Is this set up worth it?

vik2002 · 04/25/2016, 07:28 PM

Hi There,

I am a complete newbie when it comes to saltwater and reef tanks. (I have been doing planted freshwater for 5 years now).

I have been thinking of building a reeftank and saw a listing on craigslist which seemed promising. Anybody has any opinions/comments on this one?

Here is the link:
http://cnj.craigslist.org/for/5520862264.html

Thanks so much for your help.

Vikas

Sk8r · 04/26/2016, 10:47 AM

Decent setup, good size and a good deal---you have to be sorry for his circumstances. Moving it would be a job and his help is a generous offer, too. I'd recommend going with new Aragalive sand, which he can advise you how to get, and it sounds as if he cares about his critters. I'd keep a bottle of Prime on hand and watch ammonia like a hawk after setup. Corals can survive a little brush with it better than fish can.

kgeig001 · 04/27/2016, 12:31 AM

If I lived in NJ and wanted to start a reef tank, I'd jump on that deal. You have everything you need and more...plus quality equipment. You know I was thinking of starting a second tank, I'm off to New Jersey.... LOL

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vik2002 · 04/27/2016, 05:59 AM

Thanks both, I am.picking it up next week! Will be back here for more advice.

04/25/2016, 07:28 PM	#1
vik2002 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5	Is this set up worth it? Hi There, I am a complete newbie when it comes to saltwater and reef tanks. (I have been doing planted freshwater for 5 years now). I have been thinking of building a reeftank and saw a listing on craigslist which seemed promising. Anybody has any opinions/comments on this one? Here is the link: http://cnj.craigslist.org/for/5520862264.html Thanks so much for your help. Vikas

04/26/2016, 10:47 AM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Decent setup, good size and a good deal---you have to be sorry for his circumstances. Moving it would be a job and his help is a generous offer, too. I'd recommend going with new Aragalive sand, which he can advise you how to get, and it sounds as if he cares about his critters. I'd keep a bottle of Prime on hand and watch ammonia like a hawk after setup. Corals can survive a little brush with it better than fish can. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

04/27/2016, 12:31 AM	#3
kgeig001 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 171	If I lived in NJ and wanted to start a reef tank, I'd jump on that deal. You have everything you need and more...plus quality equipment. You know I was thinking of starting a second tank, I'm off to New Jersey.... LOL Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk __________________ Kirk Current Tank Info: 220 gallon mixed reef, 37 gallon anemone tank

04/27/2016, 05:59 AM	#4
vik2002 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5	Thanks both, I am.picking it up next week! Will be back here for more advice.