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re: Just got back into saltwater aquariums. got sick deal
Posted on 2/3/15 at 10:20 am to meauxjeaux2
Posted on 2/3/15 at 10:20 am to meauxjeaux2
I am officially jealous as heck! That's a steal for a sweet setup.
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Posted on 2/3/15 at 10:29 am to meauxjeaux2
Where are you at? Coral Connection used to have live sand for $1/lb. ricks reef in Metairie used to as well- not sure if that one is still open though.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 10:32 am to nahtanojc
quote:I used to be a Coral Connection member. And yes LIVE FIJI sand was $1.00 # there. But if you're buying it in the bag like i showed it's between $2.50-$3.00
Where are you at? Coral Connection used to have live sand for $1/lb. ricks reef in Metairie used to as well- not sure if that one is still open though.
I'm in Watson. Been out of the saltwater aquarium hobby for at least a decade but at one time i had 5 tanks in my house. One was 190 gallons with a Leopard Shark in it.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 10:40 am to meauxjeaux2
My 200 reef was a casualty in my divorce. Ex sold it out from under me for pennies.
I have been planning to get back into it but just haven't found the right deal. Looks like you did though!
I have been planning to get back into it but just haven't found the right deal. Looks like you did though!
Posted on 2/3/15 at 11:17 am to convertedtiger
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My 200 reef was a casualty in my divorce. Ex sold it out from under me for pennies.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 11:27 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:Give you $50 for it.
Let's break it down.
Oceanic 57 rimless tank with overflow. $575
LED light. $600
Refugium $350
Protein Skimmer $250
Ocean fans and controller $500
Live rock $600
Live sand $200
RO/DI filter with drum $350
Miscellaneous shite $250
Posted on 2/3/15 at 1:03 pm to bbvdd
quote:why, i have been in the market for a good deal on a 55-100 gallon take for a few weeks now.
I've got a 65 gallon one that's set up that you're more than welcome to.
I hate that thing now.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 1:57 pm to meauxjeaux2
Yeah, was a bad bad divorce.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 1:59 pm to CarRamrod
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why
Too much trouble and the hair algae got in it and I can't get rid of it. I hate it now.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 2:03 pm to bbvdd
quote:that's what using conditioned tap water will do to a saltwater tank. Every time.
Too much trouble and the hair algae got in it and I can't get rid of it. I hate it now.
That's why i only use RO/DI filtered water.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 2:05 pm to meauxjeaux2
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That's why i only use RO/DI filtered water.
That's what I use. I have a RO/DI filter. I think I got it from a piece of coral I bought from a local store.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 2:07 pm to bbvdd
quote:thought the only way it could survive was with water that was Nitrate/phosphate rich
That's what I use. I have a RO/DI filter. I think I got it from a piece of coral I bought from a local store.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 2:32 pm to meauxjeaux2
Posted on 2/3/15 at 2:59 pm to meauxjeaux2
Same here; was really big into them about 10 years ago, but broke down my last one about 3 years ago.
I plan on getting back into it, and every once and awhile find myself browsing lareefclub for a steal!
Most I had at one time was 4; had a lot more disposable income then though!
I plan on getting back into it, and every once and awhile find myself browsing lareefclub for a steal!
Most I had at one time was 4; had a lot more disposable income then though!
Posted on 2/3/15 at 3:05 pm to meauxjeaux2
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thought the only way it could survive was with water that was Nitrate/phosphate rich
All algae is opportunistic. One minor imbalance in the tank and it can take hold. It's nearly impossible to avoid it. You can only try to minimize it.
Posted on 2/3/15 at 3:50 pm to PillageUrVillage
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All algae is opportunistic. One minor imbalance in the tank and it can take hold. It's nearly impossible to avoid it. You can only try to minimize it.
Posted on 2/10/15 at 7:31 am to PillageUrVillage
quick question for those in the know. It's been over a decade since i've been into saltwater aquariums and i'm doing this one way different than previous setups simply because of the equipment and items that came with the deal.
The "live rock" really isn't alive anymore. He had it sitting in a plastic bin in his shed for 3 months.Rocks weren't even sitting in water. Is there a way i can reseed the rocks? Also,i keep hearing about this miracle mud for the refugium. He had pieces of crushed coral with live sand substrate. What is the proper way to set up this sump? It's a 16 gallon Pro Clear. I t also has a small fluorescent fixture that holds a 16 watt power compact bulb. I just bought a 10,000 k Coralife bulb for it.Also picked up a new 400 gph pump.
Thanks for any help you can give.
The "live rock" really isn't alive anymore. He had it sitting in a plastic bin in his shed for 3 months.Rocks weren't even sitting in water. Is there a way i can reseed the rocks? Also,i keep hearing about this miracle mud for the refugium. He had pieces of crushed coral with live sand substrate. What is the proper way to set up this sump? It's a 16 gallon Pro Clear. I t also has a small fluorescent fixture that holds a 16 watt power compact bulb. I just bought a 10,000 k Coralife bulb for it.Also picked up a new 400 gph pump.
Thanks for any help you can give.
This post was edited on 2/10/15 at 7:34 am
Posted on 2/10/15 at 7:37 am to meauxjeaux2
I have no help to offer, but a saltwater tank has been something I've wanted for awhile, but I don't have the housing layout for it.
This post was edited on 2/10/15 at 7:38 am
Posted on 2/10/15 at 7:39 am to meauxjeaux2
BTW,I have all the rock in a big bin with a skimmer and some reef jets in there. I know it's not cycling the rocks but it is keeping them in clean moving saltwater for the time being.
BTW. Making R/O water as we speek.
BTW. Making R/O water as we speek.
Posted on 2/10/15 at 7:45 am to meauxjeaux2
Looks like you're making meth
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