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youngfisher · Apr 21, 2009

As a young lad - I don't have much money in my pocket.
So as I know there are tons of kind people out there, im wondering if anyone has spare things such as tank dividers,food,plants,ornaments,sponges ANYTHING! that will save me a little bit of cash..and make me a very greatful boy haha.

I want to get into the Fish scene quite good - the only thing stopping me is money, so if anyone would be kind enough to post ANYTHING! that would help me out even if its the littelest bit of somthing it does not matter.

So please PM me if you would like to send me somthing.

minxfishy · Apr 21, 2009

Dont take this the wrong way, cause its meant with the best intentions. But, advertising you are a young person and then basically offering to give your home address to any tom, dick or harry on a forum with over 40,000 members is a little dangerous IMO, whilst Im sure most here are perfectly harmless people, there are some that may not be, or others that could join just to get your address.

Please be careful.

Minx the cynical, cautious ol' ladies warning over

youngfisher · Apr 21, 2009

Dont worry - I won't just give my address out to anyone and everyone, I would make sure the person was geniune about sending me these things etc. Thanks for your advice though.

keenonfish · Apr 21, 2009

puts on croaky voice....

"Do you want to see my guppies"

Oh dear I probably shouldn't have said that but I couldn't resist :look:

youngfisher · Apr 21, 2009

haha nothing wrong with abit of comedy

minxfishy · Apr 21, 2009

Yeah I know, mock the concerned OAP

karigupi · Apr 21, 2009

keenonfish said:
puts on croaky voice....

"Do you want to see my guppies"

Oh dear I probably shouldn't have said that but I couldn't resist

You just made me spit out my vino!

karigupi · Apr 21, 2009

youngfisher said:
As a young lad - I don't have much money in my pocket.
So as I know there are tons of kind people out there, im wondering if anyone has spare things such as tank dividers,food,plants,ornaments,sponges ANYTHING! that will save me a little bit of cash..and make me a very greatful boy haha.

I want to get into the Fish scene quite good - the only thing stopping me is money, so if anyone would be kind enough to post ANYTHING! that would help me out even if its the littelest bit of somthing it does not matter.

So please PM me if you would like to send me somthing.

Dont take this the wrong way, but often, when we get things for free we dont appreciate them, nothing worth having is ever gotten easy, with a little effort & time you should be able to set yourself up a decent tank for very little money, pop to the library & get them to order any books you would like to read & check out their petcare section.

Ebay is your friend, as is the classified section here & freecycle & the tip!

I was brought my first tank as a gift, but then I wanted a bigger one & I had to do it as cheaply as possible, so I scoured ebay (get your parents to help you out), look in the tanks section, then used, then distance nearest. I got my 3ft tank for just over £2! We had to drive 40mins to get it, but it was worth it. There are loads of cheap tanks on there, I have to stop myself buying more sooooo often.

I also posted on freecycle & had 2 offers on there, often the tip has used tanks, pop over & have a look a couple of times a week.

youngfisher · Apr 21, 2009

Cheers for the advice - Yeah I have been looking on ebay but have not had that much look they all go for £30+.

I have tried that freecycle but really can not understand it, and I shall nip up to the tip.

Please note people I did not do this as a 'beg' I just wanted bits of help. And I see karigupi's comment as a bit of help.

Thanks alot

karigupi · Apr 21, 2009

youngfisher said:
Cheers for the advice - Yeah I have been looking on ebay but have not had that much look they all go for £30+.

I have tried that freecycle but really can not understand it, and I shall nip up to the tip.

Please note people I did not do this as a 'beg' I just wanted bits of help. And I see karigupi's comment as a bit of help.

Thanks alot

I meant to add, what county are you in? It might help if people have items as lots are too heavy to post.

p.s i've just found a lovely tank in Cambridgeshire on ebay for a tenner, but hubby frowned at me,shook his head & left the room, so i'm not allowed to buy it

Jonty · Apr 21, 2009

karigupi said:
p.s i've just found a lovely tank in Cambridgeshire on ebay for a tenner, but hubby frowned at me,shook his head & left the room, so i'm not allowed to buy it

Can you give a link? I'm near there

youngfisher · Apr 21, 2009

Im from East Midlands, Leicester.

markandhisfish · Apr 21, 2009

minxfishy said:
Dont take this the wrong way, cause its meant with the best intentions. But, advertising you are a young person and then basically offering to give your home address to any tom, dick or harry on a forum with over 40,000 members is a little dangerous IMO, whilst Im sure most here are perfectly harmless people, there are some that may not be, or others that could join just to get your address.

Please be careful.

Minx the cynical, cautious ol' ladies warning over

completely totally agree with minxy here. whilst this forum is full of kind genuine people the internet is a very dangerous place. anybody can come across lovely and friendly . my advice would be try and deal with people local to you and go and colect any items with an adult that you know.

youngfisher · Apr 21, 2009

Cheers for the advise guys, just shows that there really is genuine nice people on this forum

karigupi · Apr 21, 2009

Jonty said:
karigupi said:

p.s i've just found a lovely tank in Cambridgeshire on ebay for a tenner, but hubby frowned at me,shook his head & left the room, so i'm not allowed to buy it

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Can you give a link? I'm near there