mane3215 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 I have been interested in reef tanks for a looong time and have read about 3 books about 3 years ago. Used to know quite a bit about this stuff but forgot most of it =(. Time for more reading. Any how, I figure a nano tank would be a good way for me to get into this with a much less cost then the 180g bowfront I want to start, and will learn me a lot in the process. I usually like to get things seperate, but this is tempting me. It is a setup for a 7 g aga bowfront. See the details at the link below. 7 gallon aga bowfront comb for 388.00 Link to comment
jdsabin1 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 $129.00 Retrofit power compact light kit. <--- How much light and what brand type of bulbs, etc? $15.00 Heater. <-- How many watts and what brand? $15.00 Penguin Bio wheel filter. <-- Bio-wheel (yuck). $10.00 Rio 50 powerhead. <-- Rios are not very well received. $5.00 Aquarium starter bacteria culture. <-- waste of $5 $10.00 Ammonia Test Kit. <-- What brand? $10.00 Nitrite test kit. <-- What brand? What about the other test kits you will need? Is the Live Rock already cured? How do they ship? Is it fiji? Florida aquacultured? $10.00 Salt. <-- What brand? What size? I would get answers to those questions before purchasing. Personally you may be better off doing a little more research and getting the equipment and stuff that you know will do you right the first time rather than buying and replacing soon after. HTH! Link to comment
mane3215 Posted June 21, 2003 Author Share Posted June 21, 2003 Well thanks, that was a very quick answer to my question =). Is there any suggestions then? Thanks alot. Link to comment
Vincerama Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 I would definitely shop around a bit more. Hard to tell, some kits don't even come with a tank! Some come with Eclipse hoods, which mean you probably would want to buy retrofit lights to get more light, PLUS the eclipse hood/filter might not be good for this application. Look around this site! Also, the Live Rock seems a touch pricey here. I suggest doing a bit more shopping research into what you really NEED versus what is in the package! Vince Link to comment
Soto1220 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 ye i think that u r overpaying Alot, im getting a 12 gal eclipse for around 250 Link to comment
ngericke Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 I agree You could buy everything you need seperatly at a lower cost There are many things on thier list that leaves ya wondering and there are some things that ya just dont need tank--50 powerhead--20 36w pc--50 15lbs LR--75 salt--15 test kits--30 hydrometer--7 what are we at here $268 that is about $120 less than what they are selling the same thing for Shop around and ya can most likely do it for less money than that Good luck I would also like to add that if feels more personable when ya piece it together rather than buying a kit Link to comment
mane3215 Posted June 22, 2003 Author Share Posted June 22, 2003 Thanks a lot guys, I'm going to do a bit of research and put this puppy together. I am just anxious to get it going =). I really need to read up ont his stuff again. I dread it. Take Care. Link to comment
ngericke Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 reading up on it is half the fun Link to comment
mane3215 Posted June 22, 2003 Author Share Posted June 22, 2003 Not after reading 4 books and forgetting most of it =( heh. Link to comment
Dennis_said Posted June 23, 2003 Share Posted June 23, 2003 Hey Mane... that is a bit pricey... I am currently cycling a 15g, and I have what I believe are great stuff in my tank, and a refugium out back... I paid about $450 for all this... and I know what I"m getting... I would personally shop at marinedepot.com or other online stores, and buy stuff from the sellers at this forum I think you'd be getting a much better deal. Link to comment
mane3215 Posted June 23, 2003 Author Share Posted June 23, 2003 Thanks Dennis I have taken everyones advice and didnt go with this package. Infact I was shocked to see the 7g bow aga tank yesterday and my lfs for 60.00 so I scooped up on it. Will probably order some lights and a pump today. -Chris Link to comment
Quincyman Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Try this link they make really good tanks I just purchased the 8 gallon model. http://www.tenecor.com/tabletop.php Link to comment
Quincyman Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Hey Dennis what type of REF are you using or is it home made Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.