Pair of used AI Hydra 26 HD good deal?

smilinteddy · 05/22/2019, 08:00 PM

I have contacted someone locally who is looking to sell two AI Hydra 26 HD's that were used on lower settings (softies, some LPS) for about a year and a half. He is willing to go for $450 for the pair as well as throwing in one flex mount. Is this a decent deal?

I know buying used anything is kind of risky, but does the risk outweigh the potential cost savings of buying new?

The last time I had a reef tank (12 years ago) LED's weren't even really in the mainstream yet, so I'm a bit out of my element in judging. I think from a price standpoint it's a decent deal, I'm just worried about the lights crapping out on me in the near future or something. I've been trying to do research on reliability and lifespan and such, but in the meantime I don't want to lose out on a good deal.

jrill · 05/22/2019, 08:12 PM

I think so. The seem to go for around $250 each, sometimes with a mount.

ghostman · 05/23/2019, 01:10 PM

I think that's a very good deal. I would take it....

smilinteddy · 05/23/2019, 01:19 PM

That's what was my initial thought too. I am just always worried about buying used electronics. With a tank it's pretty much going to be ok as long as there are no leaks or cracks. Most things like skimmers or reactors or things like that if part of it goes out it's usually like a pump or something g that you can repair or replace.

With something like LED light fixtures, if something goes wrong, I don't have any knowledge as far as repairing or replacing or even knowing if it's possible. I just don't want to end up with a really expensive dead light.

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05/22/2019, 08:00 PM	#1
smilinteddy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 74	Pair of used AI Hydra 26 HD good deal? I have contacted someone locally who is looking to sell two AI Hydra 26 HD's that were used on lower settings (softies, some LPS) for about a year and a half. He is willing to go for $450 for the pair as well as throwing in one flex mount. Is this a decent deal? I know buying used anything is kind of risky, but does the risk outweigh the potential cost savings of buying new? The last time I had a reef tank (12 years ago) LED's weren't even really in the mainstream yet, so I'm a bit out of my element in judging. I think from a price standpoint it's a decent deal, I'm just worried about the lights crapping out on me in the near future or something. I've been trying to do research on reliability and lifespan and such, but in the meantime I don't want to lose out on a good deal.

05/23/2019, 01:10 PM	#3
ghostman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 1,629	I think that's a very good deal. I would take it.... __________________ When you die, you don't know you're dead. It's only difficult for the people around you. It's the same when you're stupid. Current Tank Info: 40IM Fusion, 40lbs of rock, and 20lbs of sand. Just a few fish and corals....for now.

05/22/2019, 08:12 PM	#2
jrill Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 54	I think so. The seem to go for around $250 each, sometimes with a mount.

05/23/2019, 01:19 PM	#4
smilinteddy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 74	That's what was my initial thought too. I am just always worried about buying used electronics. With a tank it's pretty much going to be ok as long as there are no leaks or cracks. Most things like skimmers or reactors or things like that if part of it goes out it's usually like a pump or something g that you can repair or replace. With something like LED light fixtures, if something goes wrong, I don't have any knowledge as far as repairing or replacing or even knowing if it's possible. I just don't want to end up with a really expensive dead light. Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk