That's about an average price. The tanks I usually see for sale go for around $1 per gal with nothing included and $3-4 a gal with everything included depending on what condition it's in.
For another comparison, I purchased a 55 with HOB double filters, heater, and hood with lights for $160. No gravel, and more importantly, no stand. Sounds like a good deal to me, as a stand is usually more than average filters and heater. Good luck!!!
I got my 55 with oak stand,filter,two heaters,lights and tops, gravel and decorations for $100. I would look around more and chances are a really good deal will come up.
Got my 55g with stand, gravel,filter, decorations and supplies for the a small fee of taking a co-worker out for lunch... Although we have not gone yet. :clap: :dance2: :thm: :sim:
I would never buy used, unless it's something like a 300+ gallon tank in mint condition + price.
fyi after the coupons, a 50 gallon seaclear acrylic tank(including hood+light strip) is $207 at petco + bigal's stingray stand $75 you are looking at $300 for everything brand new. And the seaclear tank is MUCH higher quality than whatever used tank that's being sold.
spend the extra 100 bucks, the tank will be with you for a long time