Aldobug Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Are they worth it? I got permission from the parents to go ahead with one. I was thinking 2 or 3 4fters with a 3ft sump but i dont know weather its worth spending all that money and the dry goods and livestock if fish might no breed. i dont know what to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisqotti Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 depends what you want to breed man, my africans bred like crazy, ended up having more fry then tank space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldobug Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 i was thinking americans. I'd like to breed cory's and/or L's but i havent got the money for Breeding L's but i do love having a few tanks to keep me busy maintaining them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt27 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 go for it!! can be done cheaply man... take your time and nap the bargains that pop up. understand the power of sponge filters, grab a cheap 2nd hand air pump, build ya own stand or buy a cheap one. source all 2nd hand tanks. the stock should be the dearest part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldobug Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 is it a good idea to get a sump or not? i can get a 3ft sump for $160 and theres a guy selling 2 4x15x18 tanks as new for 70 each. cheap as. and i can get sponge filters for $8 and a stand might cost me 60-70 to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt27 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 alot of people run setups purely on sponges.... 160 for a small sump seems expensive once you factor in media... buy an old tank and have a crack yaself! those 4x15s do sound appealing... grab a cheap chinese glass hole saw from china on ebay and start drilling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt27 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 oh and dont setup a rack if your thinking you will make money... truth is most 'big' breeders can break even with costs, maybe start making profit. do it for fun man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
