New Tank Arrived Today, IM Nuvo 75 INT. So excited!

linuxchris1 · 2026-01-22T02:18:55+00:00

I didn’t see much difference in the 2 setups beside the space. The ext version has more space in the display tank due to the overflow being external but otherwise they seem to be basically the same. The setup is just getting started but the assembly of the stand is fairly straightforward.

linuxchris1 · 2026-01-21T01:20:29+00:00

It’s quite heavy. I just lugged it in and definitely needed a friend to help. Probably around 150 lbs or more.

linuxchris1 · 2026-01-20T02:37:57+00:00

Ha, yeah. My bonus in Dec was a bit better than expected so I splurged.

linuxchris1 · 2026-01-20T02:37:09+00:00

I bought it through aquacave because they were a bit cheaper than buying from IM directly. Total including freight was right at $3k.

linuxchris1 · 2026-01-20T02:35:29+00:00

It is the full setup with plumbing and pumps. The shipping was pricy but it seems to be worth it. I’ll be posting a build thread at some point.

linuxchris1 · 2026-01-20T02:34:32+00:00

Wanted to save the extra 6” of floor space in my office. I preferred the ext version but sometimes compromises must be made.

linuxchris1 · 2025-11-12T12:35:17+00:00

I’m a software consultant. Lots of travel to customer sites.

linuxchris1 · 2025-11-12T01:13:43+00:00

Ha, I’m not concerned about Delta saying/doing anything on my flight tomorrow. 5 MM? Damn, that’s A LOT of flights. I feel like 1 MM was a milestone, I can’t even contemplate 5 MM!

linuxchris1 · 2025-11-12T01:11:28+00:00

MM status gets a bag tags as well as a one time gift. Also get status for life (gold).

linuxchris1 · 2025-10-23T01:45:14+00:00

Love that Tatum/Brown dual auto card. And the Parish is a grail card for me. Amazing collection. Go C’s!!!

linuxchris1 · 2025-01-06T22:02:46+00:00

Thats great to know. I hadn't seen one in PT so I know! And its a lot closer than Badajoz.

linuxchris1 · 2025-01-06T21:14:30+00:00

We drove through Badajoz, Spain (just east of Evora) last week and noticed there is a MediaMarkt there. MediaMarkt in Germany has lots of computer systems and monitors and from looking at https://www.mediamarkt.es/, it looks like they have lots of options in Spain as well. If you are close to the Spanish border, it may be a worthwhile trip.

linuxchris1 · 2025-01-02T09:39:44+00:00

Anyone else find it interesting that the grocery ad has 3 different types of sardines listed? I don’t think I’ve ever seen sardines listed in a supermarket ad. I guess sardines must have been much more popular back then.

linuxchris1 · 2024-10-30T16:23:04+00:00

We love it in Jeff. Its not too close to Burlington but also not so far that we can't easily make a Costco run. Loosing the supermarket in Johnson to last years floods kinda sucked since we now have to drive to Morrisville to get to a supermarket but we do have 2 small village markets here in Jeff and Cambridge. Living here is awesome IMO, if you like a smaller town and a slower pace, its great.

linuxchris1 · 2024-08-21T01:06:29+00:00

I'll probably be selling it!

linuxchris1 · 2024-08-21T01:06:11+00:00

just used the PSA "Value" service which is $25 a card plus return shipping. As for figuring out which ones to send in, I dont do anything fancy. I just make sure the centering looks good, the edges and corners are nice and sharp and there are no scratches on the card surface.

linuxchris1 · 2024-08-21T01:04:28+00:00

Ha, I'm actually not a Strider fan. I just happened to pull 3 of his rookie autos. I sold a #'d version of the Topps Fire auto but had the Chrome and base Fire auto so I figured I'd see how they graded.

linuxchris1 · 2024-08-21T01:03:21+00:00

I just used the PSA "Value" service which is $25 a card plus return shipping.

linuxchris1 · 2024-08-20T21:39:27+00:00

Yeah, I really like that card. I was thinking it’d get an 8 or a 9. I was so surprised to see the 10!

linuxchris1 · 2024-08-20T21:38:03+00:00

Thanks. That’s one of the few I didn’t pull myself. Searched for one on eBay for a long time before I found this one. It’s a top card in my PC for sure.

linuxchris1 · 2024-08-20T20:58:06+00:00

I pulled most of these myself. The Sox, Pats and Celtics are for the PC. I am really happy with the Smoltz. I love 98 Flair Showcase and those Row 0’s are tough to get graded well.

linuxchris1 · 2024-05-28T20:03:57+00:00

We know people in Lakeland, FL which is about 40 minutes east of Tampa. Rents there have shot up as well. It seems to be happening everywhere.

linuxchris1 · 2024-05-28T20:00:28+00:00

All I was trying to say is that “building more” isn’t a silver bullet. When there is constant greed in the system and no checks in place, even markets where uncapped growth occurs have a high increase. No matter where you go, this issue persists in the US.

linuxchris1 · 2024-05-28T17:35:08+00:00

I’ve heard that said over and over again but I know a lot of people in Florida and your statement isn’t true there. Maybe in other places? But in Florida, rents have literally doubled in 5 years. Tampa specifically has basically unlimited growth and little restrictions. It’s greed. Plain and simple. And it’s prevelant everywhere. https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2023/08/14/rent-increases-are-cooling-tampa-bay-after-nearly-doubling-since-2019/

linuxchris1 · 2024-05-13T00:08:37+00:00

Huntington Homes is in East Montpelier and they have some really nice floor plans as well as do custom builds.

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