Is there point in making a 55 gallon aquarium?

[Fish_Mike]

Hi, i was just wondering if there would be a point for me making a 55 gallon aquarium. I would like to know if the total cost would come to less than $100 as if it does not, i don't see a reason for me to build it myself.

 

[blackfinshark_3]

im not too sure but the thing is when you buy a 55 gallon tank, ur sure it wont fall apart and they usually have guarantee's and also its not really time consuming.

and when ur building ur own its a hassel to get the materials and etc.

just my 2cents though

 

[SRC]

There is no way to build one for less then $100. My 22 gallon cost $70 for just the acrylic alone..doesn't even count the supplies to put it together.

Glass is even more expensive, and harder to work with.

 

[Tolak]

The 2 most common tanks sold in the U.S. are 55's & 10's. Unless you are building an odd size or very large tank it is usually cheaper to buy them.

Being a common tank it shouldn't be too hard to find a used one. Check http/www.aquabid.com/ local papers, or garage sales. I don't pay more than half retail for used equipment.

Tolak

 

[trisha1972]

A NEW 55 gallon at our lfs is only $74. I got one at a yard sale for $20.


I just got a 29 set up complete with hood, decorations, filters, stand, tank, and chemicals/food for $80 at a yard sale.

 

[Lateral Line]

Browse Garf for construction ideas. Be aware that many people here believe that Garf uses thinner glass then is truly advisable - I am one such.

Reasons to continue thinking about building your own tank at that size are a) availability of large ammounts of cheap materials, and b) the desire to build and a free budget.

If either a or b applies, then go for it.

 

[qwikimpss]

I got my 55 gallong off of a recicling website here in the US called FreeCycle.org. Basically people post stuff they don't want anymore and don't wanna throw away and if u want it u pick it up. So my 55 was cost-free! Included a stand and a filter.

 

[Yenko]

My 70 gallon tank cost $100 CAD used.

 

[KeddyPie]

I got my 55 gallong off of a recicling website here in the US called FreeCycle.org. Basically people post stuff they don't want anymore and don't wanna throw away and if u want it u pick it up. So my 55 was cost-free! Included a stand and a filter.

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My aunt started Toledo Freecycle around here There must be over 2000 members... I could easily get a tank from my freecycle, if I didn't WANT to get a brand new one.... It's bea great idea to check and see if you have a local freecycle.

 

[afireinside]

Walmart sells 55 at a relatively low price, it's either 100 or 150...

 

[denger]

Fot those of you who live in the US, check craigslist.org. I got several free tanks there. Basically a famili is done with this hobby and wants someone to houl all the stuff away for free.

 

[pseud]

Yeah, craigslist.com is cool. You have to be pretty quick though, stuff gets snagged up pretty quickly. Unlike ebay.com you don't bid on it, it's a classifieds site, and there's plenty of bargains to score.

 

[swampcat]

Petsmart, petco, ect. sell 55 gallon tanks with tops and light strips included for $99. Store only not on web site

 

[fishlvr49]

Chck out www.craigslist.com and then check under pets there is a group inOntario . I have 4 tanks and my 2 largest came t hru there a 55 for 100 dollars brand new never used hood, and pedestal blond wood, and a 37.5 Eclipse for a 100 as well and I am waiting on a 60 gallon with a pedestal for free without a hood or any of the equipment which is way more than worth it. It is worth checking for sure. Also your LFS is a great place to get good prices on used tanks if you have a good rapport with the owners. Sandi