Am I over my head?

davedudeman · 07-04-2007, 04:56 PM

I saw an add in the news paper for a 46 gal oceantic bow front with coral lights, sand, stand, and all accessories for $300. I went to look at the tank and it looks great! I told the seller I would have to think about it since I know very little about sw tanks. I would love to enjoy the beauty of a sw tank, but at the same time I'm worried I may be over my head from what people have told me. Either way I would love to devote my time towards such a great hobby. Would the tank including all accessories alleviate some of the cost, or should I still expect to pay another $300?

Forester · 07-04-2007, 10:14 PM

Depends on what accessories come with the tank. Protein skimmer? Live rock and live sand, that still have living organisms on them? I have been researching saltwater setups lately, and the cost adds up in a hurry. I wouldn't be surprised if you did need another $300 or more to finish the setup, that includes fish, live rock, inverts, corals, whatever else you want.

Other people who know more than me on this I am sure will chime in to give you a better idea.

Ice · 07-05-2007, 07:38 AM

Depends on what the other accessories are ...

**TheOldSalt** · 07-06-2007, 07:55 AM

If it's a whole setup with rocks and equipment and everything, then 300 is a steal. A STEAL, I tell ya!

musho3210 · 07-06-2007, 08:19 PM

what do they mean by coral lights, ive never heard of coral lights.... do they mean corallife, seems like a good deal but make sure everything is there and in working condition and is good for saltwater tanks.

Second hand set up like that go for around 550 near me, so it seems like a good deal.

**Fishfirst** · 07-11-2007, 03:22 PM

Definately RESEARCH what they have... most people put in regular Normal Output bulbs in a fixture and they then put in "coral" spectrum bulbs in and call them coral lights... THIS IS WRONG. These bulbs will only allow you to have very few coral species.

Anyway... as far as saltwater goes, its not as hard as everyone seems to say it is. Its just more Involved, and there are a lot of myths that seem to be popular among the general public. For your first sw purchase I would get a good book. The new marine aquarium is a good one.

07-04-2007, 04:56 PM	#1
davedudeman Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 54	Am I over my head? I saw an add in the news paper for a 46 gal oceantic bow front with coral lights, sand, stand, and all accessories for $300. I went to look at the tank and it looks great! I told the seller I would have to think about it since I know very little about sw tanks. I would love to enjoy the beauty of a sw tank, but at the same time I'm worried I may be over my head from what people have told me. Either way I would love to devote my time towards such a great hobby. Would the tank including all accessories alleviate some of the cost, or should I still expect to pay another $300?

07-11-2007, 03:22 PM	#6
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 5	Definately RESEARCH what they have... most people put in regular Normal Output bulbs in a fixture and they then put in "coral" spectrum bulbs in and call them coral lights... THIS IS WRONG. These bulbs will only allow you to have very few coral species. Anyway... as far as saltwater goes, its not as hard as everyone seems to say it is. Its just more Involved, and there are a lot of myths that seem to be popular among the general public. For your first sw purchase I would get a good book. The new marine aquarium is a good one. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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07-04-2007, 10:14 PM	#2
Forester Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Crivitz, WI Age: 28 Posts: 70	Depends on what accessories come with the tank. Protein skimmer? Live rock and live sand, that still have living organisms on them? I have been researching saltwater setups lately, and the cost adds up in a hurry. I wouldn't be surprised if you did need another $300 or more to finish the setup, that includes fish, live rock, inverts, corals, whatever else you want. Other people who know more than me on this I am sure will chime in to give you a better idea.

07-05-2007, 07:38 AM	#3
Ice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 550	Depends on what the other accessories are ...

07-06-2007, 07:55 AM	#4
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,471	If it's a whole setup with rocks and equipment and everything, then 300 is a steal. A STEAL, I tell ya!

07-06-2007, 08:19 PM	#5
musho3210 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 15 Posts: 66	what do they mean by coral lights, ive never heard of coral lights.... do they mean corallife, seems like a good deal but make sure everything is there and in working condition and is good for saltwater tanks. Second hand set up like that go for around 550 near me, so it seems like a good deal.

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