Craigslist ROCKS

froggsong · #1 (**permalink**) 02-24-2009, 09:33 PM

Oh, the joy of it.

I am getting a new 10G and TWO 29G tanks for 50$ all told, including delivery on the 10G and one of the 29G. One of the 29G is an irregular hex (flat back). Here's a pic of the hex, I'll be picking it up tomorrow:

The other 29G is a rectangle, and was listed as a reptile tank, so it may have the sliding lid, I know that it has an UTH. I'll be putting the beardie in there until I am finished with his new home, then I'll move the BP into it while I build his new home that will be on top of the beardie, and then I'll put... well, maybe the corn snake, but I'll probably put the corn snake in the 20G long the BP is currently in because that tank has a sweet locking hood that I built and a nice BG.

The hex tank will be for my newt. I was going to build a topper for her 10G, and I'm glad I never got started on it. I can't wait to do this hex tank for her. She's ready to come out of the water again, and I love the shape of this tank for a paludarium.

I have SO MANY tanks in the works right now, lol. Too many, actually. I started on the beardie tank yesterday, but now the weather is bad again.

So, I have the beardie tank going right now, the topper for the CWD in planning, the new tank that I'm picking up tomorrow for the newt, the 29G rectangle will be a temp tank for now so there wont be much work there (for now, lol), plus we'll be redoing the fish tank soon to plant it and make it gorgeous. So much to do, not enough time in the day.

Oh, I almost forgot the TV that I'll be converting. hmmmmm, what will I put in there??? Maybe my golden? Hmmmm... I also want to convert this wooden trash can cover that is in my bedroom holding my TV into a vive for some mourning geckos.

Oh, and I have to get the cage for the rats done tonight since I'm picking up my females tomorrow. I'll be getting the male in a few weeks when her new litter is ready to go (same breeder, different line, so no worries about inbreeding). I'll be keeping the original three as pets and using the babies for feeders. Did I also mention that Freecycle rocks? I got the cage from freecycle, and the rats are from freecycle as well.

So much fun stuff to do, so little time...

My work schedule is changing soon though, I'll be getting more hours but working less days, so that will be great. I'll have 5 days in the week to work on stuff when my hubby will be at work so not in my way. I wont be bored for a while, I can tell you that!

froggsong · #2 (**permalink**) 02-24-2009, 09:36 PM

I forgot to add, the 10G will be a quarantine tank, I guess. I'm hoping it will be the correct dimensions to fit in the place of the broken tank in my frog tank. If not, It will likely just be sitting around, unless I use it for a sump. I wouldn't have gotten it, but the listing for the 29G rectangle said that you had to take both. I'm sure I can find some use for it.

I've had my eye on some Moroccan toads...

Hiide · #3 (**permalink**) 02-24-2009, 10:55 PM

I agree, Craig's List owns.

My girlfriend bought me a 55gallon aquarium (brand new) the other day for 60 bucks. Owner said their iguana did not make it long enough to be put into the actual aquarium

What are you going to put into the hex tank? I love the shape of those tanks and that they have their own light fixtures and lids, but the only animal I can think of putting in a vertical tank is frogs.

I must admit though, Moroccan toads look pretty cool.

froggsong · #4 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 04:38 AM

The hex is going to be for my T. granulosa (rough skinned newt). I was going to build a topper for her 10G that she is already in, but then I spotted this. I ALMOST was able to get a 75G tank for my hubby's fish for FREE!!!, but I didn't email them quickly enough. Had I done that, I could have had the 28G bowfront that our fish are in for the newt. I think I might like this one better anyway.

I can't wait to get my beardie into the 29G rectangle, he isn't eating or basking like he should. I don't know if it is because of his tank being too small or if he is trying to brumate or what. I'm hoping that the new tank will snap him out of it.

I need to go to lowes or something to get some different sand. The stuff at the pet store is too expensive for the amount that I need, and the stuff I bought from Home Depot is almost useless. The grains are just too big, even after sifting it three times and buying a finer sifter. He's still defecating, so I know that isn't the problem.

EDIT: yeah, lowes has a better play sand, I'll have to see if I can pick up a couple of bags tomorrow.

Ugh, I still have to go clean the rat cage...

Delphine · #5 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 02:07 PM

Where on Craigslist did you happen to find the posting for tanks?
I am looking there myself and it's got alot of stuff on here.

froggsong · #6 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 02:34 PM

You can do a search using any terms you think someone may use in reference to a tank (tank, aquarium, reptarium, terrarium, vivarium). Some of them list in the pets section (it's not a for sale section), some in general for sale, it really just depends on where they think they should list it, since there isn't a category for it. Doing a search really narrows it down. Also, if you are handy at all, keep an eye out for windows or glass that people are giving away/selling and make a tank yourself. Also keep an eye out on in the free section. If you are quick, sometimes you can get great stuff. Someone was giving away a 150G tank with EVERYTHING (fish, filter, plants, stand, lighting) for free. I wasn't fast enough for that one, unfortunately.

froggsong · #7 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 03:22 PM

ahhh, you're evil, lol... Re-sparking my love for craigslist JUST when I was kicking my addiction... My husband is going to kill me, lol... Someone has some great fish tank stuff for sale for 40 buck. Some I need, some I don't, but he says you have to take it all... I wonder if there is any way I can get the money out of the bank without him knowing???

Here's everything in the ad:

100W submersible heater
topfin 20 power filter
3 ugf
ehiem canister filter
rio 1700 pump

$40 FOR ALL

Do you guys think it's worth it? The biggest thing I need is the pump. I looked it up and this one is over 600 gph, so it should pump to the top of my enclosure like I want. If I was looking at the right ones, those canister filters run over $100 bucks (I don't know what kind it is or how old it is though... I've never actually used a canister filter before, but I'd sure love to have one for the CWD tank). I could possibly use the ugf in the CWD as well, but otherwise I don't think I'd be using those. My husband is really going to be pissed if I tell him I want to spend more money on this... This stuff is just too good to pass up though...

Ugh... Stupid herp obsession!

Delphine · #8 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 04:06 PM

Holy frioles batman, that's a whole lot of stuff. I think I just might craigslist for more then just job hunting.

Delphine · #9 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 04:11 PM

There is someone selling Red Bellied Piranhas.. Oh and a 20 gallon for $35.oo

froggsong · #10 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 04:17 PM

My 29G rectangle tank turned out to be just a 20G. That sucks, but oh well. It's still more room for my beardie, and it fits where he was before. Still too cold to get his big tank built yet. I still ended up with a 20G (with lots of accessories that weren't listed in the ad) and a 10G for 20 bucks (I made him tank less because he had the tank size wrong). I hope my hubby lets me get that stuff if it's still available, it's a real steal.