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Old 05/11/2007, 10:59 PM
Jennifer61577 Jennifer61577 is offline
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I am such a pansey... I don't even know how to spell that flower... Have you ever done that before? How heavy is your tank? How many people would I need to move it? Would it be better if I hired a mover? To move yours to mine?
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Old 05/11/2007, 11:05 PM
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Talking to my Husband about it now... He just landed...
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Old 05/11/2007, 11:06 PM
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Yeah I've moved tanks a ton of times. When I bought it I put the tank, stand and canopy in the back of my minivan. Very tight fit. Since it is acrylic it isn't that heavy, 2 strong people to do it. If you hire someone they won't know what to do and you won't know how to set it back up. Can you get a couple friends with a big vehicle?
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Old 05/11/2007, 11:10 PM
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Smaller is easier to care for. I don't plan on having a skimmer or any extras. Big tanks are nice but if you are busy and have to choose between nothing or a smaller tank I'd like to keep my fish!
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Old 05/11/2007, 11:17 PM
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Are you doing coral, mixed? And that makes sense... Gees... haha... I would have to get a bigger skimmer... haha... Have to tell my husband this...
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Old 05/11/2007, 11:25 PM
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I had a ton of coral and equipment but I sold it off. I don't think you need all that fancy equipment to make a tank work. I'd set yours up with a large refugium with macroalgae, a couple tangs for algae control, and natural answers instead of equipment. I had a huge skimmer and I didn't notice a difference in the tank when I shut it off. My skimmer was just too loud. This would be mainly a zoanthid tank and they aren't that pickey.
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Old 05/12/2007, 08:44 AM
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Still available.
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Old 05/12/2007, 10:02 AM
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Can you send me some more pictures to spnkncobra@aol.com, or post them ?? Also what are the dimensions of the setup, youre talking about the stand and canopy coming along with that setup correct ?? I have a 90g RR clarity plus with stand and canopy that I may be interested in swapping, but needed more info/pics..... my tank is dry right now so it would be an easy swap.

How else is the condition of the tank, any scratches, etc.... I would hate to drive all the way down and there be a scratch or something on the tank that will void the deal.... especially with gas so expensive.

Does yours have a sump/fuge, skimmer, etc.....

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Old 05/12/2007, 10:52 AM
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Ahenson.... My Husband is OK with me getting a bigger tank, but her has requested that I wait a couple of months because I just got more live rock and better lights on the one I have... Sorry ... Not that it will be around that long, but if it is, let me know... Thanks for answering all of my questions...
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Old 05/12/2007, 11:18 AM
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Heres a pic of my tank, stand, and canopy..... I would possibly be interested in a trade, but needed more information about your setup. The previous owner had 2-175w MH's on it with no issues. I was personally thinking about going with thwe solaris for it, but might have gone with the same setup he was using....

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Old 05/12/2007, 12:53 PM
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The tank has the scratches you might expect out of a few year old tank. It has one on the outside on the bottom right corner 1-2" long. If you want it scratch free it would need to be buffed out. That is one reason I am wanting a smaller glass tank. I can clean it easier.
Yes the stand and canopy come with the tank. The stand has enough room to fit a 55g in as a sump. It has 4 exhaust fans in the canopy. It also has a moonlight strip I've never used but could include.
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Old 05/13/2007, 11:13 PM
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