Looking for Bigger Tank

[Tryder]

Have two 90s right now, and want to condense a little so looking for a 180 gallon+. Let me know if you have anything in good condition sitting around or looking to get out. I would be willing to trade as well.

Thanks!
Ted

 

[ChadRaay86]

There's a guy with a 300 for sale (reef monster96). That would be a nice upgrade

 

[Tryder]

Thanks all bought a 180, will have 2 90s for sale soon.

 

[Planefanatic]

There is going to be a lot of 90s for sale soon lol. I am putting mine up as soon as my 220 is done cycling.

 

[Tryder]

Lol Yea it seems the market is flooded. Some people are going to get good deals.

 

[Richocet83]

Sorry, don't mean to hijack thread but I was thinking of upgrading my 75 to a 90.... Want some more real estate without having to invest in a new stand, canopy, etc etc..... Do you guys think it's worth it or should I plan on going bigger and buying everything again?

 

[anbosu]

There isn't much of a difference between a 75 and a 90, IMO. I did that upgrade solely because the 90 was drilled, otherwise I never would have.

 

[installman]

A 90 is just a 75 6 inches taller.

 

[LiquidCache]

The differences between a 75 and 90 is only 3 inches of height if you're talking about a standard size tank. 6 inches would add another 12 or so gallons.

 

[installman]

The differences between a 75 and 90 is only 3 inches of height if you're talking about a standard size tank. 6 inches would add another 12 or so gallons.

LOl ok I didn't remember exactly, but either way upgrading from a 75 to a 90 probably is not worth it.

 

[janes_mw]

if you have room for 6' prolly 180 (2x2x6), 5' 150, 4' 120. How much space you have? tank is cheapest part. When you go from 4' to 6 ' added lights prolly biggest expense. I have had 10 gal to 240 gal, loved certain things about each but my 240 was easiest to keep due to volume. Currently 120 cause of space

 

[asmodyus]

Dude I wish I could find a used 5' 150

 

[janes_mw]

Dude I wish I could find a used 5' 150

yes hard to come by. Glass cages new is still just under 1K delivered. This is a great size tank!

 

[anbosu]

Dude I wish I could find a used 5' 150

I have one, you just don't want to come get it, haha

 

[Tryder]

if you have room for 6' prolly 180 (2x2x6), 5' 150, 4' 120. How much space you have? tank is cheapest part. When you go from 4' to 6 ' added lights prolly biggest expense. I have had 10 gal to 240 gal, loved certain things about each but my 240 was easiest to keep due to volume. Currently 120 cause of space

Another thing is the stand, when the wife says she wants you to strip the white paint off a 6ft stand and hood and stain it. The last week every night, I have been in the garage to 12-1 am stripping paint.

Skimmer annd return pump as well will cost you.

 

[Planefanatic]

I just finished stripping rustolium paint off a 6ft stand and hood. I feel for you! It took me 2 weeks from start to finish. My process is in my build thread. Acrylic 220 build. Its a few posts down. I used paint stripper, a belt sander, and a orbital sander

 

[Tryder]

That paint stripper is no joke, burns your skin bad. I bought heavy duty latex gloves from HD. Burned through them in a couple of seconds. So now I use those plus another pair under them.

 

[janes_mw]

I just finished stripping rustolium paint off a 6ft stand and hood. I feel for you! It took me 2 weeks from start to finish. My process is in my build thread. Acrylic 220 build. Its a few posts down. I used paint stripper, a belt sander, and a orbital sander

With the patience I have, I would have ended up using a match and a can of lighter fluid after about the first hour!! :angryfire:

 

[asmodyus]

I have one, you just don't want to come get it, haha

well all depends on what you have and what the price is Westley chapel is not that far if that's were it is.

 

[rockstar]

I went from Gainesville to Orlando to get my 5' Oceanic 156. It has a beautiful stand and canopy. Fits my space perfectly. Well worth the trip.