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    Free: Small tank stuff in Marion, NY

    I'm not interested in trying to ship glass. I do get out to Buffalo occasionally, is Clarence good enough?
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    Free: Small tank stuff in Marion, NY

    We've lived in the new house for a year and I've still not found a suitable place to set up my aquariums. Things are getting crazy busy managing a job and a farm, new boss won't let me set up my work tank, time to give up. I think I have 2 10 gallon tanks, a 2.5 gallon tank, an Aquaclear...
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    Free small tank equiptment, Marion, NY

    We've lived in the new house for a year and I've still not found a suitable place to set up my aquariums. Things are getting crazy busy managing a job and a farm, new boss won't let me set up my work tank, time to give up. I think I have 2 10 gallon tanks, a 2.5 gallon tank, an Aquaclear...
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    For Sale: 75 Gallon Tank and stand - Pickup in Rochester, NY

    Final offer: How about $40 for tank, 300 W Aqueon heater, Whisper 100 air pump. $20 for the stand and light separately. (I can reuse the stand for other purposes.) $10 delivery to eastern Monroe County or western Wayne County. It's getting donated if there are no takers.
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    Lighting conversion

    I found a twin T5 10 gallon fixture at a local store, but the bulbs were saltwater colors. I didn't want to spend money on the wrong bulbs when new bulbs are half the cost of the fixture. The PC has the advantage that the bulbs are carried in the local hardware store in daylight colors. The...
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    For Sale: 75 Gallon Tank and stand - Pickup in Rochester, NY

    Heater and pump packaged in original boxes:
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    For Sale: 75 Gallon Tank and stand - Pickup in Rochester, NY

    No takers yet. How about $75 for tank, stand, 300 W Aqueon heater, Whisper 100 air pump. $10 delivery to eastern Monroe County or western Wayne County.
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    Lighting conversion

    Fertilization will wait until after we move and see how things react to the new water. I was on the EI dosing plan, but there's something horrible in the city water and every time I did a water change I had an algae bloom. I tried doing all sorts of testing and analysis, nothing worked. Had...
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    Lighting conversion

    Actually, I've been out of the game long enough, is T5 still the best replacement option?
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    Lighting conversion

    I currently have my 10 gallon sitting 15" under 4 T-12 bulbs (my 75 gallon fixture) I want a new lighting fixture that is properly sized for the tank, and placed closer to the tank. How many T5 bulbs do I need to get similar lumens? I consider this a mid-light planted tank. It runs on plant...
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    Western New Yorkers!!

    *wave* I think we already met through my classified ad... There's a couple local clubs that I know of: This one is new: http://www.meetup.com/Rochester-Aquarium-Club/ This one is really good, but focuses on saltwater: Upstate Reef Society
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    For Sale: 75 Gallon Tank and stand - Pickup in Rochester, NY

    Rummage box has been claimed. I saved out the promised heater and air pump for whoever gets the aquarium.
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    For Sale: 75 Gallon Tank and stand - Pickup in Rochester, NY

    Pictures not too great: Tank Stand with light
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    For Sale: 75 Gallon Tank and stand - Pickup in Rochester, NY

    I'm moving to a house with enough structural problems that I don't want to try to put up my big tank, so I'm offering it for sale. 75 gallon tank, tempered bottom, no drilling, no copper meds ever used, last occupants were freshwater invertebrates. Needs cleaning. It's been out of...
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    Home Buying and Large Aquariums

    I have a 10 gallon and a 2.5 gallon running now. I have an empty 10 gallon that could get set up as well... That should do me for awhile.
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