Is this a good deal?

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  1. brettwest

    brettwest Spaghetti Worm

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    Today at a flea market I found an acrylic sump.It was about 30 gallons.One side had the prefilter,then bioballs,the other side,about 20 gallons was open.it had the hoses with it and also came with a good sized overflow box.It had two tubes coming off of it,with sponge filters.It was priced at $85 Is this a good deal,could I resell it for more?
     
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  2. Kevin3884

    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    eh...maybe if it came with the pumps :)
     
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  3. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    I would say it was a good deal. Most complete setups like that I've seen for $200+
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I dont think thats a deal. If it would have been all glass for $50............yes.


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  5. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    You can make a sump from a used aquarium for a lot less. So, not a good deal IMHO.

    External overflow boxes are an accident waiting to happen.
     
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  6. brettwest

    brettwest Spaghetti Worm

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    wow! talk about mixed reviews.Maybe I shouldnt have asked.
     
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  7. brettwest

    brettwest Spaghetti Worm

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    geee too bad I dont have $700 to buy a predrilled tank,stand,light etc like horkn
     
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  8. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    I think we just saved you $$, and a wet carpet.

    it's great you did ask:)
     
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  9. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    I made my 200g tank for 400 dollars. fwiw, I DIY everything I can. A lot of members on 3reef will get a laugh out of your post.

    You can drill your own tank for very cheap.
     
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  10. brettwest

    brettwest Spaghetti Worm

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    WE didnt just save me money horkn,There are plenty of people on here that use external overflows with no prob.We cant all have a cadillac setup
     
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