treesprite May 7, 2016 Share May 7, 2016 (edited) I found this Fluval Chi tank, just the tank itself, at the thrift store for 3.99. I have been trying to figure out what to do with it, looking for suggestions. I think it's about 10wx12h.I messed up the corner banging it as I was going through the door, but the location makes me think I can just put silicone on it and not have any problem with it. It's too dirty to tell if there are scratches right now (some of what I thought were scratches went away when I wiped them with my finger).I really don't understand these thrift stores. They pretty much always sell battered used dirty 10 gal tanks for $20, yet had the completely unscratched Aquapod I bought for $20, and this thing for 3.99. Once they had a 180 (think it was 180, was 5ft long) for $159 and the front glass had a crack in it several inches long (I wonder what happened to it, because it isn't there anymore and I can't imagine someone buying it).Any ideas on what to do with this little tank, without having the other parts? Edited May 7, 2016 by treesprite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8 2 RISE May 7, 2016 Share May 7, 2016 Zoa tank, or dwarf pony tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengalaxy May 7, 2016 Share May 7, 2016 Zoa tank, or dwarf pony tank Not bad, good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite May 7, 2016 Author Share May 7, 2016 Wondering if there are any non-livestock uses for it. I really like picos, but I wouldn't be able to go on any overnight trips without a babysitter for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishie89 May 7, 2016 Share May 7, 2016 (edited) Could do some sponges or pretty algaes. But if you mean no living things you could make a little beach scene with some sand and shells. Edited May 7, 2016 by Squishie89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm May 7, 2016 Share May 7, 2016 A nice macro algae tank would be good for something that could go a few days. "Almost" like a pest tank, but just a bunch of very hearty, pretty stuff. Like Squishie said, maybe get some hitchhiker sponges. Just get an Aquaclear hob, stick a little heater in it and some kind of light and you're good to go. Another idea would be to do some caulerpa prolifera or other seagrass lookin' thing, with a rock and a mangrove right in the middle. Would be neat looking in that tall shape at least and different. Would also make a nice moss or succulent terrarium if you wanted to skip the saltwater route altogether (but who would do that ).Someone's pet reptile probably got a nice home from that cracked 180. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM May 8, 2016 Share May 8, 2016 Aiptasia/berghia breeding tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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