New tank

[Neoz]

Looking for some advice. If you were going to purchase a new 125 RR tank were is the best place and prices.. I can get one locally here for $425 plus tax. Are all tanks the same or should I be looking for a certain brand IF I go new. Thanks for any suggestions..

[pimpinitup6969]

i have had both all glass and perfecto tanks i personally like the perfecto with the overflows in the corners

[pimpinitup6969]

the tanks also seem to be built better imo!
What happened with the complete 125?

[Neoz]

Like a dumb@ss I passed on it. It wasn't RR and I wanted a different sump setup. Guess I'm being a little fussy. So I may just build my own setup the way I want it..

I would like a sump setup like frankandmaura has. Not sure what make and model but thats what I would like to go with. Not really looking for a tank to go under my cabinet. So I sent Frank a Pm

[pimpinitup6969]

what kind of sump does he have?

[daveverdo]

The best prices I have seen for tanks is The Pet Place in Lancaster PA. I actually drove there to get a tank and some equipment last year.

They list a 125g Perfecto w/2 corner flo for $399 (black or oak). They also have 125g All-Glass Reef Ready for $399. The All Glass would still need the plumbing for the overflow. The Perfecto's come with the plumbing.

Tax in PA is 6% so it would cost $424 in Lancaster. Locally with tax would be $459. Unless you go next weekend when they have their annual sale and the perfecto tanks are 10% off, saving another $42.4 with the tax. You would need a good day to drive there get it and drive back plus the gas. If you go during the sale expect crowds. I don't know if it is worth it to save $35. You could however let your LFS know you can get it somewhere for $399 and they might be willing to negociate a little. Maybe delivery, throw in some extras.

I am not a good negociator so I usally pay the asking price, but that is me.

Good Luck,
Dave

[pimpinitup6969]

that fish place is def worth the trip they have alot of stuff and at pretty good prices!

[pimpinitup6969]

i might even be willing to make the trip with you haha

[Neoz]

Unless I see a savings of like 80$ or more its not really worth the trip. Being on the road all day is no fun . So if I go new Perfecto is the way I'm going. So that has all the plumbing in it already... Not really sure what that all is but sounds good..

[pimpinitup6969]

the perfecto has all the standpipes

[daveverdo]

I added a strainer to the standpipe to stop snails from taking the water slide down to the basement. But the perfecto pretty much comes with the piping that goes inthe overflow and a short loc-link Y with tow outputs.

If you are thinking of going to Lancaster for the sale, be advised it is first come first served. You could posts in the That Pet Place forum to see how many 125g Perfectos they have. If you go during the sale it could save $80 but it would be a whole day at least. If you get lights, pumps, ... you could even save more. You may want to check out the website and see details about what is on sale.

Dave

[Neoz]

daveverdo you have the url for that website? I should at least check it out. Because I will be needing a lot of equipment. If I'm going to go I might as well get a bunch of items to make it worth while..

[thepircs]

That fifh place is having their annual sale - Perfecto tanks are $1 per gallon......worth the drive?

[Neoz]

Heck yeah! Were and when is that? You have any more information? Like a website or anything? Are they RR tanks..

[daveverdo]

www.thatfishplace.com

I don't know if the $1/gal is for all perfector tanks.

Should confirm that through the their forum http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=499 of via email/phone.

[pimpinitup6969]

i think the 1/ per gallons is for all glass non reef ready tanks.... but you could always have it drilled and put your own overflows in! the overflow boxes will be less bulky that way!

[daveverdo]

The add says "select" tank, I interpret this add to mean that only 75g tanks are $1/gal. The others are some % off as listed. I am not sure but that is how I read this add.

TFP Tank Sale

Dave

[Neoz]

Yes that is correct. Only for the 75g. Sent in email

This looks like a nice tank. Although I'm not crazy about the tall tank.. What do you think... Price is right

http://renegadereefers.org/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2698

[pimpinitup6969]

where is that tank located? i would be interested in going with you if you get that so i can get the blotched anthias he has!

[Neoz]

In PA. Google maps says its about 100miles from binghamton.

[daveverdo]

Well the tank alone would be $600-$700 new plus at least another $500 for the stand and $300 for the canopy. So, if it is in good condition, $400 for the three isn't bad. Definitely better than $400 for a 120g new perfecto tank only. Just my 2 cents.

Dave

[Neoz]

Yeah I sent him a PM. Depending on were exactly he is I believe I'll ask for updated photos and take a trip. Plan on buying the light setup as well. Could you look at that and see if its worth the $300 bucks he is asking.. I figure $700 for the whole setup with lights is a good deal.

Although i have no idea what a close loop means or is..LOL. I'm off to try and find out about that..

[daveverdo]

It does not look like a T5 fixture to me. Those look like compact flourescents. He did replace the ballasts but you may be able to get that fixture new for $329. I just cut and pasted the light name in yahoo and got a few hits at different online retailers. You could probably do the same for any of the other equipment. If it makes a difference to you it is made in China.

Based on the fact that it appears to be PC rather than T5 you may want to check some of the facts on the other equipment, The seller doesn't sound like he has much experience in the hobby.

Dave

[Neoz]

^^ Ok thanks for the help sir. That is why I ask.

Did a further search on those lights... Not good at all. Many reports of them bursting in flames, arcing and the bulbs are really crappy. So thanks again.. That is why i ask

[reefscape15]

+1 on That Fish Place. And all tanks are not ever on sale there. Usually the common size rectangular tanks and sometimes the bio-cube type systems are on sale. I got my tank down there without a sale price to lure me in, but it was at least $150 cheaper than anywhere else i could find it. It's a 54gal corner bow and stand for $420. Kind of pricey for only 54gal, but i love that it's not a standard rectangle tank. Also i was in PA visiting family for Thanksgiving anyways, so i only had to drive about 30mins to get there! Even if you're only saving $80 or less, it's still worth the drive to just check it out. I'm almost positive that you'll walk out of there with more stuff than you planned on buying! It happens to me every time i go! A few times i was just going to get some specific frags, but then i found 2 Orange Sun Coral colonies for $6 each, a Red Mushroom Rock for $6, and 2 Ric Mushrooms that were mislabeled and picked up both for $18!