1) How many of you started off in this hobby buying used equipment?
My very first setup was all brand new from the LFS. Tank, stand, bio wheel filter, garbage light, etc. I immediately learned to not trust a LFS after this. After that, I bought used power heads and brand new lights so I could actually keep corals.
2) What are some things you would still buy used today?
I don't mind buying used Tunze pumps. Maybe some halide ballasts too
3) What are some things you would NOT buy used today?
Almost everything. Tank? Not a chance. It's one of the cheapest parts of the whole thing.
My very first setup was all brand new from the LFS. Tank, stand, bio wheel filter, garbage light, etc. I immediately learned to not trust a LFS after this. After that, I bought used power heads and brand new lights so I could actually keep corals.
2) What are some things you would still buy used today?
I don't mind buying used Tunze pumps. Maybe some halide ballasts too
3) What are some things you would NOT buy used today?
Almost everything. Tank? Not a chance. It's one of the cheapest parts of the whole thing.