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BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	a lfs has a already established marine tank and is selling it for $85. its a ECLIPSE 6 and comes with some fish as well. -Maiden goby -mandarin goby -yellowtail damsel -domino damsel -jelly fish i know these fish dont fit but is this a good price? what size tank will be needed?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	The mandrin goby really needs a very large tank, over 100 gals with a LOT of live rock. The damsels do fine in smaller tanks, but are rather aggressive. A jellyfish, depending on the type do not do well in tanks, with the exception of the upsidedown jelly fish. That one needs a large sandy bottom. So again, a large tank is needed. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	I'd stop shoping at any LFS selling that setup. Very irresponsible.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	I must agree with the poor fish choices for such a small tank. But as for the price, that tank new in the box is about the same price. So you would have to decide what the difference is price wise, to have the same set up with fish that will go with the tank. _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	the lfs was actual a reptile store but the owner has a growing passion for marine tanks. ive knon him for a year and has given me great deals on snakes and monitors. i have an empty 35usglong that use to house tropicals. so besides the mandiran goby could i have everybody else in the 35 and add more?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	The damsels will be fine in that tank, not sure about the Maiden goby. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	One thing to keep in mind, damsels are the cheepest SW fish. Most of the time going for about $4 each. So if all your getting is the fish, then the price should be VERY low. What is all included in that price? I only saw about $60 worth of fish. Last edited by dthurs at 17-Dec-2004 22:36 Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	The $85 is buying him the fish, and the tank they are in. Probably not a bad deal, but doesn't make sense if he just wants the fish. Unless he uses the tank for somthing else after he releases them from the tank too small for them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	IMO none of the fish will live long in that size tank. As the Damsels will reach 5+ inches. _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Week End Big Fish Posts: 414 Kudos: 436 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-May-2004	the blue damsel will stay below 5 inch....right? just go ahead if you believe that owner of lfs is a good aquarist (it means you can go back to him and ask questions and complain if u need to) and if he is offering a good deal
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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