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by **Angel_Bee** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:31 pm

I recently paid $658.00 for this: (all new)

55 gal Aqueon tank
Black pine cabinet stand
Hood w/ light (not sure it its fluorescent or UV)
Heater
Natural rock gravel (not substrate or sand)
Fake plant decoration
Back drop
Air pump/Air stone
Under gravel filter
1 Driftwood piece
10lbs of natural rock/coral stuff
1 red ear slider turtle
$40.00 store credit
Complete Set-up and delivery
Ph testing, I recently paid $658.00 for this:
55 gal Aqueon tank
Black pine cabinet stand
Natural rock gravel
Fake plant decoration
Back drop
Air pump
Air stone
Under gravel filter
Driftwood piece
10lbs of natural rock
1 red ear slider turtle
$40.00 store credit
Complete Set-up and delivery

This is for an African cichlid tank. The pet store owner firmly recommended a under gravel filter, he said most hobbyist use them and their totally awesome. Help guys is this a good deal-and is it true about under gravel filters

by **natalie265** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:56 am

I hate under gravel filters. Gunk gradually builds up underneath them and you have to periodically break them down (ie take out all the gravel and remove the filters) and clean it all out. I've never bought a tank new, so can't speak on whether or not you got a good deal, but congratulations. Should be a lot of fun.

by **Alasse** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 2:11 am

I dont mind the UGF. They require maintenance same as any other filter. You do not need to fully pull the tank down periodically. Just slip tubing down the uplift pipes and syphon out the gunk. Also when doing a water change do a deep clean of the gravel.

Sound pretty good for the pricing

by **natalie265** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:41 pm

Ah ha! Good idea Alasse! (But i still hate them).

by **Alasse** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:18 am

*LOL* well it would be a boring world if we all liked exactly the same!

by **yasherkoach** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:22 pm

isn't this the truth lol

by **yasherkoach** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:23 pm

you'll also need liquid test kits for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and a temperature stick on....what's another $30.00?

by **yasherkoach** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:26 pm

by the way, a red ear slider in a tank this huge with fish is a big no no unless you get fish that will not become a meal or the turtle not becoming a meal

also, a red ear slider needs a basking floater device..................my best advice, get a 20 gallon long for the turtle and get some fish (about 2 or 3) hardy fish like zebra danios or cherry barbs to begin the cycling

do you understand the term: cycling?

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