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10-30-2009, 03:15 PM
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oh no!
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0.1.0 cocker spaniel - patches! TANK 1: 1.0.0 columbian red-tail boa - p.j.! TANK 2: 0.0.3 nerite snails, ??.???.?? fancy guppies - mostly female TANK 3: (display planted) 26.0.0 fancy guppies, 0.1.0 betta, 0.0.2 sae, 1?.1?.0 upside-down catfish, 0.0.6 nerite snails, 1?.0.0 ottocinclus, 2.6.2 yamato shrimp, 0.0.1 wood shrimp, 1?.0.0 farlowella ... MY FAVORITE LINK shipping reptiles... thanks johnedove
"some dumb*** tells um to feed it dog food!  " - mrcarabao 2009
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10-30-2009, 04:56 PM
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Eager to Learn
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Canada
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Originally Posted by Epiphile
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OMG! I think you are right. I could squeeze one or two of those itty bitties  |
10-30-2009, 05:08 PM
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Eager to Learn
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stimpy
OMG! I think you are right. I could squeeze one or two of those itty bitties |
But where do you think I could plant them?? |
11-04-2009, 11:42 PM
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Chasing Crickets
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Northwest Wisconsin
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OK, I know this is off-topic, but....
OMG Stimpy, that pink-edged brom is BEAUTIFUL! I am not a huge fan of broms (don't know why.... prolly 'cause I keep killing them....) but I ADORE that one! What is it and where can I get one to kill? (beautiful viv, too... great job on it! anything crawling around in there?)
PS, if you are in Northwest WI, there are no Home Depots or Lowes stores, so anything listed for HD or Lowes can be found at Menards at double the price... I would make a trip to either LaCrosse, Rinnelander, Wausau, or the Twin Cities and stocking up on what you use the most... you will spend more in gas, but save more on what you use the most. If you still have a Tru-Value nearby, they will order you anything you need/want if you talk to the manager.
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11-05-2009, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Meesha
OK, I know this is off-topic, but....
OMG Stimpy, that pink-edged brom is BEAUTIFUL! I am not a huge fan of broms (don't know why.... prolly 'cause I keep killing them....) but I ADORE that one! What is it and where can I get one to kill? (beautiful viv, too... great job on it! anything crawling around in there?) i believe hawaiian botanicals... it's definitely one of those listed under plants (for canada)
PS, if you are in Northwest WI, there are no Home Depots or Lowes stores, so anything listed for HD or Lowes can be found at Menards at double the price... I would make a trip to either LaCrosse, Rinnelander, Wausau, or the Twin Cities and stocking up on what you use the most... you will spend more in gas, but save more on what you use the most. If you still have a Tru-Value nearby, they will order you anything you need/want if you talk to the manager. anything?
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we need to keep this list pretty reliable. i'm already using it to answer questions for our newbs. that's why everything is broken into sections. i will be happy to include your answers in the first post if they're more specific and/or you clarify a bit more.
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0.1.0 cocker spaniel - patches! TANK 1: 1.0.0 columbian red-tail boa - p.j.! TANK 2: 0.0.3 nerite snails, ??.???.?? fancy guppies - mostly female TANK 3: (display planted) 26.0.0 fancy guppies, 0.1.0 betta, 0.0.2 sae, 1?.1?.0 upside-down catfish, 0.0.6 nerite snails, 1?.0.0 ottocinclus, 2.6.2 yamato shrimp, 0.0.1 wood shrimp, 1?.0.0 farlowella ... MY FAVORITE LINK shipping reptiles... thanks johnedove
"some dumb*** tells um to feed it dog food! " - mrcarabao 2009
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11-05-2009, 06:15 PM
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Catching the Bug
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 51
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I really liked the concept of the false bottom and after I built my first vivarium.. I went all out and after I was done with it and thought it was perfect I found all kinds of things that I had to go back and change.. after a while you kinda start learing what works and what doesnt work.. its all trial and error.. granted asking questions on here helps from you making the same mistakes others have made.. I built my tank before I ever layed eyes on my darts and I didnt account for how small they would be because they were Juvis.. and my tank was a living pitfall for them lol.. luckily I had the additional 29 gallon that I setup as a holding tank until they got a lil larger and it gave me time to make the repairs needed for my 40 gallon...
I dont like how much space the false bottom will take up on a tank.. by the time you add your fb, your drainage layer, your soil, substrate, and moss across the top of your viv floor you have lost 5 to 7 inches if not more.. and on a vertical tank its not a big deal but on my 40 gallon now it looks as tall as like a 10 gallon.... which is not a big deal because my auratus dont really need height as much as ground space..
but it was a good learning exp for getting me ready to jump on my 100 gallon soon..
and trust me we all want to see pictures the more pictures the better
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11-05-2009, 09:35 PM
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Let's try to keep it on topic here folks! Thanks in advance!
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11-05-2009, 10:35 PM
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Catching the Bug
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Marquette, Michigan
Posts: 53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by froggsong
Freecycle can sometimes be a treasure trove of vive supplies. I recommend joining and checking it frequently when you are looking for something or starting to plan a project.
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I totally agree with checking out Freecycle.org. Our local group uses Yahoo! Groups, but I know other communities that use other web services. It can be tricky to locate one for your area, but using The Freecycle Network as a starting point can help a lot. I have received 4 out of 5 of my tanks through our local Freecycle. The 10-gallon tank that I currently use for my crickets (soon to move to a 20g long tank) came with a screen lid. Just remember that you'll most likely have to clean them out first. Believe it or not, my hex tank not only had the 3-piece glass lid (which I probably won't be using), but also included a stand...AND a pump already installed.
The last I knew, the most recent place I picked tanks up from still had more (some with lids too) to get rid of. If I had my own vehicle, I would've taken more than just the three I managed to get - as well as sheets of glass to use as dividers and such. The largest tank they had did have a crack near the top, but it could've been repaired or covered easily. Unfortunately, my ride didn't have enough room for it.
None of the tanks I got were in the best shape. But if your budget is anything like mine, you can't be too choosy.
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0.2.0 Cats - 1 Calico, 1 Grey Tabby (Patches and Katelynn)
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Last edited by froggsong; 11-08-2009 at 02:36 AM..
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11-05-2009, 10:57 PM
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Catching the Bug
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Marquette, Michigan
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I forgot to mention that I've found some things on eBay as well. You really have to search for the deals, but they're out there. In fact, today I picked up a lot of 6 cans of Great Stuff (Pond and Stone) for about $28 including shipping.
I've also found two fairly decent eBay stores for driftwood - one dealing with a lot of cypress. I haven't ordered any wood in a long time, so I'm sorry I can't remember the names.
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Natural Solitude
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1.1.0 Frogs - American(?) Bullfrogs (Ren and Michi)
*note to self: never raise tadpoles again unless you know what species they are
0.1.0 Dog - German Shepherd/Alaskan Husky (Princess Arianna "Ari")
0.2.0 Cats - 1 Calico, 1 Grey Tabby (Patches and Katelynn)
0.1.0 Teenager (Hayley)
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