Even more tank prices

[Gabe]

Well, I found a little fish shop that is run out of a guys basement. We went there last night and he really sounds like he knows what he's talking about. I think he said that he's been doing this for over 20 years, so I hope he would. Anyhow, he has a whole wack of tanks and stands and lots of fish. I think I will be dealing with him for fish, I know he breeds discus, so he's gotta know more than the teens that work in the lfs.

Ok he's got a 3foot 35 gallon on special for $199.99 (Canadian funds) which includes the hood/flor lights, heater and filter. Reg price-$218.75

Then he has a 4foot 55gallon on special for $599.99. It has the lights, gravel heater and filter, and stand. I didn't get the reg price of that one. He said if I get the 55 gallon deal he would give me $50 worth of credit on fish. Boy do I ever wish I could afford it, but I can't.

So instead, I think we will be going for the 55 gal for $139, filter $32.99(the best price I've been able to find for a filter that big) and heater #31.99. He said that we could get a sliding glass top that would be WAY cheaper than getting the hood/lights, and then just figure out what we are going to use for lighting. My hubby will make me a fish stand identicle to our tv/stereo stand that he built. I'll for sure take a pic of the finished product to show you. It's going to be a very nice stand. It's a simple design that is very sturdy(b/c you can adjust the legs to the right hight to eliminate wobbles from an uneven floor).

Some one asked in the other tank prices post if I could buy used. I really don't think that any lfs(of which there is only Pet Value, walmart and the place I just found) sells used tanks. I was going to troll the garage sales, but that will take to long. I have one cheque designated the "tank" cheque, and if I don't buy one then, it may never happen.

Thanks for all your opinions(keep 'em coming).

Gabe

 

[semper fi]

every time that i see one of these posts with tank prices listed i feel for you guys. just priced a 60 gallon with stand, hood and lights for 160.00 new. got my 180 tank only for 50.00.

semper fi

 

[Gabe]

Ya it really sucks that things are so expensive around here. It's going to cost about $230(without tax) for 55 gal,heater, filter and glass top. I will still need to pay for the stand, but I'm getting a custom stand to match the tv/stereo stand that I already have. So to me it is worth it. And I will be dealing with someone who knows what he is doing, and he will deliver. An added bonus since I don't know how I would get it here. But I certainly do envy those who can get super deals.

Gabe