*Let me know any tips on keeping Cheato in a cooler for a few days*
Had to sell my tank 2 years ago when we bought a new home and did a major remodel. I have been stressed out with work and the wife gave the thumbs up so I jumped at the chance. We have two young boys and I know they will go crazy for a sweet reef tank. I'll never forget being a little kid and seeing a salt water tank in a fish store for the first time. I was AMAZED.
Found a great deal on craigslist, super nice guy who lives 2 hours away in San Francisco. My wife liked the white stand and it was a bigger tank than I thought she would go for! Seller was a really nice guy / looked like is a successful tech guy. I think he took my offer because I promised to show up on time and with 15 $100 bills. I am really happy with everything.
Got all this for $1,500:
- Red Sea Reefer 250 alittle over a year old it was BB / super clean
- 2 Hydra 26 HD LED Lights with stands.
- XF230 Gyre Pumps with controller
- Omega 130 Protein Skimmer
- BRS 5" Mini Reactor with MJ1200 Pump
- Kessil H80 Light and stand
- Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off
- Sump Return Pump (and 2 other pumps)
- 3 Water Heaters
- Misc: 5 gallon water jugs, GFO/carbon
- 4 stage RO/DI and extra cartridge
- Water test kits
Jumped out of bed at 6:15am on a Saturday to try and get in and out of SF before traffic got bad. Loaded everything up and got home 6 hours later. Everything is in amazing condition, except one small issue. Ha the RO/DI filter needs to be replaced so its super slow....Ordered replacements and now just cleaning and waiting....
The day before I left I cleaned my cooler really well / fished with a good white vinegar scrub. Ha the only thing I have had in there besides beer are crabs from going crabbing! Now the cheato is in there with some live rock and good blocks from the prior up and running system. I added a heater and pump for circulation. It has been in there for 24 hours.
Anyway, so glad to to be back in the hobby! I have been in the hobby for about 10 years but before all this cool technology. Your tips and advice are greatly appreciated! Cheers! Sean
Had to sell my tank 2 years ago when we bought a new home and did a major remodel. I have been stressed out with work and the wife gave the thumbs up so I jumped at the chance. We have two young boys and I know they will go crazy for a sweet reef tank. I'll never forget being a little kid and seeing a salt water tank in a fish store for the first time. I was AMAZED.
Found a great deal on craigslist, super nice guy who lives 2 hours away in San Francisco. My wife liked the white stand and it was a bigger tank than I thought she would go for! Seller was a really nice guy / looked like is a successful tech guy. I think he took my offer because I promised to show up on time and with 15 $100 bills. I am really happy with everything.
Got all this for $1,500:
- Red Sea Reefer 250 alittle over a year old it was BB / super clean
- 2 Hydra 26 HD LED Lights with stands.
- XF230 Gyre Pumps with controller
- Omega 130 Protein Skimmer
- BRS 5" Mini Reactor with MJ1200 Pump
- Kessil H80 Light and stand
- Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off
- Sump Return Pump (and 2 other pumps)
- 3 Water Heaters
- Misc: 5 gallon water jugs, GFO/carbon
- 4 stage RO/DI and extra cartridge
- Water test kits
Jumped out of bed at 6:15am on a Saturday to try and get in and out of SF before traffic got bad. Loaded everything up and got home 6 hours later. Everything is in amazing condition, except one small issue. Ha the RO/DI filter needs to be replaced so its super slow....Ordered replacements and now just cleaning and waiting....
The day before I left I cleaned my cooler really well / fished with a good white vinegar scrub. Ha the only thing I have had in there besides beer are crabs from going crabbing! Now the cheato is in there with some live rock and good blocks from the prior up and running system. I added a heater and pump for circulation. It has been in there for 24 hours.
Anyway, so glad to to be back in the hobby! I have been in the hobby for about 10 years but before all this cool technology. Your tips and advice are greatly appreciated! Cheers! Sean
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