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02-15-2005, 11:57 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Burnsville
Posts: 138
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WTB 60g Hex or normal 50-60g tank(w/ lighting)
I'm looking at upgrading my tank. I'd like to buy a 60g Hex. Does anyone have a used one lying around somewhere? or know of a place where I can get one for cheep? If I were to get a normal tank that size I'd need to buy new lighting. I only have a budget of around 300$ so if anyone has a MH lighting setup lying around that they don't want and a decent sized tank let me know.
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02-16-2005, 02:09 AM
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micro nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: TWIN CITIES
Posts: 4,853
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why hex?
a nice 40 breeder would work  |
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02-16-2005, 04:22 AM
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The horse LIVES!
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Savage MN
Posts: 748
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I had a nice 60 hex reef spring a leak about half way down on one of the seams at my office in 1994, 30 gallons of water on the floor. That's how I ended up with my 120, had to rush out and get a tank that day so I upgraded. Worked out well in the end. I'd be nervous about a hex though, lots of seams.
Kevin
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02-16-2005, 07:19 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Burnsville
Posts: 138
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Well I liked the way the hex's look and my lighting would fit over the hex. I would go with another tank(maybe a somthing around 50-60g) but I doubt I could get away with a tank and new lights for around 300$. Unless someone has a good deal.
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02-16-2005, 09:27 AM
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The Reefer in the Boonies
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Little Canada MN
Posts: 1,721
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I could prolly hook you up with a 55 with tank, stand, oak canopy and 220w PC lighting for under that, but it's 4.5 hours away from you.
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02-16-2005, 11:25 AM
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TCMAS Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Brooklyn Center, MN
Posts: 5,665
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Like Kevin mentions, Hex are notorious for not lasting very long. I had one for about 3 years before it started leaking.....Best to stick with a rectangular shape tank for a reef where the joints are all 90degrees.....
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02-16-2005, 01:10 PM
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micro nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: TWIN CITIES
Posts: 4,853
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40 breeder  I have some extra lights also....... |
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02-16-2005, 04:14 PM
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big fishy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mounds View
Posts: 941
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Had a 55 hex for 5-6 years and never had a leak, but i found it to be very limiting on what i could put it in as far as corals and livestock. Had room vertically , but very little horizontal.
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02-16-2005, 07:50 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Burnsville
Posts: 138
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Well I am pretty much talked out of the Hex. If I get lighting I'm looking to get MH lights. I want something better then PC(what I currently have).
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02-17-2005, 02:22 PM
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There is no kryptonite!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern Twin Cities, MN.
Posts: 1,542
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Think about getting a 40 breeder from Jerry (JnS) Great deal, drilled, and a good amount of money left over for some sweet lighting for it.
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02-17-2005, 02:51 PM
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Land Shark
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 5,946
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Try to find a 58g. That's a very nicely sized tank, and it can be lit with only one MH.
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02-17-2005, 05:34 PM
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micro nut
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: TWIN CITIES
Posts: 4,853
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I also have a 65gallon oceanic tank with no center brace, but have to find out what the wife wants to do with it. |
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02-17-2005, 06:15 PM
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The Reefer in the Boonies
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Little Canada MN
Posts: 1,721
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What are deminsions on a 40 breeder?
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