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We are moving to an island, so I can see fish in their wild habitat whenever I want. 90 gallon corner drilled display tank all plumbing I may, or may not, have a 20 gallon tank for the return pump & skimmer & reactors ... I am too lazy to go look. Protein skimmer some other reactor thing... I can't remember what it is. professionally built by a forum member bunch o powerhead pumps main return pump 300g metal heater 12 g nano tank with stand enough southdown sand (undead - it's been in storage) to add a 3-4" layer in the 90 & 2-3" in the nano maybe a chunk of dead rock homemade calcium reactor (built by a member of this forum) couple of small pumps used for drips top off bucket & pump w/ sensor 10 g quarantine tank a reefkeeper and another controller w/ temp and ph monitors. nets, food, testing kits, refractometer, magnetic tank cleaners lots of other stuff. No stand for main tank, no lights. Cash and carry all or nothing. text or call eight 0 four four five three eight eight five five I will post to craigslist tomorrow, but wanted the WAMAS community first shot. You were all really helpful when I was into the tank.

The manual says it's an ES CS skimmer, but I know that isn't helpful. I've been trying to dig up some details, but not having any luck. It's at least 5 years old, but I purchased a new pump for it right before I tore everything down. It worked excellent on my full reef system (90 gallon display, 110 gallon total water in the system). I will try and get a pic up.

Update with what is left.... is there a way to edit posts? Tanks 10 Gallon Quarantine Tank with Filter, Lid w/ Light - $10 90 Gallon AGA Reef Reader Corner Overflow Display tank, bottom drilled, back painted black - $150 Undead Sand - Southdown, enough to cover a 90 gallon display tank to 4" depth at least. Undead because it's been in storage for 3 years - $200 Equipment DIY Back-up Battery System with Black & Decker 750 Watt Inverter, Schumacher Speed Charger (6 amp speed charge), Everstart Maxx Battery) $BO Calcium Reactor with media and MJ 1200 Powerhead - $90 Kalkwasser Stirrer from Grey Seas Aquatics - $100 Protein Skimmer - Euro-Reef w/ Pump - $150 Neptune Systems Aqua Controller Jr with 8 outlets, PH & Temp Probes - $150 American Marine Pinpoint PH Monitor (no probe) - $50 American Marine Pinpoint Calcium Monitor (needs new probe) - $25 Heaters 300 W Sin Mao Metal Heater $25 50W THEO Heater (small) $5 Stealth 25W Heater $10 Powerheads MJ 1200 Powerhead - $20 2x Modified maxi-jet M1200 w/ Magnetic mounts - $30 SEIO M820 Pump $20 Sedra Power head KSP-3500 (350 GPH) (this might be for the protein skimmer... if so, it's included above already) - $50 Aquaclear 70 Power Head $BO Pumps Supreme Mag-Drive Model 7 return utility pump $50 Misc Mag Float (large) aquarium cleaner $15 JBJ Co2 Regulator w/ Solenoid + Bubble Counter + Built-in Check Valve - NEVER used - $75

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No. Just the tank.

I think it's a custom built one from someone on the boards here... I can't remember honestly. No Co2. The regulator is the JBJ one listed separately.

Well, it's been 3 years since I broke my tank down when I moved, and I haven't set anything back up, and now I'm moving again to Abu Dhabi, so everything must go! This is all equipment that was supporting my 90 gallon display tank. I got rid of some stuff when I moved, and here is what is left. Location is Leesburg, VA. Tanks 10 Gallon Quarantine Tank with Filter, Lid w/ Light - $10 90 Gallon AGA Reef Reader Corner Overflow Display tank, bottom drilled, back painted black - $150 Salt & Sand Undead Sand - Southdown, enough to cover a 90 gallon display tank to 4" depth at least. Undead because it's been in storage for 3 years - $200 Instant Ocean Salt - 3 Bags, 45lbs makes approx 150 gallons @ 1.0235 SG - $25 Equipment DIY Back-up Battery System with Black & Decker 750 Watt Inverter, Schumacher Speed Charger (6 amp speed charge), Everstart Maxx Battery) $BO Calcium Reactor with media and MJ 1200 Powerhead - $90 Kalkwasser Stirrer from Grey Seas Aquatics - $100 Protein Skimmer - Euro-Reef w/ Pump - $150 Neptune Systems Aqua Controller Jr with 8 outlets, PH & Temp Probes - $150 American Marine Pinpoint PH Monitor (no probe) - $50 American Marine Pinpoint Calcium Monitor - $25 Heaters 300 W Sin Mao Metal Heater $25 50W THEO Heater (small) $5 Stealth 25W Heater $10 Powerheads MJ 1200 Powerhead - $20 2x Modified maxi-jet M1200 w/ Magnetic mounts - $30 SEIO M820 Pump $20 Sedra Power head KSP-3500 (350 GPH) (this might be for the protein skimmer... if so, it's included above already) - $50 Aquaclear 70 Power Head $BO Pumps Two Aqualifter AW-20 Pumps/Bubblers $BO Supreme Mag-Drive Model 7 return utility pump $50 Aqua Culture Pump/Bubbler $BO Misc Stanley GFCI Extension Cord ~ 3 ft. $10 Float Switch $5 Mag Float (large) aquarium cleaner $15 JBJ Co2 Regulatorw/ Solenoid + Bubble Counter + Bulit-in Check Valve $75 Grounding Plug $5 Epoxy Putty $BO Plus loads of random things (food, chemicals, parts, tubes)

We are moving on the 13th to a very nice single family house. In the new place I have all kinds of space to do anything I want... but it will take me a bit of time to get there. I'm not going to be re-setting up my current system (90 gallon), but would like to keep a few fish and corals alive in a 12 gallon aquapod that I just set up in my office. As soon as I figure out what will work there, I'll be selling the rest of the livestock and possibly some equipment. I'd like to "store" the live rock and sand - and am thinking that a brute trashcan or rubbermaid tubs with a pump, heater and airstone would be the right equipment. But, I also want to make it 'transportable' on the day of the move (by movers, not me!). I probably have 90-100lbs of live rock and a sand bed about 5" deep. Any advice on size, number and type of tubs/cans to use? Any other suggestions? should I keep some of my water for storage, or just mix up new?

I only wear gloves when working in my tank now. I have been stung by bristleworms (and corals as well) and for me it's not like getting fiberglass stuck in your fingers, but more like being burned. I think my reaction has been worse each time as well. I got a 100 pack of powder free latex gloves from Giant for like $3.... definitely worth it. Last time I was stung I got blood blisters and it took 2 weeks for my finger to get back to normal.

Regarding pH being the same... I actually thought one of the main points on a dip was that parasites suffered from pH shock rapidly due to their small size when you did a freshwater dip and they fell off or died as a result...

Agree. Surprised your tangs are not all over it (mine do). Maybe try shredding a bit and putting it in with whatever else you feed them. They may not realize its edible... I used to clip my seaweed but don't even bother anymore. It floats around, they eat it.

I have been considering the same thing and might be interested in a "co-op" purchase, but not sure how details would work (what if they die in my tank before they can get to you, etc...)

How big were the snails & crabs? pencil eraser, dime, nickel, quarter... ? I've also seen the ads on craigslist.

Just wanted to publically thank Luceneck for the door-to-door delivery service of a replacement part for my broken return pump last night. He graciously took time drop off the part to me late last night as I was unable to get out of the house (I was on baby duty). Also thanks to Emissary for his offer of a spare part as well. This is the kind of thing that makes membership to this club so worth it! Thanks again!

What's in it? Details on equipment, livestock, sand, rock etc... would help.

Now that I have a stand (thanks chefthomasr!) for my 12 gallon aquapod, I'm planning to set it up in our son's room (he's 13 weeks old now). I'd really like to get one or 2 large fish (well, large for a nano) some corals (softies probably), and possibly a shrimp or starfish. Any ideas on fish/corals? I'd really like something like a gold-striped maroon clown, but really doubt that it would be comfortable in such a small tank (I've read between 10 and 30 gallons minimum). Bright colors and slow movers would be ideal. What would you stock it with?

Stability is the most imprtant thing. I keep my tank between 79 and 80 just using a heater, fan and a temperature controller. I have T5 and VHO lights tho, so they don't run nearly as hot as metal halides (I had trouble keeping temp where I wanted with those). I think 72 is too low for most tropical tanks. I'd recommend a stable temp between 78 and 82. in your case setting your heater to 79 and you may not need the chiller.

"Bars by Bud" Mephan should do it... they are on 29 in Merrifield.

I have recently started to use gloves - the kind that dr's/nurses use - I think they are thin Latex and are definitely powder free. $5 at the local supermarket for 50. I started using them because I got a painful bloodblister after having my hand in my tank and my fingers itched for days. I'm not sure what I picked up. In the past I've also been pricked by bristleworms (not fun), and have developed a minor rash/blisters on my fingertips on other occasions. I think it's worth it. And, for what it's worth, the two beginner aquarium books that I have both recommend using gloves (Bob Fenners book and the "New Marine Aquarium - a step-by-step guide").

Does yours actually work? I bought one but could never get it to calibrate... It's probably a good idea to rinse it off periodically. I leave my pinpoint PH probes in all the time. If you do decide to remove it, I believe you need to keep it wet and there's a special cap that enables this.

1) Use a tripod 2) Don't use a flash 3) Use a tripod 4) Manually focus 5) Use a tripod 6) Don't shoot at a sharp angle from the glass (as dead on as you can get) - the more angled you are to the glass the greater chromatic abberations (blue or red hazing) you'll get. 7) Use a tripod 8) If you want to get fancy, put a black backdrop BEHIND you to avoid reflection on the glass 9) Use a tripod Oh, and a few more things - play around with your aperture settings - try taking a few wide open, and then a few closed down. I always forget which way gives you greater or less depth of field (sharpness throughout the photo vs. out of focus background, sharp subject, out of focus foreground). I think the refraction of light through the glass will through that off too. I think the other thing to experiment is distance of camera from the glass and zooming in, vs. a wide-angle close up or macro. Also, take a boatload of pictures! It's digital after all. The best shots are probably one in 100. Adjust, shoot, adjust, shoot, adjust shoot. If your camera doesn't have EXIF data that you can read with your photo tool, then get out the notebook and write down your parameters (fstop, focal length, ISO, white balance settings), and then compare which shots look best once you go through them.

Yes. Steve's agree, that sounds like a remote QT vs. acclimation. In my opinion you don't want ANY of the water that your livestock came with in your tank, UV or not. Pump and dump.

Every time a coral is fragged a star falls from heaven, an angel dies and a bag of kittens and/or puppies is thrown into traffic/a frozen lake.

Looks like a nice tank. Maybe if you post all of your equipment, specs, parameters, livestock etc, that would help folks identify any things they'd suggest adding or changing.