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2639
08-03-2005, 11:31 AM
A co-worker is wanting to sell me his used Coralife 20" 55 watt light. It's 50/50 actinic/10K.

What would a fair price be to offer him?
Condiman
08-03-2005, 12:34 PM
All depends on the age of the unit really
2639
08-03-2005, 12:52 PM
He's wanting 70 for it and it's about 5 years old
Condiman
08-03-2005, 02:39 PM
seems a bit high to me
FishinInTheDark
08-03-2005, 02:55 PM
You can get a brand new knockoff for less than half that.
Doctor_Reef
08-03-2005, 04:21 PM
That is too high in my book... 5 years old the internal ballast has had a lot of work over those years!!! ....I would pass on that!!!
gman0526
08-03-2005, 07:02 PM
Agreed, i would pass too.
2639
08-03-2005, 07:36 PM
Well advised ;) I watched him plug it in and it was a hard-starter! Plus the bulbs needed changed....I feel better now!
Doctor_Reef
08-03-2005, 07:46 PM
There are lots of used equipment for tanks in the paper...on sites...etc...if that is what you are looking for...and the pricing many times is dirt cheap!!! Keep your eyes open and you really can get some real deals....on newer used equipment!!!!
2639
08-03-2005, 08:52 PM
What attracted me was the fact that is was nearly perfect to put over my sump :( oh well, I'll keep my eyes open...Cant rush great things :D
Condiman
08-05-2005, 06:57 AM
Ya I usually look on other sites if I need anything for my tank. I have gotten alot of great deals.
Doctor_Reef
08-05-2005, 10:09 AM
You can get a 6500k incandescent bulb at home depot for a few bucks and put over your sump....and get great growth!!!! And use a cheap fixture….
2639
08-05-2005, 10:39 AM
I thought of that. I also thought that might raise the heat. In your experience, does an incandescent raise it much?
Doctor_Reef
08-05-2005, 10:42 AM
Not any more than PC lighting or other bulbs....
2639
08-05-2005, 11:07 AM
good deal then. Right now, I'm using an actinic light and I'm unsure if that's benificial.