Buying tank need help fast!!!!

Elbrandon · 03/17/2014, 12:13 PM

Found this tank on craigslist need to know if it's worth it please look and tell me need to know fast !!!!!!!
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/for/4378549158.html

Nina51 · 03/17/2014, 12:23 PM

looks like a nice tank. is the sump included? how long has it been set up? how much life left in the bulbs?

SS_Sean · 03/17/2014, 12:27 PM

Better jump on that deal!

Reefmedic79 · 03/17/2014, 12:29 PM

Seems like a great deal, I'd be worried about what might be wrong with everything. Lighting alone is $500 brand new. I personally would want a stand for the tank though.

Elbrandon · 03/17/2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefmedic79

Seems like a great deal, I'd be worried about what might be wrong with everything. Lighting alone is $500 brand new. I personally would want a stand for the tank though.

It comes with the stand

Elbrandon · 03/17/2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nina51

looks like a nice tank. is the sump included? how long has it been set up? how much life left in the bulbs?

Has sump in pics ALS it's LEDs and have been set up for 18 months

Elbrandon · 03/17/2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Sean

Better jump on that deal!

Trying to but problem is my mom I'm 15 have the money for it but you might know its not just that easy.

jonwright · 03/17/2014, 12:45 PM

no, it usually isn't that easy....

what you need to consider is the equipment and how much that would be used. Generally I use 1/2 of retail as rule of thumb for current value. Ultimately you need to be comfortable with the price and is it worth it to YOU.

The other part, equipment aside, is moving the animals. Are you prepared for it? Do you know how? Are you ready with all supporting equipment? If the RODI unit isn't already set up what will you do for makeup or additional water?

While not impossible, of course, moving an entire system with animals requires a good bit of planning - to be done SUCCESSFULLY (meaning - no loss of life).

So think it through. not only is the $ right, but are YOU ready for the tank....and is your house (room) ready for it.

davocean · 03/17/2014, 12:45 PM

The light is cool, but older design skimmer, so so RO that is an additional $100(not worth it IMO) eheim is good return but does not say model, a 40g breeder goes for $40 typically at petco.
No livestock.
The only real desirable thing I see here is the lighting.
I personally would seek a better overall deal, I don't think this is that great of a deal, and there are certainly better deals to be found.

screamingibis · 03/17/2014, 01:16 PM

I would offer $500 cash and not go over $550. If he is willing to throw in the RO, then maybe $600. Be patient. I know it's not easy, but be patient. There's deals all the time on craigslist. also check out your local reef forums for deals.

03/17/2014, 12:13 PM	#1
Elbrandon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 23	Buying tank need help fast!!!! Found this tank on craigslist need to know if it's worth it please look and tell me need to know fast !!!!!!! https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/for/4378549158.html

03/17/2014, 12:23 PM	#2
Nina51 biggliest cofveve champ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 5th floor, Illinois, gewgaw expert Posts: 3,506	looks like a nice tank. is the sump included? how long has it been set up? how much life left in the bulbs? __________________ of all the things i've lost, i miss my gary the most. Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine into your brain, and that is where crappy ideas come from. Current Tank Info: i gave my reef away and i feel like a bird out of a cage!!

03/17/2014, 12:27 PM	#3
SS_Sean Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: OR Posts: 669	Better jump on that deal! __________________ 170g DT + 300g sump/fuge + 60g algae tank = 530g system.

03/17/2014, 12:29 PM	#4
Reefmedic79 Life and Reef Saver Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tavares, Florida Posts: 6,202	Seems like a great deal, I'd be worried about what might be wrong with everything. Lighting alone is $500 brand new. I personally would want a stand for the tank though. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> How much deeper would the ocean be if it didn't have sponges? P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sid Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 20L Sump, 10G Fuge, JBJ A.T.O, 4" Reef Octopus, DIY Stand & Canopy, RapidLED Dimmable 36 Kit on 3 6" MakersLED Heatsink, MP10es

03/17/2014, 12:45 PM	#9
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	The light is cool, but older design skimmer, so so RO that is an additional $100(not worth it IMO) eheim is good return but does not say model, a 40g breeder goes for $40 typically at petco. No livestock. The only real desirable thing I see here is the lighting. I personally would seek a better overall deal, I don't think this is that great of a deal, and there are certainly better deals to be found. __________________ 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

03/17/2014, 12:45 PM	#8
jonwright Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 658	no, it usually isn't that easy.... what you need to consider is the equipment and how much that would be used. Generally I use 1/2 of retail as rule of thumb for current value. Ultimately you need to be comfortable with the price and is it worth it to YOU. The other part, equipment aside, is moving the animals. Are you prepared for it? Do you know how? Are you ready with all supporting equipment? If the RODI unit isn't already set up what will you do for makeup or additional water? While not impossible, of course, moving an entire system with animals requires a good bit of planning - to be done SUCCESSFULLY (meaning - no loss of life). So think it through. not only is the $ right, but are YOU ready for the tank....and is your house (room) ready for it.

03/17/2014, 01:16 PM	#10
screamingibis Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Maysville, GA Posts: 375	I would offer $500 cash and not go over $550. If he is willing to throw in the RO, then maybe $600. Be patient. I know it's not easy, but be patient. There's deals all the time on craigslist. also check out your local reef forums for deals.