new here. just a few questions to start!

dru · 09-05-2006, 09:19 PM

hello. and im so excited to get a tank and get started.

i have a question. about how much is this tank pictured below worth? it includes the tank, live rock and some corals.... how much do u guys think its worth.. they told me they'll sell this set up for $150... good deal?

IT ALSO INCLUDES THIS NICE LOOKING STAND BELOW HERE:

dobejazz · 09-05-2006, 09:47 PM

Welcome to TRT Dru! Is that a 12g or 24g The hood alone would be worth more than 150 the way it's modded

dru · 09-05-2006, 10:01 PM

its a 24g.... i didnt kno if this was a good deal or not. and yes he said it has fans on top of lid also, and its really quiet you cant bairly hear it.... so you think i should go ahead and buy it? it has never had any diseses

dobejazz · 09-05-2006, 10:17 PM

Why is he selling it so cheap? It looks like a good deal to you have a current picture of it set up? What kind of corals are included

dru · 09-05-2006, 11:21 PM

well... he really didnt say why he is selling it... i guess he needs the money or doesnt have the time to take proper care of it. .... im not sure what questions to ask the guy. what should i ask him about it exactly.

thanks!

dru

dobejazz · 09-05-2006, 11:25 PM

It looks like a really good deal if the pic you posted is the actual tank. I would ask how long has it been up.
Can you get a pic of it set up with the livestock?

piberoptikz · 09-05-2006, 11:29 PM

Welcome to TRT!

dru · 09-05-2006, 11:36 PM

u guys are awesome ! quick replies too :-)

i will ask him for a pic with livestock... then ill post them up here. in the meantime, what questions should i ask him because i want to make the right purchase!

Loverotties · 09-05-2006, 11:48 PM

Welcome to TRT!And yes thats a good deal.

jenajet · 09-06-2006, 02:37 AM

Welcome! Yes it's a good deal.

dru · 09-07-2006, 06:24 PM

what questions should i ask b4 ourchase?

dru · 09-07-2006, 06:35 PM

here is the reply he sent me:

Hey dude, definitaly no problems at all with the tank. Included with the tank is the tank, stand, light/hood, filter and heater are built into back, sand, liverock, and the corals included are kenya trees a few mushrooms, and other various ones.

i think im going to go ahead and buy this set up! i cant wait i love salt water fish! hope to talk to more of u soon, nice community here and alot of nice people!

also, are these good coral that is posted above? kenya trees and a few mushrooms? are those good? thanks for everyones opinion and words!

dru

dobejazz · 09-07-2006, 08:26 PM

Congrats on yur new tank!! Sounds like a great deal Kenya trees and mushrooms are both hardy corals you will do fine with them!

jenajet · 09-08-2006, 02:33 AM

Well find out how old the bulbs are. Even if they need to be replaced it's a very good deal. It's just good to know because old bulbs will lead to some algae. Find out how old the sandbed is and if it is over a year old I recommend replacing with fresh sand to avoid nasty toxins from leaching into the system. Use enough of the existing water to cover the rock and transporting fish and any extra water save to put back in the tank when you set it back up at your home. This will help keep the tank from cycling again tho you may get a mini cycle but nothing major. If the sand is old keeping it could cause a huge cycle and could harm the corals. Good luck with everything.

dru · 09-08-2006, 10:07 PM

i got the tank tonight. i bought the wrong darn salt at jacks aquarium and pets store. the lady sold me the wrong salt, its FRESHWATER salt lol.... i didnt kno there was even a difference. ...

now for the details. the tank is in awesome shape, nothing wrong with it. the seller told me the crust looking colorful stuff on the back of inside of tank is what grows in it but it needs to be cleaned everyso often... he told me every 2 weeks change 3 gallons of the water, and when i add the water to it, put 1 cup of salt per 2 gallons.. is this all sound correct?

the tank has blue moon lights on it, and 2 fans on the top of the lid, its very quiet too.... the live rock looks cool, he put it in a bucket with a small amount of water and a damp towel over all of it, will this last until i get off work tomorrow inside that bucket? also when do i add the live rock before or after i fill the tank. ... how good are the filters in the tank and how often do i need to take it out and clean it or replace it?

details would help me out alot! thanks again guys!!

dru