[Todd]

On a tight budget. I'd really like to find someone leaving the hobby or moving around the northern midwest. I'm in the Twin Cities but will travel to Wisconsin (western), Iowa (north and east Iowa), and anywhere in Minnesota to pick it up.

Hoping to pay $1,000.00 give or take. Ran a 30 gallon reef for several years and been out of the hobby for a few. Looking to return.

Wife says stand and canopy have to be oak. Tank can be all glass or acrylic. Looking for decent sized sump, skimmer and power compact/metal halide lighting.

I've seen several systems that meet these specs but always a bit late in getting to them. Thought I'd try posting proactively here. If you know someone or you yourself are looking to sell shoot me a PM here or an email at t.syverson@comcast.net.

Thanks.

Todd
Hastings, MN
t.syverson@comcast.net

[JBlazer]

To anyone interested in the Indiana area...
I have a good friend who has been dealing freshwater discus and sting rays
in the midwest for 10 years or so.
He has a great 300+ tank hatchery.
You can read more about him in the Indiana University online paper..
The IDS. the article is called Secret Jungle.

http://www.idsnews.com/story.php?id=21780

his website is

www.rfidiscus.com


Anyway,His wholesaler also sells Saltwater fish, corals, inverts, ect;.
I have been getting my stuff from there. Not only is the pricing signifagantly
less than any I have seen elsewhere, I am cutting out the middle man,
IE pet shops, petsmarts, ect. The fish, corals, inverts, ect;
i have gotten have all been really great. Now Im not saying that
nothing has died. I have lost about 3 of the 12 live fish I gotten.
The price you pay at the pet store includes storage of the fish,
shipping, feeding,fish death, employees, insurance on the building, and who
knows what else. From my guy The price is usally 30-50% off retail on most items,
including supplies, livestock, and equipment. We have been ordering
about twice a month. Anyone interested in getting in on this order
is more than welcome. Email me for a price list. Keep in mind this
really pisses off the pet stores, and all other middle men, so they
will probably flame this post. Order will be sent in to the
Indianapolis Airport. We will pick up the order
and divy it up at my house... less than 1 mile away.
What I gain on this is with larger orders my dealer gets moved
up higher on the totem pole with his wholesaler and we all get choicer stuff.
Also the company guarentees live delivery on all orders over $350.00.
I have only met this reqirement once, although only 2 items of
probably 20 have came in DOA. 1 shrimp, and 1 colt coral. with 3 or 4 guys
we could probably meet the live garuntee no problem.
Anyway, if you can come pick the stuff up at my place on an
organized delivery day let me know if you want in.

coltfan420@msn.com