in shock at cost - Page 2

steelhead77 · 03/06/2011, 01:20 AM

Tell ya what, pay me $20K and I'll set you up with a killer tank that will be better than what you got, I'll even include corals and some fish. PLUS, I'll even drive down and set it all up for you.

Best of all, I just saved you over $3K.

pimp4cheddar · 03/06/2011, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelhead77

Tell ya what, pay me $20K and I'll set you up with a killer tank that will be better than what you got, I'll even include corals and some fish. PLUS, I'll even drive down and set it all up for you.

Best of all, I just saved you over $3K.

Werd...

I read the equipment you got...and I don't see where this should have cost over $6k.

I'd return as much as you can and start looking around.

A tank that size with NO FISH or CORAL...should run you no more than $6k.

GL with your build.

Flippers4pups · 03/06/2011, 02:33 AM

The guy on here that has that massive system in his new house, (Bill) I could only imagine how much he's spent on that tank. I don't think Fort Knox holds enough money to pay for that one.

geaux xman · 03/06/2011, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocking

well u are all wantting to know why so much ? here is why !
60 x 30 x 48 Aquasystem Aquarium

48" tall tank? that thing is a monster.

thats the most awkard looking display dimensions I've ever seen.

only 5ft long, but 4ft tall??

i dont even know what kind of lighting that would work well for a 4ft tall tank.

OregonReefer · 03/06/2011, 02:53 AM

OK, I'm sorry but I'm going to call BS on this...

I don't know anyone that has $23k to spend on a tank and doesn't know where the shift key is or uses "u" for "you"...

If the OP is "special" enough to have made this purchase, well, I have this vintage 1973 Pinto Wagon I need to chat with him about

createdlight · 03/06/2011, 06:53 AM

yes i agree too, on the lighting. the tank is 30inch deep. he will need 400w, then again i guess it depends on what kind of tank it will be

muttley000 · 03/06/2011, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocking

is a turn key tank

...no such thing

Good luck and keep us informed

L98-Z · 03/06/2011, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonReefer

OK, I'm sorry but I'm going to call BS on this...

I don't know anyone that has $23k to spend on a tank and doesn't know where the shift key is or uses "u" for "you"...

If the OP is "special" enough to have made this purchase, well, I have this vintage 1973 Pinto Wagon I need to chat with him about

His other posts read similar. I assume English wasn't his native language. It's not just the "u" and "you" issues.

Palting · 03/06/2011, 10:31 AM

C'mon, guys. We are falling into one of the worst habits that often befall this forum. We are starting to attack to poster. Even commenting that his English and posting manners are lousy, and responding in other less than friendly or helpful ways. Ok, so some think he messed up and spent too much money. Well, then give him options and help, like some other posters have.

Post a build thread, rocking. Hopefully, you'll prove a lot of us wrong and build one amazing tank. If not, hopefully we can offer you some constructive help and advice. Good luck!

pimp4cheddar · 03/06/2011, 02:00 PM

Why is everyone attacking the guy?

If he spent 23k...then so be it. Sounds like someone is glowing with envy...not a good thing.

Try to keep the comments +...and help the dude save some money.

rocking · 03/06/2011, 02:05 PM

lights are being redone right now for the tank at a lighting out fit in arburn ca

ReeferBill · 03/06/2011, 02:06 PM

Hi Rocking ; Did you try OceanproAquatics for live rock bulk box specials?

rocking · 03/06/2011, 02:07 PM

English is not my first languge its my 3 languge

rocking · 03/06/2011, 02:18 PM

bubbaboy the summers here stay from 107 to 114 on the advrige so the chiller is needed
am out in the middle of rice country in northern cal

rocking · 03/06/2011, 02:23 PM

reefer_bill i went there to get the lr thay had the best prices around on the lr and on the chiller for the size i needed for the tank do to heat reaching 107 to 1124 here in the summer's some times a little more

rocking · 03/06/2011, 02:24 PM

114 *** it gets to dam hot here in the summer to not have a chiller on the tank !!!

rocking · 03/06/2011, 02:29 PM

ADHI - Refugium Filter - 300 Gal one of them
LifeGuard SeaHorse(1/6HP 38GPM,115v,60HZ) two of them
115 Volt/60 HZ AquaStep 25W UV Sterilizer one of them
Titanium Heater HT-0800 (800W) two of them
Heater Controller - Jalli JTS1000 two of them
Digi-Temp one
Red Sea - Reef Lab Master Test Kit
Red Sea - O2 Test Kit
ClearWater Tech MZ-250 UV OZONE GENERATOR one of them
Ozone Generator 300mg / Ozonizer one of them
Commercial Series 2 HP Arctica Titanium Chiller-230V one of them
Reef Salt 240gal two of them
Aragalive Aragonite Livesand (20 lbs. Bahamas Oolite) 12 of them
African Tavi Live Rock (Ultra Premium - Case Lot) +100 lbs
Hawaiian Waterfall Live Base Rock (200 LBS )
this was all gottin at ocneanpro but shipping ran cost of it up to have on 2 day ground shipping

rocking · 03/06/2011, 02:31 PM

60 x 30 x 48 Aquasystem Aquarium w/Black Back & Clear Covers one of them
60 x 30 x 30 Malibu Series 2 Stand - Honey one of them
60 x 30 x 8 Malibu Series 2 Canopy - Honey one of them
this idoms are comeing right from truvu plex inc them selfs

125G Reefer · 03/06/2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by FearTheTerps
a qucik google search will show you bought all this stuff from Oceanpro Aquatics, Inc., the only place I can find some of this stuff, Did they recommend all this?

You bought a $3600 chiller that you dont need (its about a grand cheaper on aquacave, btw). The light you bought wont heat up the water that much that you'll need a chiller. I keep numerous small tanks so I use t5 and dont have much experience with MH, but from what I do know, you will probably need 400w MH for a 30 inch tall tank, and you'll need at minimum 3 or 4 of them, some would even say 6 fixtures.

I dont want to be mean, but you were seriously misinformed, or just like spending money and bragging about it.

I agree on the lighting . I'm kicking 2 250s on a 65g. You def need 400s

I agree with this 100% WOW thats alot of stuff not needed. Sorry to inform u of this though. Hell I only spent $330 on a 240g tank and $180 for the stand. ( DIY )

rogerwilco357 · 03/06/2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palting

Yup, if you go for "da best" in all your equipment, you'll hit $10K easy. Lights alone can easily hit and overshoot $2K. Then add a tank, say 150-180 gal starphire glass reef-ready, then solid oak stand and canopy with fancy hinges and multiple access options, then sump, then skimmer, then reactor(s), then heater(s), then RODI, then pumps............. Did you say $8500.00, with shipping????? That's cheap!!!!

Start a build thread! I hope you did not spend all this money on your first saltwater tank, but even if you did, a build thread here will help you make the most out of your "investment".

If he is to start A build thread he will need A camera 1500.00 plus the macro lens 500-1000.00 dollars later and the bag ,memory etc lol going to be over 10k in no time brother..I believe in recycling and buying from fellow reefers on the for sale thread why pay 450 per vortech when you can get them 200 dollars cheaper from a fellow reefer.?

rogerwilco357 · 03/06/2011, 03:07 PM

wow missed the 23k part heck this guy due to medical issues had to get out of the hobby and was selling his entire system for a fraction of the cost 700 gallon setup too like 6500 that is a deal always check the selling forum you will find someone who needs to cash out and make a great deal ..win ...win for everyone here.

rocking · 03/06/2011, 03:20 PM

no its my last bild on a reef tank for me so i went with what i wanted to get !
well not be able to move a round to well for almost a year if not 2 years ! so i might a well injoy the tank and keep the work down as much as i can ! and the chiller is a 220 to 230 to run it the heat here gets realy bad upto 114 some times hotter depending on the year

MarySantos · 03/06/2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geaux xman

48" tall tank? that thing is a monster.

thats the most awkard looking display dimensions I've ever seen.

only 5ft long, but 4ft tall??

i dont even know what kind of lighting that would work well for a 4ft tall tank.

Well, isn't height better for seahorses? So maybe he wants seahorses??? I'm just guessing, he never said what he wanted to accomplish with this tank.

Good Luck Though!!!

MarySantos · 03/06/2011, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocking

bubbaboy the summers here stay from 107 to 114 on the advrige so the chiller is needed
am out in the middle of rice country in northern cal

It is really hot in Nor Cal. I lived there most of my life, and have only been in Kansas for 2 years (husband's in the Army), but other than those 2, it was all in Sac. It does get really hot there, but I'm not sure the tank would get that hot if your house isn't??? Just wondering.

palarin ka sana! (good luck in tagalog)

lacosta28 · 03/06/2011, 04:15 PM

Welcome to the forums Rocking. That is a lot of money to spend but as long as it makes you happy who cares what any one else thinks. In the future you can always post on here before you buy something that way you can ge advise and also maybe even a source with a cheaper price.

03/06/2011, 01:20 AM	#26
steelhead77 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 1,117	Tell ya what, pay me $20K and I'll set you up with a killer tank that will be better than what you got, I'll even include corals and some fish. PLUS, I'll even drive down and set it all up for you. Best of all, I just saved you over $3K. __________________ This really isn't rocket science - it's more like marine biology. Current tank info: 180 gallon AGA, 40 gallon custom sump, AquaC EV240 skimmer, PM calc reactor, 3x 250w DIY MH, PCI CL-650 Chiller, 2x Koralia 4's, 2x Koralia 2's

03/06/2011, 02:33 AM	#28
Flippers4pups Home made abyss Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO Posts: 2,047	The guy on here that has that massive system in his new house, (Bill) I could only imagine how much he's spent on that tank. I don't think Fort Knox holds enough money to pay for that one. __________________ Don Reefing since 1993 Current Tank info: 125 gallon DT , 125 gallon basement sump. Rw 15 & Rw 8. Panworld 150ps return. Reef Octopus 150 skimmer, 3 165w mars aqua led.

03/06/2011, 02:53 AM	#30
OregonReefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 629	OK, I'm sorry but I'm going to call BS on this... I don't know anyone that has $23k to spend on a tank and doesn't know where the shift key is or uses "u" for "you"... If the OP is "special" enough to have made this purchase, well, I have this vintage 1973 Pinto Wagon I need to chat with him about __________________ 120g drilled, 30G sump, 20g Fuge, RO NWB200 Skimmer, Glass Holes Overflow, mag 12.0 return, Reeflo Dart closed loop, 6-bulb Sunlight Tek

03/06/2011, 10:31 AM	#34
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	C'mon, guys. We are falling into one of the worst habits that often befall this forum. We are starting to attack to poster. Even commenting that his English and posting manners are lousy, and responding in other less than friendly or helpful ways. Ok, so some think he messed up and spent too much money. Well, then give him options and help, like some other posters have. Post a build thread, rocking. Hopefully, you'll prove a lot of us wrong and build one amazing tank. If not, hopefully we can offer you some constructive help and advice. Good luck! __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

03/06/2011, 02:06 PM	#37
ReeferBill Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,906	Be more cost conscience! Hi Rocking ; Did you try OceanproAquatics for live rock bulk box specials? __________________ I never realized I had to be a Chemist and a Marine Biologist to maintain a Reef Aquarium!

03/06/2011, 06:53 AM	#31
createdlight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 184	yes i agree too, on the lighting. the tank is 30inch deep. he will need 400w, then again i guess it depends on what kind of tank it will be

03/06/2011, 02:00 PM	#35
pimp4cheddar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 762	Why is everyone attacking the guy? If he spent 23k...then so be it. Sounds like someone is glowing with envy...not a good thing. Try to keep the comments +...and help the dude save some money.

03/06/2011, 02:05 PM	#36
rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	lights are being redone right now for the tank at a lighting out fit in arburn ca

03/06/2011, 02:07 PM	#38
rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	English is not my first languge its my 3 languge

03/06/2011, 02:18 PM	#39
rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	bubbaboy the summers here stay from 107 to 114 on the advrige so the chiller is needed am out in the middle of rice country in northern cal

03/06/2011, 02:23 PM	#40
rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	reefer_bill i went there to get the lr thay had the best prices around on the lr and on the chiller for the size i needed for the tank do to heat reaching 107 to 1124 here in the summer's some times a little more

03/06/2011, 02:24 PM	#41
rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	114 *** it gets to dam hot here in the summer to not have a chiller on the tank !!!

03/06/2011, 02:29 PM	#42
rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	ADHI - Refugium Filter - 300 Gal one of them LifeGuard SeaHorse(1/6HP 38GPM,115v,60HZ) two of them 115 Volt/60 HZ AquaStep 25W UV Sterilizer one of them Titanium Heater HT-0800 (800W) two of them Heater Controller - Jalli JTS1000 two of them Digi-Temp one Red Sea - Reef Lab Master Test Kit Red Sea - O2 Test Kit ClearWater Tech MZ-250 UV OZONE GENERATOR one of them Ozone Generator 300mg / Ozonizer one of them Commercial Series 2 HP Arctica Titanium Chiller-230V one of them Reef Salt 240gal two of them Aragalive Aragonite Livesand (20 lbs. Bahamas Oolite) 12 of them African Tavi Live Rock (Ultra Premium - Case Lot) +100 lbs Hawaiian Waterfall Live Base Rock (200 LBS ) this was all gottin at ocneanpro but shipping ran cost of it up to have on 2 day ground shipping

03/06/2011, 02:31 PM	#43
rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	60 x 30 x 48 Aquasystem Aquarium w/Black Back & Clear Covers one of them 60 x 30 x 30 Malibu Series 2 Stand - Honey one of them 60 x 30 x 8 Malibu Series 2 Canopy - Honey one of them this idoms are comeing right from truvu plex inc them selfs

03/06/2011, 02:42 PM	#44
125G Reefer Moved On Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale,AZ Posts: 913	Quote: Originally Posted by FearTheTerps a qucik google search will show you bought all this stuff from Oceanpro Aquatics, Inc., the only place I can find some of this stuff, Did they recommend all this? You bought a $3600 chiller that you dont need (its about a grand cheaper on aquacave, btw). The light you bought wont heat up the water that much that you'll need a chiller. I keep numerous small tanks so I use t5 and dont have much experience with MH, but from what I do know, you will probably need 400w MH for a 30 inch tall tank, and you'll need at minimum 3 or 4 of them, some would even say 6 fixtures. I dont want to be mean, but you were seriously misinformed, or just like spending money and bragging about it. I agree on the lighting . I'm kicking 2 250s on a 65g. You def need 400s I agree with this 100% WOW thats alot of stuff not needed. Sorry to inform u of this though. Hell I only spent $330 on a 240g tank and $180 for the stand. ( DIY )

03/06/2011, 03:07 PM	#46
rogerwilco357 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 1,391	wow missed the 23k part heck this guy due to medical issues had to get out of the hobby and was selling his entire system for a fraction of the cost 700 gallon setup too like 6500 that is a deal always check the selling forum you will find someone who needs to cash out and make a great deal ..win ...win for everyone here. __________________ hook line and sinker Current Tank Info: 2x2x4 120gal,sump45 gal.RKE controller,ATI Powermodule 8x80watt,1MP20+2MP40,1 mp10,RoyalExclusive Alpha200

03/06/2011, 03:20 PM	#47
rocking Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: gridley ca Posts: 434	no its my last bild on a reef tank for me so i went with what i wanted to get ! well not be able to move a round to well for almost a year if not 2 years ! so i might a well injoy the tank and keep the work down as much as i can ! and the chiller is a 220 to 230 to run it the heat here gets realy bad upto 114 some times hotter depending on the year

03/06/2011, 04:15 PM	#50
lacosta28 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 632	Welcome to the forums Rocking. That is a lot of money to spend but as long as it makes you happy who cares what any one else thinks. In the future you can always post on here before you buy something that way you can ge advise and also maybe even a source with a cheaper price.

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