Jason60625
12-13-2002, 05:14 PM
I'm a recent transplant from California who had to leave all of his tanks behind to attend graduate school in Chicago. I'll be moving soon to a larger apartment and think it's time to start the hobby again.
I used to breed angels, Bolivian rams (Microgeophagus altispinosa), brown discus (called Hong Kong blue at one point in California, axelrodi, i think), brasilienis and Bosemani rainbows.
I'm looking for standard 20-gallon tanks in the Chicago area, sponge filters, hoods, etc. If anyone knows where I can get cheap new equipment, I'd appreciate it. I order most things online, but it's still impossible to order a glass tank online. The aquarium shops in Chicago, especially Old Town, are a rip-off compared to California. I would appreciate tips regarding suburban stores, etc.
Thanks for your help and maybe soon I'll be posting baby discus and altum angelfish for sale.
By the way, is Chicago water okay as is, or do I have to invest in an RO system?
I used to breed angels, Bolivian rams (Microgeophagus altispinosa), brown discus (called Hong Kong blue at one point in California, axelrodi, i think), brasilienis and Bosemani rainbows.
I'm looking for standard 20-gallon tanks in the Chicago area, sponge filters, hoods, etc. If anyone knows where I can get cheap new equipment, I'd appreciate it. I order most things online, but it's still impossible to order a glass tank online. The aquarium shops in Chicago, especially Old Town, are a rip-off compared to California. I would appreciate tips regarding suburban stores, etc.
Thanks for your help and maybe soon I'll be posting baby discus and altum angelfish for sale.
By the way, is Chicago water okay as is, or do I have to invest in an RO system?