JamesMJ2
Aquarium Advice Freak
Just curious if anyone knows where to get tanks cheap. Seems like the are the most expensive part of setting up a new tank. It's always nice to find a way to save money.
Any good places to get tanks cheap?
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madasafish
Aquarium Advice Addict
I don't... but the most expensive part is usually the hood in my opinion! It cost 1.5X as much as my tank! And if you're into SW, the protein skimmer and sump filtration unit...
It's really hard to get tanks online cheap, because of the cost of shipping. AND the risk involved causes most retailers to refuse to ship.
Most ppl swear by the classified adds in their local newspapers for used tanks. Might be a good place to start!
It's really hard to get tanks online cheap, because of the cost of shipping. AND the risk involved causes most retailers to refuse to ship.
Most ppl swear by the classified adds in their local newspapers for used tanks. Might be a good place to start!
JamesMJ2
Aquarium Advice Freak
Yea, I tried the "recycler" as it's known locally. I was looking for a 46 gallon Bow Front. Pretty upscale for the classified. I bought one, but it cost an arm and a leg at Petco.
William
Aquarium Advice Addict
I swear by Petsmart for my new tanks.
Altho ebay [ searching for local auctions of course, so you can pick it up and not have it shipped.. like said above, most people won't ship anyways ] has some awesome deals on it. I saw a 200gal +filter, hood, stand,gravel, ect ect for a starting bid of 500 8O
The classifieds are also great, Look for the " Wifes about to kill me if I don't get rid of this danged thing " sales
I got my 30gal w/hood from them, for the price of a 20gal tank alone from another store 8O
Altho ebay [ searching for local auctions of course, so you can pick it up and not have it shipped.. like said above, most people won't ship anyways ] has some awesome deals on it. I saw a 200gal +filter, hood, stand,gravel, ect ect for a starting bid of 500 8O
The classifieds are also great, Look for the " Wifes about to kill me if I don't get rid of this danged thing " sales
I got my 30gal w/hood from them, for the price of a 20gal tank alone from another store 8O
talenzmeier
Aquarium Advice Activist
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I'd have to concur with my esteemed colleagues. For used tanks, check the classifieds or scout out your local lfs. People will often post 4-Sale signs in these stores. If you buy new, make sure you know what brand you're getting. Oceanic is often considered top-of-the-line so their prices will almost always be higher. Perfecto is another manufacturer who sells for a lot less than oceanic. All Glass is another, although they just bought out Oceanic (lfs guys and gals are telling me to get an Oceanic now before their quality goes down).
I'd have to concur with my esteemed colleagues. For used tanks, check the classifieds or scout out your local lfs. People will often post 4-Sale signs in these stores. If you buy new, make sure you know what brand you're getting. Oceanic is often considered top-of-the-line so their prices will almost always be higher. Perfecto is another manufacturer who sells for a lot less than oceanic. All Glass is another, although they just bought out Oceanic (lfs guys and gals are telling me to get an Oceanic now before their quality goes down).
TankGirl
Aquarium Advice Addict
I posted about this somewhere but can't recall where. I recently got a 44-gal all-glass tank that looks brand new, including the all-glass solid pine stand and glass top for $100.00. She was also selling a 40-gal bowfront with the stand for the same price, but I was able to control myself. I find that the solid pine stands are much sturdier and I will never do particle board again, so the stand is what costs me the most, usually. My local Bargain Trader magazine was chock full of tanks for sale, and most for $150 or under. There are so many people who get frustrated with the hobby and forget what they paid for the setup, and just want it out of their house so it won't remind them of all the fish they killed! If they had just come to this board, it never would have happened that way.
JamesMJ2
Aquarium Advice Freak
I am trying to get my hands on one right now. 60gallons with a accessories $75. The new 46 Gallon Bow Front cost me 125.00 thats not with tax. It's is a beautiful tank though.
sweetsuvvyb
Aquarium Advice Freak
I actually got a great deal through ebay...although it was just a 10gal. But i got the tank, heater, filter, light/hood and some random accessories with shipping (from norcal to wa...probably would've been more if it was across the country) for less than i could get the tank alone at my lfs.
austin fishhead
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Try wally world(walmart) I got a 55gal setup for 120$. Just look for defects and such...
Solid Snake
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I think your tank is a little overstocked dude, might want to look in to that :| .....
JamesMJ2
Aquarium Advice Freak
Perhaps that is why I am looking for another tank. My current tank is actually doing great. Nice name btw...
William
Aquarium Advice Addict
Speaking of classifieds..
I was looking through my locals today and saw a 110gal tank w/hood, stand, filter, everything for $150obo.
and a 55gal with hood and stand for $70.
Its crazy! I lost 110gal tank by a minutes delay in dialing the number..
I was looking through my locals today and saw a 110gal tank w/hood, stand, filter, everything for $150obo.
and a 55gal with hood and stand for $70.
Its crazy! I lost 110gal tank by a minutes delay in dialing the number..
