Hi from Ankeny Ia

Welcome to the club. Are you setting up a reef tank or fish only with live rock? Wow...13 tanks. The BioCube is a great place to start out. Enjoy and let us know if you have any questions that we can help with!

--AJ

 

Hi, and welcome! Sounds like you have quite the passion for aquatics. My advise to you is take your time and do things right the first time!!!
Don't try to skimp on cheap equipment, in this hobby you get what you pay for so do your self a favor and get the facts before you buy equipment, it will save you money in the long run!!!
Again Welcome!!
-Rick-

 

Posted By B-Rad on 07/18/2009 03:02 PM
Don't try to skimp on cheap equipment, in this hobby you get what you pay for so do your self a favor and get the facts before you buy equipment, it will save you money in the long run!!!
Again Welcome!!
-Rick-
That is great advice - took me about a year to accumulate all the equipment I wanted to set up the 120 I now have and couldn't be happier.  Took sometime but well worth it.

 

Posted By SGM on 07/18/2009 05:34 PM
I am hoping to get good equipment. Is used ok to buy?
My new system is 100% used, well I built the stand myself - got some killer deals off GIRS, everything I bought looks new and was well taken care of.  Again it took a year to gather all the needed equipment but it was worth the wait.

 

Posted By SGM on 07/18/2009 05:34 PM
I am hoping to get good equipment. Is used ok to buy?
Absolutely! There's always great deals in the buy/sell/trade section. I'm just saying to make sure the that the stuff you buy is good quality, and will fit you're system and its needs!
Don't be afraid to ask questions, or for our opinions on things you think you may need for your system. There are thousands of different components and brands, some good, some great, and some to avoid.
There are allot of very knowledgeable people in this club and we are here to help you with all your questions. 

 

On used stuff, just make sure that you're careful about the condition of stuff. I've bot a lot of used stuff in great condition, but wasn't as selective about some other stuff and got burned. Insist on photos and as much usage history as possible when purchasing. It also helps to buy local vs. buying over RC as at least you have a better chance of knowing the person selling (which hopefully means they are less likely to screw you). Good luck.

--AJ