I have his cell #.
He doesn't answer the phone when I call, and he doesn't respond to any of the messages that I leave.
I totally agree with you that they are having growing pains from the transition and from what I've seen I think once they get there they'll be a good place to deal with.
But the amount of mistakes they're making right now really concerns me.
They brought a stand, tank, and canopy for Susan last week. Every part of the order was wrong.
They are completely redoing it and told her the tank would be free due to the error, but now that I hear about the problems you've had as well I'm even more concerned.
That's an awful lot of mistakes.
I'm wondering if I need to just back out of this and save $$ for 6 months to a year to get a system that's really set up the way I want it.
I dunno, still thinking and trying to look at all options.

Sorry to hear of the troubles you're having Weetie. Sounds like maybe you should back out. Lack of communication is a deal breaker for me. Whatever you decide, I hope it works out favorably for you.

Just emailed an official cancellation of my order.
Back to the drawing board...

Well that sucks... But you want it done and you want it done right!

Sorry Weetie. It'll work out for the best.

I hope so.
Thanks guys.

What kind of set up is Sue getting?

Just got some Blue Xenia frags started, should have at least 3 of them available in about a week.
Fosi, I mounted your Encrusting Green Gorgonian too.

Sorry Weetie... But I think it's a wise choice in the long run! Get 'er done right!!!

I'm only a little excited.

We filed our taxes so I think I can justify some purchases... So, placed an order with John at ReefCleaners for some snails, a brittle star and some mithrax crabs. My bubble algae will soon be gone!

I have a list of things I'd like from Sue too... I have to get down to it and calculate costs. Which reminds me, what would shipping cost to 20208?

I am getting a 30L drilled with an overflow box, a stand & hood! I would have taken delivery on the stand & hood if it had been as dark as the guy that was getting 3 stands & hoods but it was just too light to go with the wood tones in the room I am putting it.

I sent him an email about 5 CST asking for the inside measurements of the hood for a light I am looking at. He emailed me back right away. When he answered the phone last week, he said he had been in the staining booth most of the day & had just walked out & heard the phone. I'll post pics & feedback when I get mine. I am thinking he may have put off the delivery till Wed. because of the plastic issue you had. I was a bit concerned about that when he was going to do mine over & deliver it that quickly.





YGPM!

Hmmm, maybe the nudi can come wit some blue xenia......

Mebbe so.

Very sorry about this tank deal Weetie...

Perhaps take Fosi's approach, continue to be patient and in time the things you desire will come to you somehow.

He said that a while back and it has stuck in my scrambled gray matter ever since.

Seems to work for me as well BTW.

I was actually thinking about that today, so it's funny you would mention it.
I am trying to take that approach.
The part I am having a hard time with is that I feel like I have been waiting to pull something like this together for a while now.
I'm working on it though.

I couldn't agree more. Look at my situation. I was really about to flip after the move and crash and all of that. Found the local club and then the deal on the 75 and now I have a nice tank in my living room and Teresa has her own tank to work with. It just took time and patience, which I sorely lack. Teresa helped on that part, , mostly by telling me no when I had my crazy ideas. She saw the ad for the 75 and let me do my thing. Worked out in the end very well.

A big +1 to biding your time and finding exactly what you want.







Then jump on it like a leopard.

Bill

I keep myself aligned with people who are doing the things I want to do. I do favors, helping out when I can and sooner or later, something shakes loose.

If it wasn't for the help of people like bluebastion, calvin and others around here I would have been out of this hobby years ago. I don't have money or equipment that I can donate to people so the best I can do is time.

Heck, being able to buy livestock is fairly new for me. Take a look back through my tank threads and you'll see livestock purchases few and far between. Most everything was a trade or charity.

Maybe someday I'll be able to do more but for now I'll do what I can.

Yeah, I know......it does seem that way doesn't it? Like every time it gets close ...ugh.

OK, lets add to that.
My momma used to say everything happens for a reason.



I'm not helping cheer you up here whatsoever am I?

so, here...

I'm talking to a guy from craigslist right now who has a 30g w/homemade skimmer (no pump), an acrylic sump, a Python Overflow, an ATO, can't remember if it has a stand.
He says if I get it tomorrow I can have it for $100.
Only thing is, I don't have $100 on hand, I have to get it.
Here's the link:
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/for/1045011211.html

Whatcha think?

If this one doesn't work, another will. There were 4 different setups on CL when I got my 75. Two days after I got my 75 a 120 was up for the same price. Later on a 150 setup was there for like $200 more. It just happens. Really, the way the economy is now people are rehoming or selling or adopting all sorts of pets and pet related items. There are many good deals to be had concerning equipment, etc.

Bill

I did notice that actually and I am excited for you!

And BTW, you do plenty here Sir. You are a wonderful addition to this forum and I have learned much from your posts. We are lucky to have you here and we do appreciate whatever time you have to spend with us.

+ 5 bajillion gamillion.
(Can you tell I've been hanging out with kids? )

Thanks for all of your comments guys, it really is helping.
Now if you haven't done it already, go back to the craigslist link I posted above and tell me what you think of it.
TY!

Seems like a decent equipment list. Do you have a pump for that skimmer? Does he state why he doesn't have a pump for the skimmer? That's the only thing that might bother me. Did it break? Has he never used the skimmer? Other than that, looks like a nice little setup.

Bill

It's not a bad deal so long as the tank, sump & stand are in good shape. No scratches, no cracks, etc...

Not sure that any of the equipment is any good but if the main, important parts are in good order it might be worth it.

How bad do you want it? $100 bad? Or can you sit tight and wait for a better deal? You could offer him $75 and see what happens.

Not drooling over it or anything, just trying to come up with options.

So guess what I found:
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/hsh/1045654101.html

The stand is homemade but sturdy, which is all I care about.
I just need it to be utilitarian, not beautiful.
The extra filters that come with it are HOB's.
My only concern is that the tank is old.
He's had it for a while, set up as FW, and says it has never leaked, but who knows.
I also don't know if it's drillable, due to age.

What does age matter with drilling?

55s aren't tempered... I don't think.

$50 is closer to the mark.

It's not a 55, it's a 30 Breeder.

Not hard to build your own, actually. You've seen my thread - it's small but I guess it'd be the same principles with a larger tank. And that way you can get the exact look that you want - I wanted a cube except deeper to account for the rock wall. It was perfect!

Good luck

Another nice little tank. And the $50 pricetag makes it a bit better than the last option as well. Homemade stands can be pretty stout IME. Not beautiful but functional nonetheless.

Bill

Stout and functional is really all I'm looking for.
I also LOVE the dimensions of a 30 Breeder.
I'm having a hard time deciding though, cause my head is swimming from trying to juggle all the possible alternative solutions.
Me=

When I emailed the guy my cancellation for my original tank order, he apologized and said he would still build it for me for free.
While I thoroughly appreciate the thought and intent behind that, I'm not counting on it after the way things have played out so far.

I just want this done so I can move forward!!!

I'm a tard.

Even so, not tempered I don't think...

That's okay, Weetie's Lounge needed a Token Tard.

Somebody call me???

When did you go from Hugh Heffner to Token Tard?

Not really sure......gotta take the good wit da bad I guess.

oh and BTW......

" Plus, MrCoral thinks he's special, what more do you need to know??? "

Pfft, like this is a ringing endorsement.

" SONNY YOU DID IT AGAIN " ...yup , he sure did. Posted up a bunch of teaser pics for a sale that did not exsist and the poor NR peeps could not even find the frags on his site.

Dont get me started.......

Not that Don isn't a great guy to deal with, he is, but geez Mr. C ??

So whats up with the tank situation today Weets? Progress?

Oh, that was just me teasing Don a bit.
If he really minds, I'll edit the post and take that out.

Tank situation, still undecided.
I'm VERY interested in the 30B w/stand for $50 I posted last night.
Also wondering if I should wait til Wed. to see if Ty from Ocea really does end up making and delivering that tank for me for free.
But then the 30B might be gone by then and Ty might not come through.
So I'm still up in the air.
Whatchu think?

Ya know, I happen to know where there's an undrilled 55 sitting. The stand is shoddy but has drawers that one may find useful. The back is even hand-painted by some guys crazy wife! Just don't tell her that. It would be free but the drive to IL would make it rather costly, LOL.

I dig the 30br dimensions as well but it is a tough decision. Bank on the generosity of the guy who failed you before or buy this and possibly end up with 2 tanks? Wait, 2 tanks? Why is this option bad?

No help at all.


Bill

Yes I knew you were kidding, me too.

I think I agree with Bill here. Pick up the 30B and whats the worst that can happen? You have a 30B.

Best case? You get the free tank as well. Where is the down side here?

Should he actually come through with the tank and its all you really hoped it would be, I doubt you would have much trouble selling the 30 off and getting most if not all your $$ back.


I just got home from a LFS run. Went looking for some emeralds. Ocean Gallery II ( now a sponsor ) had an order of 13 large zoo colonies from Korea that arrived this morning. They were just starting to peek and the colors looked awesome. I may have to go back in a day or two just to see them with full PE.

Luckily I couldn't get in too much trouble as I didn't have much $$ with me. So a couple crabs, one frag.

But then my loving wife decided to buy me a nice sized zoo frag. Looked like gorilla nipples there, but seem to have a bunch of blue in them in my tank. We shall see tomorrow.

I have no idea why I just typed all that stuff about my evening in your tank thread Weets.....but I guess it is WL also.

That's awesome! Hugh has struck GOLD at home! I'd say she's a keeper.

Have you looked on the W Tn RC site? There is usually a tank or 2 for sale. I could work out a pickup and meet half way or something.

Yes, without a doubt Susan. Don't know where I would be without her. VERY lucky man am I.

That's cool Richie, and I don't mind hearing bout that stuff at all!
Tell your wife "Hi", for me, kay?
That'd be neat if you went back when those Korean zoas are open and got some cool ones.
Personally, I'd love to see what Korean zoas look like!
The Blue Xenia frags have attached to their respective rubble pieces and are starting to look better today.

I'm still seriously thinking about the 30 Breeder thing.
One thing that's holding me off on that is that I'd have to totally change my lighting around, and that tends to not be cheap. The lighting I have now is 24" T5HO, so I'd have to do some figuring with that.
I'm still mildly worried about the age of the tank too. I'm pretty sure the guy told me the tank has been in his family since the '80's.
I'd have an antique aquarium!

Scott, can you send me a link to the W TN site?

How long is that 30?

36", and I really want to stick with T5HO lighting.

So that's 6" of space on each side... Could do what I did with my Sunpod?

I bought a 20" b/c I was originally shooting for a 10g, then I cracked the 10g. So I made a couple blocks that would allow the Sunpod to sit not on the outer tank rim but on the inner lip. If I hadn't done that, I would have had to sell it and buy a new fixture and I didn't have the $$ for that.

Instead, I have a fixture that looks a little more sporty because it doens't hang over the edges.

LOFREAKINGL



and wee - 30b is not tempered or the 5 holes in mine were just luck

What about a 30B from the '80's?

'scuse me... * facepalm*

Vietnam, not Korea.....

Gettin' old is teh suxors...

I now return you to Weeties wet and wild thread of thrills.

Goin to work.......

Have a great day guys.

how am I being compare to Mr C,


guess you see who your friends REALLY are.