keep in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puttputt Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 going up tomorrow for a couple of days to get a feel of the place, schools, and business opportunities, look at a bit of real estate etc. Saltwater, sps reef. Will keep in touch as plans progrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Puttputt Have pm'ed you (I think). Never used the pm b4 so hopefully I did it right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 I have 2 x boys 3months and 2yrs. Tank can be a major pain... espically when going on holiday. I am the same at times I do just what is needed and then someone is coming around and bingo I jump to attension and clean the tank so it looks perfect. Ha wooo wow cool tank are the comments and it's all worth while. Setting up a BIG tank is lots fun but then more of the same BUT more glass too clean!! and the new tank look small like the 45inch TV Damm I love these fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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