How much would you pay for this setup?

Saki · 06-12-2006, 09:18 PM

75 Gallon Glass Tank - old with a few scratches but can't see the scratches when it's filled (at least that's what he said) --Is an old scratched tank going to be okay structurally?--
Stand and Canopy
Lights - not sure of what kind but the tank was/is being used for cichlids
Rena XP1 canister filter - I looked it up and it's for a 45 gal. tank, according to Petco.com. (Don't worry, I will have another filter, once the tank is set up.)

There is a guy in my area selling it, he wants $300. I've been checking out pricing online and locally but I'd like your input.

I'm going to look at it tomorrow evening and possibly make an offer.

**TheOldSalt** · 06-13-2006, 06:23 AM

Prices vary by area, of course, but 300 for a 75 setup isn't unreasonable if the tank is in really good shape. If it's all scratched up, though, I wouldn't go any higher than 250. Those scratches aren't really invisible at all. A sratched tank is structurally sound, though, to answer your question.

northfacehiker · 06-13-2006, 07:43 AM

300 wouldn't be bad if the setup were near-mint (proper filter, no scratches on the glass), but I'd have to agree with TOS on this one. About $250 is the max that I would go, and that would be after seeing the tank to make sure the scratches aren't too bad.

Saki · 06-13-2006, 12:56 PM

Thanks for the advice. ^_^

Mobydock · 06-13-2006, 11:01 PM

It also depends on the stand and canopy. An oak stand could be worth $300 alone, vs. <$100 for particle board or iron.

**Damon** · 06-14-2006, 07:10 AM

For a wood stand, I'd pay 250. For a metal stand (which I doubt since you posted stand and canopy), I'd pay $200.00-$225.00. Lights are most likely 2x15 or 1x40.

Durbkat · 06-15-2006, 11:40 AM

That seems alittle pricey to me because thats about how much I spent on my 55g setup after I got all the nescary things. The tank came with the hood and light, a marineland penquin 350 filter, and a 200 watt heater and that only cost $180 but the gravel and plants put the cost at $300 along with the fish for the tank. So no I wouldn't pay that much for a 75g. See if you can get it for $200 to $250 espically since its used.

MiSo · 06-15-2006, 11:16 PM

i bought my 75 gallon tank and stand for about $200. but it was a metal stand. no lights or filter. a decent filter will set you back about $100-120.
plus the hood another xxx amount of dollars.
and wood stands > metal stands in terms of looks.
new 75 gallon aquarium $125, metal stand $70

so the used setup sounds pretty decent as long as it isn't too beat up.
try low balling and see if they'll drop the price.

BDawg364 · 06-15-2006, 11:43 PM

Personally, I wouldn't pay a dollar more than $200, especially if it is missing things. I got my oceanic 55g tank, stand (nice wood), canopy, lights, lids, fluval 404, and 6 cobalt cichlids for $125, then I bought his matching 29g with AC50 and HOT magnum 350 for $100, and both were in amazing condition. I just bought a 125g tank, nice wooden stand, tops, lights, and 2 random filters for $275.

I have seen 75g full setups as low as $100, but for a nice full setup I would pay about $250 max.

**Damon** · 06-16-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BDawg364

Personally, I wouldn't pay a dollar more than $200, especially if it is missing things. I got my oceanic 55g tank, stand (nice wood), canopy, lights, lids, fluval 404, and 6 cobalt cichlids for $125, then I bought his matching 29g with AC50 and HOT magnum 350 for $100, and both were in amazing condition. I just bought a 125g tank, nice wooden stand, tops, lights, and 2 random filters for $275.

I have seen 75g full setups as low as $100, but for a nice full setup I would pay about $250 max.

Those types of deals are a once in a lifetime.

Saki · 06-16-2006, 11:35 AM

Update: I looked at it. It had a lot of imperfections but I probably would have bought it for $180-$200 if the stand had been taller.

How tall are stands usually? This one was probably only 1'5" tall.

harif87 · 06-16-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saki

Update: I looked at it. It had a lot of imperfections but I probably would have bought it for $180-$200 if the stand had been taller.

How tall are stands usually? This one was probably only 1'5" tall.

Thats low for a stand...stands are usually about 3.5 - 4 feet tall.....

Saki · 06-16-2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harif87

Thats low for a stand...stands are usually about 3.5 - 4 feet tall.....

That's what I thought but wasn't completely positive. The stand was homemade. I have no idea why they would choose to make it so short.

Durbkat · 06-16-2006, 08:56 PM

Maybe the owner of the tank is short and can't reach in to vacum clean the tank or maintain it if the stand was to high.

Saki · 06-16-2006, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durbkat

Maybe the owner of the tank is short and can't reach in to vacum clean the tank or maintain it if the stand was to high.

Very good explanation. I just figured they didn't want to spend more money on wood or they didn't want to take the time to make something bigger.

BDawg364 · 06-16-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpte

Those types of deals are a once in a lifetime.

Apparently they aren't, seeing as how I have done it twice now. I come across them all the time and have had to turn some down due to lack of space or money. I just had a friend call me tonight who got offered a 46g bow front full reef setup for $100. They are there if you know where to look. I check about 4 classified places daily and come across good and bad deals every day. You'll know the good ones when you see them.

06-12-2006, 09:18 PM	#1
Saki Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Age: 26 Posts: 40	How much would you pay for this setup? 75 Gallon Glass Tank - old with a few scratches but can't see the scratches when it's filled (at least that's what he said) --Is an old scratched tank going to be okay structurally?-- Stand and Canopy Lights - not sure of what kind but the tank was/is being used for cichlids Rena XP1 canister filter - I looked it up and it's for a 45 gal. tank, according to Petco.com. (Don't worry, I will have another filter, once the tank is set up.) There is a guy in my area selling it, he wants $300. I've been checking out pricing online and locally but I'd like your input. I'm going to look at it tomorrow evening and possibly make an offer. Last edited by Saki; 06-13-2006 at 02:49 AM.

06-14-2006, 07:10 AM	#6
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	For a wood stand, I'd pay 250. For a metal stand (which I doubt since you posted stand and canopy), I'd pay $200.00-$225.00. Lights are most likely 2x15 or 1x40. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

06-16-2006, 11:35 AM	#11
Saki Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Age: 26 Posts: 40	Update: I looked at it. It had a lot of imperfections but I probably would have bought it for $180-$200 if the stand had been taller. How tall are stands usually? This one was probably only 1'5" tall. Last edited by Saki; 06-16-2006 at 11:41 AM.

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06-13-2006, 06:23 AM	#2
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,354	Prices vary by area, of course, but 300 for a 75 setup isn't unreasonable if the tank is in really good shape. If it's all scratched up, though, I wouldn't go any higher than 250. Those scratches aren't really invisible at all. A sratched tank is structurally sound, though, to answer your question.

06-13-2006, 07:43 AM	#3
northfacehiker Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 100	300 wouldn't be bad if the setup were near-mint (proper filter, no scratches on the glass), but I'd have to agree with TOS on this one. About $250 is the max that I would go, and that would be after seeing the tank to make sure the scratches aren't too bad.

06-13-2006, 12:56 PM	#4
Saki Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Age: 26 Posts: 40	Thanks for the advice. ^_^

06-13-2006, 11:01 PM	#5
Mobydock Where's the beef? Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 153	It also depends on the stand and canopy. An oak stand could be worth $300 alone, vs. <$100 for particle board or iron.

06-15-2006, 11:40 AM	#7
Durbkat It's the Evil Monkey!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 17 Posts: 1,112	That seems alittle pricey to me because thats about how much I spent on my 55g setup after I got all the nescary things. The tank came with the hood and light, a marineland penquin 350 filter, and a 200 watt heater and that only cost $180 but the gravel and plants put the cost at $300 along with the fish for the tank. So no I wouldn't pay that much for a 75g. See if you can get it for $200 to $250 espically since its used.

06-15-2006, 11:16 PM	#8
MiSo Ballin' Alan Join Date: May 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 146	i bought my 75 gallon tank and stand for about $200. but it was a metal stand. no lights or filter. a decent filter will set you back about $100-120. plus the hood another xxx amount of dollars. and wood stands > metal stands in terms of looks. new 75 gallon aquarium $125, metal stand $70 so the used setup sounds pretty decent as long as it isn't too beat up. try low balling and see if they'll drop the price.

06-15-2006, 11:43 PM	#9
BDawg364 Fishy Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 24	Personally, I wouldn't pay a dollar more than $200, especially if it is missing things. I got my oceanic 55g tank, stand (nice wood), canopy, lights, lids, fluval 404, and 6 cobalt cichlids for $125, then I bought his matching 29g with AC50 and HOT magnum 350 for $100, and both were in amazing condition. I just bought a 125g tank, nice wooden stand, tops, lights, and 2 random filters for $275. I have seen 75g full setups as low as $100, but for a nice full setup I would pay about $250 max.

06-16-2006, 08:56 PM	#14
Durbkat It's the Evil Monkey!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 17 Posts: 1,112	Maybe the owner of the tank is short and can't reach in to vacum clean the tank or maintain it if the stand was to high.

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