Need tanks!!

[DKiM128]

Hi, I've been looking for cheap methods of buying aquarium tanks. I've been looking for 10 gallon, 30 gallons, 55 gallons, and 90 gallons. Do you have any idea, How I may buy these tanks for a low reasonable price?

[dethjam316]

people on here will most likely say "classifieds, classifieds, classifieds!"

that's probably your best bet for cheap tanks. another way you can save big bucks is through do-it-yourself lighting and DIY stand construction. think about it, the aquarium stands usually cost more than the tanks, and it seems like such a waste of money since it doesn't do much of anything for the fish!

[DKiM128]

I am pretty good at woodworking, I can construct stands that are sturdy and nice, the lighting part, well I wanted to buy a hood for that, but I'll guess I'll have to learn that, but the Classified, only happens once in a while for the area you live in.

[dethjam316]

if youre good at woodworking you can buy shoplights at homedepot or loews and construct a decent canopy over them. would save you a ton of money if you want planted tanks, and it would look nice.

[yashinfan]

Best way to get cheap tanks is to just ask everyone!! I'd say about 90% of people have owned fish at one point in their life and now have empty tanks sitting in their basement. I got a 23, a 20, a 10 and 4.5 gallon tanks for free just by asking around. Only one game with a stand unfortunately, others were lacking heaters, pumps, etc.. but it's still cheaper than buying them new from the store. My best deal though was a fully equipped 30 gallon for $125 that I found through classifieds. Go online though, as papers usually only have 1 or 2 tanks for sale a month.