Petco is also hosting an Aquatics Sale April 1-3.
Source: I'm friends with the manager of my nearby store ;P

 

What does the aquatics sale cover? I mean, after we get out of that $1/gallon sale we would probably need some equipment or is it live fish only?

 

Yes yes yes yesyesyesyesyes YESYESYES OMG YES!

 

I'm not sure entirely. I know it covers fish and plants. I went in late at night so I didn't have a chance to ask

 

20% off all tropical fish IIRC.

 

Ooh, I'm tempted to wait until then to get a new tank.
I just don't know if I'd have room for a 10 gallon. Tempted to take advantage of the current offer of getting $15 petco reward dollars for spending $50

 

...of course after I get a 20g off craigslist the sale starts lol. Oh well I got a better deal buying used than new.

 

How often does this sale happen?

 

Once every quarter, so four times a year. It's not exactly at quarters. Usually once during Fall, then before Christmas, right after Christmas, and now during Spring are the rough times. Usually not during summer IIRC.

 

whyyyyy must I be broke at the moment!? D:

 

$ per a g sale usually goes on for 3-4 weeks.

 

I wish I had more room and the ability to have more tanks in my dorm. Maybe I can convince my dad to get another tank over the summer if I get it up and running. We still have our 20-gallon tanks, but I would like to get a long tank to plant. I am thinking about getting my sister a 2.5 gallon and planting it.

 

omg yes ive been needing a 20 gallon long bad and does anyone know if they make a 30 long thatd be even more sweet

 

Love your avatar, is that a photo you took of a fish you own? I had a leopard sailfin pleco for a while, but finally had to rehome him-by 13" my canister filter could not keep up with the poop and clogged a few times a week x.x.

 

I don't think they do. It's like 10, 20, 40, and 55 usually at Petco.

 

Petco only buys 10, 20 long and high, 40 breeders and 55's from Aqueon. They won't special order any other sizes from Aqueon. Aqueon makes many different sizes though, and if you want 30 longs you will have to look on facebook, craigslist, aquabid or a non-chain store that can special order it. http://www.aqueonproducts.com/products/standard-aquariums.htm to look at all the sizes.

 

They also sell the 29, which is just a taller 20 long.

 

Actually starts two days earlier on the 27th, according to this: https://i.imgur.com/P5pP7eH.jpg

 

Picked up a 40 breeder today. Man those things are heavy. Ended up being $51+ since they charge tax on the regular price ($119.99).

 

That seems a bit off.. I don't think they're allowed to charge tax for $120 item when you are paying $40, it should be taxed for $40. I mentioned to my husband and he thought that was odd too, he looked up sales tax wiki.. apparently you state has a looooot more text on tax than other states. If you're on an Indian reservation you can get extra taxes...

 

Are the hoods on sale too during the dollar per gallon?

 

No, it's only the tank itself.

 

ugh got all hyped for this then found out that alaska doesn't honor the sale due to shipping prices >< there go my upgrades to 10 gallon

 

I'm looking to upgrade my tank (have a 2.5, want a 10!) and I neeeed some kind of lid or hood (nosy cats). Is this a good deal since it's just an open tank? Hoods are expensive on their own. What do you guys think?

 

Ugh! I need two more 10s so I can divide and get my girls out of thier dinky 2.5s, but I have to take the bus! See my dilemma? How on earth am I going to carry two home?
I suppose I could make two trips. Gah!!

 

One under each arm.. or get a dolly with good big wheels+ blanket/towel and bungee cords.

dunno if a 10g would fit in these

 

Ugh why are there no Petcos in Canada.... Or at least anywhere near me.. Why !?! Haha I'm jelly . What I'd spend in gas on a 4-5 hour drive to the States, I might as well buy a tank here for full price

 

how long do i wait to put the angelfish in a new tank

I'm setting up my new aquarium with gravel only and a few plants. i used reversed osmosis water. it is a 29 gallon tank. how long do i wait to put the angel fish in the aquarium?

 

I'm setting up my new aquarium with gravel only and a few plants. i used reversed osmosis water. it is a 29 gallon tank. how long do i wait to put the angel fish in the aquarium?

You should cycle the tank first which means having an ammonia source and a filter. You can do pure ammonia dosing to cycle, or use fish food, or raw fish shrimp 9last one sis most smelly/messy). It takes 2-3 month to cycle, if you have aged media from another filter (can take up to 1/3 at most) that will jump start a cycle and make it got a little quicker (can knock off 2-4 weeks for cycling).
You can do fish in cycling if you use Prime (dechlorinated and binds ammonia and nitrite), dose 2 drops per a gallon of prime every day, keep up with water changes too. Same deal 2-3 months.

 

So tempted to get a 20 long. I've always admired the physical look of it... I have everything to set it up... But my eyes are saying yes, and my heart is telling me no. Lol. I need help.

 

Same here exactly. My eyes and heart said yes but my wallet said no lol.

 

I'm going to get a 29 tomorrow for my axolotl. I'm bringing my oldest daughter to help me lift it. Not yet 100% post surgery but I'm dragging myself out to get it.