Ideas of giving away my NYOS 120 to someone??

Reefer825 · Dec 14, 2021

I have a NYOS 120 protein skimmer that I have for sale but I'd like to donate it to someone that could use it. I need ideas to give it to someone that could really use it. I don't want to give it to someone that'll just sell it and I know you can't predict what people's intentions are. Should I just do a random number draw? I'd like to hear suggestions. I bought it new and used it for five months. It's been thoroughly cleaned and ready to go. Are there any Mod's that will help me out with this?

A;exr54 · Dec 14, 2021

I don’t need it. But just wanted to say that’s very nice of you!

haitian_reefer · Dec 14, 2021

Hope it goes to a good home.

Reefer825 · Dec 14, 2021

Me too!

WirelessMike · Dec 14, 2021

Do you have a local reef club in your area? Maybe a good way to donate it.

haitian_reefer · Dec 14, 2021

Actually! I have an idea. There are a few secret Santa folks that still haven’t received their gift. You can send it to one of the unfortunate ones.

Azedenkae · Dec 14, 2021

Reefer825 said:
I have a NYOS 120 protein skimmer that I have for sale but I'd like to donate it to someone that could use it. I need ideas to give it to someone that could really use it. I don't want to give it to someone that'll just sell it and I know you can't predict what people's intentions are. Should I just do a random number draw? I'd like to hear suggestions. I bought it new and used it for five months. It's been thoroughly cleaned and ready to go.

I'd suggest having a 'contest' of sorts where those who want it can take a picture of the tank they want to put it on (if it is already set up), and essentially a bit more detail on how it will be used and so on. That way it is a bit more effort if people want to actually go for it, plus you could get an idea that yeah, they probably will actually use it.

For example, if I have a 50 gallon tank and having had trouble exporting nutrients or want to swap over from an ATS, I'd describe that. Even take pictures of where it would go if I win it, and so no. To clarify, I have a 10 gallon tank right now so not interested in this, but figured this might be a good idea you can implement.

It should not be an objective decision making process by the way. At the end of it, it should be whoever you read and consider the evidence and think would actually use it.

Reefer825 · Dec 14, 2021

Azedenkae said:
I'd suggest having a 'contest' of sorts where those who want it can take a picture of the tank they want to put it on (if it is already set up), and essentially a bit more detail on how it will be used and so on. That way it is a bit more effort if people want to actually go for it, plus you could get an idea that yeah, they probably will actually use it.

For example, if I have a 50 gallon tank and having had trouble exporting nutrients or want to swap over from an ATS, I'd describe that. Even take pictures of where it would go if I win it, and so no. To clarify, I have a 10 gallon tank right now so not interested in this, but figured this might be a good idea you can implement.

It should not be an objective decision making process by the way. At the end of it, it should be whoever you read and consider the evidence and think would actually use it.

I like your idea!

PeterC99 · Dec 14, 2021

What a wonderful thing to do!

If you find someone who could really use it, I would be happy to reimburse you for the shipping!

Reefer825 · Dec 14, 2021

haitian_reefer said:
Actually! I have an idea. There are a few secret Santa folks that still haven’t received their gift. You can send it to one of the unfortunate ones.

How do I find out about the secret Santa folks?

Reefer825 · Dec 14, 2021

PeterC99 said:
What a wonderful thing to do!

If you find someone who could really use it, I would be happy to reimburse you for the shipping!

Thank You. That's very kind of you! I might take you up on that.

haitian_reefer · Dec 14, 2021

Reefer825 said:
How do I find out about the secret Santa folks?

Here they are

* R2R Secret Santa 2021 is HERE!! Get registered!! *

OMG SANTA WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!!!!! PICTURES TO COME TO OVERWHELMED. Crap and I can't even post on the right thread!

www.reef2reef.com

tsouth · Dec 14, 2021

Reefer825 said:
I like your idea!

Great idea! For verification, ask them to write their username and a time stamp on a piece of paper - the lengths people would go through to lie might be overwhelming

Reefer825 · Dec 14, 2021

haitian_reefer said:
Here they are

*** R2R Secret Santa 2021 is HERE!! Get registered!! ***

OMG SANTA WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!!!!! PICTURES TO COME TO OVERWHELMED. Crap and I can't even post on the right thread!

www.reef2reef.com

Thank You for the link!!

CollinsTwoTanks · Jan 15, 2022

If it still needs a home I set up a used RedSea250 for my mom about 8 months ago and she is in need of a skimmer still! I have the same skimmer for my tank and they are absolutely great! I can pay shipping or would be more than happy to pay for the skimmer as well!

Reefer825 · Feb 4, 2022

I'm sorry but it found a good home to someone across the country!

Lex_510 · Mar 31, 2022

Wow! I wish I would of caught this sooner, last year decided to upgrade a DIY a 75gallon tank with my 1st ever sump for my yellow tang. Would of been perfect lol