Tanks

[toebash17]

whats cheaper to buy a tank or to build a tank?

 

[windsor-aquatic]

How long's a piece of string? If you're thinking of a sump tank, you'd probably break even; if you're thinking of a 10ft. x 3ft x 3ft you would be far better getting it built by a professional. It could save you thousands in the event of a DIY project going wrong. I have many times been called on to put right disasterous DIY tank builds, and have witnessed the ensuing chaos at first hand.

 

[Stryker]

I bought a 6x2x2 foot tank for £200. If you shop around you can find tanks of most sizes at prices which just make a self build not worth the effort.

 

[Rodders]

How long's a piece of string?

Twice, halfs its length....

 

[Aquascaper]

I bought a 6x2x2 foot tank for £200.

Ouch!

If you look around and be in the right place at the right time you can pick up better bargains than that......

Navarre got his 6'x2'x2' for £0 and I got his 4'x2'x2' for £0

Seriously though, there is no resale value for aquariums anymore so your best bet is Freeads or eBay. For example a Jewel Trigon 350 retails at upto £750 but you can pick them up second hand with equipment for around £250. Keep in with your LFS and they might be able to point you in the direction of someone who's giving up the hobby, upgrading, etc.

 

[Stryker]

What cracks me up is seeing those 6x2x2 tanks with cabinets in the likes of "Hollybush garden centre" for £2,500