How much should I pay

IShark · 01/01/2011, 11:29 PM

I have a friend who is selling his 90gal tank. Its 5ft long, has stand and canopy. Has DIY 2 175W MH and 2 T5 actinics. 50 gal sump/fuge. skimmer rate for 175gal. 1 K4, 2 K3's, 1 K2. External overflow, so its not reef ready. about 100lbs of LR and 100lbs of sand. coral and fish. Its a complete tank that he no longer needs. What would be a fair price for me to offer him?

rich850 · 01/02/2011, 12:11 AM

a picture would help especially of the live rock and tank and stand itself

rich850 · 01/02/2011, 12:12 AM

what kind of fish?

IShark · 01/02/2011, 12:25 AM

he has blue tang, true perc, coral beauty, blenny

IShark · 01/02/2011, 12:27 AM

those are some older pics only ones i got

Frogmanx82 · 01/02/2011, 12:43 AM

Sadly for your friend, he won't get near what he has in it which is probably between $3000 and $4000. I think $1000 would be a generous offer, he'd just have a hard time selling it all for much more than that and may not even get that much. You don't see a lot of systems for sale that are running on craig's list. I'd ballpark some prices there. 100 pounds of rock is over $500 alone. Even at $1000 you'd be getting a good deal if this is exactly what you are looking for. If you really like this set up and the fish and have a great spot in mind you could go higher but more than $1500 would seem like you aren't getting as good a deal as you could buying used elsewhere. If you really trust your friend and he can help you get set up, that's worth something too.

I'm curious to see what others think.

rich850 · 01/02/2011, 12:43 AM

i would say about $500 to $600 is what it would go for on craigslist in my area it would go for more if the rock was nicer

IShark · 01/02/2011, 12:54 AM

Thnks for the advice

1lucky1 · 01/02/2011, 12:58 AM

700 tops.. closer to 450 for quick sale

rich850 · 01/02/2011, 01:15 AM

but probably is 2k worth of stuff... i just bought a 75 gal with a 30 gal sump asm g3 skimmer 4 t5 lights custom glo set up some diy metal halide kits a mag 9 pump pvc piping 100 lbs of live rock some aiptasia problems with a couple starfish and the stand and canopy for 300

meco65 · 01/02/2011, 02:56 AM

If you buy it IMO when you move the tank I would have it drilled, before setting it back up.

Mr.Maska · 01/02/2011, 05:49 AM

yeah craigs list is a nice gauge on prices. my guess is 600-to 750 max if he gives you everything including his ro/di if he has one

Frogmanx82 · 01/02/2011, 07:48 AM

It's kind of sad how little our investment in all this stuff is worth. Buying used is the way to go. He's got some nice fish and like I said, if he'll help set it up there's more value there than buying off a stranger on craig's list.

Chris27 · 01/02/2011, 07:57 AM

$1000 is a good deal, especially if it's running and full of livestock. That is a really nice looking setup, and the extra 1' over a 75 Gallon is really nice, especially for the tangs. The tank looks like it has an internal overflow, is the back wall drilled?

Dustin1300 · 01/02/2011, 08:26 AM

While I'd agree with others that $1000 would be nice....I think a more realistic number is $500-$700.

IShark · 01/02/2011, 11:36 PM

it has a rodi and return pump. Its not drilled 4 sure, but Im not gonna go threw all that trouble to drill it.

Drjusc00 · 01/02/2011, 11:44 PM

$500 is fair IMHO

Angel*Fish · 01/03/2011, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IShark

it has a rodi and return pump. Its not drilled 4 sure, but Im not gonna go threw all that trouble to drill it.

If it was too much trouble to have it drilled, then that would be the deal breaker for me, I'd find another tank. Maybe this tank will work for you, but dealing with a hang on the back overflow is not something I would ever do again.

sslak · 01/03/2011, 08:00 AM

If that's a pic of the actual tank you're getting, then it's drilled. It has an internal overflow box...it wouldn't have an overflow if it wasn't drilled.

Reeftanker · 01/03/2011, 09:25 AM

And If its tempered glass i doubt your going to be able to drill it.

Conrad25 · 01/03/2011, 09:35 AM

If thats the actual tank, why would you have a internal overflow in the corner if it was not drilled? It must be drilled in some fashion. Also 600 is probably the ballpark figure I would see selling for locally. Maybe another 100.00 if the liverock is really nice and he has a good amount

jeff@zina.com · 01/03/2011, 09:40 AM

Around here it would list at about $1,500 on CraigsList -- And never sell. $800 to $1,000 would be fair, $600 would be a good buy for you if he needs to sell quick.

Jeff

Angel*Fish · 01/03/2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conrad25

If thats the actual tank, why would you have a internal overflow in the corner if it was not drilled? It must be drilled in some fashion.

Good point

demonnite57 · 01/03/2011, 01:40 PM

That's an overflow box, you can see the end of the box about halfway down the back of the tank in the front shot of the tank. It more than likely has U-tube for siphoning the water to the external part of the overflow. I have one like that for my 55g (wish I would've gone drilled)

Jstdv8 · 01/03/2011, 01:47 PM

I'd say 800-1000.
Nice looking setup there.

01/01/2011, 11:29 PM	#1
IShark Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 188	How much should I pay I have a friend who is selling his 90gal tank. Its 5ft long, has stand and canopy. Has DIY 2 175W MH and 2 T5 actinics. 50 gal sump/fuge. skimmer rate for 175gal. 1 K4, 2 K3's, 1 K2. External overflow, so its not reef ready. about 100lbs of LR and 100lbs of sand. coral and fish. Its a complete tank that he no longer needs. What would be a fair price for me to offer him?

01/02/2011, 12:11 AM	#2
rich850 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tallahassee, fl Posts: 440	picture a picture would help especially of the live rock and tank and stand itself

01/02/2011, 12:43 AM	#6
Frogmanx82 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,515	Sadly for your friend, he won't get near what he has in it which is probably between $3000 and $4000. I think $1000 would be a generous offer, he'd just have a hard time selling it all for much more than that and may not even get that much. You don't see a lot of systems for sale that are running on craig's list. I'd ballpark some prices there. 100 pounds of rock is over $500 alone. Even at $1000 you'd be getting a good deal if this is exactly what you are looking for. If you really like this set up and the fish and have a great spot in mind you could go higher but more than $1500 would seem like you aren't getting as good a deal as you could buying used elsewhere. If you really trust your friend and he can help you get set up, that's worth something too. I'm curious to see what others think. __________________ Exodus 8:2 Check my homepage for tank pics and details. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 2x maxspect R420R LED, 4 Ocellaris Clowns, Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Flame Angel, Foxface Rabbitfish, Banggai Cardinals, Azure Damsel, rock flower anemone, cleaner shrimp, serpent star Last edited by Frogmanx82; 01/02/2011 at 12:48 AM.

01/02/2011, 12:58 AM	#9
1lucky1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fair Oaks, Ca Posts: 230	700 tops.. closer to 450 for quick sale __________________ Nick Watch out for shorted power heads while making saltwater.....

01/02/2011, 05:49 AM	#12
Mr.Maska Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield,Mass Posts: 317	yeah craigs list is a nice gauge on prices. my guess is 600-to 750 max if he gives you everything including his ro/di if he has one __________________ Look at the beautiful creatures in your tanks in amazement, now look to the sovereign God who created them. Current Tank Info: 210 gallon 72x25x30, hamilton belize sun fixture 3x400 watt mh, 2 t5's 80watts.reefbrite all blue48" supplement light, octo extreme250 skimmer, 80 gal sump/40gal refug 40 gal bow front hospital tank

01/02/2011, 12:12 AM	#3
rich850 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tallahassee, fl Posts: 440	what kind of fish?

01/02/2011, 12:25 AM	#4
IShark Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 188	he has blue tang, true perc, coral beauty, blenny

01/02/2011, 12:27 AM	#5
IShark Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 188	those are some older pics only ones i got

01/02/2011, 12:54 AM	#8
IShark Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 188	Thnks for the advice

01/02/2011, 01:15 AM	#10
rich850 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tallahassee, fl Posts: 440	but probably is 2k worth of stuff... i just bought a 75 gal with a 30 gal sump asm g3 skimmer 4 t5 lights custom glo set up some diy metal halide kits a mag 9 pump pvc piping 100 lbs of live rock some aiptasia problems with a couple starfish and the stand and canopy for 300

01/02/2011, 02:56 AM	#11
meco65 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,603	If you buy it IMO when you move the tank I would have it drilled, before setting it back up.

01/02/2011, 07:48 AM	#13
Frogmanx82 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,515	It's kind of sad how little our investment in all this stuff is worth. Buying used is the way to go. He's got some nice fish and like I said, if he'll help set it up there's more value there than buying off a stranger on craig's list. __________________ Exodus 8:2 Check my homepage for tank pics and details. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 2x maxspect R420R LED, 4 Ocellaris Clowns, Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Flame Angel, Foxface Rabbitfish, Banggai Cardinals, Azure Damsel, rock flower anemone, cleaner shrimp, serpent star

01/02/2011, 07:57 AM	#14
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	$1000 is a good deal, especially if it's running and full of livestock. That is a really nice looking setup, and the extra 1' over a 75 Gallon is really nice, especially for the tangs. The tank looks like it has an internal overflow, is the back wall drilled?

01/02/2011, 08:26 AM	#15
Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	While I'd agree with others that $1000 would be nice....I think a more realistic number is $500-$700. __________________ INDMAS President Check out my tank in the Large Tank Forums, "A Reefaholic's 1000+ Gallon Mixed Reef System Build"! Current Tank Info: 600 Gallon DT, 140 Gallon Grow Out Tank, 125 Gallon Sump, 90 Gallon Fuge, 200 Gallon Fish QT, 15 Gallon Frag QT

01/02/2011, 11:36 PM	#16
IShark Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 188	it has a rodi and return pump. Its not drilled 4 sure, but Im not gonna go threw all that trouble to drill it.

01/02/2011, 11:44 PM	#17
Drjusc00 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 141	$500 is fair IMHO

01/03/2011, 08:00 AM	#19
sslak Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,705	If that's a pic of the actual tank you're getting, then it's drilled. It has an internal overflow box...it wouldn't have an overflow if it wasn't drilled. __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: 58 Oceanic/20g Sump/250w XM 20k/2x39w T5 True Actinic 03/2010 Reef Octopus NW Cone Skimmer

01/03/2011, 09:25 AM	#20
Reeftanker Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Back to in Palm Coast Fl. Posts: 42	And If its tempered glass i doubt your going to be able to drill it. Last edited by Reeftanker; 01/03/2011 at 09:30 AM.

01/03/2011, 09:35 AM	#21
Conrad25 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 556	If thats the actual tank, why would you have a internal overflow in the corner if it was not drilled? It must be drilled in some fashion. Also 600 is probably the ballpark figure I would see selling for locally. Maybe another 100.00 if the liverock is really nice and he has a good amount __________________ 75G Reef Ready Tank Setup 2/28/10 connected to basement 75G tank & 50G Sump 1 mated Pair of clowns one female true perc and a male misbar perc,1 Bangaii Cardinal, 1 Blue Spotted Goby, 1 Kole Tang, 1 Pacific Blue Tang, 1 Melanarus Wrasse, 18" Purple S. Gigantea Nem(Oct. 2010)

01/03/2011, 09:40 AM	#22
jeff@zina.com Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 3,345	Around here it would list at about $1,500 on CraigsList -- And never sell. $800 to $1,000 would be fair, $600 would be a good buy for you if he needs to sell quick. Jeff

01/03/2011, 01:40 PM	#24
demonnite57 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 253	That's an overflow box, you can see the end of the box about halfway down the back of the tank in the front shot of the tank. It more than likely has U-tube for siphoning the water to the external part of the overflow. I have one like that for my 55g (wish I would've gone drilled) __________________ This hobby is NOT a hobby! Once you come to the realization it's an addiction all will be well! Current Tank Info: 75g Reef (drilled) w/ 30g Sump/Fuge (8x54W T5, AquaEuro 100 Skimmer, Koralia 750 x2, Koralia 1, RKL+ System); 44g Penta Corner Reef (6x18W T5, AquaEuro 100 Skimmer, Koralia 1 x4)

01/03/2011, 01:47 PM	#25
Jstdv8 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 1,420	I'd say 800-1000. Nice looking setup there.

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