Input please and thank you =)

[cms722]

Does anyone know anything about these items? I found someone selling them on craigslist and I want to know if any of it is any good before I try to get it. Thank you.

1. powercompact reef lighting (130 watts and 36 Watts).
2. Metal Halide ballast with barely used metal halide bulb. (175x2 watts)
3. AquaC protein filter (sump mounted,capacity 120G tank)
4. Marine Life protein skimmer ( hang on type)
5. 4 stage water filter with ppm meter
6. many pumps (Dolphine -560G, Rio-Model5 700G, Rio-9 x2 , Powerhead 402)
7. Over Flow power switch (protection device)
8. tubes ,hoseand valves etc.
9. hang on box for refugium

 

[little_fish]

I can tell you #1 is not worth the money. We would need to see more information on the other stuff to tell you more.

 

[cms722]

I can tell you #1 is not worth the money. We would need to see more information on the other stuff to tell you more.

What kind of information would you need? I can email him back and ask more questions. :D

 

[little_fish]

can you get us pictures of what everything is

 

[cms722]

I can try. I also found this one. He'll sell it all separately or together.

55 gallon reef ready aquarium with corner over flow box (4 months old)
black pine stand with dual doors (4 months old)
aqueon proflex 1 sump (4 months old)
aqueon shatter proof heater (4 months old)
live sand
about 20 lbs of rock
mag 7 return pump
dual bulb t-5 light strip

optional items
rio 90 powerhead $10
4 bulb led light fixture for refugium in sump $40 (69.99 new 2 months ago)

 

[little_fish]

that first deal, the 75 gal, is a much better deal

 

[cms722]

The first one, I'm not sure what size tank he has/had. So just forget the second one all together?

 

[little_fish]

you should fine out then. But the lighting alone that come with that tank, plus it comes with an RO/DI filter makes it a great buy

 

[cms722]

Ok, I emailed him and asked him. He did mention that he's trying to move and wants them gone asap so I hope he's going to be willing to email me pics. Do you think it would be worth trying to get any of those pieces from the other one I found or should I just disregard it altogether?

 

[little_fish]

Those pumps would probably come in handy, as would the overflow switch and the extra parts are always nice.

 

[fastrd400]

What is it you are trying to do? Upgrade a tank, upgrade equipment?

 

[Smitty]

I think I missed something...how much are they asking for everything?

 

[cms722]

What is it you are trying to do? Upgrade a tank, upgrade equipment?

I'm pretty much just starting out. I have a 55 gallon that I want to make into a saltwater tank. I have been researching everything and I'm still learning about it so any input is appreciated. But the tank is the only thing that I have so I need everything else for as cheap as possible, but not at the expense of it being a cheap part ya know?

 

[cms722]

I think I missed something...how much are they asking for everything?

Thr first one is 250 obo. And the second one is 450 obo.

 

[cms722]

Those pumps would probably come in handy, as would the overflow switch and the extra parts are always nice.

He said the powerheads are a koralia 1400 and a #6, are those any good?

 

[little_fish]

yep, those are good powerheads

 

[fastrd400]

Does anyone know anything about these items? I found someone selling them on craigslist and I want to know if any of it is any good before I try to get it. Thank you.

1. powercompact reef lighting (130 watts and 36 Watts).
2. Metal Halide ballast with barely used metal halide bulb. (175x2 watts)
3. AquaC protein filter (sump mounted,capacity 120G tank)
4. Marine Life protein skimmer ( hang on type)
5. 4 stage water filter with ppm meter
6. many pumps (Dolphine -560G, Rio-Model5 700G, Rio-9 x2 , Powerhead 402)
7. Over Flow power switch (protection device)
8. tubes ,hoseand valves etc.
9. hang on box for refugium

Get these 2 things

I can try. I also found this one. He'll sell it all separately or together.

55 gallon reef ready aquarium with corner over flow box (4 months old)
black pine stand with dual doors (4 months old)
aqueon proflex 1 sump (4 months old)
aqueon shatter proof heater (4 months old)
live sand
about 20 lbs of rock
mag 7 return pump
dual bulb t-5 light strip

optional items
rio 90 powerhead $10
4 bulb led light fixture for refugium in sump $40 (69.99 new 2 months ago)

Get these 4 things

He said the powerheads are a koralia 1400 and a #6, are those any good?

The Koralia 6 is WAYYYYYYY too much powerhead for a 55.

 

[little_fish]

this isnt the whole story though. i think he is getting another tank that already comes with a bunch of stuff

 

[fastrd400]

Then I'm lost. He stated he has a 55 but needs everything else up above. So which is it?

 

[cms722]

Get these 2 things



Get these 4 things



The Koralia 6 is WAYYYYYYY too much powerhead for a 55.

All I have is the 55 gallon tank and I was trying to gather everything else from people selling things around me. That was what I found on craigslist from two different people. So if I get:
Metal Halide ballast with barely used metal halide bulb. (175x2 watts)
Marine Life protein skimmer ( hang on type)
aqueon proflex 1 sump (4 months old)
live sand
about 20 lbs of rock
mag 7 return pump

then what else would I still need? I did look up that sump online to see what it was exactly and it didn't look like it held a refugium. If it doesn't then is it still something that I would want?