what to buy for fish tank

06si · 06-04-2008, 08:45 PM

I just bought a 100+ gallon fish tank off my friend. My problem now is I am not sure what i should get for it. I was thinking of some Sugar Gliders but not sure if I want to deal with them. I was also thinking that since its such a big tank I can put like a bearded dragon on one side and something else on the other side.

Any suggestions?

liquidr1 · 06-04-2008, 08:55 PM

a really big snake.

FG2uner · 06-04-2008, 08:55 PM

salt water FTMFW!!! get some bamboo sharks.... they only grow to like 2 1/2 ft.

haha i got a snake if u want lol. columbian red tail boa....

AdamLXCIV · 06-04-2008, 08:58 PM

My gf's sister has a Sugar Glider. They're sooo badass! I'd love one, but they're pricey..

**dentrecords** · 06-04-2008, 08:59 PM

lol @ bamboo shark

100 gallon tank is only 5 feet long, most likely.. the shark would barely be even able to turn around. I know it sits on the floor most of the time but still.. that's a big tiny. also, there is no way a tank that small can support a biomass that big.. I speak from experience, I spent a year working at an aquarium store and I've had just about all you could keep fish wise.

salt water is great, low maintenance, but high startup costs and livestock is often sensitive and fussy.. it's really only recommended for experienced fish keepers and/or those with deeper pockets.

are you interested in keeping fish or something else entirely?

FG2uner · 06-04-2008, 09:01 PM

but bamboo sharks do kick ass indeed.. i want one soooo bad.

**dentrecords** · 06-04-2008, 09:08 PM

lol.. they are alright.. the shop had a couple of them in a 2000+ gallon tank and they didn't do that much.. they look neat but they are a bit boring after a while.. it'd be more interesting to watch the planet earth series instead.

FG2uner · 06-04-2008, 09:10 PM

i got a 55 gal with a baby columbian red tail boa in it. its 2 ft long and talk about boring lol, it stays curled up 24/7..

02civicsi · 06-04-2008, 10:04 PM

Koi fish

ooskers · 06-04-2008, 10:14 PM

a giraffe or a crabz

volvo9 · 06-04-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ooskers

a giraffe or a crabz

lol, or buy a live lobster from the grocery store.

I'd set up a sweet freshwater tank if it was mine.

***strutking*** · 06-04-2008, 10:23 PM

are you looking for a water dweller or not?

maximo61170 · 06-04-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by volvo9

lol, or buy a live lobster from the grocery store.

I'd set up a sweet freshwater tank if it was mine.

buy a bunch of little lobsters and grow them and when they get hella big... have a feast.

::homer simpson ftw::

06si · 06-06-2008, 12:07 PM

I decided against the sugar gliders. I ended up getting a pair of chipmunks instead but I put them in a different cage. I think for the tank I might go with some dart frogs and geckos in a rain forest setup.

yoshiod9 · 06-06-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FG2uner

salt water FTMFW!!! get some bamboo sharks.... they only grow to like 2 1/2 ft.

haha i got a snake if u want lol. columbian red tail boa....

in a 100gallon tank-- not the brightest move.

FG2uner · 06-06-2008, 12:18 PM

whats not bright?

***07mugencivic*** · 06-06-2008, 12:19 PM

Mr Big · 06-06-2008, 12:35 PM

Fresh water tank can be a great hobby. I have tropical fish and lots of live plants in mine. If you decide to go the fishy route, just message me I can give you some starter tips.

volvo9 · 06-06-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 06si

I decided against the sugar gliders. I ended up getting a pair of chipmunks instead but I put them in a different cage. I think for the tank I might go with some dart frogs and geckos in a rain forest setup.

Chipmunks? That's awesome! Do you have any pictures?

Where'd you get them from?

06si · 06-06-2008, 12:57 PM

I got 2 of them and decided to name them Chip and Dale (like the old cartoon).

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liquidr1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greensboro NC Age: 24 Posts: 1,535 Dustin iTrader: 0 / 0%	a really big snake.

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AdamLXCIV Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queen Creek/Gilbert, AZ Age: 18 Posts: 1,294 Adam iTrader: 0 / 0%	My gf's sister has a Sugar Glider. They're sooo badass! I'd love one, but they're pricey..

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FG2uner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hickory, NC Age: 23 Posts: 4,981 Mark iTrader: 4 / 100%	but bamboo sharks do kick ass indeed.. i want one soooo bad.

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FG2uner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hickory, NC Age: 23 Posts: 4,981 Mark iTrader: 4 / 100%	i got a 55 gal with a baby columbian red tail boa in it. its 2 ft long and talk about boring lol, it stays curled up 24/7..

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02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lonnngwoooood, FL Posts: 7,493 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 18 / 100%	Koi fish

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ooskers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: D-Town Posts: 333 iTrader: 0 / 0%	a giraffe or a crabz

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06si Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Age: 23 Posts: 3,880 Kenny G iTrader: 5 / 100%	I decided against the sugar gliders. I ended up getting a pair of chipmunks instead but I put them in a different cage. I think for the tank I might go with some dart frogs and geckos in a rain forest setup.

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FG2uner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hickory, NC Age: 23 Posts: 4,981 Mark iTrader: 4 / 100%	whats not bright?

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Mr Big Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pgh Posts: 48 Nate iTrader: 0 / 0%	Fresh water tank can be a great hobby. I have tropical fish and lots of live plants in mine. If you decide to go the fishy route, just message me I can give you some starter tips.

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