Do you think I should buy it.

[Derpeder]

Its soooooooo prettttttttyyyyyyyy :drool: :drool: :drool:

For sale 30 minutes from my house!!!!!!!

Should I buy it...........Here (http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/for/293616295.html).

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Here is the Listing Specs:

I’m selling a huge, beautiful marine aquarium with tons of live rock, invertebrates and tropical fish. This aquarium has been professionally disassembled and is in storage on consignment at an aquarium store in Tacoma, with the fish, rock and invertebrate stock in their aquariums for viewing. Photos of the assembled tank are below, with an inventory list of all that comes with it. This is a beautiful show tank at a steal of a price. I moved into a new house and the tank just doesn’t fit well into my new home. Buying this stuff new would cost over $10,000 (see list below), but I’m letting it all go WITH the fish stock for $3,500. It really is a stunning tank. Feel free to email with questions and thanks for your interest!

Equipment/Live Stock Inventory with (approximate RETAIL prices)

* 220 Gallon Glass Custom Shape Tank – 3 Sided w/ Angled End and Custom Acrylic Overflow Box ($1,500)
* Beautiful, Routed, Pearl Finished Showcase Stand with Canopy ($1,500)
* Three 250-Watt Halides & Four 5’ VHO’s / Ballast/Reflectors ($1,100)
* 40 Gallon, 3 Chamber Sump ($200)
* 25 Gallon Refugium ($150)
* Large Protein Skimmer ($250)
* SpectraPure R/O Unit ($200)
* 20-Watt UV Sterilizer ($200)
* Chiller ($500)
* Two Dolphin 3500 GPH Pumps ($750/$375ea)
* Danner Mag 18 Powerhead ($200)
* Four SeaSwirl Powerheads ($680/$170ea)

***Additional: Heaters, Electronic Salinity Gauges, Automatic Water Leveling System, Plumbing Supplies, Salt Water Mixing and Storage System, Hundreds of Pounds of Live Rock, Yellow Tang, Angelfish, Large Leathers, Tons of Xenia, Various Soft Corals, etc.

Estimated RETAIL for all Equipment and Live Stock over $10,000
ASKING: $3,500 (to quickly sell everything, ready for immediate pick up)

[FishyCreations726]

if u can maintain and afford HELL YEAH!!

[TBone55]

Why does that sound too good to be true? If its not, go for it thats the most awesome deal ever!

[Derpeder]

Yeah man I don't have the money for it but I'm thinking about pulling equity out of my house.

well probably not that extreme but.........That would be seriously so sweet.

[ethnics]

i wouldn't. salt jus isn't my thing. its not a chip off the old block to maintain. or to me atleast. i stick to what i know.

[Derpeder]

i wouldn't. salt jus isn't my thing. its not a chip off the old block to maintain. or to me atleast. i stick to what i know.

Yeah I've wanted to do salt for along time. I never have so thats another reason not to buy. I should probably start within my means to see if thats what I want to continue doing.

[ethnics]

I should probably start within my means to see if thats what I want to continue doing.

exactly! if u wanna play with a lil reef setup, do a diy 50gal sump on a lil 10gal tank so you have over 60gal of chemistry but only the 10gal reef is visible. its what i plan to do if i ever get around to trying it out.

[smmfish]

I got a 20 gallon marine setup free from a girl at work. I wished I had said NO. I don't really know salt tanks and only have one clown fish in the tank (he came with the tank) I am not brave enough to attempt to put another fish in it. I really would like to sell the setup. My thing is Freshwater.
So, if you don't know much about salt tanks start with a small one to get the hang of it first.

[AnDr3w]

I got a 20 gallon marine setup free from a girl at work. I wished I had said NO. I don't really know salt tanks and only have one clown fish in the tank (he came with the tank) I am not brave enough to attempt to put another fish in it. I really would like to sell the setup. My thing is Freshwater.
So, if you don't know much about salt tanks start with a small one to get the hang of it first.

I'd take it if you werent so far away.

[BIGgourami]

you could air mail that fish to me. what kind of clown?

but if your wanting to do saltwater, Derpeder, start out larger than a 30 but not like 220! if your first tank is too small it is harder to maintain. but the 10gal tank 50gal sump thing is actually a really good idea, but a waste. if your going to have a 60 gallon sump set up, why not do a 100 gal tank?

[AquataHolic420]

If you know anything about SW then DO IT!, if you need to learn, then RESEARCH.. makes no sense spending 3500$ if all the corals die, from improper maintenance! Looks like a steal to me! coral alone looks 3500$ new!

[Derpeder]

you could air mail that fish to me. what kind of clown?

but if your wanting to do saltwater, Derpeder, start out larger than a 30 but not like 220! if your first tank is too small it is harder to maintain. but the 10gal tank 50gal sump thing is actually a really good idea, but a waste. if your going to have a 60 gallon sump set up, why not do a 100 gal tank?

Yeah I actually have a 100 gallon tank I purchased and it has a 30 gallon sump with it. I was going to start with that. I'm currently building the stand and waiting for some funds to get started.

But I'm going to do the 100 gallon.

[Derpeder]

If you know anything about SW then DO IT!, if you need to learn, then RESEARCH.. makes no sense spending 3500$ if all the corals die, from improper maintenance! Looks like a steal to me! coral alone looks 3500$ new!

It is a sweet deal but my wife would flip a lid if I even suggested buying it. If I was single. I wouldn't be typing on this computer I'd be looking at it right now.

[BIGgourami]

COOL! what r u going to put in there?

[Red Devil]

Just my opinion but if you are uncertain and do not have adequate knowledge on marine set up .. i would not do it.. i would instead try a small salt water tank to see if your truly into it..especially if it means taking a loan out etc.. why burden yourself.. no doubt it is awesome, but you could do it all yourself later if you really want it after you know all about it.. just would not want to see someone get head over there heels into it and find out it is more then they bargained for, i quess the truth is only you know you and how you really feel.. :)

[Derpeder]

COOL! what r u going to put in there?

I wanted to do a preditor tank; Lion fish, Eel, etc.....but I think I am going to start with something cleaner. My wife desperately wants clown fish. I'm not necessarily the biggest clown fan but I may start with some clowns and maybe some butterfly's. Not 100% sure yet but I have a little bit of time because I don't have the money right now for the LR and everything else to get going. I will have all the money next month though.

COMMISSION SALES, AND NEXT MONTH IS HUGE!!!!!

[freeskierrocket]

yes:headbang2

[Derpeder]

Just my opinion but if you are uncertain and do not have adequate knowledge on marine set up .. i would not do it.. i would instead try a small salt water tank to see if your truly into it..especially if it means taking a loan out etc.. why burden yourself.. no doubt it is awesome, but you could do it all yourself later if you really want it after you know all about it.. just would not want to see someone get head over there heels into it and find out it is more then they bargained for, i quess the truth is only you know you and how you really feel.. :)

You're totally right. Its over my head. i couldn't do it. and you're right if I fall in love with it I can eventually grow to that size. Time and Money!!

[Miguel]

you could air mail that fish to me. what kind of clown?

but if your wanting to do saltwater, Derpeder, start out larger than a 30 but not like 220! if your first tank is too small it is harder to maintain. but the 10gal tank 50gal sump thing is actually a really good idea, but a waste. if your going to have a 60 gallon sump set up, why not do a 100 gal tank?

totally agree. a bigger tank is easier and safer. And, sW tanks, once settled are easier to take care than FW one's, believe me.
they also have a quality that lack in FW tanks, which is that people don't spend their time changing things and putting their hands in the water in SW tanks. All in all, they're less complicated ( I never had reef tanks, just predator fish only tanks )

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