I originally posted this at AB but have only gotten one reply. Hoping I can get more here. Here's the cut-and-paste:
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Hi, All!
I have a niece who is turning nine next week. I was racking my brain trying to think up a nice gift. Then it hit me - I have an Eclipse System Three that's not really being used. I e-mailed my brother last night to see what he thought of taking my used tank and setting up something nice with (or more like "for") his daughter. He thought it would be fantastic, since they live in a small apartment. Ran the idea by his wife, who would probably have to take on the lion's share of the responsibility, and got the "OK."
Anyway, I'm seeking help from y'all in NYC because I'm clear across the country in California and I'm not about to order a 15-lb bag of Flourite for this tiny 3-gallon tank. But the idea is to set up a low-maintenance planted tank, and I can supply most of the plants. Does anybody know of a shop in Manhattan that might sell Flourite in bulk? Or might any of you be willing to sell my brother maybe 3 or 4 lbs. (unused)? And are there any LFS's that carry some good-quality plants and fish? I suggested a few small guppies or Endler's livebearers along with algae-eating shrimp.
I'm going to take care of everything they'll need to get started, but the substrate is the one thing I could use a little help with. I would really appreciate any help. Thanks!
-Naomi
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Hi, All!
I have a niece who is turning nine next week. I was racking my brain trying to think up a nice gift. Then it hit me - I have an Eclipse System Three that's not really being used. I e-mailed my brother last night to see what he thought of taking my used tank and setting up something nice with (or more like "for") his daughter. He thought it would be fantastic, since they live in a small apartment. Ran the idea by his wife, who would probably have to take on the lion's share of the responsibility, and got the "OK."
Anyway, I'm seeking help from y'all in NYC because I'm clear across the country in California and I'm not about to order a 15-lb bag of Flourite for this tiny 3-gallon tank. But the idea is to set up a low-maintenance planted tank, and I can supply most of the plants. Does anybody know of a shop in Manhattan that might sell Flourite in bulk? Or might any of you be willing to sell my brother maybe 3 or 4 lbs. (unused)? And are there any LFS's that carry some good-quality plants and fish? I suggested a few small guppies or Endler's livebearers along with algae-eating shrimp.
I'm going to take care of everything they'll need to get started, but the substrate is the one thing I could use a little help with. I would really appreciate any help. Thanks!
-Naomi