Good deal?

[blue71]

I have been looking for a new tank, and was wondering if this was a good deal?
70g Reef Ready US Aquarium

 

[mfdrookie516]

honestly, if space isnt an issue, this is a better deal imo... the cracked center support would worry me, as well as the scratches in the acrylic..

 

[Ziggy953]

I would not buy a tank that is damaged.

 

[blue71]

Unfortanatley, space is an issue, plus being in a rental dose not help much, and we have to move this summer, so I am looking for a smaller setup (more than 65, less than 110)

 

[Ziggy953]

75 or 90, is about the only other options you have. Since you are planning on moving in 7 months or so I would suggest waiting until you move before setting up a mid sized tank.

 

[blue71]

Very true, I was thinking about a 75g also.

 

[Ziggy953]

75 is a great size tank to start with. It gives you some options for fish as well as a little room for error as you are learning how to maintain the system. I still say avoid setting it up until you move.

 

[blue71]

I cannot stand my 55g anymore, it is too hard to deal with, so I was thinking about selling just the stand, tank, canopy, and versa tops, and keeping the rest

 

[blue71]

I found a 75 gallon Oceanic with stand and some acessories for $120!
75 Gal Oceanic Fish Tank

 

[blue71]

I was thinking about making it FW untill after I move

 

[sgc0286]

I wouldnt waste the time or money setting it up if you are planning to move. I was in a similar position last year and really wanted to set up but it is not worth the hastle to build then take it down and build it again.

 

[mfdrookie516]

if you plan on going freshwater with it now, then when it comes time to move, rehome your fish and start from scratch with sw in your new place, definately a good plan... and at that price, its really hard to pass up (as long as it looks as good as it does in the pics)

 

[blue71]

I was thinking of moving my Jack Dempseys up to that tank until I move, and then sell the 29g they are in now. I really want that tank

 

[Ziggy953]

If you want the tank get it but I still would not set up for such a short period of time.

 

[blue71]

Maybe your right, I would not have to spend anything though, i have a ton of decor, and stuff from my 55g when it was FW.

 

[jk1nole]

You may want to consider looking a little longer. I just bought my set up on Craiglist...
65 gallon tank
Nice Protein Skimmer
Pro Clear 150 Wet/Dry Filter
Coralife Lighting System
Pumps for the Skimmer and Filter
+ 1 crappy stand I turned to firewood.

Everything was less than a year old and cleaned up like new. I paid $275.00
I didn't even try to negotiate because I thought it was such a good deal. They paid well over $1000 a year ago.

 

[blue71]

I have been loking for months with no luck, 65 isnt enough of an upgrade that I would buy, I have a 55g

 

[mfdrookie516]

I have been loking for months with no luck, 65 isnt enough of an upgrade that I would buy, I have a 55g

look at the footprint of the 65 though... depending on the dimensions of the tank,even a 40g breeder provides almost twice the surface area on the bottom to aquascape... 55's are just too narrow to do a whole lot with. some 65's have the same footprint as a 75 just a tad shorter, which would be excellent for plants/coral as the light wont have to penetrate as deep

 

[Bige]

If you want the tank get it. I think that set up and take down and move and set back up is hard work. Your new place might have more room for bigger tank. I prefer 110 or 180. But dont we all!

 

[blue71]

My aquariums have to go in my room, (except my 55g my dad likes it), and unless my room in the next house is say...15x15 I dont think a 180g would work lol