Urgent Tank needed Cape Town Northern Suburbs.

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  1. Biggles

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    Hi all

    After a year in Namibia I have taken my tank back over and fish are all healthy as the "baby" sitters did a great job of looking after the 2m discus set up. But we are renovating the house and the 2m has to move to get a the wall behind it and no way that is going to happen with the water in it.
    I am looking for a decent tank (even just the glass) with no accessories as I can use the existing sump.

    I will buy but if someone has a tank that is unused I can borrow for 2 -3 weeks while the building occurs. There is a case of beer or whatever your fancy is.

    Steve AKA Biggles.
     
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    what size tank do you need?
     
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    @Biggles
    For short term, I have used those plastic storage crates when I needed temp housing for fish.
    Just make sure nothing nasty has been stored in the crates that might contaminate the water.
     
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    1 to 1.5m would be good. They are going to be in it for a few weeks...

    I will look into plastic crates... but as it is a longish term thing I would prefer a glass tank. I would transfer temperarily and relocate them back into their original tank then do a transfer again when i move the tank back to its original location... But I hate handling fish to much.
     
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    2 - 3 weeks should be ok.
    I have used them for this length of time.

    One other thing to be aware of is, is to make sure the heater doesn't make contact with the plastic.
    Could cause problems!
     
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    Hi There.

    I see @marlon. is selling a 4ft setup in CT...

    Not sure if it is still available...
     
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    Already checked. the 4ft is sold.
     
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    I bought @marlon's tank (and a few more).
    Could probably help you out, got several tanks available, just in case for when a stranger comes knocking and asking for one -lol.
    But I am in the Southern Subs (HB).
    Pm me if you are interested.
     
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    PM sent
     
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    I have a 1.2M im selling if you still interested?
    In Muizenberg.
     
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    Thanks guys. Forum to the rescue, JCL generously loaned me a 4ft for the duration. Everyone is happy in thier temporary home and glass bottom is looking good...
     
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    Hi im looking for a 1.2 buyo...urgent
     

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