how much would you pay for..... - Aquarium Advice

EdgarMedina1010 · 06-21-2006, 11:10 PM

how much would you pay for a 10 gal. tank with gravel,decor.(includes background), air pump (includes air hose), heater, filter , food, lighting (hood). net........ give me a good estimate.....

HannahJ · 06-21-2006, 11:27 PM

I'd probably be willing to toss $30-40 for a complete 10 gal set up, but that's just because it's been my experience that even if it comes with everything, at least one thing will not be to my taste or will be inadequate and more money would need to be spent any ways. However, if it sounded really good (just the kind of filter I like, looks good, etc), then I might pay more. It really depends.

Menagerie · 06-21-2006, 11:46 PM

Aside from quality of the items, the condition they are in makes a difference. I have gone to look at tanks with all the trimmings only to leave because the airpumps did not work/made odd noises or the amount of crud on the glass. If it's a killer deal, then I am willing to put in some work, but I would not pay above $30 and I would ask how old the food is. If the tank is in great condition, then I would consider the cost of the equipment and might spend as much as $40-50.

Burks · 06-22-2006, 12:22 AM

Like the others said, no more than $40 unless it has top-notch equipment.

I bought my complete 10g tank as a kit at Wal-mart for $20. Had everything but a stand, gravel, and fish. Stand was $4 in some scrap lumber

tropicfishman · 06-22-2006, 12:24 AM

well if comes from soneon like me, then it has all kinds of items that are "overkill" for a tnak that size, like filter canister, inline heater, etc. etc. lol I would prolly give 30 bucks for one with a flourescent hood, and 20 for one witjh an incadescent type hood

EdgarMedina1010 · 06-22-2006, 01:15 AM

everything brand new.... 2 weeks old......

malkore · 06-22-2006, 11:42 AM

I too would say $40. air pump isn't a necessary item since there's a filter included.

fish_4_all · 06-22-2006, 03:26 PM

$20 if it comes with a cheapo in tank filter or HOB, $30 if it comes with a decent HOB like AC or Penguin. $35 if it comes with a good fluorescent hood and a decent filter.

06-21-2006, 11:10 PM	#1
EdgarMedina1010 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DENVER CO. Posts: 429	how much would you pay for..... how much would you pay for a 10 gal. tank with gravel,decor.(includes background), air pump (includes air hose), heater, filter , food, lighting (hood). net........ give me a good estimate.....

06-21-2006, 11:46 PM	#3
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	Aside from quality of the items, the condition they are in makes a difference. I have gone to look at tanks with all the trimmings only to leave because the airpumps did not work/made odd noises or the amount of crud on the glass. If it's a killer deal, then I am willing to put in some work, but I would not pay above $30 and I would ask how old the food is. If the tank is in great condition, then I would consider the cost of the equipment and might spend as much as $40-50. __________________

06-22-2006, 12:24 AM	#5
tropicfishman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,890	well if comes from soneon like me, then it has all kinds of items that are "overkill" for a tnak that size, like filter canister, inline heater, etc. etc. lol I would prolly give 30 bucks for one with a flourescent hood, and 20 for one witjh an incadescent type hood __________________ I love my clown loaches and red tail shark!!! lol

06-22-2006, 01:15 AM	#6
EdgarMedina1010 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DENVER CO. Posts: 429	everything brand new.... 2 weeks old...... __________________ EDGAR MEDINA -"Keep looking, when you get there, i'll be there."

06-22-2006, 11:42 AM	#7
malkore Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 6,540	I too would say $40. air pump isn't a necessary item since there's a filter included. __________________ Visit my aquarium pages - see specs on my tanks, and photos of how they've evolved My other passion: TheNinja 500R - updated 9/18/05

06-21-2006, 11:27 PM	#2
HannahJ Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 160	I'd probably be willing to toss $30-40 for a complete 10 gal set up, but that's just because it's been my experience that even if it comes with everything, at least one thing will not be to my taste or will be inadequate and more money would need to be spent any ways. However, if it sounded really good (just the kind of filter I like, looks good, etc), then I might pay more. It really depends.

06-22-2006, 12:22 AM	#4
Burks Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 556	Like the others said, no more than $40 unless it has top-notch equipment. I bought my complete 10g tank as a kit at Wal-mart for $20. Had everything but a stand, gravel, and fish. Stand was $4 in some scrap lumber

06-22-2006, 03:26 PM	#8
fish_4_all Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 1,809 Images: 4	$20 if it comes with a cheapo in tank filter or HOB, $30 if it comes with a decent HOB like AC or Penguin. $35 if it comes with a good fluorescent hood and a decent filter.

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