Mugwump's Fish World

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 02:55:34 PM

Title: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 02:55:34 PM
I spent money today like one.  Almost $400. at home depot.  $140. at Jhemco.  I tried for 4 Magnum filters at Ken's and at Pet Mountain, but they are both out of stock >:(  Wanted 18 micron filters as well, but I'll make do with what I have until one of them has the filters back in stock.

Everything I bought is for fish or at least fish realted except the Dremmel which is for grinding dog's nails at the shop (my old one died)   I bought 2 batteries for my DeWalt 18 volt tools.  I consider that fish related because I mostly use the flash light to lure the bbs to the bottom of the hatchery.

I sure did have fun.  It had become a downer having to put off my wants and needs due to lack of money.
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: Mugwump on February 09, 2015, 03:02:10 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 02:55:34 PM
I spent money today like one.  Almost $400. at home depot.  $140. at Jhemco.  I tried for 4 Magnum filters at Ken's and at Pet Mountain, but they are both out of stock >:(  Wanted 18 micron filters as well, but I'll make do with what I have until one of them has the filters back in stock.

Everything I bought is for fish or at least fish realted except the Dremmel which is for grinding dog's nails at the shop (my old one died)   I bought 2 batteries for my DeWalt 18 volt tools.  I consider that fish related because I mostly use the flash light to lure the bbs to the bottom of the hatchery.

I sure did have fun.  It had become a downer having to put off my wants and needs due to lack of money.

http://www.bigalspets.com/search/go?w=Magnum+filter+cartridges (http://www.bigalspets.com/search/go?w=Magnum+filter+cartridges)
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 03:11:15 PM
Pet Mountain has them at 6 filters for $40 something.  I was going to wait until the filters themselves were back in stock to order but I should buy them now.  Like Ken's they offer free shipping at $75. and I was going to order 18 filters.  They also price match.  Ken's is selling the 250's for $54.95.  I doubt that price will still be in place when they get them back in stock.

I'll go do a little more druken sailoring now.
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 03:46:02 PM
Another 18 micron cartriges on the way and another $121.50 bites the dust.
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: PaulineMi on February 09, 2015, 05:33:48 PM
Sounds fun Liz.  Who needs a mall, right.  ;)  Not me.
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: Mugwump on February 09, 2015, 05:52:53 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 03:46:02 PM
Another 18 micron cartriges on the way and another $121.50 bites the dust.

...18 ???????.....you do clean them after use too....right???
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 06:54:53 PM
Of course ::)  They still get to be hard to fit over the bottom piece and it's hard to push the middle thing with the holes into them.  I'm running 7 Magnums now and want 4 more.  I need the cartridges.
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: Mugwump on February 09, 2015, 06:59:56 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 06:54:53 PM
Of course ::)  They still get to be hard to fit over the bottom piece and it's hard to push the middle thing with the holes into them.  I'm running 7 Magnums now and want 4 more.  I need the cartridges.

I have extra tubes, so I push one partially in while they are drying.....the same size PVC (cheap) would do the same thing for keeping them stretched when air drying.... ;D.....my Mom had jean pants stretchers when we were kids...that's where I got the idea.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 07:01:37 PM
great idea.  Thanks
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: greydragon on February 09, 2015, 10:06:53 PM
where did you get your magnum 250s from as that is going to be my next filter i am going to buy
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: LizStreithorst on February 10, 2015, 06:56:48 AM
Big Al's and Pet Mountain go back and forth having the best price.  I just got notification tha Pet Mountain has them back in stock.  They will match Big Al's sale price of $54.95 if you phone them.
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: GraphicGr8s on February 10, 2015, 08:44:28 AM
Quote from: Mugwump on February 09, 2015, 06:59:56 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 06:54:53 PM
Of course ::)  They still get to be hard to fit over the bottom piece and it's hard to push the middle thing with the holes into them.  I'm running 7 Magnums now and want 4 more.  I need the cartridges.

I have extra tubes, so I push one partially in while they are drying.....the same size PVC (cheap) would do the same thing for keeping them stretched when air drying.... ;D.....my Mom had jean pants stretchers when we were kids...that's where I got the idea.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That was right after the Ice Age eh?
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: Mugwump on February 10, 2015, 09:04:38 AM
Quote from: GraphicGr8s on February 10, 2015, 08:44:28 AM
Quote from: Mugwump on February 09, 2015, 06:59:56 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on February 09, 2015, 06:54:53 PM
Of course ::)  They still get to be hard to fit over the bottom piece and it's hard to push the middle thing with the holes into them.  I'm running 7 Magnums now and want 4 more.  I need the cartridges.

I have extra tubes, so I push one partially in while they are drying.....the same size PVC (cheap) would do the same thing for keeping them stretched when air drying.... ;D.....my Mom had jean pants stretchers when we were kids...that's where I got the idea.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That was right after the Ice Age eh?

..Hmmmm....just about the time TV's were invented...... ;D.....really...
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: LizStreithorst on February 10, 2015, 04:23:16 PM
Got my Magnums ordered.  4 filters $120. with free shipping.
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: Mugwump on February 10, 2015, 04:31:08 PM
Quote from: LizStreithorst on February 10, 2015, 04:23:16 PM
Got my Magnums ordered.  4 filters $120. with free shipping.

$30 each for HOT mags....???....where at?..
Title: Re: Like a drunken sailor
Post by: LizStreithorst on February 10, 2015, 04:51:18 PM
Oh shit, I mis-typed.  Should have been $220.  Pet Mountain matched Big Al's price.  Pet Mountain has them in stock.  Big All does not.