If an aquamedic percula then it's a real good price....some always prefer to tinker and customise set ups..thinking one brand over another sometimes..I personally plug it in and if it works...leave it alone,lol....
ps...does that price inc the lights??
Hope he goes for it another tank thread never goes a miss,lol...just think too yf..another tank to splash around in and help to stock, keep him on the right tracks , so to say,lol.....