Aquarium

[Fierce Critter]

We got this, no joke, out of the trash:

Everything was in nearly brand-new condition. I found the same exact cabinet/stand at Petco and they run $75.

Had just about everything with it. The lid with light, a really nice nearly silent pump, one or two high-end heaters, a bunch of extras like nets, anti-ick tablets, water treaters, a vacuum, etc.

I can't believe the stuff people throw out.

We added the plants, stones, gargoyle & cave. And a nice undergravel filter system.

Don't have many fish right now. A couple cute bottom-feeders that keep it clean, a snail that absolutely kicks ass (had a partner who went belly-up today), a coolie loach that I haven't seen since we brought it home (what a stupid fish to waste money on), a couple danios that are really pleasing to watch...

...and a minnow. That's right, a straight-from-the-Detroit-River minnow. And she's thriving. The Danios like schooling with her.

I was SO not interested in a fish tank. I had a 20 gallon long when I was in my teens, and I hated taking care of that bitch. But this one is so well-run and hands-free, I'm actually happy we came across it.

[pharoh]

Fish tanks are nice and peacefull. Just keep your kitties off it

And them stairing at the fish inside should prove to be entertaining

[Homicidalheathen]

Oh thats nice!

I have one but don't use it. Actually I want one of those horny (heh) lizards so I might get one of those for it......I am just lazy about getting the crickets for the first year.

My friend had a aquarium like this once and woke too her 2 yr old standing in it one morning....water spilling out all over the floor.

That kid was a nut.

He turned out ok though.