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How it works

From trim day to new home.

TankTrim connects people with too much plant with people who want more. Here's how it works for both.

Got extras?

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    Snap & post

    Add a photo, what it is, and how many. Takes about 30 seconds from the tank stand.

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    Pick a price

    Free, swap (say what you're hoping for), or a price you set. Your call.

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    Pickup, ship, or both

    Tell people how they can get it. TankTrim never handles shipping — you arrange it directly.

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    Chat & hand off

    Answer DMs and comments, agree on details, and make the trade happen.

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    Rate your trader

    After the trade, rate each other. Good trades build your reputation.

Post a trim →

Looking for some?

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    Browse — no account needed

    Look around as much as you like. You'll need an account to DM, comment or post.

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    Set your radius

    See listings within a few blocks or a long drive. Shipped listings show up wherever you are.

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    Filter it down

    Free, swap or buy. Local pickup or shipped. Plants, shrimp or fish.

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    Check the reputation

    Every profile shows ratings and trade history, so you know who you're dealing with.

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    Say hi

    Comment on the post or DM the owner to set it up.

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Three ways to trade

Free

Most trimmings are free. Pass on the plants you've grown — the hobby runs on it.

Swap

Trade your Rotala for their Bucephalandra. Say what you're after in the post.

For sale

Selling shrimp colonies or rare plants? Set a price. You and the buyer arrange payment directly.

Your tank has extras. Someone nearby needs them.

Free to browse. Free to join. Snip, share, grow.