good deal or keep looking

[redcoat94]

like a lot of people I started small and now want to upgrade. I am looking at a Marineland Jetstream 125 Super System. Its an all inclusive system where the only item I would need to purchase is a protein skimmer. I found one for $1000. Can anyone tell me if this is a good deal or should I keep looking? Also, are these systems any good? I have an eclipse three that I have not been very happy with so I am dind of nervous.

 

[zanemoseley]

I wouldn't reccomend a tank with one of those wet dry systems built in. Get a nice oceanic reef ready if you have the money and get a decent sized sump to run a in-sump skimmer, heater, carbon and any other goodies you want but don't want to clutter up the tank with. Look at some Euroreefs for the skimmer, WON Pro II digital heaters and if you have the money a good external return pump will serve you well.

 

[redcoat94]

thanks zane - any other thoughts - I want a tank I can commit to for a while and I'd appreciate as many opinions as I can get