How much should a used 55 gallon cost?

[zachjohnson65]

Just a quick question. I have a coworker that may want to get rid of his salt 55. It has a matching stand/light/HOB filter. 20 lbs of live rock and some CC. no fish or inverts. I know will have to tear down due to torrible undergravel system and owner lack of maintance. How much to Offer?:idea:

[chris331]

see how much he wants then work from there.

new glass 55g tanks are around $150...
stands can range from $80-$200 (or more)
filters can range from $20 - $200
live rock is usually 3-6 a pound but can vary on kind and condition...

just some ideas... and those are all prices of NEW stuff... and it varies on what kind of stuff you get.

i would offer maybe $100-$300 and see what happens?? will be easier if you are given a starting price.

[rockethippo]

What lighting does it come with? If it is halides or t5's the price goes way up.

[zachjohnson65]

I wish it had a halides system but it is just a strip light. ugh.

[chickenhawk]

You could check craigslist for like setups, that will give you an idea on the going rate of used tanks and whatnot.

[dorkfish]

55g kit- tank, heater, HOB filter, light+lid- $100 at meijer in detroit
2x4 for stand - $20
20 ilbs of live rock- $100-150+
Crushed coral and UGF is garbage to me so -$0

I'd offer $200 and go from there.

But what the stuff is worth to YOU depends on where you live. stuff costs more in some places and less in other.

[mikie61]

I paid $30.00 dollars for a used 55 gal tank with the standard hoods and light.
Now this was a bare tank and had a few scratches in the glass.
I just reversed the long side and put the scratches in back with the background.:read:

[zachjohnson65]

Cool I think i will start at 100 and work up. This is after i see it. I may see it and walk away. Thanks for the ideas.

[aquaman#1]

uh alot

[Mgamer20o0]

low ball them lol. i have seen 55 gal with stand for $50 around me all the time. i dont think i would pay more then $100.

[pseudoblond]

ya, I wouldn't offer more than $250...especially if it comes with that stuff. Tank and stand only, $50