Starter Set Up

[samue202]

I posted a while back about buying a used set up but unfortunately the deal fell through. I'm back to ask if this used set up is worth the money or if I should continue to search. For 250 the following is included,

20 gallon long aquarium.
20 gallon long aquarium with glass baffles and refugium area.
20 gallon long/ 29 gallon standard aquarium top and bottom metal tank stand.
Fiji rocks and crush coral substrate.
Eshopps PF-300 overflow box.
Reef full spectrum 165 watt LEDs with hanging kit and stand.
Koralia 240gph powerhead.
Refugium T5 HO single bulb light.
Aquaticlife 115 protein skimmer.
Two return pumps.
Heater.
4" filter sock.
Instant Ocean salinity hydrometer and floating hydrometer.
Open bag of Instant Ocean Reef Crystals salt.
Instant Ocean calcium and alkaline boosters.
Coral frenzy coral food.

 

[twilliard]

Just from past experience it may be difficult to maintain such a small volume. But of course this all depends on what you for see doing in the future.
for a FOWLR it would work just fine

 

[samue202]

How about a 29 gallon tank with this sump?

 

[Joeganja]

Do you plan to have coral or larger fish like tangs?

 

[samue202]

Yeah I was hoping to have a few beginner corals.

 

[samue202]

My other option is this, though it's a bit large for my current available area.
46 Gallon Bow Front tank with stand and glass top - $100
Coralife T5 4 Bulb with LED Moon lights - $100
Zoo Med 50 Canister Filter - $50
Sea clone 100 Hang on the back protein skimmer - $80
Jebao WP-25 Wavemaker - $40
Hydor Power head - $30

Everything for $250

 

[samue202]

The second option is also including 60 pounds of live rock and some starter salt.