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Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by BioTeacher, Jan 19, 2016.

  1. Jan 19, 2016 #1
    BioTeacher

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    I just had a Via Aqua 4900 pump go out on my 180. I've dug through everything I have and I have nothing to replace it with. Does anyone have something comparable they are willing to part with for a tax deductible donation or cheaply? Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Jan 19, 2016 #2
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    Is that your return pump?
     
  3. Jan 19, 2016 #3
    BioTeacher

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    Yes. It's one of my return pumps. Sorry. I should have said that at first.
     
  4. Jan 19, 2016 #4
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    I think we have a used sicce that is about that size you can have - will have to confirm we have it on Thursday - not sure if that is too long to wait?
     
  5. Jan 19, 2016 #5
    BioTeacher

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    I think I can wait until then. I have a pretty powerful one running on the other return. It's just a little noisy in here right now.
     
  6. Jan 19, 2016 #6
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Is that on the newer tank, the one with the BeanAnimal 3-pipe system? Or is it on the older tank, with the Durso system and built-in overflows?
     
  7. Jan 19, 2016 #7
    BioTeacher

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    It's the older system with the built-in overflows.
     
  8. Jan 19, 2016 #8
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    So it's just loud because of the gurgling?
     
  9. Jan 19, 2016 #9
    BioTeacher

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    Yes. Because of the water running back down into the system because the pump isn't working.
     
  10. Jan 19, 2016 #10
    Armydog

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    I have an extra quite one pump not sure on the gph though. I can give you that also when you get the fish :)
     
  11. Jan 19, 2016 #11
    BioTeacher

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    If it's too small, I have somewhere else I could use it. :) I have to go to Ankeny on Saturday. Would that work?
     
  12. Jan 19, 2016 #12
    Armydog

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    That should work. I'll only be able to give you the clowns and pump. The damsels are in my big tank and until I swap tanks in the next couple weeks I wont be able to catch them.
     
  13. Jan 19, 2016 #13
    BioTeacher

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    That's fine! I'll take them whenever. Thanks for the help!
     
  14. Jan 19, 2016 #14
    Armydog

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    No problem I'll clean it up for you
     
  15. Jan 20, 2016 #15
    BioTeacher

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    I'm going to assume that this isn't my week. I came in this morning and my auto-top off pump has quit. Pretty sure I need a reset button on this entire week. The irony of me getting back on here and updating people on how things are going isn't lost on me at all. Plus, I found out that the salt I ordered that I desperately needed won't be here until Monday. Anyone know if Petco or Petsmart have the top off pumps?
     
  16. Jan 20, 2016 #16
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Is it a Tom Aqua Lifter? If so, I may have a spare...I'll have to look.
     
  17. Jan 20, 2016 #17
    BioTeacher

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    Yes. It's an Aqua Lifter. Thanks.
     
  18. Jan 20, 2016 #18
    Armydog

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    4 paws unleashed sells salt which is my wifes Business you can get one when you get the pump and fish if you want. Its a 150g box at 1.026 salinity. Aquacraft Bio-sea Marine salt
     
  19. Jan 21, 2016 #19
    BioTeacher

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    That's perfect! Thank you! I'm working right now to set up a brine shrimp hatchery. Wish I could do some phytoplankton, too. But, one thing at a time. :)
    --- Auto-Merged, Jan 21, 2016, Original Post: Jan 21, 2016 ---
    YAY! I fixed my auto top off! AND, after another hour or so of searching, I found an extra pump and a clean filter. :)
     

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