reef165 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Ok so abought a week ago I got an eclips with a small powerhead, some sand, two pieces of live rock, 2 emerald crabs and a mean starfish, all for FREE off craigs list! ( see its got more use than just finding hookers or people to kill). I had a 20 gall, so I added a baffle for surface skimming and to hide the pump and heater. this is what I came up with. Oh and went to HD and got a simple clamp on light and 14 watt daylight twisty bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkreefer Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 SCORE!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 wow very nice deal, what are you going to keep in the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Im not sure, basicaly I wanted back into the hobby and saw the free stuff so I jumped on it! Ive been racking my brain for the past 2 monthes and now "think" I have decided on getting a 30 gall breeder, so while Im working on the equip. for that I will add live rock as I see cool pieces A fish or two, snails and blue leg when they are on sale. just enjoy the beginning again:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Very nice! Let me know when you are ready for some starter corals. I will give you some zoas and such. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Got a piece or rock, a clown, and some blueleg's. cant see the blue legs but heres some pic's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Very nice! Let me know when you are ready for some starter corals. I will give you some zoas and such. dsoz You've been served, oh wait, no... ya got a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 all for FREE off craigs list! . It is a trap reef... very soon you want some fishes, corals, clams and new skimmer, ca reactor, ph monitor, metal high ligh and the list go on and on.... It will be a very expencive FREE tank... he he he j/k... yup free is always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 I know, I love it though!! It dosent need to be spent all in one day! remember in this hobby patiance is a vertue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 How much did you get that light for? I think I want a light like that for my sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 it was $12 plus the bulb that was 3 i think. Thinking of getting another one and HD sells a blue twisty light that would do the tank good I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Did you see the LED light bulb? I just bought a LED light bulbs because I think I will not put out too much heat compare to regular light bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 No I didnt, got a pic? were they seperate LED bulbs or was it a lamp fixture? Ware in the store are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I bought it from Farmer Building supply here in Grants Pass. I am very sure that HD carry them too it's like $7.99 a bulbs and will last 2 years that's what they said. Will take a picture and post it here tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Sweet little tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Thank! Also, I gotta thank dsoz, really nice guy! went to his place today and got several corals from him, and saw his cement rocks, very nice! I plan on getting my rock from him as i get $ and when I get my larger tank set up! Oh by the way dsoz got them into the tank and within an hour they all opened up, the leather is still a bit shy and the zenia is pulsing but still a bit shy to! Ill post pics in a bit! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Good to hear that they are doing well. I hope that the light you have is enough to keep them alive until you get your bigger tank set up. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 It actualy seems to be! the leather and zenia are both out today and when I fed the tank, the zenia cought food, so did the other corals but was more worried abought the zenia than the zoa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 As I promise here is the picture of my refugium with new 1.5w Ww Globe Led Bulb that I bought at . You can get more information about this light here. http://doitbest.com/Incandescent+light+bulbs-Lights+of+America-model-2026LED-30K-doitbest-sku-520276.dib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Ok, got an update! my 20 gallon is now a 16 gallon, I got Rick's 45 gallon tank that was cracked and made a 18 X 18 X 12 shallow cube out of it. Thank you again Rick, when I get my breeder setup Ill give you first dibbs on the tank and stand and yes, I will be giving them away since they were given to me! but that wont be for a while! anyway, I know how usless threads are without pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 I do plan on adding one more of the lights, and a little more LR and another fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Nice tank reef. (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thanks, its got an overflow box in the back that ya cant see in the pic's, isnt drilled for bulkhead and thats whare I have the heater and r-pump. mainly just for surface skimming, but also for an addition of sump maybe someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 seriously that is a sweet 20g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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