F/S 120g Aquarium setup

ralgo

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Hey guys. I haven't been here is quite a awhile and today I woke up to an electrical fire at the outlet under my tank. I need to get rid of my setup in order to properly assess the damage and since Ive been laxing on upkeep and not really putting everything into my tank lately I figure its a good time to get rid of it in order to possibly move to a smaller setup down the road.

Copy pasting from my craigslist post. Looking for at least $400 just to pay an electrician and to fix the damage the fire caused but if you are able to get it right away I'll entertain any reasonable offer.

Pics: http://imgur.com/a/uSFS9

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Tank is all glass and very heavy. I live on the second floor and there is only a single flight of stairs from the parking lot to my front door

120g saltwater aquarium setup.

1 reef ready (drilled on both sides) 120g Aquarium 48x24x24
- Slight cosmetic damage on one corner and a few scratches on the glass

1 DIY 2x4 stand - Stand is still bare and hasnt been skinned or finished

2 Evergrow D120 Reef lights - Only used for 9 hours per day for the last 7 months

1 DIY 1x2 Light hanging frame - Painted black

2 tunze powerheads

1 - Jabeo RW8 Wavemaker

Brand New Eshoppes float valve+Aqualifter (was to be used for a DIY ATO but never got the chance to install it)

All current contents of tank are included
- Around 200lbs of live rock
- 2 False Percula clown fish (Mated Pair)
- 1 Starry Blenny
- 1 Coral Beauty
- 2 Large Damsels (silver and yellow)
- 1 Yellow Watchman Goby

You can have as much of or as little of all my aquarium equipment included as you wish. I just need the tank gone

Due to an electrical fire at the outlet under the tank the sump area was doused with fire retardant but if you wish you can have the contents of that tank as well

- Huge Return Pump (unsure of brand)
- all plumbing for return system
- 40g Breeder tank used for sump
- SWC 120 Protein Skimmer
- Bulk Reef Supply GFO reactor (used less than a year)

Please bring help to lift the tank. i cannot due to issues with my back.

If you want I can drain the tank prior to your arrival.
 
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had the same thing happen to me Twice ! good thing I was home ! don't use those 6 plug socket adapter that`s what shorted out by me .. also put a smoke detector above the outlet ! .
 
had the same thing happen to me Twice ! good thing I was home ! don't use those 6 plug socket adapter that`s what shorted out by me .. also put a smoke detector above the outlet ! .

Really!?!?! Its the same thing that happened to me. The 6 plug adapter shorted and caught fire. I removed it in pieces and changed the outlet myself just now. It doesn't look like the outlet was damaged (apart from the burnt plastic on the front) but I gotta get an electrician to check it and also fix the drywall that got burned.
 
Same that happened to me . Don't use them . Got my( Chinese adapter) from Home depot .I replaced the first one that caught fire and a week later the second one did the same thing . Stupid me put the fire out with a wet towel !!was not a smart idea .

I just put a new outlet and everything was fine .just was hard to do because it was in the center of the tank with only 3inches to work with . It`s been two years now and no more problems . now I use a power bar .Still use the smoke detector above the outlet just incase and have a fire extinguisher next to all my tanks. I still have not painted the wall yet , small area is still kind of burnt looking
 
had the same thing happen to me Twice ! good thing I was home ! don't use those 6 plug socket adapter that`s what shorted out by me .. also put a smoke detector above the outlet ! .

Me too, also twice. Same culprit, cheap 6 outlet strip. I had them plugged into appliance extension cords. Fires happened at the plug. I was lucky enough to be home and smell the smoke coming from my basement.
Scary stuff.
 
Quick Update. Lights, RW8, Skimmer and most fish are gone. Still have the tank and stand and a crap ton of live rock. Will take any reasonable offer. Looking for $200 for everything
 
One last bump

$175 for Tank - Everything else is free with it (Stand Frame, Return Plumbing etc)

If you don't have that much we can talk.

Just need to purchase a light for my new tank and need to get this old one out.
 
Tank Still available. Also Im giving away the live rock. If you want any let me know. I have about 100lbs and I need to drain the tank and remove the pumps that are still in there for flow
 
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