What to do with $500 for Xmas?

Gagonzalez · 11/03/2013, 08:46 AM

So my wife is going to get me a $500+ Visa Gift Card for Christmas so I have been thinking constantly of what to get. My setup currently is a 28g JBJ CF Nano and there are 2 things left on my want list. An LED light and a Vortech MP10.

Now, I currently have everything I need to keep most LPS, softies, etc.... In fact, I have a Crocea that's been in my tank for a year or so and doing great with 105w of PC light but......................I have narrowed it down to this.............

a) Radion XR30w Gen2 or

b) Reef Breeders Photon16 and Vortech MP10Wes

I am planning to eventually upgrade to a bigger tank but since I am renting currently, it won't be until my lease is up and we move into our own house which won't be for atleast 2-3 years. Either way, I plan to move/use equipment from this tank to the next. (eg. buy another Radion and MP40Wes for a 90g/120g)

Which one would you get?

Do you have any other suggestions?

Thanks

Mark9 · 11/03/2013, 09:05 AM

Buy a couple tickets to the symphony or a theatre production.

matt880305 · 11/03/2013, 01:40 PM

i would go with (b) a very good pump with a very good light is def a way better choice imo then just a really good light

on the spot · 11/03/2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gagonzalez

So my wife is going to get me a $500+ Visa Gift Card for Christmas...Do you have any other suggestions?

Thanks

Counseling.

I just cannot imagine the transfer of money from one spouse to another as a meaningful, thoughtful expression. evar. JMO.

gone fishin · 11/03/2013, 02:45 PM

If you are content with your tank then open a savings account with it and start the upgrade fund. In a couple years you should be able to get whatever you need for an upgrade.

Mpfaff77 · 11/03/2013, 04:12 PM

Apex Aqua Controller

Megatrev62 · 11/03/2013, 04:14 PM

5 wp40's!!!!!

jinks · 11/03/2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by on the spot

Counseling.

I just cannot imagine the transfer of money from one spouse to another as a meaningful, thoughtful expression. evar. JMO.

Its not really the transfer of funds thats the gift its more the permission to dump $500 on something. Its either that or $500 dollars in golf balls, ties, and wallets you'll never use. I would take the card any day. My parents could never get each others gifts right. My dad would want a tv and my mom would get the wrong one. My mom would want a sewing machine and he would get the wrong one. After a while they would buy their own gifts and then open the other person to see what they had got them self.

mkoop · 11/03/2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by on the spot

Counseling.

I just cannot imagine the transfer of money from one spouse to another as a meaningful, thoughtful expression. evar. JMO.

Wow that is pretty judgmental and non constructive.

Sure it isn't the most sentimental or intimate gift but I'd much rather my spouse gave me a 500 gift card than spending 500 in the dark on something if she doesn't know as much about the equipment part of the hobby.

My vote would also be to put it toward an upgrade account!

Megatrev62 · 11/03/2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by on the spot

Counseling.

I just cannot imagine the transfer of money from one spouse to another as a meaningful, thoughtful expression. evar. JMO.

I know you're kidding right?

danimallaminad · 11/03/2013, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Counseling.

I just cannot imagine the transfer of money from one spouse to another as a meaningful, thoughtful expression. evar. JMO.

seriously, i hope that was just an awkward joke

igadget56 · 11/03/2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfaff77

apex aqua controller

+1

basmith · 11/03/2013, 07:04 PM

Maybe his wife could talk to mine?

terrypercula · 11/03/2013, 07:17 PM

I go coral shopping lol. But a reef breeders and eco tech pump ain't a bad choice

igot2gats · 11/03/2013, 08:15 PM

option b

You'll be able to enjoy your $500 more, if you get 2 things vs. 1

Megatrev62 · 11/03/2013, 11:16 PM

Tell wife you would rather have a sweater and some jeans, maybe a pricey hoody too.

Beandawg · 11/03/2013, 11:20 PM

Go to vegas!

greech · 11/04/2013, 11:33 AM

MP-10s are awesome pumps and the reefbreeders seem to get some decent reviews. I would go with Option B. Besides LEDs are changing daily so by the time December comes around, the Radions will be used as Christmas decorations. Pump technology is not moving anywhere near as fast.

pkirby · 11/04/2013, 02:18 PM

I'd say option B as well... I have an MP10 in my biocube 29 and love it. While I am not running that LED fixture, I am running LED and am very happy with my results so far as well... it's been about 9 months and everything I've put into the tank seems to thrive.

Gagonzalez · 11/04/2013, 04:21 PM

Thank You Everyone for your suggestions! Definitely will go option B then!

nSharpo · 11/04/2013, 04:29 PM

Are you in Venezuela? Christmas on november?

(google venezuela+christmas)

ivar85 · 11/04/2013, 06:28 PM

B ) : )

11/03/2013, 08:46 AM	#1
Gagonzalez Reef Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 703	What to do with $500 for Xmas? So my wife is going to get me a $500+ Visa Gift Card for Christmas so I have been thinking constantly of what to get. My setup currently is a 28g JBJ CF Nano and there are 2 things left on my want list. An LED light and a Vortech MP10. Now, I currently have everything I need to keep most LPS, softies, etc.... In fact, I have a Crocea that's been in my tank for a year or so and doing great with 105w of PC light but......................I have narrowed it down to this............. a) Radion XR30w Gen2 or b) Reef Breeders Photon16 and Vortech MP10Wes I am planning to eventually upgrade to a bigger tank but since I am renting currently, it won't be until my lease is up and we move into our own house which won't be for atleast 2-3 years. Either way, I plan to move/use equipment from this tank to the next. (eg. buy another Radion and MP40Wes for a 90g/120g) Which one would you get? Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks

11/03/2013, 02:45 PM	#5
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	If you are content with your tank then open a savings account with it and start the upgrade fund. In a couple years you should be able to get whatever you need for an upgrade. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

11/03/2013, 04:14 PM	#7
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	5 wp40's!!!!! __________________ Please understand honey,it's not just me!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, mixed reef,fuge.

11/03/2013, 07:17 PM	#14
terrypercula Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Buffalo,NY Posts: 4,354	I go coral shopping lol. But a reef breeders and eco tech pump ain't a bad choice __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo Fusion 10, Kessil A160, Tunze Osmolator 3155, Ecotech Vortech MP10

11/03/2013, 08:15 PM	#15
igot2gats Deeeetroit Basketball! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,063	option b You'll be able to enjoy your $500 more, if you get 2 things vs. 1 __________________ Jeff Stop being lazy, and use the search function. Seriously. Current Tank Info: 75g DT / 20g sump / 20g QT - Eheim 1250, Tunze Osmolator 3155, GHL Profilux 3, 2 Tunze 6095, Tunze Wavebox, Aqua Illumination Hydra LEDs

11/03/2013, 09:05 AM	#2
Mark9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,497	Buy a couple tickets to the symphony or a theatre production.

11/03/2013, 01:40 PM	#3
matt880305 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: montgomery, il Posts: 844	i would go with (b) a very good pump with a very good light is def a way better choice imo then just a really good light

11/03/2013, 04:12 PM	#6
Mpfaff77 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 373	Apex Aqua Controller

11/03/2013, 07:04 PM	#13
basmith Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 76	Maybe his wife could talk to mine?

11/03/2013, 11:16 PM	#16
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	Tell wife you would rather have a sweater and some jeans, maybe a pricey hoody too. __________________ Please understand honey,it's not just me!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, mixed reef,fuge.

11/03/2013, 11:20 PM	#17
Beandawg I see whatchu did there. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central CT Posts: 666	Go to vegas!

11/04/2013, 11:33 AM	#18
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	MP-10s are awesome pumps and the reefbreeders seem to get some decent reviews. I would go with Option B. Besides LEDs are changing daily so by the time December comes around, the Radions will be used as Christmas decorations. Pump technology is not moving anywhere near as fast. __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

11/04/2013, 02:18 PM	#19
pkirby Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 408	I'd say option B as well... I have an MP10 in my biocube 29 and love it. While I am not running that LED fixture, I am running LED and am very happy with my results so far as well... it's been about 9 months and everything I've put into the tank seems to thrive.

11/04/2013, 04:21 PM	#20
Gagonzalez Reef Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 703	Thank You Everyone for your suggestions! Definitely will go option B then!

11/04/2013, 04:29 PM	#21
nSharpo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2	Are you in Venezuela? Christmas on november? (google venezuela+christmas)

11/04/2013, 06:28 PM	#22
ivar85 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 68	B ) : )