Saltwater Tank Questions

[Capnbob]

Howdy everybody,

First off, I hope this is in the right place. I wasn't sure if I should post this in beginner questions, or saltwater forum...

I appoligize if any of these questions have been asked recently...

Anyway, I'm thinking of buying a saltwater tank from a friend. It's a 46 gallon tank with everything, he's had it running now for approx. 2 years. It includes the stand, tank, testing materials, lighting, lots of live rock, live sand (is that right?), a biofilter and about 10 small fish. I think it has some other things in it as well, I can't think of anything else at the moment though. I've never had a saltwater tank before and know very little about it other than the basics I've read on the net, but I do own an elaborate 36 gallon freshwater tank.

First question: He said he spent about $2k on the whole setup. Is that an exageration? He's asking $400 for everything. That's a pretty awesome deal, right?

Also, before I get into this, I'd like to ask if saltwater tanks a very expensive to maintain?

Lastly, if I do decide to get this tank, does can someone give me link for information on how to move a saltwater tank? I know how to move freshwater tanks (just moved my 36 gallon about 3 days ago...)

Any help is appreciated!

-Capnbob

 

[fish_keeper2]

400 sounds like a good deal. eh 2k thats about right......marine fish are expensive....25-30 bucks for a clown fish that gets 4 inches when full grown. you would be better off asking in the marine section. they will know more than most of us here in the freshwater section

 

[Capnbob]

400 sounds like a good deal. eh 2k thats about right......marine fish are expensive....25-30 bucks for a clown fish that gets 4 inches when full grown. you would be better off asking in the marine section. they will know more than most of us here in the freshwater section

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Thanks for the advice I'll post this in the Marine section.

 

[Def]

I guess there are probably replies in the s/w section, but $400 is probably half the price of the live rock you'd need on its own.