120 gal set-up considering. What are your thoughts? - Aquarium Advice

twestrope · 12-12-2005, 01:31 PM

I am considering buying a set up that is being advertised locally. It is a 120 [acronym:62b4b37007="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:62b4b37007] set up that the guy was accumulating but now has to sell so it has never been used.

* 120 [acronym:62b4b37007="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:62b4b37007] glass Oceanic Reef ready w/ dual overflows (48x24x24)
* Redmond Reef EX240 refugium 30 [acronym:62b4b37007="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:62b4b37007] sump with 40 watt JBL lighting
* Turbofloater 1000 w/ Ocean Runner [acronym:62b4b37007="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:62b4b37007] 2500
* Iwaki 3

RT pump
* Cherry stand and canopy

Does not include heater, lights or powerheads.

Priced at $1,500. (Original cost of $3k.)

Thoughts on this setup, anything you would suggest or steer me away from? Thoughts on price? I am a beginner with several small [acronym:62b4b37007="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:62b4b37007] tanks but I have done a lot of research on [acronym:62b4b37007="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:62b4b37007]. Thanks.

Brenden · 12-12-2005, 07:30 PM

Does not sound like a "deal" to me.

Phyl · 12-13-2005, 02:16 PM

I bought mine new and paid at least the 3k for it. I'd go for it, if it is all in immaculate condition. It isn't a super "deal" but it is good price for a really nice setup!

flamingonhot · 12-13-2005, 02:41 PM

It's somewhat good.

It has most of the stuff you need all right there, good for a beginner.

But personally I don't think it's good forit's price. I can go to petco, buy a 150 -180 gallon tank with everything you need for 1300. All you have to do it buy the little stuff. So from what ive seen I don't think it's a good deal.

seaham358 · 12-13-2005, 02:54 PM

Cherry Stands cost more the the pine and oak.. Do a search on the net and see how the prices match.. Cherry is sweet...

AndyH5512 · 12-14-2005, 07:42 AM

Try to lowball him for $1000. If it's got to go, he may go for it.

12-12-2005, 01:31 PM	#1
twestrope Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 9	120 gal set-up considering. What are your thoughts? I am considering buying a set up that is being advertised locally. It is a 120 [acronym:62b4b37007="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:62b4b37007] set up that the guy was accumulating but now has to sell so it has never been used. * 120 [acronym:62b4b37007="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:62b4b37007] glass Oceanic Reef ready w/ dual overflows (48x24x24) * Redmond Reef EX240 refugium 30 [acronym:62b4b37007="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:62b4b37007] sump with 40 watt JBL lighting * Turbofloater 1000 w/ Ocean Runner [acronym:62b4b37007="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:62b4b37007] 2500 * Iwaki 3RT pump * Cherry stand and canopy Does not include heater, lights or powerheads. Priced at $1,500. (Original cost of $3k.) Thoughts on this setup, anything you would suggest or steer me away from? Thoughts on price? I am a beginner with several small [acronym:62b4b37007="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:62b4b37007] tanks but I have done a lot of research on [acronym:62b4b37007="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:62b4b37007]. Thanks.

12-12-2005, 07:30 PM	#2
Brenden Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 3,876 Images: 32	Does not sound like a "deal" to me. __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't make you an artist. If guns kill people...Spoons make Michael Moore fat.

12-13-2005, 02:16 PM	#3
Phyl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,107 Images: 30	I bought mine new and paid at least the 3k for it. I'd go for it, if it is all in immaculate condition. It isn't a super "deal" but it is good price for a really nice setup! __________________ Phyllis Join the NJ Reef Club Today! Saving the world's reefs one living room at a time! Next meeting: Eric Borneman, Dana Riddle, & Charles Mazel on October 25, 2008

12-13-2005, 02:41 PM	#4
flamingonhot Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: nekoosa,wisconsin Posts: 592 Images: 2	It's somewhat good. It has most of the stuff you need all right there, good for a beginner. But personally I don't think it's good forit's price. I can go to petco, buy a 150 -180 gallon tank with everything you need for 1300. All you have to do it buy the little stuff. So from what ive seen I don't think it's a good deal. __________________ I'm tired of getting pointless messages. If your going to start a conversation or ask me something, keep up with it.

12-13-2005, 02:54 PM	#5
seaham358 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2004 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 3,296 Images: 21	Cherry Stands cost more the the pine and oak.. Do a search on the net and see how the prices match.. Cherry is sweet... __________________ 9/02-125 REEF, 125 lbs LR,LS 4x160 VHO, Reef Devil /Sump, Fuge 7/03-55 FOWLR 60lb LR, 50 lb SD sand 2x40 NO strip light, Reef Devil/sump, Fuge TANK PICS http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=98202

12-14-2005, 07:42 AM	#6
AndyH5512 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Debary, Florida Posts: 512	Try to lowball him for $1000. If it's got to go, he may go for it.

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