Where did you buy your reef aquarium? - Aquarium Advice

zenn · 07-13-2005, 05:54 PM

I'm curious as to where everyone got their reef tanks. Post up what you got, where you got it and if you got a steal or not.

MYTY1705 · 07-13-2005, 06:02 PM

2- 55 GAL Oceanic tanks and 1- 5 [acronym:3162384d8b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3162384d8b] hex acylic tank plus equipment $25 at garage sale!!! HUGE BARGAIN!!!!!

zenn · 07-13-2005, 06:43 PM

i've been watching garage sales in my area for about 2 weeks now because i've often wondered if i might be able to get lucky and find an awesome deal. you got a steal indeed.

**melosu58** · 07-13-2005, 09:23 PM

I got mine from my [acronym:0caa513da2="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:0caa513da2]. Paid up the nose for it since it was new. But I still love it. Pictures in my gallery

Brenden · 07-13-2005, 10:15 PM

Got mine from a custom builder but I am afraid to say how much I paid.

**lando** · 07-13-2005, 10:17 PM

[acronym:ced17408c4="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:ced17408c4]...Sea Dreams. 72gal reef-ready tank for $249 and matching stand for $189.

zenn · 07-13-2005, 10:38 PM

was that like 10 years ago or something? I wish i could find a deal like that on a 72g reef ready tank. Nice grab lando.

**lando** · 07-13-2005, 11:11 PM

I am in that [acronym:27c004f568="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:27c004f568] so much I get the frequent flyer discount. I ussually get a 5-10% discount on my purchases. I have helped them out in busy times every once in a while.

schoeplein · 07-14-2005, 11:47 AM

Step-father purchased a full setup (not including inhabitants) for $200 - just for the skimmer that came with it. I still have yet to purchase my own skimmer

He gave me the tank, stand, fuge. I've purchased all the lighting ([acronym:05bd1d9b97="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:05bd1d9b97] was $75 for ballast, bulb and reflector; [acronym:05bd1d9b97="Very high output fluorescent"]VHO[/acronym:05bd1d9b97] was $150 for ballast, endcaps and bulbs; [acronym:05bd1d9b97="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:05bd1d9b97] was from the step-father for $0).

I've spent most of my money on water, salt and rock. Probably upwards of $2,500.

The tank wasn't the expense.

pharmajoeves · 07-14-2005, 12:58 PM

2 X 55G tanks and stands all at Walmart. I don't remember how much, but is was reasonable.

07-13-2005, 05:54 PM	#1
zenn Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 662 Images: 9	Where did you buy your reef aquarium? I'm curious as to where everyone got their reef tanks. Post up what you got, where you got it and if you got a steal or not. __________________ 75g reef

07-13-2005, 06:02 PM	#2
MYTY1705 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LUBB. TEXAS Posts: 342 Images: 1	2- 55 GAL Oceanic tanks and 1- 5 [acronym:3162384d8b="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3162384d8b] hex acylic tank plus equipment $25 at garage sale!!! HUGE BARGAIN!!!!! __________________ myty1705 Message to all aquariasts!!!!! Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. Oscar Wilde

07-13-2005, 06:43 PM	#3
zenn Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 662 Images: 9	i've been watching garage sales in my area for about 2 weeks now because i've often wondered if i might be able to get lucky and find an awesome deal. you got a steal indeed. __________________ 75g reef

07-13-2005, 09:23 PM	#4
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,727 Images: 80	I got mine from my [acronym:0caa513da2="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:0caa513da2]. Paid up the nose for it since it was new. But I still love it. Pictures in my gallery __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

07-13-2005, 10:15 PM	#5
Brenden Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 3,876 Images: 32	Got mine from a custom builder but I am afraid to say how much I paid. __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't make you an artist. If guns kill people...Spoons make Michael Moore fat.

07-13-2005, 10:17 PM	#6
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,655 Images: 46	[acronym:ced17408c4="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:ced17408c4]...Sea Dreams. 72gal reef-ready tank for $249 and matching stand for $189. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

07-13-2005, 10:38 PM	#7
zenn Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 662 Images: 9	was that like 10 years ago or something? I wish i could find a deal like that on a 72g reef ready tank. Nice grab lando. __________________ 75g reef

07-13-2005, 11:11 PM	#8
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,655 Images: 46	I am in that [acronym:27c004f568="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:27c004f568] so much I get the frequent flyer discount. I ussually get a 5-10% discount on my purchases. I have helped them out in busy times every once in a while. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

07-14-2005, 11:47 AM	#9
schoeplein Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 511	Step-father purchased a full setup (not including inhabitants) for $200 - just for the skimmer that came with it. I still have yet to purchase my own skimmer He gave me the tank, stand, fuge. I've purchased all the lighting ([acronym:05bd1d9b97="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:05bd1d9b97] was $75 for ballast, bulb and reflector; [acronym:05bd1d9b97="Very high output fluorescent"]VHO[/acronym:05bd1d9b97] was $150 for ballast, endcaps and bulbs; [acronym:05bd1d9b97="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:05bd1d9b97] was from the step-father for $0). I've spent most of my money on water, salt and rock. Probably upwards of $2,500. The tank wasn't the expense. __________________ Tank: 55g w 275# LR Fish: 2xPercula Clownfish, Cherub Angel, Scopal Tang, Zebra Barred Goby Invertebrates: Green Zoanthids, Serpent Starfish, Featherdusters, Various Hermits Snails: Turbo, Astrea, Bumble Bee, Cerith, Nassarius Lighting: Coralife 1x275w MH 20,000K, Coralife 2x65w PC 50/50 Equipment: 8w UV Filter, Rio800, BioWheel, 125 Skimmer Tank Birthdate: 12/25/2004

07-14-2005, 12:58 PM	#10
pharmajoeves Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 13	2 X 55G tanks and stands all at Walmart. I don't remember how much, but is was reasonable.

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