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Posts: 34
From:Hanover Park, I,l United state
Registered: Mar 2003

posted 04-09-2003 09:43 PM         

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I am looking for a fish tank that is 55 gallons or bigger i need a big tank to keep my fish in and i neeed help i cant afford a bran new set up so once again in Illinois cuz people dont usually ship fish tanks and if they do its a pretty penny to ship one of those

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posted 04-09-2003 11:18 PM         

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Check your local newspaper classified ads in the pet section. People are always moving and selling tanks. Or for some reason, I don't know why, just get tired of taking care of fish and sell off their tanks. If you find one and it has been sitting up dry (without water) for 6 months or more, set it up in your garage on a flat and level stand first. Fill it 1/4 to 1/3 with water and let it set a couple of days. Then fill it 1/2 to 2/3 full of water and let it set a day. Then completely fill it with water and check for leaks. When they set without water for long periods the silicone gets dry and looses it's elasticity. By gradually filling it over several days it will allow it to rehydrate and the silicone not pull loose. Hope this will help you find a good tank.

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From:washington, il, 61571
Registered: Apr 2003

posted 04-17-2003 05:07 AM         

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hey dude i am near peoria and i always see good deals in the trading post. www.tradinpost.com just look there

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