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Need help putting a value on a possible purchase
- Thread starter Ls2Goat
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With all the variables meaning you don't know what is hiding I am for 50% of new retail. I would go 1500 on this if in good shape maybe slightly more. .
Just to give you the heads up, MRC's are disgustingly noisy and need very large volume pumps. If you have a remote fish room, the noise shouldn't be an issue. I have both and MRC 1 and MRC 2.....best skimmers I've owned as far as pulling the gook. As far as price, I can't help short of used fish stuff doesn't sell well.
I like my MRC1. it is DIY'd rigged to extend the body making it more a MRC 3 or more. That stated, I dislike those white screws and if you don't tighten it correctly, it will maddeningly leak. You do require a separate pump for it unlike many skimmers today where you just buy the entire set up together. Mine is in a separate room/basement so I don't notice the noise. The external pump was the loudest thing - and I switched to an internal pump...i don't hear it.
I'm not sure how much i'd pay for such a set up but 50% seems too much to me. If he/she expects you to go to his home and purchase a used set up, i wouldn't pay more than 25 cents on the dollar. but that's me.
I'm not sure how much i'd pay for such a set up but 50% seems too much to me. If he/she expects you to go to his home and purchase a used set up, i wouldn't pay more than 25 cents on the dollar. but that's me.
that looks like a reeflo external pump. it looks pretty beat....I loved mine. I got it used and worked solidly for almost 8 years for me. it's $50 for a replacement seal - and given the looks of that pump, you will need it. or get a brand new one. That's a lot of jury rigging pvc he has there and you will need to reconfigure it to your room/set up. he will have to cut all that pvc up in order to ship that....
It's hard to tell but are there any scratches on the tank?
truth be told the only thing of some value is the skimmer from what I saw. is that a chiller next to the skimmer?
It's hard to tell but are there any scratches on the tank?
truth be told the only thing of some value is the skimmer from what I saw. is that a chiller next to the skimmer?
Phil, I think (and that's a BIG think) it has a standard behemoth overflow (I think I see it). I've got to believe those "extra" bulkheads we see are for a closed loop....but that's a guess as well. If it was me....a cheap SOB....I'd offer 1000 and see what happens. I actually think that generous.
Thanks for the input, I think I've got him at $800 as of now. He was going to include a 2010 MP40 at $1000 but I am passing on that. Trying for $600.
The chiller is not included as far as I'm aware of.
I've spent the better part of the past 2 years piecing together all the parts for a large 200g+ build before hitting a road block and then settling for a 90g instead but I've since decided to ditch the 90g and go bigger as I should have from the get go.
With that being said I have a Vectra L1 pump that I'm sure will handle the return aswell as a manifold for that skimmer and a few reactors and 2.5 MP40's(the 0.5 is one for parts)
Good point on the overflows, I'll see about getting more pictures. If it isn't a RR tank I don't think I'd be interested!
It is located in North North Jersey
The chiller is not included as far as I'm aware of.
I've spent the better part of the past 2 years piecing together all the parts for a large 200g+ build before hitting a road block and then settling for a 90g instead but I've since decided to ditch the 90g and go bigger as I should have from the get go.
With that being said I have a Vectra L1 pump that I'm sure will handle the return aswell as a manifold for that skimmer and a few reactors and 2.5 MP40's(the 0.5 is one for parts)
Good point on the overflows, I'll see about getting more pictures. If it isn't a RR tank I don't think I'd be interested!
It is located in North North Jersey
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I would have guessed it was set up as closed loop at some point. I'd try to avoid check valves....there are ways around them. They will eventually fail.
I have no experience with closed loop systems,
I'm assuming I'd need 2 returns pumps and use one set of drains specifically for the closed loop.
Is it possible to plug the bulkheads or is that just asking for trouble down the road?
I'm going to make a decision tonight.
Another option I was debating was a 6ft 150g with good stand/canopy that's been sitting at a LFS in Hamilton for some months, I swung by earlier today and they had removed the $1500 price tag and said they just want it gone! Think $500-$750 for it.
Im not seeing any negatives from any one that would turn me off of the 220g so any last thoughts from any one?
Even a flat yes or no would help!
Can I add a poll?
Another option I was debating was a 6ft 150g with good stand/canopy that's been sitting at a LFS in Hamilton for some months, I swung by earlier today and they had removed the $1500 price tag and said they just want it gone! Think $500-$750 for it.
Im not seeing any negatives from any one that would turn me off of the 220g so any last thoughts from any one?
Even a flat yes or no would help!
Can I add a poll?
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The 220 seems like a pretty good deal....and yes, a simple plug can be used to block off the closed loop bulkheads. You'll just need to provide flow by powerheads/gyre.
For 700-800$ if everything works and the front glass is not scratched bad I would say yes. Check that front glass good with the halides on. Scratches are easy to hide in the dark.
Thanks
Kevin, what does "Yes" or "No" mean? Make it "220" or "150".....and maybe a "Don't care".
Sorry I added the 150g part later as a after thought, I just updated the first post to reflect it.
Where can I get just a new tank/stand of that size for under a thousand?