Would this set up be alright

Marineaqua2036 · 01/22/2008, 07:55 PM

Would this be alright for a fish/reef tank???

http://cgi.ebay.com/150-Gallon-Aquar...QQcmdZViewItem

I probablly have to get a better skimmer huh???

brians4671 · 01/22/2008, 08:08 PM

seems ok have you considered building your own? reason i ask i just built my own for my 65........

Marineaqua2036 · 01/23/2008, 08:03 AM

I thought about it but I have other projects sitting in my garage such as a big jeep I cant seem to finish projects so I figured I would just buy a setup lol

rgun2515 · 01/23/2008, 08:34 AM

Nothing to build one... Not like restoring a jeep anyway...

I would take an hour and try to build one first. It would take you almost as long to set a store bought one up as it would to build one. I bought a complete setup and whish I hadn't or could return it.

awholelota · 01/23/2008, 10:26 AM

that really doesn't seem like a great deal. it's just a 20gal tank with baffles, two not so great pumps, a really bad skimmer, a bulkhead that wont do anything, bioballs that you wouldn't want to use, and a light that looks good, but might be overkill for a 20gal tank... all of that for $285 after shipping and before paypal fees.

i would agree with building your own. it's not hard at all.. also if you do buy that kit and you replace the skimmer you would be limited to the space that was created for that small skimmer. if you make your own you can place the baffles anywhere you want and possibly have any size skimmer.

01/22/2008, 07:55 PM	#1
Marineaqua2036 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 18	Would this set up be alright Would this be alright for a fish/reef tank??? http://cgi.ebay.com/150-Gallon-Aquar...QQcmdZViewItem I probablly have to get a better skimmer huh??? __________________ Onecrazyblackredneck Toys 75 gallon reef/fish 99 powerstroke diesel/semi built with smoke stacks 99 yj wrangler with 10" lift Current Tank Info: 75 gallon

01/23/2008, 08:03 AM	#3
Marineaqua2036 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 18	I thought about it but I have other projects sitting in my garage such as a big jeep I cant seem to finish projects so I figured I would just buy a setup lol __________________ Onecrazyblackredneck Toys 75 gallon reef/fish 99 powerstroke diesel/semi built with smoke stacks 99 yj wrangler with 10" lift Current Tank Info: 75 gallon

01/22/2008, 08:08 PM	#2
brians4671 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: miami fl Posts: 2,088	seems ok have you considered building your own? reason i ask i just built my own for my 65........

01/23/2008, 08:34 AM	#4
rgun2515 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Rochelle NY Posts: 63	Nothing to build one... Not like restoring a jeep anyway... I would take an hour and try to build one first. It would take you almost as long to set a store bought one up as it would to build one. I bought a complete setup and whish I hadn't or could return it.

01/23/2008, 10:26 AM	#5
awholelota Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 149	that really doesn't seem like a great deal. it's just a 20gal tank with baffles, two not so great pumps, a really bad skimmer, a bulkhead that wont do anything, bioballs that you wouldn't want to use, and a light that looks good, but might be overkill for a 20gal tank... all of that for $285 after shipping and before paypal fees. i would agree with building your own. it's not hard at all.. also if you do buy that kit and you replace the skimmer you would be limited to the space that was created for that small skimmer. if you make your own you can place the baffles anywhere you want and possibly have any size skimmer.