Help! Newbi!! sw-das

Tanya64 · 05-02-2004, 10:17 PM

Hello! I'm new to the hobby. I purchased a used DAS aquarium w/o the protein skimmer. Guy at lfs said he could get one for around 179.00, but when I returned to buy it the Price was now 500+ dollars. Help! On a very tight budget of which $500+ is not in. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Tanya

**Ninong** · 05-02-2004, 10:56 PM

Hi Tanya, welcome to Reefland!

I don't know what to tell you. Aren't those D.A.S. aquariums the ones with the skimmer and filtration built into the rear of the aquarium? I think I saw one a few years back. I wasn't all that impressed with it because it didn't have any room in the built-in canopy for anything other than the included fluorescent tubes and if I remember correctly it would not have been possible to replace the canopy because of the way they designed the stand, tank and canopy as a single custom unit.

You might try running a post in the For Sale or Trade forum at www.reefcentral.com saying you want to buy a used D.A.S. skimmer that fits your setup and see if you get any hits.

Good luck!

Tanya64 · 05-06-2004, 12:36 AM

Ninong,

Thanks for answering my question. I will try to see if I can find something. I know I must've had sucker written across my face. Anyway, I've taken the plunge, so to speak. You are right, everything is in the aquarium. Maybe it will be a good starter.

Thanks Again,
Tanya

05-02-2004, 10:17 PM	#1
Tanya64 New in Town Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2	Help! Newbi!! sw-das Hello! I'm new to the hobby. I purchased a used DAS aquarium w/o the protein skimmer. Guy at lfs said he could get one for around 179.00, but when I returned to buy it the Price was now 500+ dollars. Help! On a very tight budget of which $500+ is not in. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Tanya

05-02-2004, 10:56 PM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,500	Hi Tanya, welcome to Reefland! I don't know what to tell you. Aren't those D.A.S. aquariums the ones with the skimmer and filtration built into the rear of the aquarium? I think I saw one a few years back. I wasn't all that impressed with it because it didn't have any room in the built-in canopy for anything other than the included fluorescent tubes and if I remember correctly it would not have been possible to replace the canopy because of the way they designed the stand, tank and canopy as a single custom unit. You might try running a post in the For Sale or Trade forum at www.reefcentral.com saying you want to buy a used D.A.S. skimmer that fits your setup and see if you get any hits. Good luck! __________________ Ninong

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05-06-2004, 12:36 AM	#3
Tanya64 New in Town Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2	Ninong, Thanks for answering my question. I will try to see if I can find something. I know I must've had sucker written across my face. Anyway, I've taken the plunge, so to speak. You are right, everything is in the aquarium. Maybe it will be a good starter. Thanks Again, Tanya

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