Selling my 125 gal

[madlynb]

It has been a rough 3 months. My husband was being very challenged by his health but he got tired of battling and passed away on Nov. 2. He was my inspiration for many years and many things.
I have many situations to handle without him and I feel I need to sell my tank, live rock, some fish and cabinet. If anyone is interested, let me know and I will provide more info along with a price.

 

[daugherty]

oh man i am so very sorry to hear about your husband. ihope there is some one close to you that can buy the tank from you.

 

[Jschoon]

I am very sorry for your loss. Where are you in IL? I am near St. Louis. I will pass the word around here for you if you are close. You can PM me if you like.

Prayers for you and your family,
Joe

 

[Smitty]

My prayers go out to you and your family regarding your loss...I'm here in Chicago, so give me a quote on the tank and I'll pass the word around to some of the guys at my local fish stores and friends...again, I am so sorry for your loss, and God Bless You!

 

[Reefrookie]

Very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

 

[Bifferwine]

So sorry to hear about your husband's passing, Madlyn. I hope you find someone to take your tank soon.

 

[SeaBee]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[dcantucson]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Husband. How very sad.

 

[madlynb]

I am going to put together a more detailed list of what tank includes along w/photos and will post. Probably some time next week. Advice on how to price to sell will be appreciated at that time. Thx

 

[yote]

I sure hate to hear about your husband Mad.

 

[ltljoker]

Im so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers will be with you God bless you

 

[madlynb]

I need advice in a different direction now. I have to tear down my 125gal setup. I will see if a local shop will buy my fish. Once I remove the live rock, rinse it out and pack it up, it will die, right? What would be the correct process for possibly trying to preserve it or is there a process of doing that? This is upsetting me to have to do this but I am in a desperate time and can't afford to keep the tank going.

 

[Smitty]

What you could do is get a rubbermaid tote from the dollar store or walmart with a lid, and place the rocks and water in it...that will preserve the rocks. placing a powerhead in there also would be even better.

 

[madlynb]

how long would this keep the rocks? the live sand I will have to toss though, right?

 

[Smitty]

You could keep the rocks in the tub of water for weeks, even longer if you did water changes every once in a while...the sand could also be preserved, just place it in a 5gallon bucket with some water, and place the lid on it.

 

[madlynb]

With the sand, would I do water changes also and keep a powerhead going?

 

[Smitty]

Nope...no need to with the sand. The sand will only clog the powerhead up.

 

[Bifferwine]

As long as you keep them wet, the rock and sand will stay alive.