More tank prices

[Gabe]

We went to walmart tonight and checked out the prices on tanks there. Here are 2 prices we got (in Canadian funds):

$299- 55 gallon tank
2 hood with lights
tank stand

OR

$269- 55 gallon tank
2 hood with florescent lights
30-60 Aqua tech filter (worth $55)
Heater

I am undecided as to which one I should get, or if I should go elsewhere. The tank stand was pretty cheesy, and my hubby will be making one for me at some point, we just don't know exactly when. So I don't know if I want to spend the money on a stand when he will be making one. Plus I would have to go and buy the filter that was $55. So, I'm not really looking for anyone to solve my problem, just other people opinions.

Oh, and Mods, if you think this would do better else where, please move it.

Gabe

 

[Tanked]

I would save a few more dollars and get one that comes with a 5 year warranty and if you want the 30-60, spend the extra $$$ for an emporer 400 or an external canister filter. bio wheels are great. once mine had cycled I have never seen such constant water conditions, even overstocked.

 

[Angel Lady]

wow those are highway robbery the walmarts here in ky are a lot cheaper the 55 gallon set ups are $134.99 the 29 gallons are 89.99 and the 10 gallons are 49.95 that includes the lights filter and heater the only thing you need to buy is the gravel.

 

[MamaPish]

I have probably the exact thing you are thinking of getting....I got it all....stand and all....for $100US, barely used...and personally, I do not care for the stand at all.....it is way to short.....I like looking at my fish without having to get on my knees!.....but I couldn't pass up that deal...and I have it in my home office/sitting room...it is only a 7'x12' room...and if you are in the office, you are usually in the office chair, or one of the other cozy little sitting spots I have in here...so for me...in this room..and $100....it was perfect.

Hubby is building me a place for a 54gal corner bowfront...and the tank cost a bit more...but I have the perfect place for it.

And yes...the stand is cheesy....not even sure how it holds the tank up, and the lids are cheesy too...I have to replace mine....I broke one while taking it off one night. I am going with glass lids.

HTH,

 

[Jesse]

You gotta remember fish keeper, those are canadian prices. Canadian money is not worth as much as American. 'Course I don't know what that difference is, but it is worth less.

 

[LesGerber]

US Dollar prices would be
$299- 55 gallon tank
2 hood with lights
tank stand
would be 215.32 and the
$269- 55 gallon tank
2 hood with florescent lights
30-60 Aqua tech filter (worth $55)
Heater
would be 193.72



Les

 

[Gabe]

Well, thanks for all the advice. I'm still undecided as now I have to go and price a filter with a bio-wheel I wanted one of those from the beginning actually. I'm going to check online and try to find a Canadian online store. Keep the suggestions coming though.

Gabe

 

[Angel Lady]

I wasnt thinking I was just thinking that is high prices. How much would that be american money then.

 

[Alia]

No options for used, Gabe? Even the fish stores sometimes sell used tanks, and one of mine has a bulletin board for its customers. If you can get any of it used, you'll save a bundle.