New Tank Advice!

[revhtree]

Hey all! I won a brandnew 4ft 120g glass tank with dual mega overflows of ebay for $250.00. It was from a lfs in tampa fl. I talked with the guy and told him I didnt realize the tank was 4ft. He said he would sell me a 6ft 120g for the same price without the overflows. He said with overflows he would sll for $350.00. My question is this. Should I go with the 4ft or 6ft? I am going to call him and see about a 180g because his prices are good.

Do you think the prices are good?

Also keep in mind that I am probably going to put it in a wall in the living room. Longer would look better right?

TIA!

 

[scuba_steve]

remember 6' tank needs 3 sets of lights as well

 

[Sea Cat]

I'd personally go for the six foot. More surface area. Looks better. IMO

BTW, what Tampa store?

 

[kenor33]

I'd be happy with either one but congratulations Revhtree

 

[quarryshark]

Rev, how cool..congrat!!!
Go with the 6 ft. You could maybe have it drilled.
Great day for you.

 

[revhtree]

Thanks all!! How much does it cost to get one drilled?

He said that he could do a 6ft drilled with 2 megaflows for $350.00. Does that sound reasonable?

 

[quarryshark]

Bring it over to the house, we'll drill it out...lol
Sorry rev, not sure.

 

[Nitrate]

6' 6' 6'

Will he sell me one too?

 

[revhtree]

Yes Nitrite! He will not ship though. He said he would get me a 6ft not drilles for $250.00. M&M Pets is the store, in Tampa Fl. Do you want to email me your phone # or something to give him?

PS. I'll be over next week with it Qshark!!

 

[scuba_steve]

rev most glass shops can drill tanks for around 15 a hole

 

[Nitrate]

Do you want to email me your phone # or something to give him?

Thanks but no Rev, just found out I might have to take my 150 home (its in my office now) If I do that I wont have an extra 6' of wall to put it on.

 

[revhtree]

Thanks All, but I'm not buying the tank. After the auction was over me and the guy talked on the phone. I asked him that instead of getting the 4ft, could I get a 6ft reef ready, which he would have made more money on. He said Yes. I told him that when I take my vaction to Fl in August, I could pick it up. He said fine, go ahed and pay when you decide if you want a stand or not. Well, that was the last time we talked, and today I got a negative remark from him on ebay, saying that I did not cntact him, or anything. So I replied back with a shorter version of what I told you. I also emailed him and asked about what we discussed. Then I went and left POSITIVE feedback for him. I stated that he had great tank prices. Anyway thought I would share. So the tank is on hold until September. It's ok though, gives me more time to decide.