Is this tank worth $600

[scottnlisa]

95 Gallon Marine Aquarium set up as a reef which includes the following:
* TANK - 48"x18"x24" glass
* 90 pounds of live rock
* Established with invertebrates and live coral sand with mature established fish anemones and hermit crabs.
* Fluval FX5 Filtration /System
* PinPoint Salinity Monitor
* Glo T5HO lighting
* Bak-Pak 2 CYHO Bio Filter Protein Skimmer
* Twin Power HEADS
* Heater
* 95 Gallon Black laquered stand with hood to match
*Total dimensions are 51"x21"x62"

 

[dragonzim]

Never heard of those lights, but that doesnt sound like a bad deal at all.

 

[julie853]

It sounds pretty good to me too.

 

[scottnlisa]

How different is it to take care of this tank compared to a FOWLR tank? If it is different, what are the differences?

 

[skate020]

Lol your new to the hobby arnt you?
that tank is worth alot more then $600 so tis a good deal,
and FOWLR stands for:
Fish Only With Live Rock.
isnt a actual type of tank lol

 

[runn3rb3an]

IMO that is overpriced. I wouldn't even think about getting it. I have seen 200 gallon tanks with thts and more for cheaper. I would wait

 

[loopy101]

Originally Posted by runn3rb3an
http:///forum/post/3154666
IMO that is overpriced. I wouldn't even think about getting it. I have seen 200 gallon tanks with thts and more for cheaper. I would wait
is it worth more then 600 dollers yes! is it a great deal IMO NO.
i would keep looking. on c-list and local reef clubs. there are always people leaving the hobby and selling there tanks and gear for cheaper. locally in WI a guy just sold his complete 90 gal tank for 200 bucks. came with everything needed. even included alot of livestock it was a beautiful tank.
One big draw back of buying a used tank is you dont know if your buying some one elses problems. also buying a tank that is set up by some one else can limit you to what you want to do with the tank.

 

[jackri]

It all depends what's available where you are, what you're looking for and etc.
I paid 800 bucks for my light fixture alone on my 90g so yes it's a fair deal. Is it great? Well there's always someone out there with a better deal somewhere I suppose but yes very fair deal.

 

[scottnlisa]

I found a different tank. Its a 125 tank an comes with sand and lights, canopy, an base. For $300. I am getting this one.

 

[eric b 125]

thats a much better deal, IMO. it it's a perfecto stand and canopy then the stand alone is around $300 new. plus with the added 2 ft on the length, it opens up a lot more options as far as stocking goes. and btw, those glo t5 lights arent that great anyways ... only 2 bulbs/ fixture and the reflector isnt good.