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Billldg
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Welcome to R2R!!! Welcome back to the hobby!!! A lot may have changed in the time that you were out, but the science is still the same. Ask all the questions you want, we will help in any way we can.
Everything Aquatics
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welcome to r2r
Rhoads238
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Hi everyone,
My name is Greg and I’m new here and new again to reef keeping. I have had reef tanks for 12-15 years, but then a uninsured drunk driver drove through my house in January of 2013 and destroyed all my tanks. I’m finally getting things back together and would really like to go reef, but a lot has changed with reef keeping in the past 7 years, to the point that I feel like a newbie again and a bit overwhelmed. I would like to stay in the 75-90 gallon range and more soft corals. I have a empty 75 gallon stand and tank and was debating between fixing this one up, buying a used one, or buying one like a cade. My budget for tank, stand, fuge, lights, pump, is around 2,000. Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Greg
In case you were curious
DUI driver crashed into house at 100 mph then drove through FIVE rooms before stopping in the backyard
A suspected drink-driver lost control of his speeding SUV and smashed it right through a home in Portland. The owner describes it as a 'miracle' that he survived.www.dailymail.co.uk
Welcome to r2r! Thank you for sharing your story. Best of luck with the new tank.
As far as your questions, the waterbox and cade aquariums i've been seeing on youtube and here are really nice. I don't think you can go wrong with either.
gregoryalln854
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Thank you. I do have a guy offering to sell a used Red Sea 250 for 1,250. Is that a good deal?
Rhoads238
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I guess that depends on what it comes with, how old the equipment is and what condition its in.
Bulk reef has it on sale for $1500.00 and its just the tank, sump and plumbing I think
Reefer 250 System (54 Gal) - Red Sea
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They also have the deluxe which comes with lights and i'm not sure what else for $2200.00
Reefer Deluxe 250 System (54 Gal)
Red Sea Deluxe Reefer aquariums now come with Red Sea ReefLED 90 lighting along with Red Sea's RL90 mounting system all in a single package. Deluxe Reefer 250 includes 2x Red Sea ReefLED 90 Lights Over the past few years Red Sea has a lot of time dedicated to testing and researching LED...
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So I guess see what the tank comes with and compare the prices vs new. I'm not really sure about how much aquarium equipment depreciates maybe someone else can chime in.
gregoryalln854
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Thank you. I have a guy willing to sell me a 70.2 water box and sump for 800, brand new. I’m tempted on that one but was really hoping for something bigger.I guess that depends on what it comes with, how old the equipment is and what condition its in.
Bulk reef has it on sale for $1500.00 and its just the tank, sump and plumbing I think
Reefer 250 System (54 Gal) - Red Sea
Innovative Designs Going from the top of the Reefer system down to the bottom, the first thing you will notice is the crystal clear glass and elegant beveled edges. The second thing you may or may not notice is the slim overflow that houses all the drain and return plumbing to keep the water a...
They also have the deluxe which comes with lights and i'm not sure what else for $2200.00
Reefer Deluxe 250 System (54 Gal)
Red Sea Deluxe Reefer aquariums now come with Red Sea ReefLED 90 lighting along with Red Sea's RL90 mounting system all in a single package. Deluxe Reefer 250 includes 2x Red Sea ReefLED 90 Lights Over the past few years Red Sea has a lot of time dedicated to testing and researching LED...
So I guess see what the tank comes with and compare the prices vs new. I'm not really sure about how much aquarium equipment depreciates maybe someone else can chime in.
The used Red Sea had 80lbs of rock, live sand, tons of chemicals.
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Welcome aboard, if your old tank is still serviceable, save the money and use it!!!
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Welcome to the gang! Lots of help, friends and fun here. That is some story!
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lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
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ShepherdReefer
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Hi everyone,
My name is Greg and I’m new here and new again to reef keeping. I have had reef tanks for 12-15 years, but then a uninsured drunk driver drove through my house in January of 2013 and destroyed all my tanks. I’m finally getting things back together and would really like to go reef, but a lot has changed with reef keeping in the past 7 years, to the point that I feel like a newbie again and a bit overwhelmed. I would like to stay in the 75-90 gallon range and more soft corals. I have a empty 75 gallon stand and tank and was debating between fixing this one up, buying a used one, or buying one like a cade. My budget for tank, stand, fuge, lights, pump, is around 2,000. Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Greg
In case you were curious
DUI driver crashed into house at 100 mph then drove through FIVE rooms before stopping in the backyard
A suspected drink-driver lost control of his speeding SUV and smashed it right through a home in Portland. The owner describes it as a 'miracle' that he survived.
Hello Greg, welcome to the R2R channel.
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Welcome to the best possible platform on the web to get answers and meet people within this saltwater keeping hobby! No doubt a place where you can get lost in all kinds of different and insightful information!
Another great place to snag info about this hobby we all love is YouTube! I have a channel going that is basically just my journey in reefing! May have some helpful tips and tricks for ya! Let me know if you get a chance to check it out! Again, welcome to R2R!!
Another great place to snag info about this hobby we all love is YouTube! I have a channel going that is basically just my journey in reefing! May have some helpful tips and tricks for ya! Let me know if you get a chance to check it out! Again, welcome to R2R!!
gregoryalln854
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I ended up buying 2 Red Sea 350’s . They came with everything including fish. What’s the best way to set this up for a faster cycle?
