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I am starting a new tank after several years with no tank. I've had a nano set up for a few months now, and will be moving it over to a 40 within the next few weeks..... I'm looking for starter frags - softies and lps. Maybe yellow polyps, green star polyps, frogspawn, pom pom xenia, zoas, candy canes, mushrooms or ???? Looking for something near Longview/Kelso.... Thanks. Beth.

I am getting back into the game after being out for about 3 years..... I will be setting up a 40 breeder - I prefer mostly soft corals with a few LPS thrown in, I have no interest in SPS. It seems that t-5 lighting is most popular now. In the past I have done VHO and pc. So, now I am looking for a stand-alone fixture for a 40 breeder. I am thinking of the Current Sundial. It has 4 t-5 bulbs and moonlights (which are important to me), and the cost is under $250 (which is very important to me). My concern is that it looks cheap and I wonder how well the built-in timers will hold up. Does anyone have experience with this fixture? Or any other recommendations that are under $250. thanks, Beth.

Is anyone near Longview/Kelso. I'm looking to start a nano again. I need 20-25 pounds of liverock. Then softcorals and LPS.....

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It does have 2 switches - one for each of the bulbs. How can I determine if the problem is the ballast or starter or something else? I guess I need to start taking it apart and see what's in there.... Maybe it will be cheaper/easier to just find another used light... I have been out of reefs for 3 years and now really have the itch again, much to my husband's dismay. So, I was hoping that I could use my remaining equipment and just set up a small tank to save on money, but now it looks like I will need to purchase some new lighting.

I have an older Custom Sealife 24" compact light fixture. It is 2X65 watt bulbs - each with their own powercord and it also has 2 moonlights with a seperate power cord. One of the bulbs no longer comes on. The problem is not the bulb itself - so I'm not sure if that means the starter is bad or the ballast or what? Is this something that can be repaired? I contacted Current USA (who bought out Custom Sealife) and they responded that they do not have any Custom Sealife parts and that their ballasts are different from Custom Sealife. I have no electrical experience and don't know how to proceed..... Beth.

I'm sending you a private message.....

One final bump up to the top. I will be in Portland tomorrow (Saturday) morning. Here is what is left. Would love to move the skimmer and ro/di unit..... Books: Algae, A Problem Solver Guide by Julian Sprung. $8. Clownfishes by Joyce Wilkerson. $20. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner. Hardcover. $20. Corals, A Quick Reference Guide, by Julian Sprung. Hardcover. $20. Natural Reef Aquariums by John Tullock. $15. Aqua C Remora Skimmer with Maxi jet 1200 and skimmer box option. $85. Ice Cap variable speed 120mm fan. Only used a few months, packaged in original box. $25. Magnum 350 Deluxe canister filter. This was never used continuously, I only used it a few times for a day at a time to clear/polish the water. Comes in original box with all paperwork, etc. $50. Brine shrimp hatchery kit. New, unopened. $6. Aqua Gloves $8. Ro/Di water filter - 6 stage ro/di, 75 gpd, with storage tank and drinking water faucet. I have the instruction manual and all pieces. Will probably need new media cartridges as it has been sitting. This produced zero TDS water for me. With TDS meter. $100. Light - 24" Coralife Freshwater Aqualight. It has 2 T-5 bulbs for a total of 28 watts. Only used a few months, excellent condition. It is packaged in it's original box. This is made for planted tanks. $25.

I updated the list above with what is still left and lowered the price on the Remora skimmer and the ro/di. I will be going through Vancouver on my way to Portland this Saturday.

Here is what is left, you can meet me in Portland on Sat. Feb. 7th. Books: Algae, A Problem Solver Guide by Julian Sprung. $8. Clownfishes by Joyce Wilkerson. $20. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner. Hardcover. $20. Corals, A Quick Reference Guide, by Julian Sprung. Hardcover. $20. Natural Reef Aquariums by John Tullock. $15. Ice Cap variable speed fan $25. Aqua C Remora Skimmer with Maxi jet 1200 and surface skimmer box option. $85. Magnum 350 Deluxe canister filter. This was never used continuously, I only used it a few times for a day at a time to clear/polish the water. Comes in original box with all paperwork, etc. $50. Brine shrimp hatchery kit. New, unopened. $6. Aqua Gloves $8. Ro/Di water filter - 6 stage ro/di, 75 gpd, with storage tank and drinking water faucet. I have the instruction manual and all pieces. Will probably need new media cartridges as it has been sitting. This produced zero TDS water for me. $90. Or $100 with a TDS meter. Light - 24" Coralife Freshwater Aqualight. It has 2 T-5 bulbs for a total of 28 watts. Only used a few months, excellent condition. It is packaged in it's original box. This is made for planted tanks. $25.

I just realized that I will be in Portland on Saturday, Feb. 7th. I will be at Quality Cage (5942 SE 111th Ave) from 9:00 am until noon or maybe a bit longer. You can pick up something there.... although, I won't hold something if I get someone that wants to buy it sooner.....

Looks like I'm not going to get around to another tank, I think this is the last of my stuff. Books: Algae, A Problem Solver Guide by Julian Sprung. $8. Clownfishes by Joyce Wilkerson. $20. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner. Hardcover. $20. Corals, A Quick Reference Guide, by Julian Sprung. Hardcover. $20. Natural Reef Aquariums by John Tullock. $15. Aqua C Remora Skimmer with Maxi jet 1200 and skimmer box option. $85. Ice Cap variable speed 120mm fan. Only used a few months, packaged in original box. $25. Magnum 350 Deluxe canister filter. This was never used continuously, I only used it a few times for a day at a time to clear/polish the water. Comes in original box with all paperwork, etc. $50. Brine shrimp hatchery kit. New, unopened. $6. Aqua Gloves $8. Home-made auto top-off system for nano tank. Includes, an electrical cord regulated by a float switch, and a length of tubing. Just needs a powerhead and a bucket of water to complete. When the water level lowers, the float switch triggers the power cord to turn on - the powerhead then pumps the water from the bucket to the tank, until the water level is high enough, then the float switch shuts off the electrical cord. $10. Ro/Di water filter - 6 stage ro/di, 75 gpd, with storage tank and drinking water faucet. I have the instruction manual and all pieces. Will probably need new media cartridges as it has been sitting. This produced zero TDS water for me. $100. Light - 24" Coralife Freshwater Aqualight. It has 2 T-5 bulbs for a total of 28 watts. Only used a few months, excellent condition. It is packaged in it's original box. This is made for planted tanks. $25.

I found another box with a few things - so see the list for what I added. Of note is an ice cap fan and a brand new/sealed lunar light. thanks.

Actually, I live in Cathlamet... And, I'm a Girl!

I sold my large tank when moving and no longer have the space for a big tank, so I'm trying to thin out some of the excess.... Books: The Conscientious Marine Aquarist $15 Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook - Barrons $5 Algae: A Problem Solver Guide $6 Clownfishes and Sea Anenomes - Barrons $5 Very large fish net $4 Brine shrimp hatchery kit - brand NEW, sealed package $6 Used maxijet 1200 $10 Ice cap 120mm variable speed canopy fan. This was used for maybe 6 months, but re-packaged in original box. $25 Current Lunar Light Nocuturnal Blue - NEW - sealed in package - $12 Pair of aquagloves $6 2 packages of seaweed food - Red seaweed and green marine algae. $2 for the pair. Freshwater/Planted stuff: 24" Freshwater Aqualight T-5 Double strip, used about 6 months w/original box $25 2 bags of Flourite, used about 6 months, rinsed clean $15 Flourish Excel 500ml, almost full $5 Flourish Potassium 250 ml, almost full $3 Flourish 250 ml, almost full $3 ViaAqua Stainless Steel heater, 250 watts, external temp control, brand NEW in box $15 Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants - hardcover - $15 I might consider a trade/partial trade for a small tank or small tank lighting or stand.... I live near Longview, WA. Thanks!

Sending you a pm right now.......

I am ideally looking for a 36" long tank with a nice looking stand. Prefer a 58 or a 40 breeder. Would also be interested in any lighting/rock/livestock. Thanks.

I'm still looking. I just sent you an email. Please let me know the particulars, price, where you are located, and any pics would be nice. thanks.

I sold everything when we moved, so I could downsize a bit. Looking for a 30" or 36" tank/stand. Ideally I want a 40 breeder, but would also consider a 29 or 58 or cube or maybe even a 20 long or other size. The stand is important - no black, no particle board. Prefer a pine or oak stand with a lip to cover the trim on the tank. Tank does not need to be drilled. Also, does not need to be immediate, I can wait a month or two, or maybe more - so if you are thinking of upgrading, let me know what you have available....

What size tank will you be selling, or is it already spoken for?