Aquariums for Environmental Research

[grendel88]

I am working on my dissertation but have not been able to procure funding yet. As a result, I am taking a different approach to equipment. I am looking for aquariums of all sizes to house various strains of algae, invertebrates and vertebrates for toxicity research and carbon dioxide trapping. I am looking for aquariums that hold water (or can be easily fixed). Size is not a huge issue but I dont really need anything of the 75+ gallon variety. So 5+ is good. I dont have a lot of money so I am looking for tanks people are looking to get rid of or sell cheaply. Please let me know what you have and what you are looking to get. I can also use any old pumps, power filters or various and sundry supplies. Thanks

[hobogato]

i have at least two tanks that can be fixed easily (not attractively) mabe others, i will let you know. they are free.

[grendel88]

Thanks! I appreciate it. Unattractive is not an issue.

[Bill S]

Try calling Dave at Dave's Rare Fish. He often has some old tanks cheap. Also, talk to LFS. When they have broken tanks they throw them out. A cracked tank can usually be made useable with a simple overlay of glass plus silicone. Might also look at alternatives other than glass/acrylic. Plastic tubs should work fine. Another thought is that a 55, for instance, can be sectioned off into several tanks with cheap glass (be sure you seal them well and fill them equally so it doesn't blow out).

[hobogato]

i also have a 58 gallon reef ready tank with a 20 gallon sump if you can use it - also free. give me a call and we can work out a time for you to pick up what you can use. 2108466784

[grendel88]

Ill give you a call later today or tomorrow.

[grendel88]

Bump.
Want to thank Ace for his generosity and helping me out big time. I am still in need of more tanks that are unwanted or can be sold very cheaply. Cracks are no problem