kcsquare Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Hi everyone, I found a 150 gallon on the good ol' fb marketplace. Gentleman is including: stand, canopy, fluval FX 6, 2 sponge filters/pump, heater lights .... $1200. Is that a fair price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umfalcon Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Sounds pretty fair. Have you priced out how much it would cost to buy all of this new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shkote Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Seems a bit steep compared to what I've seen in my area for a used 150. Is it acrylic? I guess it comes down to what you're willing to pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsquare Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) He says $3k for everything new, but I think he's slightly overestimating if i assume $1500 for the tank & stand, $350 for fx6, $50 for 2 sponge filters, $50 for the heater, + canopy (?) + lights (?) Maybe $2400-$2600 if you include substrate & maybe up too $3k if he includes the fish. He doesn't mention if it's glass or acrylic. What's better? I've also kinda struggled to find a new price for a 150 + stand. What sites would you recommend if it comes to me wanting to buy new. Does anyone know what a site means when they say: Actual Gallons: 123 Model Gallons: 150 Edited November 17, 2020 by kcsquare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Both of the big national chains sell 150s and stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsquare Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 the 2 big national chains have the same 72" wide stand for $850. I am not easily finding the aquarium itself to go into that stand, but i'll keep looking. I did find an acrylic one for $12-$1300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I just measured one my aquariums and by its outside dimensions it is a 58 gallon aquarium and by its inside dimensions it will hold 50 gallons of water. One of the chains has a 150 gallon aquarium 24"L x 48"W x 30"H with stand for for $800. Google '150 gallon aquarium'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Hi @kcsquare, my guess on "model" vs "actual" gallons is "model" is just water in the empty tank from the bottom to the very tippy-top; and "actual" includes substrate, decor, an inch or two of space at the top (especially if a lid is used), plants, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsquare Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Daniel said: One of the chains has a 150 gallon aquarium 24"L x 48"W x 30"H with stand for for $800. Google '150 gallon aquarium'. I did see that tank. It's shaped more (though not exaclty) like a cube. I have my eyes out for a tank that's 72" wide as I feel that will open up the type of fish I can keep more. Edited November 17, 2020 by kcsquare 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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