Gozer_1

My ever so friendly LFS lady made me an offer I couldn't refuse. I metioned I was considering picking up a 70 tank and stand off Craigslist. She immediately went to her books and started adding numbers. After a lot of deep thought and math she came up with a great offer on a 75 gallon tank and stand. She is selling them to me for $260 total. The 2 year old 70 and stand from Craigslist is $250. For $10 more I get 75 gallons and brand new. Too good to pass up. It's gonna be 2 to 3 weeks before I can actually make the purchase but the ball is rolling. This tank will replace my cramped 55 reef. I was doing a bunch of rearranging today and realized I'm sick and tired of having so little room between the rocks, coral, etc. A 75 is the same width and height but is like 6 inches deeper to the back. Exactly what I need. It also means I don't have my "Gotta finish the stand" excuse any more. Guess I better start actually building the sump. Been talking about it for long enough lol.

Anyway, just wanted to share my excitement.

Morph

congrats on your purchase

I just got my 75 gallon freshwater tank on a boxing day sale. stand, tank, top/lights for about 340 crazy quebec tax included. The next day same tank was selling for 550

Gozer_1

You gotta love a great deal.
She offered me lights for an extra $120 but I already have the light. I'm so freakin excited. Gonna have to save my pennies real tight the next week or two. I think she may order it for next week. I told her I'd pay at least half next Friday. She may let my take it home and keep a tab for the rest. I'll see if I can't talk her into it.

The downside? Have you ever moved a reef tank? UGH Not looking forward to all that. Luckily I'll be setting up with all mature filter media and probably about %50 mature water so I don't think I'll have any cycle issues. Minimal if I do. It'll be so nice to scrub the front of the glass with out rocks in the way.

sgould

Nice score! I empathize completely with the difficulty cleaning the front of the glass...my poor little 29 gallon presents me with the same challenge.

Of course you realize we want pictures?

Gozer_1

As do I.

agsansoo

Congrats Gozer !
Can't wait to see it set up !

Mike

Oh, you dog. Setting jealousy aside - congrats. This is awesome news and very happy for you. That sounds like a decent deal.

So, when does the coral frag business start?