I have decided to put this in the photo section due to the amount of photos it's going to include. Please note that I will be providing links to the specific products I am using for anyone who wants to buy them, most of what I have purchased is from small businesses, which is why I considered putting this in shopping, but since it is also photo heavy I have decided that this is the best place for it.
I purchased my 40 gallon breeder from Petco during their 50% Aqueon sale. I payed $59.99 for it before tax, it's regular retail price is $199.99 before tax.
Here is a photo of it empty in my living room, I am sorry about the bad lighting, it was dark and I had to use flash!:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UwFXAXs5iZ5DhXZo8
I purchased a clear container from Target for $5, I am going to use this as a makeshift second level.
Here are some photos of the container (ignore the dust ):
https://photos.app.goo.gl/g2b2sVhsA5godt2x7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dmvXff2PXG38fSxW9
The next thing I purchased was 100 lbs of play sand, I bought Quikrete Play Sand from Home Depot for $5 a bag.
Here is a photo of the play sand in the bags:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/cBnBVgoXhLbSamz66
I then ordered 3 bricks of Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Fiber on Amazon. I don't have any photos of the EE when it was still bricks, I forgot to take one!
Here is a photo of the EE in the tank (aka my pet dirt):
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1AwcwMVgZmmtLTec6
Here is the link to the EE bricks I ordered off of Amazon:
https://a.co/d/fRl78sX
The next thing I bought was the fishtank stand, this thing would have been easy for anyone who has put anything together by themselves ever, but this was my first time putting anything together alone. This project took me about 5 hours, but was well worth it. When I was done I was very happy, and felt very accomplished!
Here are a few photos of the stand with the tank on it!:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ky9kx27CxwvKBb5s9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/e2Tobj7eVjDn3cAV7
Here is the link to the stand I have!:
https://a.co/d/jgX1AZx
And finally, here is a photo of everything (except for the sand) listed/talked about obnoxiously above all together!:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/umLpt2wYbEEgRcCj8
~ KyMart
40 Gallon Breeder Upgrade *In Progress* (Photo and Link Heavy) by KyMart
40 Gallon Breeder Upgrade *In Progress* (Photo and Link Heavy) by KyMart
I have 5 PPs in a 40 gallon breeder!
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KyMart
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Re: 40 Gallon Breeder Upgrade *In Progress* (Photo and Link Heavy) by KyMart
Love your pics! I just got a 40g breeder tank from Facebook Marketplace and am collecting supplies to set it up. Your pics inspired me!
Hermit Crab Squad:
Jamal 🐚 🦀
Alfred 🐚🦀
Burns 🐚 🦀
Boardwalk 🐚🦀
40 gallon breeder tank
Jamal 🐚 🦀
Alfred 🐚🦀
Burns 🐚 🦀
Boardwalk 🐚🦀
40 gallon breeder tank
Re: 40 Gallon Breeder Upgrade *In Progress* (Photo and Link Heavy) by KyMart
I'm so glad! I've added a lot to it since the photos where posted, I will probably post more tomorrow, so stay tuned to see the beautiful tank I have created that I'm in love with! It will be done in a few days (almost, missing a few tiny things, but livable for the crabs bc I will have the lid)! And eee I'm so excited!!1981shamrock wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:51 pmLove your pics! I just got a 40g breeder tank from Facebook Marketplace and am collecting supplies to set it up. Your pics inspired me!
I have 5 PPs in a 40 gallon breeder!
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Want to meet the crew? [link goes here when ready]
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Re: 40 Gallon Breeder Upgrade *In Progress* (Photo and Link Heavy) by KyMart
Can't wait to see what it looks like with the added decor! That's always the best part.
My three purple pinchers: Coconut- Male, medium. Mango- Female, medium. Blueberry- Female, small.
I'm not lazy- I'm just highly motivated to do nothing. ;)
I'm not lazy- I'm just highly motivated to do nothing. ;)
Re: 40 Gallon Breeder Upgrade *In Progress* (Photo and Link Heavy) by KyMart
It really is! I can't believe it's almost done! Eee I'm so excited!Serendipity wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 4:53 pmCan't wait to see what it looks like with the added decor! That's always the best part.
I have 5 PPs in a 40 gallon breeder!
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Want to meet the crew? [link goes here when ready]
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KyMart
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Want to meet the crew? [link goes here when ready]
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KyMart