Going rate on used tanks?

[BigJim]

Dollars per gallon seem to decrease as tank size increases. On Craigslist Chicago, it's common to find 29g setups for $100-$150 while there was a 500g setup for $1200. Right now there are several 55-90g tanks with stands for $100-$200.

It really depends on how much equipment comes with the tank, how quickly people want to get rid of it, and most importantly, how much they think their used aquarium is worth. Some people must have the ultra-rare, limited edition, gold-plated super filter for what they're asking for their aquariums.

[joy13]

Originally Posted by BigJim

Dollars per gallon seem to decrease as tank size increases. On Craigslist Chicago, it's common to find 29g setups for $100-$150 while there was a 500g setup for $1200. Right now there are several 55-90g tanks with stands for $100-$200.

It really depends on how much equipment comes with the tank, how quickly people want to get rid of it, and most importantly, how much they think their used aquarium is worth. Some people must have the ultra-rare, limited edition, gold-plated super filter for what they're asking for their aquariums.

I agree on craigslist here there was a 10 gallon someone asking $100 for, it was the walmart kit with clown puke gravel and but no stand. I recieved and email today from someone I got sand, rock and coral from with a 46 gallon bow with stand for only $75. I am thinking where I could put it but I don't know of anyplace.

[FishEggs]

it all depends on your location, how patient you are and how patient the seller is. i just saw a 100g with stand listed for $150. that one didnt last 6 hours on craigslist before it was sold. i tried to get it but wasnt quick enough. i wouldnt pay more than $1 a gallon for any tank 55g or smaller but that is tank only. then you have to factor in what else they are selling with the tank.
if you are patient and they are not then you can score a really good deal but that can take time. and as we all know time is money. keep watching the listings in your area and you will get a feel for what is a good price to pay. you may even find one for free! i have.

[Abemas]

I'm looking at a 55 gallon with nice looking oak stand and hinged canopy. 1-2 years old being sold with a HOB filter and heater along with assorted fish/supplies. Seller is asking $300 OBO. Seems a bit high to me and sounds like they want to get rid of it so I'm tempted to offer $150 to $200. Is this in line with the value of the tank?

[gzeiger]

Based on posts in this thread, I'd say prices seem fairly variable regionally. In my area I would say your offer is still on the high end. The inclusion of the heater and filter is a nice bonus though, and $150 seems about right. It's not that I couldn't see paying $200 or even $250 for that, but based on similar items I see for sale I don't feel like I should have to. If you can't find a better deal anywhere, then I would definitely say it's worth it.

The inclusion of fish is generally a negative. Are we talking about a 9 inch oscar and an 18 inch pleco with assorted carnival goldfish and/or koi as per the usual?

[Abemas]

Hard to tell from the pictures they have posted. I can see the outline of what might be a Bala shark but hard to tell. I didn't ask when we spoke on the phone. I doubt I would be interested in what they were keeping. He said if I didn't want the fish they would sell them back to the LFS.

[mfdrookie516]

Originally Posted by gzeiger

The inclusion of fish is generally a negative. Are we talking about a 9 inch oscar and an 18 inch pleco with assorted carnival goldfish and/or koi as per the usual?

haha so true.. or the largemouth they caught that cant even turn around in the tank anymore

[gzeiger]

No kidding. I keep natives almost exclusively, but the number of cretins you see trying to keep bass in tanks with double digit gallonage is mind boggling.