View Full Version : where do you get your tanks from?
jameshilljr
10-17-2008, 8:15 AM
I was wondering about how many people buy new aquariums over used ones? The three tanks I have, I bought used-I just can't spend the money needed for new tanks. I'm constantly on craigslist trying to "score" a good deal or freebie...
Diann62
10-17-2008, 8:18 AM
I have 4 tanks............3 were new and 1 was used.
msjinkzd
10-17-2008, 8:18 AM
I bought about 8 of my tanks new (mainly small ones because they are inexpensive). All my tanks except 1 that are over 30g I bought used from craigslist.
Reefscape
10-17-2008, 8:19 AM
Never brought a brand new aquarium...mine are / have been used...
Rbishop
10-17-2008, 8:20 AM
about 50/50 here..
Reefscape
10-17-2008, 8:23 AM
about 50/50 here..
50 used tanks and 50 brand new tanks, Bob?? wow ;)
msjinkzd
10-17-2008, 8:30 AM
:rofl:
cam191919
10-17-2008, 9:45 AM
i get my tanks free from an office building. did i mention i make tanks out of 5 gallon water jugs?
otherwise only 2 out of 7 have never been used for fish, or drinking water
excuzzzeme
10-17-2008, 10:26 AM
Well that is one messed up poll. It sure leaves alternatives out of the question. There are many ways to get tanks and the poll doesn't allow for such a large variable.
I certainly would not be able to give an answer to reflect where/how I get my tanks that would be accurate.
krytan
10-17-2008, 10:30 AM
Mostly freecycle but i have had a few new ones and paid for used ones.
TwoTankAmin
10-17-2008, 12:04 PM
For me it has always been situational. I love getting cheap new tanks. I have managed to get most for a buck a gallon or less on sale.
I also have found 6 used ones. But these were all bought from people I knew well enough to know the tanks were in great condition and safe to buy.
jpappy789
10-17-2008, 12:05 PM
1 new, 1 used from a member on a local forum...I always check CL though :D
Squawkbert
10-17-2008, 1:06 PM
< 2 sm. new ones, one bought used (46g), one freebie (20T)
Slappy*McFish
10-17-2008, 1:45 PM
How about the DIYers? Some people just make their own.
catnipgal
10-17-2008, 2:42 PM
i get my tanks free from an office building. did i mention i make tanks out of 5 gallon water jugs?
otherwise only 2 out of 7 have never been used for fish, or drinking water
Got any pics of the tanks you made?
park83
10-17-2008, 2:46 PM
i get my tanks free from an office building. did i mention i make tanks out of 5 gallon water jugs?
Pics of 5 gallon water jug fish tanks? :)