Auction Tank Raffle

[AlishanAS]

I'm looking for suggestions for a tank setup for the auction raffle. Sizes, filters, stands, etc.

Keep in mind that we do not want to bring in a tank over four feet in length. We would like people who do not have a SUV/pickup to be able to join in.

(In a preemptive strike for GreyD- we know the Mets tanked it the last two years. :wail:)

[emartin]

How about the biggest four foot tank then, a 120g 4ftx2ftx2ft?

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

What about one of these:
WB:204953 In Stock 24 Gallon Aquapod Saltwater Aquarium Kit - 2 x 32W Power Compact Lamps $211.79

[AlishanAS]

How about the biggest four foot tank then, a 120g 4ftx2ftx2ft?

Might be too big for somebody with a car. We would like to include a nice wood stand which would make it more difficult for that size tank.

[CJC]

If your feel'in lucky, you make sure you bring a big enough vehicle or, there could be a quick side sale. My services and vehicle could be made available for the right price:bandit:

[fischfan13]

If your feel'in lucky, you make sure you bring a big enough vehicle or, there could be a quick side sale. My services and vehicle could be made available for the right price:bandit:

Of course 10% of your price goes to ECC...right?:partay:

[eggzackary]

How about a nice 40long:a-okhand::)

[CJC]

Of course 10% of your price goes to ECC...right?:partay:

Your killing me. Don't worry, you'll get your cut. My services just went up 20%.

[fischfan13]

Ok, I'll cut you this deal...

We will only take 10% if you STOP beating my high score on Space Invaders!:taser:

[CJC]

For a second there I thought you beat my high score, had to check real quick.

I say a 75Gal, I could squeeze another one in the room.

[fischfan13]

When I have about an hour of FREE time (LMAO, I have a lot of free time) I will surpass your score.

BTW, I appreciate all of the input from everyone about the auctions raffles...thanks.

[Afreakin]

50 gallon breeder w/tops

200 watt

Canister say a Fluval 305

Coralife T5 light

[joe_jaskot]

2 1/2 gallon set up. That's probably the only size tank that most of us have room for. LOL!

[foamerdave]

2 1/2 gallon set up. That's probably the only size tank that most of us have room for. LOL!


I think this is the only size I would not get killed for.
I think a nice 30L or one of thoses all in one tanks would be nice to see. Hell I might be able to those in my car.... maybe

[phillyofish]

Maybe the Stand can be flat packed like an Ikea package and you can assemble once you get home. :colrface:

[AlishanAS]

More suggestions?

[bovsbaitboxes]

saltwater tank sounds good, small nano tank or something like the tank I won at the other sites auction:colrface: (36 corner bowfront) I could use another one :1devil: John

[Muellersfish]

Salt water set-up sounds nice, maybe an all-in-one.

[AlishanAS]

I'm thinking of a 50g set up.

Opinions?
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[bovsbaitboxes]

when I won that 36 gallon (from the other site) if it wasnt for my friend with the truck I dont know how I would have gotten it home. dont know how some people would get that home here are the first pics of the 36 that I started (saltwater) pics suck though used my cell phone John

[AlishanAS]

Well John, I intend to win it so it's a moot point. :smilewinkgrin:

Hopefully if people know that there will be a decent sized tank they will bring an appropriate vehicle or as in your case have a friend tag along.

[bovsbaitboxes]

could be my next reef tank for the livingroom gonna have to figure out how much a light cost for that one (last one was $200) what is the length?:)

[AlishanAS]

36" in length x 18" wide. I saw one set up in a store this evening. Real nice.

[AlishanAS]

The price of a 50g set up these days is prohibitive and since it is purchased(not donated) we may have to forgo this set up and go to a standard 55g.
The feeling is that we would lose money with the 50g and we would at least like to break even.
Perhaps after an auction or two when when we have additional monies available, we can splurge a bit.

[YoungAquaticPhotos]

Good call Tom!

[phillyofish]

how about a 40 Breeder?

[AlishanAS]

The new tank set up for the raffle will be a 65gallon.

Please note that the setup is NOT a donation and we have to put cash up for it.

[phillyofish]

What are the dimensions of the 65 gallon?

[joe_jaskot]

A standard 65 gallon tank is 36 3/8" X 18 3/8" X 25" (Same footprint as a 30, 40 and 50 breeder, only taller).

[AlishanAS]

I picked up the tank set up from Adam's Pet Safari yesterday. Thanks to Adam for ordering it.

The set up includes the 65g tank with oak molding, oak stained pine stand,
glass versa top, oak grain double strip light, 40lbs Afican cichlid sand, heater, Emporer 400 filter(Thanks Joe Jaskot) and maybe a few other accoutrements.

I believe the tickets will be priced $5.00ea / 5 for $20.00.

Bring lots of cash. I will. :)

[AlishanAS]

Less than two weeks away guys. We're going to be bumping some of the auction threads as we get closer.

[AlishanAS]

Bump again.

[CichlidWhisperer]

OK.. so I really need to win this Tank. The only way Jeff will agree to another tank is if I win the raffle...:sigh: I already have it planned out too. I am going to put my EBJDs in the new tank and take their current tank and convert it into SA... I got my eye on some Apistos! :woot:

Just another thought... IF there were two tanks for raffle and I bought all the tickets for the one, I would have to win it, right???? LMAO

[foamerdave]

If I come home with a tank I will get killed. So if I win start making offers

[CichlidWhisperer]

Hmmm... so if you win, but I buy the winning ticket from you instead of the tank, then I won it right?????:coz:

[phillyofish]

Dave...depends on how many tickets you buy...i'll double the amount you spend on your tickets