Too good to be true??

[Tcal01]

I found a 70g aquarium with light, canister filter, plants, co2 tank, cichlids and an additional 10g tank with shrimp for $350. Should i go for it?

 

[Readingexcalibur]

I found a 70g aquarium with light, canister filter, plants, co2 tank, cichlids and an additional 10g tank with shrimp for $350. Should i go for it?

I want it lol

 

[George9]

I found a 70g aquarium with light, canister filter, plants, co2 tank, cichlids and an additional 10g tank with shrimp for $350. Should i go for it?

If all the equipment looks good and the cichlids look healthy, go for it!

 

[jetajockey]

Depends on the equipment and how everything looks. What kind of cichlids? What kind of co2 setup? What kind of lighting? What model canister?

 

[Tcal01]

Depends on the equipment and how everything looks. What kind of cichlids? What kind of co2 setup? What kind of lighting? What model canister?

The light is a 24in t5 with two 24 Watt 10000k bulbs. IM not sure how used they are and i just inquired about the cichlids and co2.

 

[Readingexcalibur]

The light is a 24in t5 with two 24 Watt 10000k bulbs. IM not sure how used they are and i just inquired about the cichlids and co2.

My 24in t5 with 10000k and 6700k bulbs was 50$ at petsmart. Hope that helps in figuring out the value of this deal.

 

[Tcal01]

IM not sure if the light is HO or not though. Im guessing its not since he didn't say it was

 

[Tcal01]

I needed to get a light for my 10g anyway lol

 

[Tcal01]

So here is the information for the rest of the equipment:

Tetra Whisperer air pump :100g, 2 outlets

Rena submersible smart heater : 200 Watt

Cascade aquarium canister filter : 100-265gph (up to 100g)

2x24w 10000k actinic white bulbs
1 power cord
1 external ballast
Acrylic lenses

Brichardi cichlids
Neolamprologus brichardi

 

[CaliO]

IMO that too much money... I just grabbed a 75g with fluval 405 filter with stand for $130. And cichlids are fairly cheap. And IDK anything about co2 but I know I could get a tank, it filled and probly fittings for less than $100.

Then you will mostly have to replace the bulbs, so that's another $18 each. And why is there an external ballast for T5 lighting??

 

[Tcal01]

IMO that too much money... I just grabbed a 75g with fluval 405 filter with stand for $130. And cichlids are fairly cheap. And IDK anything about co2 but I know I could get a tank, it filled and probly fittings for less than $100.

Then you will mostly have to replace the bulbs, so that's another $18 each. And why is there an external ballast for T5 lighting??

IM nit sure about the light. I know co2 is pretty expensive. The co2 regulator is an aquatek dual gauge. The tank looks like its a 50lb

 

[CaliO]

IM nit sure about the light. I know co2 is pretty expensive. The co2 regulator is an aquatek dual gauge. The tank looks like its a 50lb

Co2 is Not that exspensive. I think last time I checked at hydroponics store a tank (dont know the weight) but tank was about the size of a large fire hydron and cost was around $75

 

[Tcal01]

Co2 is Not that exspensive. I think last time I checked at hydroponics store a tank (dont know the weight) but tank was about the size of a large fire hydron and cost was around $75

Really? I have seen systems in like the Dr. Foster's and Smith magazine for like 300.

 

[CaliO]

Really? I have seen systems in like the Dr. Foster's and Smith magazine for like 300.

Sorry $75 to fill.. Tank not included.. but yeah I would ask around at welding and mechanics shops. Bet the co2 is at least half as cheap.Tank as well. I almost always find equipment for a hobby to be cheaper if you look in a unrelated shop...

Example... Need a return pump, for your reef? Don't look in aquarium.. Look in pond or even sub pump (hardware store.)

Learned this when I needed a fan speed adjuster. Bought one from hydroponics shop [$85] and then a week later found the same product at Harbor Freight. For $10.. Same brand , model ect..... Needless to say I was pissed!

 

[Readingexcalibur]

I agree, now that we know what is here, I would say that is pricey, and the individual is attempting to make their investment, or most of it. Bicardi cichlids are 6$ at the petco here.

 

[Tcal01]

OK guys i really appreciate it cuz i was seriously considering getting this. Its still too expensive even with the additional 10g with shrimp? There are a bunch of plants included with both tanks too

 

[Readingexcalibur]

OK guys i really appreciate it cuz i was seriously considering getting this. Its still too expensive even with the additional 10g with shrimp? There are a bunch of plants included with both tanks too

IMO, if it is worth it to you, then by all means go ahead. This hobby is expensive and I think you already know that. You will probably pay this or even a little more on startup of a whole new system. But the key is new and and it will be yours. I personally would not buy this because I know better deals are always hiding around the corner and I just prefer to buy new aquarium stuff that I know it history. Either way, we will support whatever choice you make!

 

[Tcal01]

OK i have reached a decision and i am going to take your guys advice. I am not going to buy it because i tallyed up the coat for all of this new and it wasn't far off from what the Guy is asking, like u guys said. Thers that and i just spend $400 on drivers training so my bank account has taken quite a hit. Like u guys said, there are always better deals just around the corner. Thanks again for all the input