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Aquarium Advice Freak
I have the opportunity to get a used 125G aquarium, and mainly just need to inspect it and decide if I want to spend the money on it. First off, it's a nearly complete setup (aquarium, stand, cheap plastic hoods, aqua-tech filter w/heater), for about $450. That seems to be a decent price based on just the cost of a new tank from the local stores. Considering that the tank and the stand are probably all I will be using long term, does that sound like a good deal?
Second, I can't find any info on the filter. I am assuming it's an HOB, but could be wrong. I would like to use a cannister, but can't figure out which way to go. The RENA XP3 says it is good for up to 175G, but there are no GPH specs, so I'm not sure I can trust that. Looking at Eheim's site, it appears that I would need at least a Pro2 2128, which is a lot more expensive but includes a heater (nice to have that out of the tank). On the flip side, I could buy 3 of the RENA's for the cost of the Eheim. Any other ideas?
I know I will have to upgrade the lighting significantly, and replace the plastic hoods with glass. But it seems to me I could probably get the tank running for under $1K. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Second, I can't find any info on the filter. I am assuming it's an HOB, but could be wrong. I would like to use a cannister, but can't figure out which way to go. The RENA XP3 says it is good for up to 175G, but there are no GPH specs, so I'm not sure I can trust that. Looking at Eheim's site, it appears that I would need at least a Pro2 2128, which is a lot more expensive but includes a heater (nice to have that out of the tank). On the flip side, I could buy 3 of the RENA's for the cost of the Eheim. Any other ideas?
I know I will have to upgrade the lighting significantly, and replace the plastic hoods with glass. But it seems to me I could probably get the tank running for under $1K. Any suggestions? Thanks!