Possible New Tank
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Edward Smith
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What's included in "accessories?"
the asscessories could have more value than the tank
This is JMO:
Here's a way to determine if its a good deal:
1. Make an itemized list of everything your buying
2. Look up the retail value of each item
3. Adjust the value of the item to reflect a non-retail price (this is appropriate because you cannot return items for "store credit" and there is no "customer satisfaction policy")
4. Again adjust each item's value base on condition/use
5. Take an additional 10% off because you are buying "a complete package" (this is appropriate because you don't get the opporunity to select the type/brand of each component and even most retail outlets will offer a discount for purchasing complete setup).
Add it up and there you go.
Consistently, people will sell used complete setups for much lower than the price that this process will determine. If they want actual value for each item, they usually need to part out.
Lastly, always check with Dough Lehman for complete setups for buying.
Good luck!
the asscessories could have more value than the tank
This is JMO:
Here's a way to determine if its a good deal:
1. Make an itemized list of everything your buying
2. Look up the retail value of each item
3. Adjust the value of the item to reflect a non-retail price (this is appropriate because you cannot return items for "store credit" and there is no "customer satisfaction policy")
4. Again adjust each item's value base on condition/use
5. Take an additional 10% off because you are buying "a complete package" (this is appropriate because you don't get the opporunity to select the type/brand of each component and even most retail outlets will offer a discount for purchasing complete setup).
Add it up and there you go.
Consistently, people will sell used complete setups for much lower than the price that this process will determine. If they want actual value for each item, they usually need to part out.
Lastly, always check with Dough Lehman for complete setups for buying.
Good luck!
Edward Smith
Active member
What accessories come with?
I paid $1200 for my 125g but it included EVERYTING needed for a FO system and the cabniet was sweet, I thought that was a good deal?
I paid $1200 for my 125g but it included EVERYTING needed for a FO system and the cabniet was sweet, I thought that was a good deal?
jsbzmcdaniel
New member
Jim,
I would also look into who made the tank. This is very important to know you are buying a quality tank and not a fly by night builder.
Acrylic thickness throught is also important.
I would also look into who made the tank. This is very important to know you are buying a quality tank and not a fly by night builder.
Acrylic thickness throught is also important.
Edward Smith
Active member
Is this tank acrylic? If so (and as long as it was built reputable builder) that price would be INCREDIBLE!!!!!!
Even if it isnt, all that equipment makes it sound like a great deal.
Even if it isnt, all that equipment makes it sound like a great deal.
I believe the tank is glass. I will be going to see the set-up Sunday in Shorewood. I will find out which manufacture it is from.
One other thing which I am not sure will make difference or not. THe tank is 8' long 2" deep and 31" tall.
Jim will the 250 HQI's that I just bought be enough for this depth?
Thanks
Jim Mc
One other thing which I am not sure will make difference or not. THe tank is 8' long 2" deep and 31" tall.
Jim will the 250 HQI's that I just bought be enough for this depth?
Thanks
Jim Mc
SERRASOMETHING
New member
If you just need the tank, I can tell you that member J-Lo on piranha-fury.com will sell the tank stand and tops for maybe $700.
rw
same dimensions built by glasscages.com
rw
same dimensions built by glasscages.com
chuck snow
New member
if you need more help give me a pm. I move alot of tanks with no problems so far.
Your not to far from me.
Your not to far from me.
