LOOKING FOR: AquaClear 70 or 110 Filter

DB9181 · 09/14/2011, 05:39 PM

Hey all,

I'm trying to get ahold of a used AquaClear 110 Power-Filter or a AC 70 (prefer a 110) to modify into a HOB Refug. If anyone has one laying around and/or willing to sell please PM me.

Thanks

trackfast · 09/15/2011, 11:55 AM

If you can't find a used one, Amazon.com seems to have the best prices for new ones.

DB9181 · 09/15/2011, 12:47 PM

Thanks trackfast, I think I found a decent price off of eBay. Lol just didn't want to pay full price for a filter I'm going to modify into a fuge.

helitaiwan963 · 09/15/2011, 03:25 PM

I know you were going to use a AC110, but i just saw the price for a new one of those things!

Check this out... you prob have a protein skimmer already for your 29 but a little more extra skimming wouldn't hurt... it's only 90 bucks...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Refugium-Pro...#ht_1728wt_952

trackfast · 09/15/2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helitaiwan963

I know you were going to use a AC110, but i just saw the price for a new one of those things!

Check this out... you prob have a protein skimmer already for your 29 but a little more extra skimming wouldn't hurt... it's only 90 bucks...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Refugium-Pro...#ht_1728wt_952

I believe that this is the same one :
http://www.aquatraders.com/Hang-On-R...in-p/43016.htm

I bought mine from Aquatraders.com ; it does an okay job skimming but I really just wanted it as a fuge.

Dre59 · 09/15/2011, 06:33 PM

If all you need is a refuge here is a great deal for 20...

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...php?p=19065442

helitaiwan963 · 09/15/2011, 06:43 PM

Good find! That would be better than a AC fuge imo

DB9181 · 09/15/2011, 08:18 PM

Thanks for all the help

Now, Im in a bit of a pickle.... I found an AC 110 on ebay that was ending shortly, and at the time I had no posts here, so I went w/ the item on ebay - got the AC 110 for about $50, another $10 or so in materials and I have my fuge.

But that other one w/ skimmer looks good too - Although I already have an AquaicLife Mini-Skimmer 115 running....

hmmm.....decisions....lol

DB9181 · 09/15/2011, 08:25 PM

the: http://www.aquatraders.com/ProductDe...ductCode=43016
fuge w/ skimmer looks reaaaaallly temping for $65 (and i believe free shipping)

Thoughts vs. doing an AC 110 mod? is there more room in the 110, or about the same? I could just attempt to see the AC110 for about what i got it for/break even...

Dre59 · 09/15/2011, 08:44 PM

So what will you use as light? You will still have to spend more to make it look right with a fuge light. IMO go with the HOB fuge for 20 + 50 or less for light shipped and call it a day : ) Get ready for some pods

helitaiwan963 · 09/15/2011, 08:49 PM

opps, double post

helitaiwan963 · 09/15/2011, 08:49 PM

ya, honestly that local deal for 20 bucks is great. It does need a small pump though... but thats no big deal. when you come grab that chaeto, i'll give you a little pump that should do fine... of course just make sure you know what gph that pump needs to be, i have a ton laying around from 179gph to 400-ish gph...

Then buy a cheap fuge light off ebay or use the clip on desk lamp with a coralife PC bulb and you'd be golden.

or if you're in no rush, buy this cheap fuge light... bet it would work great for just chaeto
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-13W-power...#ht_2501wt_960

DB9181 · 09/15/2011, 08:54 PM

What type of light would you recommend.....? I was gonna do it simply (and cheap) and do a clip on light and a 27w CFL (equals 100w) on an opposite cycle to my tank lights.

helitaiwan963 · 09/15/2011, 08:58 PM

that would work fine for light. I think what dre was talking about was making it look visually pleasant on the tank. Unless of course you have a canopy, it wouldn't matter.

DB9181 · 09/15/2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helitaiwan963

ya, honestly that local deal for 20 bucks is great. It does need a small pump though... but thats no big deal. when you come grab that chaeto, i'll give you a little pump that should do fine... of course just make sure you know what gph that pump needs to be, i have a ton laying around from 179gph to 400-ish gph...

Then buy a cheap fuge light off ebay or use the clip on desk lamp with a coralife PC bulb and you'd be golden.

or if you're in no rush, buy this cheap fuge light... bet it would work great for just chaeto
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-13W-power...#ht_2501wt_960

Alright i sent him a PM, and will see what size pump is needed. I may have one laying around, but if you have one that would be awesome

As far as the light, I minus well go for it, a "clip on" unit is $10-15 from home depot and would look tacky. Plus this tank is in my room, so id like to contain the light given off (somewhat) so that i can sleep lol (vs a clip on/bulb lighting up the corner of my room)

helitaiwan963 · 09/15/2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB9181

Alright i sent him a PM, and will see what size pump is needed. I may have one laying around, but if you have one that would be awesome

As far as the light, I minus well go for it, a "clip on" unit is $10-15 from home depot and would look tacky. Plus this tank is in my room, so id like to contain the light given off (somewhat) so that i can sleep lol (vs a clip on/bulb lighting up the corner of my room)

ya, just lmk on that pump if u need one. i just hope i have one that has the right size outlet for what it needs to fit onto in that fuge.

and ya... that light is surprisingly cheap. i just hope it doesn't poop out on ya too quick. there are also other refugium lights on ebay. take a look around. or if you get discounts at the LFS, look into the coralife t5 mini 11" light. that would work great as well.

Dre59 · 09/15/2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB9181

What type of light would you recommend.....? I was gonna do it simply (and cheap) and do a clip on light and a 27w CFL (equals 100w) on an opposite cycle to my tank lights.

Great idea!!! But with the CFL the light will go all over the place vs the link on top will work and look much nicer.

DB9181 · 09/15/2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dre59

Great idea!!! But with the CFL the light will go all over the place vs the link on top will work and look much nicer.

Alright, you guys sold me

Im buying that unit - its literally almost the same cost as me running a clip on CFL, looks nicer, and wont keep me awake lol.

DB9181 · 09/16/2011, 05:17 AM

The seller stated that the bulb was only used for about two weeks - hopefully it's correct

Dre59 · 09/16/2011, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB9181

The seller stated that the bulb was only used for about two weeks - hopefully it's correct

He is good in my book : )

09/14/2011, 05:39 PM	#1
DB9181 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 188	LOOKING FOR: AquaClear 70 or 110 Filter Hey all, I'm trying to get ahold of a used AquaClear 110 Power-Filter or a AC 70 (prefer a 110) to modify into a HOB Refug. If anyone has one laying around and/or willing to sell please PM me. Thanks Last edited by DB9181; 09/14/2011 at 06:04 PM.

09/15/2011, 03:25 PM	#4
helitaiwan963 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW suburbs of chicago Posts: 840	I know you were going to use a AC110, but i just saw the price for a new one of those things! Check this out... you prob have a protein skimmer already for your 29 but a little more extra skimming wouldn't hurt... it's only 90 bucks... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Refugium-Pro...#ht_1728wt_952 __________________ -Eric Tank: 75gallon mixed reef w/ 30gal sump//Asm G3 Protein Skimmer//2x 250w Reef Optix HQI Pendants//2x 110w VHO super actinics// Vortech MP40W and Koralia Evo1400//Quiet one 5000 Return Pump Current Tank Info: 75gal mixed reef build

09/15/2011, 06:33 PM	#6
Dre59 Z&P Addict from IL Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laveen AZ Posts: 1,654	If all you need is a refuge here is a great deal for 20... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...php?p=19065442 __________________ 20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. Explore. Dream. Tank info: Mr Aqua Cube 18x18x18 and 15gal sump.. Current Tank Info: It's to small

09/15/2011, 06:43 PM	#7
helitaiwan963 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW suburbs of chicago Posts: 840	Good find! That would be better than a AC fuge imo __________________ -Eric Tank: 75gallon mixed reef w/ 30gal sump//Asm G3 Protein Skimmer//2x 250w Reef Optix HQI Pendants//2x 110w VHO super actinics// Vortech MP40W and Koralia Evo1400//Quiet one 5000 Return Pump Current Tank Info: 75gal mixed reef build

09/15/2011, 08:44 PM	#10
Dre59 Z&P Addict from IL Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laveen AZ Posts: 1,654	So what will you use as light? You will still have to spend more to make it look right with a fuge light. IMO go with the HOB fuge for 20 + 50 or less for light shipped and call it a day : ) Get ready for some pods __________________ 20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. Explore. Dream. Tank info: Mr Aqua Cube 18x18x18 and 15gal sump.. Current Tank Info: It's to small

09/15/2011, 11:55 AM	#2
trackfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Naperville; NE side Posts: 453	If you can't find a used one, Amazon.com seems to have the best prices for new ones.

09/15/2011, 12:47 PM	#3
DB9181 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 188	Thanks trackfast, I think I found a decent price off of eBay. Lol just didn't want to pay full price for a filter I'm going to modify into a fuge.

09/15/2011, 08:18 PM	#8
DB9181 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 188	Thanks for all the help Now, Im in a bit of a pickle.... I found an AC 110 on ebay that was ending shortly, and at the time I had no posts here, so I went w/ the item on ebay - got the AC 110 for about $50, another $10 or so in materials and I have my fuge. But that other one w/ skimmer looks good too - Although I already have an AquaicLife Mini-Skimmer 115 running.... hmmm.....decisions....lol

09/15/2011, 08:25 PM	#9
DB9181 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 188	the: http://www.aquatraders.com/ProductDe...ductCode=43016 fuge w/ skimmer looks reaaaaallly temping for $65 (and i believe free shipping) Thoughts vs. doing an AC 110 mod? is there more room in the 110, or about the same? I could just attempt to see the AC110 for about what i got it for/break even...

09/15/2011, 08:49 PM	#11
helitaiwan963 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW suburbs of chicago Posts: 840	opps, double post __________________ -Eric Tank: 75gallon mixed reef w/ 30gal sump//Asm G3 Protein Skimmer//2x 250w Reef Optix HQI Pendants//2x 110w VHO super actinics// Vortech MP40W and Koralia Evo1400//Quiet one 5000 Return Pump Current Tank Info: 75gal mixed reef build

09/15/2011, 08:54 PM	#13
DB9181 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 188	What type of light would you recommend.....? I was gonna do it simply (and cheap) and do a clip on light and a 27w CFL (equals 100w) on an opposite cycle to my tank lights.

09/15/2011, 08:58 PM	#14
helitaiwan963 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW suburbs of chicago Posts: 840	that would work fine for light. I think what dre was talking about was making it look visually pleasant on the tank. Unless of course you have a canopy, it wouldn't matter. __________________ -Eric Tank: 75gallon mixed reef w/ 30gal sump//Asm G3 Protein Skimmer//2x 250w Reef Optix HQI Pendants//2x 110w VHO super actinics// Vortech MP40W and Koralia Evo1400//Quiet one 5000 Return Pump Current Tank Info: 75gal mixed reef build

09/16/2011, 05:17 AM	#19
DB9181 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 188	The seller stated that the bulb was only used for about two weeks - hopefully it's correct

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