Need opinions on tank upgrade.

Comedy Fish · 03/21/2014, 08:00 PM

Hey guys, I was just curious as if I could get some help. My wife and I are moving next week and I am going to be upgrading my tank, since I have to take it down anyway. I currently have a 40breeder reef. I am thinking anything 75g or larger. I have found some great deals on Craigslist. One in particular is sticking out in my mind. Could I get some feedback on this one?

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/4362519389.html

Does this seem like a good deal? Should I be trying to find someone selling their whole setup? Should I just try to find a used tank and buy equipment for it over time? I really want to keep tangs. Thank you

mx51 · 03/21/2014, 08:05 PM

For $350 I think that's a pretty good price and 150 gallons is a good size tank.If I were you I would buy it...

Comedy Fish · 03/21/2014, 08:28 PM

Actually he said he would come down to $275. Includes 50gpd rodi, stand, 6x2 current pro t5, wet dry filter, live rock, coralife 125 skimmer, I can't rent get the rest. But that is a lot for $275. Only thing I am not sure about is he told me the tank is almost 20 years old.

bif24701 · 03/21/2014, 09:31 PM

That's really old for a tank. I think I would pass. What ever you find be sure is drilled/reef ready.

EllisJuan · 03/21/2014, 10:39 PM

I would pass. Like bif said, look for one that is reef ready, drilled, with an overflow. Also if you are going reef you would most likely end up scrapping most of the equipment that is coming with it. In my opinion the lights, wet/dry, and skimmer are not up to snuff for a real reef setup.

davocean · 03/22/2014, 12:07 AM

Old junk mostly, lights are ok but may need bulbs, RO/DI may need cartridges, skimmer/sump/tank junk, but I would maybe try to score a deal on the LR if it looks good.

Comedy Fish · 03/23/2014, 06:39 AM

Well I am going to pick it up Tuesday. I've bought and sold a ton. that 150 could be parted out and sold piece by piece for 750 or more depending on how much the rock weights. some people don't settle and always buy new. they have no concept about getting a deal and slowly upgrading. I am getting it for sure. Doesn't get much better of a deal. Won't last long.

bif24701 · 03/23/2014, 08:45 AM

Make sure you leak check the tank after you move it. Well made tanks can hold water for decades but silicone get brittle after long years and it's only when you move the tank that a problem occurs. Good luck.

EllisJuan · 03/23/2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Comedy Fish

Well I am going to pick it up Tuesday. I've bought and sold a ton. that 150 could be parted out and sold piece by piece for 750 or more depending on how much the rock weights. some people don't settle and always buy new. they have no concept about getting a deal and slowly upgrading. I am getting it for sure. Doesn't get much better of a deal. Won't last long.

Why did you bother to ask peoples opinions if you already had your mind made up?

bif24701 · 03/23/2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EllisJuan

Why did you bother to ask peoples opinions if you already had your mind made up?

His mind sure was made up already, that's a fact.

03/21/2014, 08:00 PM	#1
Comedy Fish Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 111	Need opinions on tank upgrade. Hey guys, I was just curious as if I could get some help. My wife and I are moving next week and I am going to be upgrading my tank, since I have to take it down anyway. I currently have a 40breeder reef. I am thinking anything 75g or larger. I have found some great deals on Craigslist. One in particular is sticking out in my mind. Could I get some feedback on this one? http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/4362519389.html Does this seem like a good deal? Should I be trying to find someone selling their whole setup? Should I just try to find a used tank and buy equipment for it over time? I really want to keep tangs. Thank you

03/21/2014, 09:31 PM	#4
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	That's really old for a tank. I think I would pass. What ever you find be sure is drilled/reef ready. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

03/21/2014, 10:39 PM	#5
EllisJuan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,366	I would pass. Like bif said, look for one that is reef ready, drilled, with an overflow. Also if you are going reef you would most likely end up scrapping most of the equipment that is coming with it. In my opinion the lights, wet/dry, and skimmer are not up to snuff for a real reef setup. __________________ 24x24x12 Rimless RR * Apex * Reeflink * Radion Pro G2 * MP10wQD * JNS CO-1 Skimmer * Advance Acrylics Custom Sump * Jebao DC2000

03/22/2014, 12:07 AM	#6
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Old junk mostly, lights are ok but may need bulbs, RO/DI may need cartridges, skimmer/sump/tank junk, but I would maybe try to score a deal on the LR if it looks good. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

03/23/2014, 08:45 AM	#8
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	Make sure you leak check the tank after you move it. Well made tanks can hold water for decades but silicone get brittle after long years and it's only when you move the tank that a problem occurs. Good luck. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

03/21/2014, 08:05 PM	#2
mx51 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Great Falls,MT Posts: 344	For $350 I think that's a pretty good price and 150 gallons is a good size tank.If I were you I would buy it...

03/21/2014, 08:28 PM	#3
Comedy Fish Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 111	Actually he said he would come down to $275. Includes 50gpd rodi, stand, 6x2 current pro t5, wet dry filter, live rock, coralife 125 skimmer, I can't rent get the rest. But that is a lot for $275. Only thing I am not sure about is he told me the tank is almost 20 years old.

03/23/2014, 06:39 AM	#7
Comedy Fish Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 111	Well I am going to pick it up Tuesday. I've bought and sold a ton. that 150 could be parted out and sold piece by piece for 750 or more depending on how much the rock weights. some people don't settle and always buy new. they have no concept about getting a deal and slowly upgrading. I am getting it for sure. Doesn't get much better of a deal. Won't last long.