FS: Tank Breakdown - Chicago North Side

xreflux

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Hey all, gonna breakdown the tank. The list of stuff is below. Btw, thanks for everyone who had good advice and suggestions over the years.

The location is on the north side of Chicago, near Pulaski and Lawrence. Email for the exact location. I'm reachable at chicagotruth@yahoo.com
I will available for selling things this weekend pretty much from 10am-6pm, though I'll try to be flexible.

Also, let me know if you need any further pictures or have any questions. Thanks.

animal
black brittle star - $5 (maybe have to sell live rock first, he hides under it)
pencil urchin - $5

corals
RBTA (about 1.5") - $10 (+ weight of live rock its attached to)
1 red mushroom - $5 (+ weight of live rock its attached to)
(i will add a few more items this evening)

rock and sand
live sands - per lb - $1
live rock - per lb - $2

equipment

modified skimmer w/ maxijet 1200 powerhead (probably good for a 50-75 gallon tank) $80
light fixture - power compact w/ 1 36 watt bulb - $10
homemade overflow box #1 (i have 2) - $25
homemade overflow box #2 (i have 1) - $15
maxijet powerhead 1200 - $10
hydor flos (i have 3) - all three for $5

additives
phosguard - 2L - 90% remaining - $18
phospure - 795g - 100% remaining - $25
aqua pure carbon - 2x 900ml containers) - 75% remaining - $2
seachem reef buffer - 250g - 90% remaining - $2
phytoplex (old) - 8oz. - 50% remaining - $3
iodine (very old) - 8oz. - 75% remaining - $2
kent marine essential elements (old) - 8oz. - 100% remaining - $4
strontium and molybdenum (old) - 8oz. - 75% remaining - $3
various test kits (old) - i have 3 different kits - $4 each

tanks/sumps
29 gallon fish tank modified into a sump with simple thin baffles - $40
10 gallon fish tank w/ a few tiny diagonal baffles - $12
10 gallon fish tank w/ some leftover silicon in it - $10 (need to sell live sand first)
homemade tank stand, open frame, not pretty but designed to be strong, have easy access and be modular (top can come off). i built it for a 90 gallon tank and sump, but have only ever got around to having a 30 gallon tank and 29 gallon sump on it. though they both had a lot of sand and live rock. - $50

misc
various shells - $3
marineland/magnum carbon filter thing (for 200, 220, 330) - $1
frag plugs - about 30 - $5
buckets - i have 3 - $2.50 each
various directional tubing - $1
cheap crappy minipowerheads, box of 5, but only 1 or 2 work - $2 for all

scraps
acrylic scraps - $5
PVC connections (90 degree, 45 degree, and straight, various sizes) - $4 for all
green filter mesh (3 x 5" cubes, i was and reused these for my sump) - $3 for all
PVC - pieces of various size 3/4" inch to 1" - $5 for everything
egg crate scraps - various size pieces - $5 for everything

Skimmer
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Light Fixture
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Homemade Overflow Box #1
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Homemade Overflow Box #2
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phosguard, phospure, carbon, reef buffer
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phytoplex, iodine, essential elements, strontium & molybdenum
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various test kits
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29 gallon sump
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tank stand
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Additional corals

green favia brain coral - about 2" by 1.5" - $15
green hard coral (can't ID, similar to pavona?) - $15
pink cup coral (pagoda) - about 2.5" - $15
devil's hand - $1
 
yah thanks. i wish I could keep it but I may be moving in the future, and also the time committment was getting too high. it's been fun though.
 
Any pics of the coral? I'm interested in the pink cup ... Sorry to hear u leaving. Hope t c ya back near the future.
 
sure thing. here's the coral:

note, my lights have started dimming and I haven't replaced them as I plan to get out of the game. under good lights the polyps extend pretty nicely.

brain coral and cup coral
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what i think is a pavona coral
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I have various live rock. Some Fiji, some tonga, and other various kinds. Picture is below.

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Also is another pic of the anemone if anyone is still interested.

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Im not sure on your availability this weekend but i might be interested in some rock, let me know what your schedule looks like or if you have to wait until the livestock is gone to sell the lr, thats fine as well.

Jose
 
Im not sure on your availability this weekend but i might be interested in some rock, let me know what your schedule looks like or if you have to wait until the livestock is gone to sell the lr, thats fine as well.

Jose
 
How big is the rock the Anemone is on? Can you give me a total rock and anemone? As I would be interested..

A rough estimate is about 8" x 4" x 4"?
I can get a better measurement when i get home if u want.
Yes, you can have the rock w/ anemone. The pricing is listed above.
I would guess the rock weighs anywhere from 5 - 10lbs. Let me know if u need any more info. thanks.
 
Im not sure on your availability this weekend but i might be interested in some rock, let me know what your schedule looks like or if you have to wait until the livestock is gone to sell the lr, thats fine as well.

Jose

My availability should be about the following:
Thursday: Parts of tonight
Friday: Afternoon
Saturday: Morning and Afternoon
Sunday: Afternoon

email or call me to set up specific times.

Also, the live rock is ready to be sold, almost all my livestock is already sold anyway. Thanks.
 
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