I think I stole a tank

Geebs19 · Jul 17, 2018

Hello all! I’m Geebs from Kansas! Been out of the hobby for a while now and getting back into it. I had been looking on Craigslist and Facebook for the right tank to catch my eye. Then this beauty came along, owner was selling the house and needed to get it out of there. After some wheeling and dealing and some more dealing when I noticed quite a few scratches on the bottom 1/4 of the front glass, I ended up getting this beauty for $150. Also includes a sump, assuming 30 gallons, a protein skimmer, 2 wave makers, heaters and other misc items. For $150 I thought I stole this thing. Can’t wait to get it up and running. Going to be a slow but steady process.

Antics · Jul 17, 2018

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Looks like a great little tank for the price. I'm sure it will clean up nicely and turn into something you can really enjoy.

hdsoftail1065 · Jul 17, 2018

Welcome to R2R Geebs and the bowfront club! What part of Kansas are you out of?

#welcometor2r

Crabs McJones · Jul 17, 2018

Welcome to R2R and thanks for introducing yourself. Thats quite a steal you have there

SandJ · Jul 17, 2018

Great deal! Welcome back to the hobby!

I noticed your thermostat is right by the tank...the heat/moisture/salt creep may cause issues with it.

Jason mack · Jul 17, 2018

Welcome to R2R, nice tank and a good buy I think .. happy Reefing!!

NY_Caveman · Jul 17, 2018

Great deal! Welcome to R2R!

Geebs19 · Jul 17, 2018

hdsoftail1065 said:
Welcome to R2R Geebs and the bowfront club! What part of Kansas are you out of?

#welcometor2r

We live in Olathe!

SandJ said:
Great deal! Welcome back to the hobby!

I noticed your thermostat is right by the tank...the heat/moisture/salt creep may cause issues with it.

This was pics taken at the pickup location. I am removing everything, cleaning it and will start from fresh.

Forgot to mention it is a 92 Gallon.

hdsoftail1065 · Jul 17, 2018

Geebs19 said:
We live in Olathe!

This was pics taken at the pickup location. I am removing everything, cleaning it and will start from fresh.

Forgot to mention it is a 92 Gallon.

Nice! You have a few more lfs' choices out your direction. Don't forget to start your build thread so we can watch this one come together!

Geebs19 · Jul 17, 2018

hdsoftail1065 said:
Nice! You have a few more lfs' choices out your direction. Don't forget to start your build thread so we can watch this one come together!

We have been to a few, my 8 month old son is so fascinated and just stares. Pardon my ignorance, where do I start a build thread?

reef lover · Jul 17, 2018

Welcome to r2r!!

hdsoftail1065 · Jul 17, 2018

Geebs19 said:
We have been to a few, my 8 month old son is so fascinated and just stares. Pardon my ignorance, where do I start a build thread?

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks.52/

Dsnakes · Jul 17, 2018

Welcome to R2R!

People actually live in Kansas?? ;Woot

I’m only joking of course

I grew up in the middle of Kansas.

hdsoftail1065 · Jul 17, 2018

Dsnakes said:
Welcome to R2R!

People actually live in Kansas?? ;Woot

I’m only joking of course I grew up in the middle of Kansas.

Some people get out, kinda like a prison without the bars.

Chrisfish · Jul 17, 2018

Welcome to R2R

JBKReef · Jul 17, 2018

I'm sure you'll be blowing that budget soon enough! Welcome and keep us updated!

Create a build thread as well, they're always fun and a great resource.

Raege · Jul 17, 2018

Welcome to the addiction. Got a steal for sure. Not often you can get a place to sink more money in that cheap lol
Look forward to checking out your progress.

Geebs19 · Jul 17, 2018

hdsoftail1065 said:
Some people get out, kinda like a prison without the bars.

I escaped from Iowa, not sure if thats really an escape. Living just outside of KC is nice though.

I need to get my RO/DI system ordered. I havent checked from my tap by my local municipality water report states TDS of 320. Would I be better off with a 5 stage or would a 4 stage do the job? Looking at the BRS systems.

hdsoftail1065 · Jul 17, 2018

Geebs19 said:
I escaped from Iowa, not sure if thats really an escape. Living just outside of KC is nice though.

I need to get my RO/DI system ordered. I havent checked from my tap by my local municipality water report states TDS of 320. Would I be better off with a 5 stage or would a 4 stage do the job? Looking at the BRS systems.

I picked up the 4 stage. Had to edit missed your test comment.

cracker · Jul 17, 2018

Did the report say anything about silicates or clorimines?
If yoyu have these in your source water. "I think" You need some type of special or extra filter. This can help You decide if a 4 or 5 stage is needed.