New to Saltwater Need EVERYTHING

[super_deeduper]

I have been doing a lot of research and am ready to tackle a marine aquarium for my self - beginner but wanting to set up a 100 g (+/-) tank with sump - looking for someone wanting to get rid of some of their equipment/stock - have nothing right now - advice welcomed - need to buy EVERYTHING Located in Calgary AB

[Eb0la11]

I have some beginner corals if you are thinking of going with a reef tank once you are ready.

[super_deeduper]

Very interested thank you... Just need to get the tank first

[ElGuappo]

keep your eyes open there is always a deal or two to be had here... also lots of tanks for sale in edmonton right now if you can handle the drive...

[fencer]

Get an idea on how much you want to budget...once the horse is out of the barn hard to keep it in....

Seriously ask more questions here before you spend. There are many good deals to be had on this forum

[super_deeduper]

What do you think is a reasonable price to pay for a 100 ish gallon tank, stand and all equipment?

[meenamjah]

that really depends on the type of equipment... probably best to be patient, because quite a few full systems come up for sale at a really good price...

[Coleus]

very hard to say because depend on the equipment. There are huge difference in price between a vortech and koralia power head. Bubble King vs Aquamedic skimmer, etcc...

I would say for a decent setup, $700-$1000 should get you one system from some one who wants to get out of this hobby

[Wayne]

Originally Posted by Coleus

very hard to say because depend on the equipment. There are huge difference in price between a vortech and koralia power head. Bubble King vs Aquamedic skimmer, etcc...

I would say for a decent setup, $700-$1000 should get you one system from some one who wants to get out of this hobby

Sure wish I had bought someone elses system... I went all new for most of my stuff... Never again

I definatly recommend finding someone whos is moving or "shutting down" and selling a complete system. Even if you don't like the fish, corals or equipment you can change/trade/sell, whenever you want. Most people have $5000+ into an aquarium that size and they usually sell for less than a $1000 (Which doesn't even cover the stand, sump and aquarium)

Also do as much research as possible on anything you can get your hands on. You should know that this can be very addictive aswell, so be prepared to attend AA (Aquarium Addict) meetings and interventions

Good luck!

[Milad]

my 180g has probably cost me 5000-6000 i think. it adds up really fast!! be careful