Craigslist Deal

Hi all,
I am looking into maybe purchasing this system off of craigslist.
do you think its a good deal?
55 Gallon Reef tank

 

seems like a nice deal just make sure to check everything over completely as with Craigs you never know who you're dealing with in terms of honesty & integrity.

Not say there aren't good deals on Craigs, but I personally have to get my SW stuff new from a reputable store or online site so I get a little more piece of mind. Sometimes the cheap comes out expensive later. I can't put a value on that piece of mind when buying something brand new.

 

Its hard to tell by the picture but using the brick pattern on the wall, it would seem its to small to be a 55gal. Maybe 55gal total volume with the 20gal sump? But not a bad price either way.

 

Looks awesome, I love craiglist you can find some amazing deals.

 

Yup...if thats what you want. Might need a new bulb or heater. Just be prepared to spend a few hundred more if you have to.

 

well he says its 20 wide x 30 in tall x 30 in long so that would actually make it around 77 gallons

 

I plan on selling the metal halide as I plan on converting this to a seahorse tank and dont want the needed heat or need the extra light

 

Oh and I would only be paying $400 for it.
It is fully stocked and he is about an hour away from me.
What would be the best way to transport everything?
In 5-10 gallon buckets? Whats the best way to prevent a mini cycle from happening.

 

I think well worth $400. I would bring as many 5 gal buckets and rubber made containers as you can. try and save all water, put rock in containers with water, live stock in other containers, leave sand in tank with just a little water in with it. set it up as quickly as possible when your home using all old water if you can bring it all. I wouldn't think there would be too much die off if you keep everything in water for transport.

 

Ok thanks.
this is the livestock that he says is in it.
Duncans, leathers, star polyp, mushrooms, candy cans, zoas and paly, 100 lbs LR, fairy wrasses, maroon clown, oceleris (sp?) clown, 2 lemon damsels, blue hipped tank, bi color hawk fish and various crabs and snails.