WTB: IM 25EXT and APS stand

[Jimbo327]

Looking to start a small simple frag tank. Must be less than 24" length and 20" wide.

Something like the IM 25EXT and APS stand. Not looking for AIO as I need to connect to my main tank, trying to minimize extra equipment as it's just a frag tank.

If you got one in the closet or shed, hook me up! Would be open to a small lowboy/lagoon as well <20g.

 

[mescobar]

You can't do 30" in length? I think @Dutch_Roots was selling his Fiji Cube 48 EXT at a really good price.

 

[Jimbo327]

I'm already pushing my luck with the 24" long.

I wish I could move my DT over 18 inches, and then I can make it fit. But we know that ain't happening.

My kid's travel vball season starts next month, so I'm not in a hurry to set anything up unless the right deal comes along. Maybe when you get tired of your 25EXT and ready to upgrade, you hook me up! LOL.

 

[mescobar]

I'm already pushing my luck with the 24" long.

I wish I could move my DT over 18 inches, and then I can make it fit. But we know that ain't happening.

My kid's travel vball season starts next month, so I'm not in a hurry to set anything up unless the right deal comes along. Maybe when you get tired of your 25EXT and ready to upgrade, you hook me up! LOL.

Fair enough LOL

 

[drexel]

The IM 25ext is one of the most underrated nano tanks out there and I really wish they would make them again. I love mine, but I have a few scratches on the front panel (stupid mistake) I would love to replace.

 

[mchain275]

Not quite what you're looking for, but I have an IM 14 gallon peninsula with IM stand that I need to move by the end of the month. If you pivot and can work with an AIO, shoot me a PM.

 

[Jimbo327]

The IM 25ext is one of the most underrated nano tanks out there and I really wish they would make them again. I love mine, but I have a few scratches on the front panel (stupid mistake) I would love to replace.

Please John, let the rest of us have a 2nd tank.

 

[drexel]

Please John, let the rest of us have a 2nd tank.

I'm trying actually. Although, I really want to set up a mangrove seagrass tank for my banggai so I can raise the fry and sell them locally. Banggai are a species that we should be breeding like crazy and not pulling from the wild.

 

[Jimbo327]

okay, if you are breeding banggai, then we'll let you start anothe tank. LOL.

 

[Tangerine Speedo]

Buy the IM 25 and rip the AIO out of it and drill it for an overflow... You can buy a new tank for $250 ish

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-aquarium-no-one-wanted-frag-tank-build.1066919/

 

[scaramanga]

Buy the IM 25 and rip the AIO out of it and drill it for an overflow... You can buy a new tank for $250 ish

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-aquarium-no-one-wanted-frag-tank-build.1066919/

Dude, you did a killer job on that! Never thought of doing this. I think I might give this way a go. There have been quite a few of these.

I've been scouring marketplace and offer up, for a couple months, with 200miles distance for this same tank @Jimbo327 . I am going to upgrade my 15g office tank since everything has been growing out and I've run out of room. The IM 25EXT is amazing. The Waterbox 60.2 EX also fits your numbers its 23.6 x 19.7.

 

[Jimbo327]

The IM 40 is also the same foot print, but I want a frag tank...so I want it to be shallow like a lowboy so I don't need any crazy lights to get good PAR. I think 8"-12" depth is perfect. I can light it with a light bar or XHO, and keep corals alive. Low budget build that looks clean. The faux baller way. LOL.

 

[Chataboy]

Just sold my IM25ext with aps stand for cheap

 

[Jimbo327]

Just sold my IM25ext with aps stand for cheap

Need to find that guy and rescind the sale. LOL.

 

[mescobar]

Are you okay going with acrylic? There are a decent amount of used/new acrylic frag tanks on sites like OfferUp, I've seen 20x20x8" and 20x20x12" for under $200. Then all you gotta worry about are fittings and the stand.

 

[Jimbo327]

I'm not sure how I feel about acrylic. I know it scratches easier, but it's also lighter. I'm going to stick with glass for now because I know I'll scratch the hell out of it.

I'll give it some time, and see if the universe wants me to have one.

 

[moondoggy]

Yeah I have that tank and stand but a little early for me since I have not gotten my new 40 breeder size tank yet. So I will probably go with the Fluval tank or the AGE or what ever that company is not. But I also have a Bashea sump and matching ATO.

 

[Jimbo327]

No rush. Just put me on the waiting list if you upgrade.

 

[Jimbo327]

I'm always too slow, this sold almost immediately to some lucky guy in LA.

This would have been perfect since they are in Irvine too. Smoking deal too.

 

[drexel]

Damn! If there were no scratches, then that's an awesome deal.