LF: Anything and everything! Just getting started.

[bryceschutte]

Originally Posted by slough shark

Are those tanks you have drilled?
derek

No not drilled. How hard is it to drill them?

[bryceschutte]

Originally Posted by whiteangelbw

Hi Bruce, I am the one who recommened the site to you from kijiji. There are alot of helpful people on here and they are great. A refractometer is for measuring the salinity of your water, they are great to have. I do have a 250 watt Stealth heater for you (never been opened) and some used to be live rock but now dry. I had some in my tank and after a few months couldn't tell the difference between the live and dry. I will let you know when I am coming in to the city next.
Angela

P.S. It's Bryce, not Bruce.

[bryceschutte]

Originally Posted by kevNnic

there is someone on here right now selling LR for 2.50$ a pound, there are alot of great deals to be had which will end up being less than the dry rock most likly is what i was getting at. I baught my LR for cheaper than my dry rock..

but it definetly takes time!

To bad they are Selling it in Vancouver and I am in Calgary.

[kevNnic]

ya sorry, didn't even notice. There is always lots in the FS threads so keep an eye out. even if u buy a couple here and there. I wouldn't purchase and dry rock locally as it was expensive from my experience. Online seemed like a nice source though. Sounds like you have had some nice luck in this thread already.

Hope everything works out for you!

[globaldesigns]

If you want a top notch skimmer, I have a EuroReef RS180 with new pump and impeller. It will do 180gallons without an issue. If you do some research you will find these to be sought out skimmers and top quality.

PM me if interested. I am firm on the price ($250), but if you want it is ready to go.

[bryceschutte]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

If you want a top notch skimmer, I have a EuroReef RS180 with new pump and impeller. It will do 180gallons without an issue. If you do some research you will find these to be sought out skimmers and top quality.

PM me if interested. I am firm on the price ($250), but if you want it is ready to go.

Sounds like a great skimmer. I'm just poor.

[thanhjenn]

Welcome! be patient. You are in Calgary, there are always lots of good stuff for sale in Calgary and at very good price.

[whiteangelbw]

Hi Bryce, I will be in Calgary on Friday, are you working and till what time. I might need some computer work in the near future

[bryceschutte]

Originally Posted by whiteangelbw

Hi Bryce, I will be in Calgary on Friday, are you working and till what time. I might need some computer work in the near future

I work until 6pm on Friday. I live in the se. call me when you get to town 403-477-6101

[slough shark]

Originally Posted by bryceschutte

No not drilled. How hard is it to drill them?

Well, I've never drilled a tank myself, however i know there are people in calgary with the know how and proper drill bits to do it. For the most part and the general correspondence on Canreef it only costs a case of beer to have the holes drilled from a fellow reefer.

It's just my opinion, but it might be a good starting point to have the tank(s) drilled, sump tank built or installed. These are relatively inexpensive things to do since you have the tanks already. I know you're on a budget, however, there is a lot of up front cost to get going so maybe put the refractometre/ LR on the back burner for now.

Start going through all of the build threads and different things people have done with their setups. I've thrown away so much money just from jumping into a piece of equipment or Livestock that just wont work. I suspect a lot of people on this website will tell you the same. Learn from our mistakes!

Can't wait to see it come together, have fun!
derek