Tax return--buying anything for your tank? [Archive]

redfishsc

02/04/2009, 04:31 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14317364#post14317364 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 650-IS350
I hope I get a return this year.... HOPE..

Now that's the ever-lovin' truth. I got hit very hard last year all because I marked the wrong number of deductions on my W-4. Doh!

tmantaylor18

02/04/2009, 05:46 PM

Getting a new 130ish gallon starfire tank!

IridescentLily

02/04/2009, 08:32 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14318375#post14318375 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tmantaylor18
Getting a new 130ish gallon starfire tank!

That's what i'm talking about. :D
How exciting! Are you going to have a build thread when you start?

Like 650, I'm also hoping and praying I get a refund. If I do get a return, I am actually going to be able to purchase a small tank. ;)

FCdenzreef

02/04/2009, 10:45 PM

an LCD flat screen for my fish to watch!

IridescentLily

02/05/2009, 02:22 AM

lol

saltydog1

02/05/2009, 02:29 AM

Would like to, but like a lot of other people these days, got laid off from work. I may need the money to survive! :(

IridescentLily

02/05/2009, 04:01 AM

:( So sorry saltydog. Paying bills is definitely more important than a reef tank.
I guess we can live vicariously through others here.

saltydog1

02/05/2009, 11:58 AM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14322153#post14322153 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by IridescentLily
:( So sorry saltydog. Paying bills is definitely more important than a reef tank.
I guess we can live vicariously through others here.

Yeah thanks, IridescentLily. Good point. At least I have time to read more posts and get caught up on my tank maintenance :D

SIR PATRICK

02/07/2009, 12:36 AM

I am not exactly "buying" anything with my tax returns.

I am paying off some credit card debt though to make room for some purchases when I see somthing that I gotta have.

SIR PATRICK

02/07/2009, 12:43 AM

Iridecentlily-

Hope you have enough extra to get yourself a used biocube (or anything like it) at the least. You deserve it IMO.

I can see it now-

A lighting and flow upgrade, then-

Zoa dominated, with some choice SPS peices up top and a really cool chalice or 2 tossed in....

captstinky

02/07/2009, 12:52 AM

I bought $12 worth of lumber to build a stand for an outdoor prop system. I didn't have the cojones to spend anymore right now....if it works I'll post pics come May/June. I just don't know if I could sell what I grow, things are pretty bleak down here.

cutnup

02/07/2009, 01:10 AM

What part of Florida are you in?

xyooj

02/07/2009, 01:31 AM

Iredescentlily-location?
If you're anywhere near me, I have a used, but in good condition 12g nanocube YOU can HAVE. All in one, just plug and stock :)

Jaded_Falcon

02/07/2009, 03:43 AM

California is giving out IOU's and RAISING taxes, so I don't even have hope! Apparently the government knows how to spend my hard-earned money better than I do, so I have to hand it over. I'm thinking of starting a rape survivors group for victims of the government!

jpa0741

02/07/2009, 03:52 AM

I got my return this week. Can you tell?:lol:

This was thur.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4411.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4415.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4416.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4419.jpg
Frag station and fragging saw
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4413.jpg

This was today fri.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4436.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4438.jpg

Shhhhhhh. Don't tell the wife.

IridescentLily

02/07/2009, 04:28 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14337318#post14337318 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SIR PATRICK
I am not exactly "buying" anything with my tax returns.

I am paying off some credit card debt though to make room for some purchases when I see somthing that I gotta have.
Good plan.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14337352#post14337352 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SIR PATRICK
Iridecentlily-

Hope you have enough extra to get yourself a used biocube (or anything like it) at the least. You deserve it IMO.

I can see it now-

A lighting and flow upgrade, then-

Zoa dominated, with some choice SPS peices up top and a really cool chalice or 2 tossed in....
lol, You know my future tank well.
Yes, I am going to try like heck to sock away something for a tank. If it entails telling a little white lie to husband, then so be it. :rollface:

IridescentLily

02/07/2009, 04:29 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14337399#post14337399 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by captstinky
I bought $12 worth of lumber to build a stand for an outdoor prop system. I didn't have the cojones to spend anymore right now....if it works I'll post pics come May/June. I just don't know if I could sell what I grow, things are pretty bleak down here.
Wow, prop tank sounds way cool.

IridescentLily

02/07/2009, 04:30 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14337642#post14337642 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xyooj
Iredescentlily-location?
If you're anywhere near me, I have a used, but in good condition 12g nanocube YOU can HAVE. All in one, just plug and stock :)
xyooj, I live in New Mexico.
You-are-a-sweetheart though. :)

IridescentLily

02/07/2009, 04:31 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14338360#post14338360 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jaded_Falcon
Apparently the government knows how to spend my hard-earned money better than I do, so I have to hand it over. I'm thinking of starting a rape survivors group for victims of the government!
LMAO

IridescentLily

02/07/2009, 04:33 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14338394#post14338394 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jpa0741
I got my return this week. Can you tell?:lol:

This was thur.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4411.jpg]
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4415.jpg]
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4416.jpg]
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4419.jpg]
Frag station and fragging saw
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4413.jpg]

This was today fri.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4436.jpg]
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/jpa0741/100_4438.jpg]

Shhhhhhh. Don't tell the wife.

:eek:
And he SCORES!
You can't see it, but i'm applauding you jpa0741.

TomRep

02/07/2009, 05:06 PM

hey jpa0741, where did you get that fragging saw from? that thing is sweet!
tom

jpa0741

02/07/2009, 07:20 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14341462#post14341462 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TomRep
hey jpa0741, where did you get that fragging saw from? that thing is sweet!
tom

I got it from my LFS. You can find them online. Just google inland DB-100. They are nice.

TomRep

02/07/2009, 08:50 PM

sweet dude, thanks! Should work nice on some LPS.
tom

smallreefdave

02/09/2009, 10:14 PM

Got a few new zoas/palys. My favorite new ones are below. Green skirts, black centers, and white mouths, photo is top down in a 180, with 10K XM 250W and actinics on.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh449/smallreefdave/4XMacroLens2909034-1.jpg

From front of tank:

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh449/smallreefdave/4XMacroLens2909033.jpg

Also got some Ding Dangs, Hawaiian PE, and a couple other Hawaiin Palys and several other zoas. Just have to get better pictures to post.

SPSpirate

02/10/2009, 12:07 AM

purchasing the new marineland 36x36x27..should be here in about 4 weeks..I hate waiting!

Myrddraal

02/10/2009, 01:26 AM

I'm getting a new 60 hex tank for a couple pairs of hippocampus.

IridescentLily

02/10/2009, 01:27 AM

smallreefdave, sweet, those are some nice looking ones.

aqua11878, WOW. Those are perfect dimensions.
We must be able to see a build thread soon, yes?

the808state

02/10/2009, 02:28 AM

Nothing for the tank... instead:

(4) Rotors
(8) Pads
(1) Caliper
(4) Struts
Suspension Bushing Set
(1) Control Arm
Tranny Flush
Belts
Plugs
Plug Wires
(2) Wheel Bearings

Hawaii Roads Suck!

CRASHJT

02/10/2009, 01:19 PM

Just picked up a new sump and an octopus Nw-150 man am I happy you should have seen my old skimmer....To embarassed to show pics...lol

Reefaddict79

02/10/2009, 11:56 PM

whats a tax return?

IridescentLily

02/11/2009, 01:00 PM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14367273#post14367273 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefaddict79
whats a tax return?

:)
When adults work, they have taxes taken out of our checks each month to pay the Gov't. So we have to have tax paperwork done once a year to find out if the US Government owes us money for the year, or if we owe them money.
If we are owed money from the Gov't, than we get money back via "tax return" checks from the US and Local Government.
We like those. Sometimes we can buy stuff with them. ;)

george albert

02/11/2009, 09:08 PM

upgrading to a 150

BLKTANG

02/11/2009, 09:51 PM

Im upgrading to a 120.Woo-Hoo.Cant wait.

reiko1078

02/11/2009, 10:12 PM

most definitely 6 new bulbs for my Nova Extreme Pro and various other small things ive needed for a while......coral food, maybe a dual reactor from BRS w GFO and Carbon ? perhaps a new powerhead and deff some new frags

IridescentLily

02/11/2009, 11:53 PM

Wow you all! You've gotta let us know when and if you start a thread about your new upgrade tank.

Reiko, your list is making me feel like it's Christmas.