El Guappo's 10G Critter Cornucopia Pic updated Jan 15

[ElGuappo]

First things First I would like to send a huge thanks out to Red Coral, Coral Master (aka Snappy), And Riverfront for all your help and Great deals.

Equipment:

Tank - (Free - $16.99)
Mag Cleaner (Free - $12.99)
Digital Thermometer (Free - $10.99)
Marina LED HUB (Free - $14.99
Marina LED Light x 3 (Free - $9.99 each)
LR - (Free)
Sand 15LBS - (Free)
Aqua Clear Surface Skimmer Attatchment (used - $14.99 New) - (Free)
Rio Nano Skimmer (used - $34.95-8.74) -$26.21
Hagen Glo 2x24W T5HO (used) - $50.00
Aqueon 50w Heater (new) - $25.99
Koralia 1 (Used $29.95-$7.49) - $22.46
Koralia Nano (used $28.95 - $7.24) - $21.71


Total = $146.37

Live Stock / Corals

Pink Line Wrasse x 1 $34.99 Local Vender.
Fire Fish x 2 = $17.98 (sale price on LA) One Deceased Carpet Surfing
Sexy Shrimp x 4 = $39.96 ( Price on LA)
Bumble Bee Shrimp x 2 = $17.98 (LA)
Pepermint Shrimp x 2 = $8.98 ( Sale Price on LA)
Pom Pom Crabs x 3 = $29.85 JL
Acro $15.00 (2" - 5" as per guidlines) Thanks Red Coral
SPS x 3 = $30.00 (< 2" as per guidlines) 1 x Acropora Convexa, 1 x Ol' Yeller Acro, 1 x Sky Blue A. loisetteae Stag. Thanks Coral Master
Monti = $10.00 (< 2" as per guidlines) Green Monti Cap Thanks Coral Master
Zoa Frags x 2 = $10 ( as per Guidlines)
Toadstool Seedling = $5.00 (As Per Discussion Thread) I also have one for sale for $5. pm me if interested. Smaller than a dime.
Nass Snail x 2 = $3.58 JL
Small Turbo Snail = $1.95 JL
Astria Snail x 2 = $3.38 JL
Marg Snail x 2 = $3.38 JL
Scarlett Hermit = $2.99 LA
Bumble Bee Snail x 2 = $8.97 JL
Blue legged Hermit x 2 = $2.58 LA
Acro Crab x1 = FREE (Hitcher on small colony)

Total - $246.57

Grand Total. $392.94 Out of a Possible $395.45

Empty Tank : Oct 2/08


November 15th Pic. mind the algae as the bloom is just finishing up.


December 15th Pic


Jan 15 Pic
Obviously there are some coral in there that are not part of the contest.


Feb 15 Pic

[JDigital]

J&L's Price is $19.95... so take off 25%.. $14.96 would be the cost to deduct from ur budget.
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...duct_ID=F-4140

[ElGuappo]

Ok some prices on things i may use and some additional info that may help others since i was already on the page looking at prices.

Aquaclear HOB Filters

30) $26.95 - $6.74 = $20.21
50) $32.95 - $8.24 = $24.71

Surface Skimmer $14.95 - 3.74 = 11.21

Rio Nano Skimmer $34.95 - 8.74 = $26.21

Koralia PH's

Nano $28.95 - $7.24 = $21.71
1 $29.95 - $7.49 = $22.46
2 $37.95 - $9.49 = $28.46

i also have a 50 watt elite heater i have no idea the value of gotta be less than the jager? $15?

Also i have a 24 inch coralife T5 fixture i am wanting to use. i just sold one for 50 was asking 55. wondering what a fair price for this would be? 50?55? 60?
its not on the jl site as its even cheaper than the cheap coralifes they have. if i recall this retailed at around 70 when i bought it.

I do not have all the above listed PH's filters etc but i have a couple. i just figured i would pull the numbers off the site for others. (just the ones of interest to nanos on the pages i was already on)

[JDigital]

Those prices are for used pieces of gear, correct?

[ElGuappo]

yes all mentioned equiptment is used. i have been running a 10 for 6 monthes now and i will just be tearing it down and starting over. it is currently being used but i will dry out and clean before startup. is a temp tank for now as i was just waiting for my rsm to cycle. should be done now.

[ElGuappo]

I will be editing the fisrt post with equiptment used and picks from each monthe. along with the prices of all used and new gear.

some items may be changed before the tank is setup.

[JDigital]

btw... where did you get the surface skimmer.. I think i am gonna have to scrap my DIY arcylic one...

[ElGuappo]

Originally Posted by JDigital

btw... where did you get the surface skimmer.. I think i am gonna have to scrap my DIY arcylic one...

its actually made for and aquaclear hob filter but i am currently running it on this ans so far its doing well.

ive seen them everywhere, from riverfront, picses, petland, big als. i believe its actually made for FW so shops that specialize in SW probably wont have it. i beleive "toms" makes one aswell. under around $15 everywhere soooooooooooo does it fall into the "FREEBIE" SECTION??? LOL New price at JL is $14.95 and i got mine for free with purchse of a aquaclear 50 at picsies about 4 monthes ago.

[ElGuappo]

So i have all my Gear now and am FAR too impatient. How bad do i wanna get this thing wet now. First tank pic updated.

[ElGuappo]

Does this count as a free item this is jls new and our used price. the one i am using was actually free with my AC 50 HOB filter. i assume yes but i would like some opinoins before i deduct this from my budget.

Surface Skimmer $14.95 - 3.74 = 11.21

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/pf...e+Skimmer.html