Should I?

[OrchidMiss]

They didn’t bother to clean it up much, that prob means they just want it gone, not looking for top dollar

Yeah, there's some pretty nasty stuff growing in there. Everything is turned off and has been for a while.

 

[OrchidMiss]

I don't like that it says "as is"
Was it about to fail or leaking?
I don't trust them
I would check the stand and tank very well before you buy

Diana, I know for a fact that it doesn't leak. It is still currently holding water in DT and sump.
They want to go freshwater there instead

They have a newer, smaller SW setup moved away from the entryway windows.
I'm a little disappointed.

 

[OrchidMiss]

I'd it helps you out here's my 625

How many gallons is that?
I don't even know how many gallons are in the one I'm considering

 

[OrchidMiss]

I don't like that it says "as is"
Was it about to fail or leaking?
I don't trust them
I would check the stand and tank very well before you buy

Wanna come with me one day this week?!?!!

 

[Rmckoy]

If you like it Make them a decent offer

I don’t even think it will help you at all but when I bought my 230 used with a stand and sump I paid 1600
He was asking 2000 for it

 

[OrchidMiss]

I'm thinking I'll go in with $1000 cash and say I'll drain and clean it if they deliver it?

 

[flashsmith]

How many gallons is that?
I don't even know how many gallons are in the one I'm considering

About 170 total. The sump is 34g . The 525 is the same length but it's not as tall.

 

[Rmckoy]

I'm thinking I'll go in with $1000 cash and say I'll drain and clean it if they deliver it?

That sounds like a decent deal . If they are somewhat local .

draining and cleaning isn’t too bad .
id rather drain and clean compared to moving .

 

[OrchidMiss]

That sounds like a decent deal . If they are somewhat local .

draining and cleaning isn’t too bad .
id rather drain and clean compared to moving .

My thoughts exactly.
They're only about 15 miles away or so.
This would replace my 110 I have, and I think my Maxspect Razor 300w would would just fine over it

 

[Sean Clark]

My thoughts exactly.
They're only about 15 miles away or so.
This would replace my 110 I have, and I think my Maxspect Razor 300w would would just fine over it

Replace? You mean supplement... MOAR tanks MOAR better.

 

[OrchidMiss]

Replace? You mean supplement... MOAR tanks MOAR better.

Ughhhh yessss, and no...... That means I need to buy more lights! that's $$$$$!!!
Nurses are extremely underpaid!
Plus, I am tired of being armpit deep in the 110 tall, balancing on the tippy top of my not-tall-enough step ladder.

 

[OrchidMiss]

I'll have to break out all my R2R swag and say I'll spotlight them in my REbuild thread!

 

[OrchidMiss]

 

[fishface NJ]

Wanna come with me one day this week?!?!!

Most of the NJRC members and myself included will not step foot into their store. It was an unfortunate situation that occurred there.

Best of luck if you do purchase it

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Red Sea is nice but there's no replacement for displacement. 210 all the way.

 

[OrchidMiss]

Most of the NJRC members and myself included will not step foot into their store. It was an unfortunate situation that occurred there.

Best of luck if you do purchase it

I only just recently read about the situation.
However, I've come to my own conclusions over the last couple years since returning to saltwater, and they are most certainly not my first choice.
Everything will need to be scrubbed several times, IF I decide to go with it. Hence, my post for opinions ! LOL
My experience with things like this, is that if they seem too good to be true, they probably are.

 

[Rmckoy]

Replace? You mean supplement... MOAR tanks MOAR better.

If the Space is available , my thought exactly .
another system to house different creatures.
Win win scenario

 

[Rmckoy]

Ughhhh yessss, and no...... That means I need to buy more lights! that's $$$$$!!!
Nurses are extremely underpaid!
Plus, I am tired of being armpit deep in the 110 tall, balancing on the tippy top of my not-tall-enough step ladder.

One day that balancing act is going to end bad .
my arm pits aren’t deep enough for the 230 .

 

[OrchidMiss]

If the Space is available , my thought exactly .
another system to house different creatures.
Win win scenario

Space, unfortunately, is an issue.
I already have 3 tanks at home, and 1 at work.
I need a bigger house! Or, time to throw some junk away!!!!

 

[Nate Chalk]

$1200 is a nice deal