71vwbug Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 yah i have decided thats what im going to do, and yes i already have the sand and the heater. Link to comment
[WDT]TardFarmer Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 yah i have decided thats what im going to do, and yes i already have the sand and the heater. heya Dub, let us know when you receive your maxijet 1200, you should be getting it any day Link to comment
newtanksmell Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Hey VDub, what is the closest LFS to you. Need a phone number please. Are you shopping in Carbondale ? Link to comment
71vwbug Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 there are a fue of them. there is pet connection 15 minutes away 618-993-9971 petco 35 minutes away 618-529-5249 and fish net 35-40 minutes away 1-618-549-7211 Why? And tard i will let you know. Link to comment
Wonder Boy Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 there are a fue of them.there is pet connection 15 minutes away 618-993-9971 petco 35 minutes away 618-529-5249 and fish net 35-40 minutes away 1-618-549-7211 Why? And tard i will let you know. The 10g sounds like the best bet unless you have some tools lying around: Material = Plywood w/ Glass Tank Height = 30" Tank Width = 30" Tank Length = 30 " Plywood w/ Glass Thickness = 3/4" Approximate Gallons = 117 Link to comment
newtanksmell Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 V Dub, I just bought you a shiny new 20G Long in oak. Check you PM's for store location and I'll give the name of the person to speak with. Link to comment
Gvtv44 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 wOW that is REALLY nice of you! Glad to see there are still good people out there Link to comment
71vwbug Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 thats really awsome. i sent you acouple of pm's thanks man.... bryan Link to comment
71vwbug Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 well i drove down and got the tank. i have to wait till i can get my dad down to my grandmas with his truck and get the desk that im going to put it on. the tank is perfect.... thanks newtanksmell. Link to comment
latazyo Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 does it have that new tank smell? Link to comment
71vwbug Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 oh yah baby.... it does thank you for your offer, latazyo but i dont think that my piece o crap car could make it there right now. but it does mean alot that you offered it... Link to comment
newtanksmell Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 No problem. A number of very nice people with big hearts were willing to donate whatever they could. I didn't want to see these gestures of generosity go unrealized. And besides, the tank is the cheap part. We'll try and help fill out equipment where we can. I'd like to suggest that you start a build thread to share your tank build with those here that helped as well as those that promised frags go-forward. Setting myself aside, I think it would be a nice gesture to share what you can do with everyones spares and extras. Start reading up and ask those here for suggestions on DIY projects. I saw a pretty cool DIY sump made out of a 5 gallon bucket. There is also some effective refugiums made out of rubbermaid containers. You could slide it under the comp table and cover the front with some velcro and a spare piece of fabric. It doesn't have to be all high tech and shiny. The display area will be shiny. The rest of the system can be Sanford and Son and do as well or better than high tech stuff IF designed correctly. I have seen some incredible systems put together by college kids with budgets consisting of dumpter diving for their entire parts list. Finally, have fun, be patient, be patient, and oh yeah, be patient. Link to comment
Gvtv44 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Happy to hear you got the tank! Now as someone here once said to me "get ur reef on!!!" Link to comment
syrinx Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Go simple with no sump and whatnot- now. Then when school lets out in Cdale go a couple times on move out week. I found 5 or 6 free aquariums every year i was down there. Link to comment
newtanksmell Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Go simple with no sump and whatnot- now. Then when school lets out in Cdale go a couple times on move out week. I found 5 or 6 free aquariums every year i was down there. Wow, great suggestion !!!! Nice one Syrinx. Might have to go trash pick ASU ! Link to comment
havenhurst1 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Congrats on the tank vwbug! Finally, we can get this show on the road! I'll be looking out for your tank thread! Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I am currently running a budget 20L project (link in sig). It can look great without $$$. Link to comment
71vwbug Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 gvtv i recived the HOB filter. man thats nice i really appricate it... thanks man bryan Link to comment
reefone Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 glad to hear u got a tank.now u just need to start a tank thread like suggested.i think it would be nice for everyone to see there old equipment put to a good use. Link to comment
Gvtv44 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 In good shape I hope? No problem, I am glad to contribute - now put it to good use! (It wasn't doing much in NJ ) Gvtv44 Link to comment
clifford513 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Hooray! This is so cool. Link to comment
71vwbug Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 gvtv yes it arrived in great shape.... and thank you again! bryan Link to comment
Gvtv44 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Let's see some pics now that you've got a tank, sand, etc.! Link to comment
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