Sad Panda January 9, 2016 Share January 9, 2016 First hello, I love this site. I started in the hobby about 6 months ago with a 55g non-RR tank and overflow box. I built my own stand and sump and things were going great untill I realized this hobby is very calming for me (I have a super high stress job) and I should have spent the extra money on a larger Reef Ready tank. I have had two overflows onto the floor already and want to move up to a RR 120 or larger tank so I have been watching the for sale forum as I found after pricing new tanks they may be a bit more than I can spend at this time. A question I have is buying used, have many people had trouble getting "bad tanks" meaning that they get them home and find they have a leak etc? Thank you for this site Iam sure I will be pestering you all for a long time to come. Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmentzel January 9, 2016 Share January 9, 2016 For what it's worth I just upgraded my 55g to a 125g. Bought the 125g used and it is working great Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS January 10, 2016 Share January 10, 2016 While any purchase should be made with some caution and risk, I am usually very comfortable with what I buy from WAMAS members. Unlike CraigsList, where you don't even get a persons real email address, there is some accountability here. While I am not encouraging a public bashing of member transactions, the possibility of this tends to keep people on check,. Also, if you keep an eye out for who has been around a while vs. new people who start off selling stuff, you can get a sense of what you may be getting into. In short, WAMAS is able to provide the small town experience in what would otherwise be the big scary city of the Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBL January 10, 2016 Share January 10, 2016 While any purchase should be made with some caution and risk, I am usually very comfortable with what I buy from WAMAS members. Unlike CraigsList, where you don't even get a persons real email address, there is some accountability here. While I am not encouraging a public bashing of member transactions, the possibility of this tends to keep people on check,. Also, if you keep an eye out for who has been around a while vs. new people who start off selling stuff, you can get a sense of what you may be getting into. In short, WAMAS is able to provide the small town experience in what would otherwise be the big scary city of the Internet. +1 on what DaveS said. Welcome to WAMAS. Here is what would be an awesome upgrade http://wamas.org/forums/topic/76305-240g-system-part-out/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 10, 2016 Share January 10, 2016 While any purchase should be made with some caution and risk, I am usually very comfortable with what I buy from WAMAS members. Unlike CraigsList, where you don't even get a persons real email address, there is some accountability here. While I am not encouraging a public bashing of member transactions, the possibility of this tends to keep people on check,. Also, if you keep an eye out for who has been around a while vs. new people who start off selling stuff, you can get a sense of what you may be getting into. In short, WAMAS is able to provide the small town experience in what would otherwise be the big scary city of the Internet. Great answer. Thanks, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda January 10, 2016 Author Share January 10, 2016 DBL, I looked at that setup just not sure I can house a 75g sump. I do not have the option to plumb to the basement from where the tank will set. AND that size tank seems a tad overwhelming. Also I would need to buy A LOT of new equipment (probably all) for that size. I would like to try to reuse as much of my current gear as possible. But other than those things I would probably buy that set up in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda January 13, 2016 Author Share January 13, 2016 WOW- Thanks to AWSOME members I will pick up my new (used) 180g RR this weekend. I am going to start a new thread on some equipment questions I have soon. This is the best club/society I have ever joined as far as helpful people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 13, 2016 Share January 13, 2016 WOW- Thanks to AWSOME members I will pick up my new (used) 180g RR this weekend. I am going to start a new thread on some equipment questions I have soon. This is the best club/society I have ever joined as far as helpful people. Great outcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris June 21, 2023 Share June 21, 2023 Welcome! You will love being a part o this group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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