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03-29-2009, 03:12 PM
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Aquarium Advice FINatic
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Syracuse,NY
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I love craigslist!
Well, I was up real late lastnight just surfing online. Decided to check out craigslist. Under the pets section I found a 48" Odyssea 2x175w MH, 2-96w actinic, 6 1w blue moonlight fixture. So, I was like...haha ok this is a mess, lets see how much they want for it. Well, the MH bulbs and pc bulbs wont turn on, but the fans and moonlights work. So, I took it apart and the MH bulbs look fine, the PC bulbs and moonlights are fine along with the wiring, so I figure it is the ballasts. Unfortunately for me I don't even have a tank that big  . So I'm in the process of taking everything out, updating to electronic ballasts and using this to put in my canopy. My canopy will be custom made along with the stand for only $150 out in Buffalo this summer. I plan on putting both MH bulbs and DIY t5's along with the moonlights. So, for you who hate on craigslist. It's hard to hate on them when you get all of this for only $20!!! My birthday is tomorrow so I just got myself a present!!! 
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03-29-2009, 04:02 PM
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SW Reef 11+ years
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Location: Richmond Va
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Moved to General retailers forum.
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03-29-2009, 04:03 PM
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Thanks Mel!
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03-29-2009, 04:06 PM
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SW Reef 11+ years
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No problem. Glad you got such a good deal.
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03-29-2009, 04:44 PM
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Aquarium Advice FINatic
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pinole California
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craigslist
Toss the Odyssea fans. 
I to like craigslist, 180 gallon, lights, skimmer, chiller, computer, co2 and a spa pump for $300.
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03-29-2009, 06:56 PM
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Aquarium Advice FINatic
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Nice!!! Yeah, the fans are going. I'm just keeping the bulbs, reflectors, and moonlights. I'm purchasing new Actinics, fans, and ballasts.
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46 Bowfront Reef Tank, 3 Cats, 1 Choc. Lab
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03-29-2009, 07:10 PM
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Aquarium Advice Addict
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: U.S. - Iowa.
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Craigslist for my local area is pretty garbage lol. No one ever has aquarium stuff, and if they do it's always just huge kits.  |
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03-29-2009, 07:21 PM
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Location: North Carolina
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I just recently got my 55g tank with stand and heater with other accessories for $150.00. I was happy! 
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03-29-2009, 10:11 PM
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Aquarium Advice FINatic
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Location: Syracuse,NY
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Nice. Yeah, those set-ups are great. There are constantly 55 gallon tanks for sale here. It's pretty common.
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07-15-2009, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Indianapolis
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Yes. I love craigslist too. I've been snapping up tanks for building a fishroom. The last 2 good deals were from "divorce settlements". Just have to know what to look at and be willing to take a look and then walk away.
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