It's a sad day 300g 4 sale

[skylar]

Before reading on know this - I will not part out - don't ask. Also I have written "see pics" but I have no pics at this time. If you are close to San Mateo you can see it live - other wise pics will be coming soon, gotta find a friend w/ a digital.

300 gallon system $3500 / obo

A serious injury to my back has forced me to sell my beloved Reef Aquarium. I have spent years and countless thousands of dollars (If my wife only knew) building this system. In 2006 I upgraded the protein skimmers at a cost of nearly $1000.00. My loss is someone else’s gain. This system is a steal. The only catch is you will have to pay for the pizza and beer to have some of your friends help you move it. I can’t risk any more damage to my back and therefore can not help with the move. The Price is more than fair, but a reasonable “cash” offer will be considered.

Thanks for looking,

Chris


Tank â€"œ Tru Vu 96l x 30h x 24d Sump â€"œ 100g Tru Vu

Skimmers (2) â€"œ ER 12-1 w Sedra 5000 and Sedra 9000 (upgrade) and an ASM G4x with sedra 5000 feed pump and 9000 RC. ASM also has the gate valve and RC mod.

Chiller â€"œ Aqua Logic 1/3 HP drop in

Lighting â€"œ PFO dual 400w HQI , 2 single 400w Hamilton Mag ballasts, 2 Ice Cap 660 VHO ballasts. XM 15k 400w bulbs 2 10months old and 2 6 months old. 2 moon lights.

Calcium Reactor â€"œ MTC Pro Calcium. Dual Chamber unit just filled with Schuran media. This includes regulator w/ solenoid a 2.5# bottle and a 5# bottle. The pump was replaced about 6 months ago. This Ca reactor is rated for 700 gallons â€"œ First rate.

Pumps- T3 returns pumps â€"œ silent operation. 1 is 3 months old 1 is several years old (about 3 to 4 I think) both work perfect. 2 Seio 1500’s with magnet holders

Loose pumps included. 2 Rio 3100 (UL listed) for H2O changes, Eheim 1060, A velocity T4, Mag 3, and 3 or 4 misc power heads in a bucket.

RO/DI â€"œ Kent 100 GPD Hi-s Maximma both Hi-S membranes are about 6 â€"œ 8 months old all other membranes should be replaced. Currently reads 0 TDS with an electronic in line meter, which is included.

Misc. (4) 44 gallon brute trash cans with the caster bases. These were not cheap â€"œ used only for H2O changes since new.

Stand â€"œ The stand is made from 4x8 lumber with Simpson strong tie bracing and 1” plywood on top ¾ on the bottom. Total over kill â€"œ The facing is removable and is made out of red oak. It has locking doors and is stained Bombay Red with a satin finish. The canopy is stained to match. It is a very clean look. Because of the way I had it set up the stand has open sides. Anyone can cut and stain some oak to match.

Inverts - Corals -A variety of SPS, LPS, mushrooms (red, green metallic, and some purple), Too much to list. See pictures. Other inverts. XXL green serpant star, sand sifting star, brown serpant star, 2 skunk cleaner shrimp, and 2 or 3 emerald crabs.

Fish â€"œ XXL Acanthurus dussumieri Tang ( AKA Palani), Med Purple Tang, Medium Orange Shoulder, Med Tomini Tang, XL Naso Blonde w/ streamers, Watanabe pair, Bangaii cardinal pair, green mandarin, spotted mandarin, scooter blenny, Okanawa goby, 2 sunburst anthias, 5 green chromis (lg), 5 Blue eyed cardinals.

Live rock â€"œ I have no idea how many #’s - Most is Fuji some Tonga branch and some bowl rock â€"œ See pictures tons of great growth.

 

[Lordhelmet]

this is a great deal for a large reef tank. I hope that you will be able to stay in the hobby on some level.

 

[xinumaster]

I might be interested.

 

[skylar]

The ER has the gate mod too! (bump)

Thanks Lordh .......Me too!

 

[skunky]

bmp

 

[xinumaster]

Meet Chris over the weekend and saw is tank. His livestocks are very healthy and gorgeous. His equipments are so clean; he is very meticulous in taking care of his setup.

 

[maynor]

Hello every one,

I was at Chris home yesterday.
I got to see his tank and he was nice enough to let me take some pictures. WOW! doesn't begin to describe that set up and the pictures don't do it any justice.
The beautiful green Hydnophoras at opposite ends of his tank are massive. The one towards the front lower left of the tank is about 15" in diameter and the one towards the right upper rear of the tank is about 18" in diameter, the bubble and harmmers are also about 15" in diameter. I thought only Steinheart aquarium had colonies that big. The rest of the corals are also very pretty and the fish are all very healthy. His Dussumieri is well over a foot long with great colors. Incredible!
Any how, who ever gets this tank, wins the lottery. You will not find Hydnophora colonies this big any where and even if you were to ask a local store to get them for you, it would cost you and arm and it would arrive to you in pieces.
All his equipment is top notch and he keeps it better than brannew with upgrades he has done.
Here is some eye candy for you!

If they don't show up, here is a link to the pictures.

http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/maynorfish/

 

[maynor]

How about this!

and take this!

Don't mess with me!

 

[otterpop510]

too funny maynor.. nice tank pics too.. did it ever work out with the dips you called me about last time?..

 

[skylar]

Xinumaster thanks for the kind words

Maynor thank you for posting the pics and the kind words.

It was a pleasure meeting both of you and your wives -

Peace Chris

 

[TikiDan]

Beautiful setup. Are you giving up the hobby completely? You are very good at reef keeping, maybe you should just downsize.

 

[Al G Blenny]

I am only intererested in the tank, stand, canopy, and sump. Since Skylar won't part out maybe we can part it out for him. If everyone else claims the other things we can probably do it. It might be a hassle but it might be worth it. Post if you are interested in any part of this system.

 

[TikiDan]

If he is willing, I would be up for his zoos, sand star, and shrimp. But only if he is willing.

 

[radiolunatic]

Interested in the ER 12-1, if part out.

 

[maynor]

Hello Chris,
You are more than welcome and I am the one thanking you for letting me take pictures of your tank. My regards to your wife and little one.
I would put my self down for the 5 corals and the purple tang I mentioned to you.

Al G Blenny, TikiDan, Radiolunatic,
This is a great idea and we could all agree on a day so we all pick up every thing on the same day and that way we would't disturb Chris and his family too much. I can make that a "grill day" for me and that way they won't have to cook on that day.

We could also charge the neighbors $5 a plate and that'll pay for the whole set up! LOL
kidding aside, I know this would be bitter-sweet for Chris, but if he went for this option, right me down to barbecue at least for his family, so he or his wife won't have to cook on that day.

My best to all!

 

[xinumaster]

I'm interested on all his fishs. But unfortunately, I don't have a tank to house it right now. I hope I can find a fishseater.

Second dib also on the er.

 

[triplecrown]

I'll take the purple tang

 

[hyacinth]

i'd be willing to take all the livestock if the price if fair. then Perry can take some of the fish from me. : ) -alan

 

[skylar]

Hey guys Thanks for the interest. I know you are trying to make this happen for me (and yourselves). At first I was going to pass on the whole selling many parts at once thing because I think it would just become a big mess. To be honest I still do, but I also feel I need to be reasonable. I replied to a couple of PM's concerning this with what I think would work, but I will post here as well

If a group wants to get together and pool their money that's great, but someone from the group will have to act as a foreman, buy it, and handle the "parting out." Then the group can come and get it. Maybe livestock one day tank the next? Whatever works? I also think everyone in the "group" should see what they are getting so nobody feels cheated. I can make myself available for people to see it in person.

Or if there were 2 groups 1 livestock and 1 equipment - but bring offers as a group for ALL live stock or All or almost all equipment. Obviously I can be a little flexible on the equipment said once the livestock is gone, because life doesn't depend on it.

As far as price. It is extremely fair. 3500.00 or best offer. I may be willing to drop a few hundred or discount to keep the reactor set up (I know I will have another tank someday), but I don't have a "best offer" yet.

I hope I am not being too difficult.......And Maynor I just might take you up on the grilling!!!!!

Thanks again PM's replied to.

 

[pbetito]

I would like the giant hammer coral, the red and white candy cane, the blonde naso steamer, and 1 t-3 velocity pump. I would also like 1 or 2 100+ count paly rocks.
Thanks,
Paul