Cheap Hospital Tank

[Behold]

I was at Pets at Home for some salt and thought i would see if they had a cheap tank for a hospital and i found a craking little deal for 14.99

Its a glass tank and measures in at :

12 inches x 7inches x 9.5Inches (13 Litres)

It comes with a cheap and cheery filter that will need the media replacing (Carbon sponge) this is able to be setup on 5 speeds. Fast to Geezer setting!! personally its a little to strong but as pointed out on here removing the angle peice removes the flow in the tank.

The only issue is there is no lid unless you use the cardboard lid.

Here it is:

and the filter

and it running

I used the base card for the backdrop (I feel the little starfish help recovery!!!!)

Bargain for anyone needing a tank as i just thought i would share this.

 

[Dark Wolf]

Most tanks at pets at home are reasonably priced, it's the only good thing about them in the fish department.

 

[dane261]

Most tanks at pets at home are reasonably priced, it's the only good thing about them in the fish department.

the only shop that will seel you only 5 fish at a time being 4 neons and a red bellied pihrana to go into the same tank


cheers dane

 

[Behold]

Most tanks at pets at home are reasonably priced, it's the only good thing about them in the fish department.

the only shop that will seel you only 5 fish at a time being 4 neons and a red bellied pihrana to go into the same tank


cheers dane

Yeah they seem to never know what is what. i had one girl have to use a book for every fish i asked about!!! but some stuff is wel priced for stock etc. there API tester kit is 17.99 which is well priced (I paid 16 quid) and there food/medication is not over priced if needed fast.

it wouldn't suprise me them selling a shoal of bala's with a bi-orb!!!

 

[fourthtimelucky]

Yep, that's the same as I got!
Thinking of building a hood for it this afternoon... gotta strip the living room wallpaper off first though!

 

[**sarahp**]

I looked at that but decided it was a bit small

I'm sure the sticky on here says 10usg (38 litres)

Last time I was in P@H they sent a guy home with angels, guppies and neons

 

[scooterchick]

Last time I was in they sent a couple home with a tank, told them to fill it up and come back the next day for the fish................

 

[Behold]

I looked at that but decided it was a bit small

I'm sure the sticky on here says 10usg (38 litres)

Last time I was in P@H they sent a guy home with angels, guppies and neons

It depends on what your hospitalising in the tank i have i would only be good to a max of 3 inch fish but i would say for a short term week or so a 4-5 inch fish would be ok as he will not be super active and is better than none. none of my fish that will be problematic (Gourami's mainly) are too large at the moment or in the near future. by the time i have a larger tank i might use my old tank in the lower cabinet as my hospital!!!

 

[jollysue]

I have more than once used a 3 usg to hospitalize a Cory. Often with illness it is advisable to do frequent water changes anyway. It cuts down on the amount and cost of meds, too. Lots of advantages to treating in a small tank. It just requires more water changes most times, which is a good thing.

 

[GRJ]

Thats a good price for that too! I have got to get me a hospital tank and that would suit me fine for what i need it for. Did it come with a heater or did you have to buy that seperate? I always keep some spaer sponge media in my community tank, so i would just have to use that in the hospital tank filter and not have to worry about cycling. Then, put new filter sponge in you main tank filter for the next time you need it. What a bargain! Would also work well for a quarantine tank/nursey! Thanks for the tip off! GRJ