Is this a good deal?

[WABlonde]

Sounds like a WIN!

 

[clownman]

I am on the east coast so I 'm not sure about west coast pricing, but that is about double what I could get it here for. I am just starting to warm up the water in a 125gallon I just bought over the weekend for $300.00. It came with two professional eheim filters and 4 36inch lights stand and several other items. I think if you keep looking you cab do better even off craigslist

 

[NC2WA]

clownman,

it might be West coast pricing, as homes here are double the price too

 

[Markee]

Yeah I have seen some pretty good deals in the past but I'm too impatient to wait right now

 

[returnofsid]

clownman, it also has a lot to do with equipment. For instance, your Eheim Canister filters are exceptional products, and very expensive. However, for a reef tank, they aren't really optimal and I'd actually advise against using them. They're awesome for a freshwater tank, or a marine, fish only system. However, they'll produce copious amounts of nitrates, which plays havoc on a reef tank.

With your lighting, you have 4X36" bulbs, so I assume they're either VHO, PC or T5HO, or maybe even NO fluorescent (Normal Output). Again, in a tank your size, this lighting isn't near enough for a full reef tank. Did your tank come with a skimmer?

In Markee's case, the set up that she's looking for is more than adequate, for a full blown reef set up, and would allow her to grow anything she wants. The lighting is a quality fixture, with nearly new Metal Halide bulbs. The skimmer, while not THE BEST money can buy, is a very adequate skimmer, for that particular tank. The tank is drilled, with a built in overflow and includes a sump and all necessary plumbing and pumps.

Gotta make sure we're comparing apples to apples.

 

[NC2WA]

Markee,

Just remember, time is your friend in the saltwater hobby, be patient...

Prolly the best piece of advice I can pass on to you

 

[Markee]

Is the octopus skimmer a good one? Again, I don't know equipment

 

[NC2WA]

what model? I have a Octopus HOB for my 40g at work and does a great job.

 

[Somethings Fishy]

i have a reef octopus nwb-110 on my 40 and am very happy with its performance

 

[Markee]

I think they said 150 or something like that...

 

[mfinn]

Is the octopus skimmer a good one? Again, I don't know equipment

octopus skimmers are pretty good skimmers. not top of the line, but better than many.

 

[NC2WA]

octopus 150 is a decent skimmer, but as mfinn said not top of the line.

 

[Markee]

I only ask because I am always on the hunt for tanks and one tank had that skimmer. Just wanted to know if it was a good one. Thanks everybody!