Is this a good deal? 58g Oceanic reef + extras

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I think there is some confusion here.

Its a "Lumenmax 3" at 250w, not 3 x 250w. Don't buy the light. Not worth it.

Its $450 for the rest of the stuff. A 25gpd means it'll take you days just to fill up the tank - not worth the frustration. Not sure whether the test kits are out-of-date already.

Personally, if you actually want a 90g or 120g, none of this stuff will really be useful when you upgrade other than the refractometer & TDS meter.

I wouldn't get it. I'd look for a really good deal on a 90g or 120g. Buying something you won't be satisfied with for long when you know you're gonna upgrade is an expensive way to reef. Get what you actually want the first time instead of buying and buying again. Resale values drop markedly, especially since all of this equipment is several years old.

Anthony

[Myka]

Hahaha you're probably right about the light Anthony! It was waaay past my bedtime when I replied!

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Resale values drop markedly, especially since all of this equipment is several years old.

If the setup is only a few years old and in good condition he could probably resell it all for the same price he buys it for. That's the nice thing about buying already used stuff. If it's a first tank, I think it's a good size to start with.

[jagermaier]

Keep in mind, you will still need to purchase all your live rock, sand and inhabitants so there will be several hundreds still needed to be spent on this system yet.

[jagermaier]

Third picture down shows a Votex MP10 as well as a two part dosing system and some other controllers/monitors. He is either keeping that stuff or sold it already and to me that is the best part of his system.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Its a "Lumenmax 3" at 250w, not 3 x 250w. Don't buy the light. Not worth it.

Agreed. I've got a very similar setup for sale, and "if" I can even sell it, I'd be surprised. I did run the light on a 50g setup though, and did not need a chiller. So not a bad light for the tank, but I'd offer no more than $75 if the bulb is pretty new.
Upgrading to a 90 or 120 would mean more light though, so you'd have to find a match for it down the road.

[alkatraz]

Thanks so much for the input! I've decided to wait for a larger setup. Btw, Read through the reference Library on here, great collection of info!