Is this tank worth the $ ?

[Nzomniak]

I might buy this tank ...

He wants $250 for it. He already gave away the fish, but it comes with the tank, stand, lights, all pumps, basically everything except the fish (including the plastic plants! lol). He just doesn't want it anymore. It does not match my decor at all, I may be able to paint or stain or something....

I know that it's freshwater, and I won't be able to use any of the stuff with it (maybe some of it?)

It's a 55 gallon, and it's got the pretty rounded corners.

What do you guys think? Worth $250?

 

[egdevilboy]

Id say so. If its not drilled maybe a lil lower...
Im selling a similar (RR though) 55 gallon with stand and canopy alone for that price.

What kinda lights? regular flourescents?

 

[Teremei]

The glass (or accrylic?) doesn't look too thick. And IMO you'd be better off getting a brand new tank. Sure it will cost a little more. But you really should consider 1/2" glass or accrylic from a well known sturdy brand like ALL GLASS, or Glass Cages, ect . . I guess I'd have to see some up close pictures, but where are the braces around the bottom and top?

It's JMO, but you should deffinatly know the brand of the maker of the tank so you can research it here via it's name, and find out about it's long term stability, before going into a purchase. .

 

[mejiggery]

I know you`ll give it a good clean and everything but something else that I always think about is the fact that you never know what chemicals ect have gone in it. It looks like theres gold fish in it, so very possible copper base medicines have been used in it, which isnt good for marine inverts.
And if your going to stain it or something up throwing more money into it aswell, so how much is it going to cost when its looking how you`d like... is it close to the price of a new tank.

 

[Bluemorningwind]

Personally, I say it's not worth it.

For a start, it doesn't match your tastes.

Secondly, you will probably want to upgrade the lighting after almost every Reef Central member tells you that you should get MH.

Next, it isn't reef ready.

Finally, I don' think the dimensions allow for a good aqua-scape. I reckon a 90 by 45 by 45 centimetre tank would allow for a better aqua-scape, but JMO.


Offer him $100.00. If he refuses, walk away happily.

 

[Freed]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6761701#post6761701 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Teremei
But you really should consider 1/2" glass or accrylic

Isn't 1/2" for a 55 gallon a bit extreme? My 180 only has 3/8" thick acrylic. 1/4"-3/8" for a 55 is probably standard and even strong enough wouldn't you say?

 

[dwhit0102]

Also the tank does look like it is acrylic and that will cause you problems in the future because they scratch so easily. Your best bet is buying a new one or buy this one extremely cheap for your first tank, but eventually you'll wanna get rid of it

 

[whiirly]

The tank stand and canopy were the cheapest part of my set up
yet thats what every one sees so dont skimp there it will only cost you more in the near future

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

you can go to petco and get a 55 gal with stand, light and tank RR for less than $300, here i think i can get them for like $200 IMO it's not worth it, too expensive for a used tank

 

[alten78]

agreed with bluemorningwind, offer 100 or its not worth it. The lfs here we can get 55 gal setup (tank,stand,cheap lights) for about 170.

 

[purza_00]

I agree. You don't like the stand, and will have to replace all the other equipment including the light for a reef tank. Also like mentioned above, chemicals may have been used which are not removable and not compatible with a marine system. You will really want it to be "reef ready" and larger if you can afford it. Look for someone getting rid of a saltwater system that you can see in operation prior to buying. If you can find a 70g reef ready you'll be much happier. JMO. Good luck which ever way you go.

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

yeah we can get a 55 here for about $150, but RR it's about $200

 

[Nzomniak]

Wow, the last thing I thought was that you guys would vote basically unanimously! lol

So, I guess ya'll have talked me into NOT buying this thing. I'll just wait it out till the time is more appropriate for me, and probably end up buying something new.

Thanks for all of your input. I probably would have made a decision I would have regretted if it wasn't for you guys!

 

[banditfl]

just a little side note. At Walmart you can by a 55gal kit for about $150. Includes HOB Filter, Heater, NO Lamp and other goodies. Yes it is all designed for Freshwater. Just an exapmle for a cost comparison.

 

[Octoberfest]

Look in the paper near you as well. I found mine in the paper 125 gallon AGA stand and cheap lights for $100.00.

 

[NCreefwannabe]

*** lol you suck... you didnt tell me you bought that tank so cheap....

Guess ill be checking the paper more often myself lol.