sherb

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This was listed earlier today on craigslist: $100 for a fully-loaded Reefer 250, but I think it's either a scam or it's long gone by now:

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/for/d/west-linn-red-sea-reefer-saltwater/7588353754.html

A bit of an oddball request here, I know... Let me know whatcha got.

Thanks,

Tim

I’ll take a branch if you end up going that route.

Very cool - thanks for putting this together!

@DaveZ I’m in Vancouver and I’m interested in a few frags. Shoot me PM when you get a chance.

Website seems fine to me. Terry has one of these set up on the counter in his shop if you want to see one in action. He’s got it stocked with a few corals and a couple super tiny gobies.

Woodys in NE usually has one or two filefishes in stock. Give them a call. https://seahorse-nw.com

I've recently spent a lot of time on this topic due to similar circumstances. I was trying to follow the "Paul B" approach, but I lost everything to a disease outbreak last year - it really bummed me out. Now I'm squarely in the "Copper QT every time" camp. Here are my suggestions:

- "QT" means Copper Safe or Copper Power at 2.50 ppm for 30 days, followed by two doses of Prazipro. Do not use ammonia lockers with copper; apparently it creates toxic byproducts. Instead you must monitor ammonia carefully and manage the excess through water changes.

- Read through Jay Hemdal's Quarantine Protocol on R2R: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/current-quarantine-protocol.825055/ It might look intense, but it's really not. It boils down to a few straightforward steps and a modest equipment investment. Jay lays it out pretty clearly. The biggest commitment is your diligence.

- Get yourself a Hanna Copper checker. $50 is a pittance in this hobby, and you'll save money and sanity in the long run.

- You might get away with a 45-day fallow period in your DT. Read through the article on that topic here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/45-day-fallow-periods.805213/ It involves running your tank at 81°F, which is not for everyone.

- There's also some good advice on https://humble.fish

Good luck!

Someone else on the forum is selling his RS setup. Might still be available if you can reach him: 

I think the only way you’re going to be sure is to give it a thorough cleaning then run it in a bucket of rodi water for a bit, then test. Hopefully you have a Hanna meter to test with. Personally I don’t think a few hours is enough time to taint a pump. Might be a different story if the pump was used on a QT for a few months.

De-lurking long enough to become a supporting member. 

And just for fun, here’s a picture of my shrimp buddy:

Sent PM on ATO and reservoir.

Nope, that’s the standard model. Too tall for my cabinet. GLWS!

Hi Sailingeric… Is that skimmer the space-saver model?

Ditto - post some pics!