Is this a good deal? craigslist? help need advice.

[Yarok]

http://cnj.craigslist.org/for/4938724000.html Is this a good deal? Is the equipment top of the line? I don't have enough experience with saltwater yet but I am trying to find a setup that's somewhat affordable.

 

[Skaters216]

Sounds like a fair deal. Any scratches on tank? how many Lbs of rock? As we all know this is an expensive Hobby. And a bundle deal is usually a good way to save.

 

[Mom2jayden]

No. You can better for cheaper if you keep looking

 

[Yarok]

thanks

 

[arnaldolex]

I think its not to bad offer the guy a hundred cheaper c what he says

 

[thirty6]

If say it's a fair deal. Some decent deals here tonyscoots selling a 120 for nice price

 

[Yarok]

I tried contacting him to see if the 120 is still available. No response yet

 

[duke62]

Not a good deal at all. 200 for tank and stand and the rest is old. Wouldn't touch any of that equipment

 

[jrobbins]

not a bad deal but you should figure you will still need a return pump, heater, new filters for ro, new bulbs, maybe new plumbing and fittings, etc. will probably cost an extra 200-300 for all.

 

[salpet]

you are looking at about $2000 if it was brand new so you have to decide if its worth it to you and duke youre to finicky

 

[duke62]

Nope not finicky. That's a coralife fixture I wouldn't hang over my fuge, a RO that most likely is useless unless you buy all 3 filters a new membrane and di resin which will cost almost 100 dollars. The g2 is not a efficient skimmer and most likely will need a new pump if not now in a few months.

 

[reefs4life]

Nope not finicky. That's a coralife fixture I wouldn't hang over my fuge, a RO that most likely is useless unless you buy all 3 filters a new membrane and di resin which will cost almost 100 dollars. The g2 is not a efficient skimmer and most likely will need a new pump if not now in a few months.

I agree with duke, Coralife is the lowest end light you can buy before Odyssea. RO will definitely need new everything and it is better buying a brand new unit the way you want it. And lastly, ASM skimmers are not good at all compared to the new skimmers and even skimmers of their time. They are made of cheap plastic that is probably dull by now and flexes like crazy and eventually gets a bunch of micro cracks, it has no neck and overall not a good skimmer. Buy a brand new tank and equipment or find a good deal on this forum to save your money in the long run

 

[evoIX_Reefer]

Quick answers? No, no and no. Secondary answer, go into the MR tank threads and read before making your first purchase. You'll be happy you saved $700!!

The tank, stand and sump is probably fine but you'll end up wanting to upgrade after you look at potential options.

 

[BKLYNREEF123]

I would look for a non bow front tank just my opinion. I had one and am happier with a traditional tank.