I am surprised that no one has mentioned joining or at the least looking up a local tropical fish club. They have yearly auctions, most have monthly ones as well at their monthly meeting. Great deals can be had by attending these events. Garage sales are also a great place to pick up used stuff cheap. You can also get good prices on fish and plants at these auctions.
moneysaving ideas
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I'm saving this thread! I was looking around @ Home Depot last night, they carry MH bulbs and accessories, and lot's of clear plasitic tubeing. I've used plexi for tank covers and never spent more than $4.98 for a bulb. I was intrigued last night when I found the white Mercury Vapor "security" lamps (175W) for under $26-ballast, mount, reflector, bulb 
one of those with some 4' shop lights over my big tank should give me plenty of light. They also carry pond equipment-$98 for a filteration system for a "small- under 400 gallon" system
one of those with some 4' shop lights over my big tank should give me plenty of light. They also carry pond equipment-$98 for a filteration system for a "small- under 400 gallon" system
how about something for an effective algae scrapper?
use an unused (or overused for that matter) credit card. it works great on glass. i've collected tons of them from solicitations in the mail.
use an unused (or overused for that matter) credit card. it works great on glass. i've collected tons of them from solicitations in the mail.
Not so much a money saver, but still a tip.
When using cinder blocks or another form self made stand that you want to hide, instead of using a sheet or other cloth to cover it, use a towel. This way you always have something handy to dry your hands on when fixing up the tank.
When using cinder blocks or another form self made stand that you want to hide, instead of using a sheet or other cloth to cover it, use a towel. This way you always have something handy to dry your hands on when fixing up the tank.
I was trying to make myself a python, according to the "money savings idea's", but, after going to a number of hard ware and other type stores, I was unable to find the "waterbed refill kit" or anything else similar. I went to Walmart, Zellers, Home Depot, Revy, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware and a private hardware place as well-nothing! No one had even heard of it! I even tried to explain that they MUST be able to at least special order it in, because it is easily available at Walmart, just across the border!
Anyway, I then decided that maybe I should just check out the LFS and see if they have replacement Python parts. After hitting 6 stores, I finally found one that carries the sink attachment part. I can now, easily hook up my indoor hose to it and I have myself a Python.
This part cost me a total of $11 CDN. The waterbed refill kit was supposed to cost around $5 US, which translates to $40 CDN.. lol... So, in the end, I basically spent the same amount of money, and I didn't have to spend the $50 CDN (minimum) on the entire python setup.
Here's a great link for setting up your own homemade version!
http://www.vatoelvis.com/diy_python.html
btw, If any of you Canadian's out there DO find somewhere on this side of the border that sells the waterbed refill kit, or something similar, let me know!
Decz.
Anyway, I then decided that maybe I should just check out the LFS and see if they have replacement Python parts. After hitting 6 stores, I finally found one that carries the sink attachment part. I can now, easily hook up my indoor hose to it and I have myself a Python.
This part cost me a total of $11 CDN. The waterbed refill kit was supposed to cost around $5 US, which translates to $40 CDN.. lol... So, in the end, I basically spent the same amount of money, and I didn't have to spend the $50 CDN (minimum) on the entire python setup.
Here's a great link for setting up your own homemade version!
http://www.vatoelvis.com/diy_python.html
btw, If any of you Canadian's out there DO find somewhere on this side of the border that sells the waterbed refill kit, or something similar, let me know!
Decz.
wow...didn't realize the canadian exchange rate was so low...
anybody mention the lights of america shop lights and outdoor fixtures? 6500k bulbs at 65 watts with fixture for 25 bucks and replacements are $7. i've seen the outdoor fixtures at wal-mart, home depot and menards. i've never seen the shop light though. i heard it might have been pulled from the shelves because people were using them to grow more than just aquatic plants...
anybody mention the lights of america shop lights and outdoor fixtures? 6500k bulbs at 65 watts with fixture for 25 bucks and replacements are $7. i've seen the outdoor fixtures at wal-mart, home depot and menards. i've never seen the shop light though. i heard it might have been pulled from the shelves because people were using them to grow more than just aquatic plants...
i don't remember, man, but i could sure go for some cheetos...and pizza...and water, lots of water...
