O/T - Marine Fish Aquarium accessories...

Totally random topic I know!

Just starting out now, in the next few weeks or so.

I'm after some Aquarium accessories, pumps, lights, uv, heaters, oxygen stones, What ever anyone has that they may want to donate to me, or sell me? I have just acquired a 260 litre bow front aquarium on the cheap from a friend, that come with quite a few bits and pieces, but after a few months of sitting there some of the parts are knackered after not being cleaned properly.

I will be purchasing alot of the stuff I need new, but if anybody has any bits laying about they either don't want or make a few quid on - let me know - cheers!

Is there anyone else on here, that currently owns & maintains a Marine aquarium?

Forget the oxygen stone mate, causes problems with the salt

Got a set up so happy to answer any questions. Most important piece of kit you need is the live rock and a skimmer. Superb guy in Caerphilly can you sort you Fiji rock at a good price - live rock uk. Try a google search

My old man has one in his house set up, in the cabinet below it has loads of filters, 5 i think, looks a lot of stress to maintain, it's putt me off getting one, think I'll stick with reptiles for now. I'm sure I've seen a thread a few months back about marine fish/tanks on ere tho.

on theother board my old man (bobh) has kept fish for over 40 years give him a pm he'll answer any questions you have

It's not advice I need really, as my neighbour is pretty much a pro when it comes to marine fish/environment. Just wondering if anyone had any decent quality equipment, accessories at a decent price that they maybe would consider selling if not needed?

thanks guys.

p.s. just got hold of a Juwel (bow front) 260 vision tank. got a lot of stuff already with it, but i know marine accessories are quite pricey. The woman that I got it from, was keeping tropical fish in there, and when she got shot of them just dumped it in garage without cleaning it, so I've just managed to clean it all out, and am ready to start introducing the water soon, then bit by bit evolve the tank before any fish are introduced.

I got rid of everything except for some books about 10 years ago. They may not be the most up to date, but they would be good for a beginner. Free to a good home! I can drop them to you sometime over Xmas probably....Lee

Marine tanks are a bloody nightmare to keep.
When working well with your ph balances sorted etc etc etc they are amazing.
Never switched the telly on, just watched the tank! The fish, the crabs the anenomies. Fantastic.
Biggest pain in the arse was the constant need to keep topping it up with purified water (due to the evaporation).
Good luck!!!


And may God have mercy on your soul.