introduction and questions

[elminster4]

Hello everyone my name is Justin and I have been browsing the community for a while now and I've learned quite a few things from everyone. In the next month or so I'm going to be looking into getting a much larger tank than what I have now. I'm thinking at least a 72gal but would like larger if the "budget" permits. Now the question is.. I was wondering where may have the best price on tanks etc. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Bill King]

Welcome Justin

I haven't shopped for a tank for quite a while, but when I was looking, Gary's warehouse in Greensburg, price couldn't be touched.
I haven't heard much talk about Gary's lately, so check with some of the other guys, to make sure I'm not sending you on a goose chase.

good luck
Bill

 

[Python73]

Generally Elmer's sets the bar on tanks. That's the price you want to shop against. If you know what you are looking for, and don't mind going to pick up a tank, finding a used one is usually a good deal. I'm looking for a 120-180 gallon tank right now. Lots of them out there, you just have to be patient and flexible.

Good luck.

Bill - never heard of that place. Hmmm... road trip!

S !

 

[raynist]

Elmer's will match the prices at Pet Warehouse in greensburg. The downside to the Pet Warehouse is they will not drill a tank.

Wet Pet's in Peters had a sale on tanks not long ago were the 180's were $499, $549 Reef Ready, not sure if that is still going on.

 

[miatawnt2b]

is Pet warehouse worth the trip as far as window shopping goes?
-J

 

[raynist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9143340#post9143340 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by miatawnt2b
is Pet warehouse worth the trip as far as window shopping goes?
-J

They have really cheap tanks and good prices on filters and stuff like that, but they don't have any livestock or much of anything saltwater related at least when I was there 1.5 years ago.

 

[BeanAnimal]

Yeah but they have dirt cheap tanks! Elmers says they will match... but would not after they saw the price from my 75... though that was several years ago.

 

[raynist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9144427#post9144427 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BeanAnimal
Yeah but they have dirt cheap tanks! Elmers says they will match... but would not after they saw the price from my 75... though that was several years ago.

I had them match a 75, 55 and 40 breeder all within the last year so I think they will do it now.

 

[BeanAnimal]

Or Gary's prices went up

 

[Bill King]

Bill - never heard of that place. Hmmm... road trip!

S ! [/B][/QUOTE]

"Gary's Pet supply warehouse" or something close to that . It's on the bypass between rt. 219 & the Mall on rt. 30 The building is beside the Sears warehouse/catalog store.
Gary always had good prices,I always got my Instant Ocean there much cheaper than anywhere else, but you never know what he has in stock, & it's a cash only business.
When I was looking for tanks, his prices were lowest, & he had someone building stands that were really well done.

I haven't been over that way in well over a year, so do some checking before you head out.

good luck
Bill

 

[greatgman001]

i got a used 90 gallon that neds a good home
not in mint condition but holds water perfectly
has a cracked center brace that i fixed and a small chip on the side corner of 1 of the panes of glass
but does NOT affect the structural integrity of the tank
the black painted rear panel needs repainted (didnt use the right type)
if interseted pm me

 

[vr697getta]

i bought my 110 gallon for a fw set up the tank stand hoods lights and gravel was under 400 bucks that was over a year ago and if you need the number i can give it to you i got all this from Gary's Pet supply warehouse in greensburg

 

[vr697getta]

yeah you can get a case of io that makes 200 gallons for 32 bucks

 

[greatgman001]

do they only have io ?
ne tropic marin , reefcrystals , coralife etc?

 

[vr697getta]

the only brand i've ever seen was io he might order somthing else if a buch of people ask for it

 

[raynist]

If you visit Pet Supply Warehouse make sure you take cash with you. I remember them being a cash only business.

--Ray

 

[BeanAnimal]

yup... and call ahead because you never know what is in stock.

 

[levichar]

Seahorse beat Elmers last year

Seahorse beat Elmers last year

A friend of mine had originally planned to get a Tank from Elmers last year..but The Seahorse ended up beating the Elmers price by quite a bit..and the delivery charges were cheaper also. It was for a 200 gal. I was very surprised.