I won the aquarium lottery!

youdunnome · Jul 8, 2024

I saw a lady on Facebook selling an entire setup, so I decided to take a chance. As a plumber by trade, I offered my services in exchange. She needed two toilets replaced and a garbage disposal installed. While my expertise is mainly in new construction, I put my installation skills to use. After installing the two toilets and the garbage disposal, I became the proud owner of an SR80. I plan on selling the torch and a few other items to recoup the money I spent on the toilets. I definitely can't complain. Now it's time to think about my new stock list.

OrchidMiss · Jul 8, 2024

Love this! Best of luck with it all, that's a great looking tank.
I'm a big fan of the IM tanks.

spsick · Jul 8, 2024

Barter ftw!

WalkerLovesTheOcean · Jul 8, 2024

Congrats! Can't wait to see what this build turns into!

youdunnome · Jul 8, 2024

WalkerLovesTheOcean said:
Congrats! Can't wait to see what this build turns into!

My wife trying to talk me into cichlids tank because it's in our bedroom and she doesn't see the need for another reef tank. I think I'll get the papers drafter haha

youdunnome · Jul 8, 2024

spsick said:
Barter ftw!

When she agreed I was shocked

youdunnome · Jul 8, 2024

OrchidMiss said:
Love this! Best of luck with it all, that's a great looking tank.
I'm a big fan of the IM tanks.

I never looked into their AIOs but now I own the 20 and 80. Bought the 20 for the frags. So far I'm impressed.

smitten with ocean life · Jul 8, 2024

score! love it!

SaltySqueeble · Jul 9, 2024

Seems like a steal for a very clean setup. Can’t wait to see it in action

Gumbies R Us · Jul 9, 2024

Best of luck with the tank! That is a very nice looking one!

LadyMac · Jul 9, 2024

Bartering is the best! Congratulations

VintageReefer · Jul 9, 2024

Incredible story. Congrats!

And beautiful tank!

Pntbll687 · Jul 9, 2024

youdunnome said:
When she agreed I was shocked

You feel like you got a deal, and so did she! Not sure what plumbers near you are charging, but in my neck of the woods, those three things would have run $500 easy to just install, plus materials if any were needed.

She was getting rid of the tank, got some work done, and lost ZERO dollars.

So who started the barter process? you or her?

Outlaw Corals · Jul 9, 2024

That’s awesome bro good for you

SaltySqueeble · Jul 9, 2024

Pntbll687 said:
You feel like you got a deal, and so did she! Not sure what plumbers near you are charging, but in my neck of the woods, those three things would have run $500 easy to just install, plus materials if any were needed.

She was getting rid of the tank, got some work done, and lost ZERO dollars.

So who started the barter process? you or her?

Pretty easy installation for a pro. As long as he’s happy with it…That setup is $1500-2000

youdunnome · Jul 9, 2024

Pntbll687 said:
You feel like you got a deal, and so did she! Not sure what plumbers near you are charging, but in my neck of the woods, those three things would have run $500 easy to just install, plus materials if any were needed.

She was getting rid of the tank, got some work done, and lost ZERO dollars.

So who started the barter process? you or her?

Me I was going to buy some coral from the setup but the amount of aptasia and algae lead me to try and barter. She didn't even hesitate. Honestly I thought she was going to ask for cash on top. Around here to pull and set a toilet cost around 500-600 and garbage disposal around 325. She was happy and I was as well

youdunnome · Jul 9, 2024

SaltySqueeble said:
Pretty easy installation for a pro. As long as he’s happy with it…That setup is $1500-2000

Tank and stand sell new for 1900 now. I bartered for my last tank as well a waterbox 90.3 I have zero in both practically.

kevgib67 · Jul 9, 2024

Awesome and good for you! If it was me I would have a hard time parting with that torch, beautiful! It was great bartering practice also incase the economy continues in the same direction

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Joe.D · Jul 9, 2024

kevgib67 said:
Awesome and good for you! If it was me I would have a hard time parting with that torch, beautiful! It was great bartering practice also incase the economy continues in the same direction !

Agreed! No way I could give up that Torch. I’m a sucker for Torches.