Hi,
I think buying online is a one-stop solution but not the most cost
effective. For the 4 feet tank that I have, I hunt through classifieds and
local aquarist forums to find the cheapest one, in the end, I got mine for
free. It comes together with a 4 feet over head filter, gravels and decos,
driftwoods, 3 feet submerged light with ballast, a cupboard stand. The only
thing I have to pay for is transportation.
For plants, I went to the farms that does distribution to the LFS. Their
cost is 50% of what LFS is selling.
For canister filters, I waited for 6 months to land myself on a Atman 3338
canister filter with 40% cost reduction.
For fishes, I trade or buy them from the cheapest LFS that I can find.
You can imagine the cost that I incur.....
Vincent
"Christopher" wrote in message
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I bought the initial things from the LFS, the tank the stand, the canopy,
tubes/ballasts, filters and a few chemicals, since then I have only
purchased online, that includes 70% of my fish as well.
"Toni" wrote in message
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"Christopher" wrote in message
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I I have a tank for about 6-7 months now and have spent about 4k on
it,
I'm
wondering if this is normal or have I been buying too many
toys/expensive
stuff for it that is unnecessary?
Been buying retail again, eh?
g
You can knock that *way* down by planning ahead far enough to order
online.
Course you don't get that instant gratification/gotta have it now rush,
but
you save maybe 50%.
--
Toni
http://www.cearbhaill.com/aquarium