150 gallon system for sale (Fraser Valley)

VFX · #1 12-15-2007, 10:24 PM

Hi Bill,

I send my warmest regards, my prayers & my best wishes.

VFX.

Tangman · #2 12-15-2007, 10:50 PM

I would love to buy it but after paying for Christmas I'm broke...wife ,kids , grandchildren, friends relatives etc..etc..you know the story

chwkreefer · #3 12-23-2007, 03:46 AM

hmmmmm, no takers or much interest shown. Anyone care to venture an opinion why? too close to Christmas? price too high (hard to believe), too much money to spend right now?

I just have a hard time believing that there just isn't anyone really emailing me asking about it or offering a price or something.

Honestly guys, the only reason I'm getting rid of this is due to my health and I just can barely do anything with the tank. I hate this as I don't want algae to grow or any corals to suffer. I really need to get rid of this tank as much as I have loved this thing but it needs to go to a home where someone else can enjoy and maintain it. I hate so much that my arms and legs don't work like they use to and that the pain is so bad. Isn't there anyone out there that could buddy up with some guys and maybe someone take the hardware and another the livestock or something. I used to make and sell lots of frags. This system has been very good to me.

I hate to sound desperate, but I'm getting to that point. The tank is getting to look way below my standards. Don't get me wrong there are nice corals in there but some aren't as colorful and there are a few tufts of hair algae. I can't do water changes anymore. I can't carry the pails. I really could use some help from some guys in the Lower Mainland and just come up with the funds and take it off my hands. Normally I would have charged a bit more, but I thought this was a very fair price to offer. If you feel you have a creative counteroffer, please email me.

Please help a long term reefkeeper become an ex-reefkeeper. Again this is only because of my disease that I'm doing this.

Merry Christmas everyone
Bill

Midknight · #4 12-23-2007, 02:16 PM

Hey Bill,

Sorry to hear about your situation. I don't have the space or cash but if you need a hand to clean it up I would be glad to lend a hand to help with some maintenances.

Dan

dsaundry · #5 12-23-2007, 10:30 PM

I dont think your price is too high at all. I think the biggest problem is the time of year. I know you dont want to part the system out but it may be the best way. Perhaps an on-line sale of all the items listed and have it on the condition that until the majority is sold the stock is to stay in place. Maybe some of the senior members can make some suggestions. I wish I had the cash and the space and it would be a slam dunk. The only other thing I could suggest and would definately be a last resort would be to see if a pet store would be interested, but I think you would take a big hit on the system.
Wish I could give you a really great idea, but I dont see any at this point.
Good luck..Darryl

VFX · #6 12-23-2007, 10:42 PM

I agree it's probably to do with timing. The price is good. The set-up is sound.

As I said in my pm, I'd be more than willing buy some items off you if you do decide to split it but wont be around much until end of Feb.

I could probably use the most of the hardware & live rock but would need some help finding homes for some of the fish & inverts.

If anyone could help out let me know.

Bill, let me know what you decide...

Also, good to see so many Chilliwack reefers out there too. Seems like I moved to a reef-lovin' town

Chin_Lee · #7 12-23-2007, 10:54 PM

I've spoken to Bill a few months ago and it is very difficult for him to part out because of his RSD. With people visiting him to get one item here and there will cause his condition to flare up. I believe this is the reason he needs or wants to sell it together.
Bill
I can't imagine the pain you are going through right now. I hope things work out for you. I believe the price is good but its just a bad time of the year for this. Good luck

tang daddy · #8 12-27-2007, 05:49 AM

bill I'm sorry to hear about your illness, it's really sad to hear about these things.....

I want to help out with dismantling the tank and moving it VFX if you're going to take the set up or anyone that is thinking of buying this please let me know. I will do all I can by spreading the word in the mean time I hope that the pain goes away.

sincerely Chris

fishoholic · #9 12-27-2007, 02:05 PM

I feel really bad for you, I couldn't imagine how hard it would be to not be able to do things you used to be able to do. I hope people in BC are able to help you out. I think the price is great, just a bad timing. Good luck to you

VFX · #10 12-29-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tang daddy

bill I'm sorry to hear about your illness, it's really sad to hear about these things.....

I want to help out with dismantling the tank and moving it VFX if you're going to take the set up or anyone that is thinking of buying this please let me know. I will do all I can by spreading the word in the mean time I hope that the pain goes away.

sincerely Chris

Thanks for the offer Chris

The guy who I was going to do this deal with has backed out so i'm reconsidering & still on the lookout.

Thanks again.