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When I get out of the air force I am going to make my dream tank, a 4'x4' shallow sea grass tank. That's where your gonna see me put in a wavebox or two =D

A wavebox would be great, but I would think you would have to lower your waterline a bit or it may spill over the end.

When I started shopping for this tank I was looking to downgrade from my 2x2x4 125g. I was looking for a used 2x2x2 rimless glass cube. I had been shopping around with no real luck. Then I came across a 72"x18"x20" AGA on on here for $100. I thought it would make a great sump so I brought it home. It fit behind my couch perfectly and I decided then it was going to be my new peninsula display. I also picked up a used AGA 55g to use as a sump. Since I had so many issues with my refugium on my old tank I decided to go without this time so a 55 was a good size for me. I purchased a sheet of 1/4" acrylic from home depot and cut to size. I split the tank in half with bubble baffles using silicone to secure them in place. I picked up a Octopus 3000 recirculating skimmer from Coral Reef Pet Center. It barely fit, but it worked out. I also added two phosban reactors (1 for phosban and one for carbon). I was trying to figure out what I was going to do for a stand. Being a finish carpenter I have all the tools I needed to get the project done. I went to my local lumber store and bought some kiln dried grade +++ 2x4's and two sheets of plywood. To finish it off I busted out the ol sewing skills and purchased 6 yards of burlap. I made a slip to fit the stand. This actualy turned out extra nice because it allows a ton of airflow into the sump. I have the material sitting here to do the hood too, but Im just lazy. For the hood, I just used some 1/2" plywood I had laying around. I used VHO setup with 4x 48" bulbs and a duel 250w MH retrofit kit. I also added six LED moonlights. Im running 2x 250w XM 20,000k, 2x VHO Super Atinics, 1x VHO daylight, 1x VHO 50/50. Who needs reflectors when theres white spray paint! As far as plumbing goes, I kept it simple. The tank was not set up with overflows so I had to drill the tank myself. This is fairly easy to do because the larger the tank, the thicker the glass. Just don't drill the bottom cause its tempered. I borrowed the two bits I needed from Seahorse and went for it, thanks Isaac! Took me about two hours, a can of plumbers putty and a jug of anti freeze. For my overflow, I drilled a 1 3/4" hole near the bottom, and for my return I drilled a 1 1/4". I also used a piece of 4" i.d. ABS pipe for an overflow. I purchased two bulkheads, some flex hose, a check valve and gate valve for my return line, and a Octopus 3000 pump to use as a return. My only regret is not making the overflow larger. The way it is now there isn't enough room to add a durso standpipe so it occasionaly makes a gurgling sound. All in all works well and looks clean. For circulation I added two Hydor Koralia 4's modded with the "Sure Flow" Maxi Jet magnets and large impellers. 4,000+ GPH flow in my display, not too shabby.

I made a post about wanting to get some CUC/critters from peoples tanks to get some diversity going and he drove all the way down from vancouver and gave me two nice chunks of rock covered in zoa's, shrooms, and brittle starts. Didn't charge me a dime, didn't even want to take the only frag I had to offer. Thanks man. Definetely do business with this guy. (drinking)

Same, id take your six line. 503-201-9031

I just moved my tank, and had most my stuff at Seahorse and in bins. Unfortunately, I lost my sandbed and a large portion of the inverts and such on my rocks. If anyone has healthy populated refugiums or otherwise, I would LOVE to get a scoop of sand or whatever so I can start building up a good diversity of inverts and such in my tank. Ill even bring the bag and pick it up. I can buy it if I have too, but Im not working atm so cash is tight. Anyway, if anyone has anything I would absolutely love it! Thanks in advance.

Good luck man. When you find some let me know. Ive been looking everywhere for base rock and noone has anything.

What is the exact length of the tank from point to point? Is it exactly 72"? Is it 71.5"? 72.5? Let me know, and consider this sold. Call me tomorrow any time 503-201-9031 I will be in Oregon City in the morning, then back out at CCC from 5:30-8:30. I could pick it up any time that fits into both our schedules.

Agreed. These guys go far out of the way to take care of people.

I am actually closing this thread for now. Need to figure some things out. Your welcome for the sump. Hope it works out.

Adding item. Blue LED moon lights. Brand new still in the package. 3 sets of two bulbs. Blue, One set has power cord, other two piggyback into that one. Paid $42, asking $30

I am breaking down my tank. There is very little I am keeping for my new tank. All prices are OBO. 1. Three chamber seperated sump. This is perfect for someone with a stand that has a center brace that is in the way. Made by Sol. Paid $185 I believe. Asking $120 obo Clean Dimensions: "Large" 25.5"x14.5"x15.5 "Small" 12.5"x14.5"x15.5" 2. Duel 250w Ballast; Universal Lighting M250MLTAC3M, M58 Magnetic Probe Start, with Mogul sockets and reflectors. 2x 250w XM 20,000k Metal Halide bulbs. Bulbs used for 4 days only Ballast used 1.5 years. Paid $65 each bulb+shipping from hellolights. $175 obo 3. VHO Retrofit Kit. Ballast fires 4x48" T12(VHO), waterproof end caps. Comes with 4 bulbs, 1x10,000K Aquasun Daylight, 2x 50/50 Actinic / White Aquasun, 1x Super Atinic Aquasun. All bulbs used 4 days. Bulbs alone cost me 92.80+shipping. $150 obo 4. Coralife Super Skimmer 220 - Clean, no leaks or cracks, used 1 year. Not modded. Works well once its dialed in. Retails 224.99 at marinedepot.com Asking $120 obo 5. Up for grabs is an Envision 125g. Dimensions: 24"x24"x48" Construction: 1/2" acrylic, back and overflow are black. No holes other than the return in the upper left corner. Flawless seams. High quality. Light scratching, but nothing you can really see when its filled with water. Originaly $2,000. I am asking $500 for the tank. I am pretty firm on the price. It comes with a FREE stand and hood. The stand is painted brown, and isn't the most beautiful thing in the world. If you don't want it then no biggie. I'll dispose of it. I am also including a durso standpipe for the overflow, and a large magnetic, acrylic safe, glass cleaner. Working on better pics. Again, all prices are obo. Message me, or call me at 503-201-9031.

There in a NFS fishtank because Isaac is babysitting them for me while I figure out my tank situation. I wasn't initialy going to sell them but decided to since I am downsizing. I talked to him today and told him to sell them if there was an interest.

It is an empty tank, comes with tank and stand, durst standpipe and acrylic mag cleaner. It has a 6" center brace, and a 3" rim. I will post a pic tonight after school.

Spectra, I've decided to downsize. Im getting a 2x2x2 cube from Joel, but I need the sale of this to cover part of the cost. Those Blue's look nice, thanks again.

Up for grabs is an Envision 125g. Dimensions: 24"x24"x48" Construction: 1/2" acrylic, back and overflow are black. No holes other than the return in the upper left corner. Flawless seams. High quality. Light scratching, but nothing you can really see when its filled with water. Originaly $2,000. I am asking $500 for the tank. I am pretty firm on the price. It comes with a FREE stand and hood. The stand is painted brown, and isn't the most beautiful thing in the world. If you dont want it then no biggie. I'll dispose of it for you. I am also including a durso standpipe for the overflow, and a large magnetic, acrylic safe, glass cleaner. Willing to deliver within reasonable distance. Let me know. 503-201-9031

I am downsizing and do not have room for my tangs anymore. I am also going to have lots of hardware up for grabs over the next few weeks while I figure out what Im doing. All of my fish are currently at Seahorse being babysat so if you want to see them, check em out there. Please be aware of the requirements of keeping these fish before purchasing. All prices are OBO. Will consider reasonable offers. Blue Tang. Extra Large $100 Yellow Tang. Large $40 Sohal Tang. Medium+ $100 I also have a medium Sailfin up for grabs. However he was injured in the quarentine tank and is healing nicely. He will not be available until he is fully healed. $45 Feel free to message me here, or call me at 503-201-9031. Thanks

Lost of people with rock, but no one putting up prices or responding to pm's.

Im considering purchasing a 60ish gallon cube. Im looking for something 24"x24"x24" (Rough, but I am looking for a cube). Prefer rimless, acrylic or glass is fine. Must have an overflow. Let me know.

Jay, what are you asking for the lot? What type of rock is it? Dsoz, I plan on using the rock to try creating some towers using the foam/salt/sand mixture people are doing on RC. Basicaly creating large structures out of several small pieces, but filling them in with expanding foam, and covering it with salt to give it a natural texture. Then there using some sort of adhesive and coating the foam in reef sand for a more natural look. I have seen some really terrible examples, and some very nice ones. I want to mess around with it and see what I can do. I just dont want to dry out a bunch of my nice cured LR for the project.

Id like to buy some pieces of old dried out rock. Its for a DIY experiment. Let me know.

Which is dumb cause I sold one a few months ago... Anyway, if anyone has an old beat up acrylic, or glass tank for sale for a descent price hit me up. Could even be a little larger. Going to be a refugium.

I have some frags also for trade or sale, I will be at franks. $1 per polyup (lets be real, frags will be more than you ask, but not cost more).