Regular Member mjbubbles Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Like so many others, I found Koko's after already buying a small goldfish and woefully inadequate fish tank. So a week or so ago, I found a 26 gallon used tank with stand, light and filter on Craigslist for $100. It's been sitting in my garage being tested for leaks until I had time today to set it up. I'm really happy with it - I found a nice fake log (not hollow) with plants on it at the lfs, and an anubius and sword plant, a bubble want and a few pretty pieces of gravel. It's all set up now, and I can hardly wait until Fluffy can be introduced to his new home. It seems so spacious! It does seem quite noisy, so I'll be looking into a quieter filter with more power soon. Anyway, here are some pictures. I hope you enjoy! Here's Fluffy in his 3 gallon tank: http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/mjbubbles4/DSCN2971.jpg http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/mjbubbles4/DSCN2966.jpg http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/mjbubbles4/DSCN2964.jpg Here's his new tank all set up and waiting to cycle: http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/mjbubbles4/DSCN2985.jpg http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/mjbubbles4/DSCN2985.jpg http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n494/mjbubbles4/DSCN2996.jpg That thing that looks like a floating condom is actually a sock filled with gravel from the existing tank to help the cycle along. I also took some of the media from my existing filter and stuffed that into the new filter. Edited December 20, 2010 by mjbubbles 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 LOL floating condom...10 points to mjbubbles! Your tank is awesome! And so is Fluffy....he's going to love his new tank! Nice job!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 The new tank looks fantastic! Fluffy's gonna loooooove all that space 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 That looks great! I am absolutely convinced Fluffy will love it! He's such a lucky little fish! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashlee18 Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Congrats on the new tank! It looks great. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AMeyers Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Nice! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Seymoura Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 The tank looks nice! Good score on craigslist! Fluffy will :heart the new digs.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member caitie Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 that new tank looks great. I can't wait to see Fluffy in his new home he will be so happy with all that wonderful space! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dawn Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Fluffy would gladly appreciate all the new extra space given.. how lucky! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rebecca Hampshire Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Now thats what I call an upgrade! I am sure Fluffy will love all the extra space! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member arabpaso Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Good job on a great find--love your new tank set up. Fluffy is adorable and I think that's a cute name for a fish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Quasi Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Fluffy is a Fantastic name for a fish . congrats with the new tank 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Whoo Hoo!!!! on Fluffy's new Tank I'm sure he'll appreciate all the swimming room what are you going to do with the 3 gallon now???Betta Maybe?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mjbubbles Posted December 20, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Whoo Hoo!!!! on Fluffy's new Tank I'm sure he'll appreciate all the swimming room what are you going to do with the 3 gallon now???Betta Maybe?? Yeah, I'm thinking a betta in the kitchen once I get Fluffy moved into the other room. This fish thing is addictive! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Fluffy just got the best Christmas present ever! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted December 20, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 Very nice new set up! Great job! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanchuDressing Posted December 21, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 21, 2010 Fluffy is darling! He's going to be SO happy in the awesome new tank you bought him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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