View Full Version : 110XH a good deal?
I was at a lfs during lunch when I noticed they had a discus tank for sale. BTW, the discus are 50% off. I am not familiar with pricing for this equipment so I thought I get feedback from some of you.
110XH Allglass - nice condition, no cracks or scratches visible in frame or glass. It was a discuss tank in which no substrate was used and plants were potted. I like this tank because its only 48" long and 18" wide.
Lights (no additional info)
Stand & Canopy - Pine stand in v. good shape with some scratches, but no significant damage.
Eheim Wet/Dry canister (the large one)
Heater (looks like a good sized one since discus like it warm)
I might be able to get them to throw in the uv sterilizer/pump combination as well.
Total asking price is $600.
What do you think?
quantim0
12-04-2002, 1:46 PM
i'd get all over that if i was you!! normally you could spend that much money on just the tank, stand and hood. it looks like a good deal to me as long as everything is in proper working condition.
Thanks Quantim0.
I would agree. I just did some quick checking at various online discount places. I estimated that even with no tax or shipping the cost new equipment would probably exceed $1,000. Does anyone second that estimate?
The equipment seems to be working perfectly. The tank currently houses several good-sized discus and the water is crystal clear.
I think I'll talk to the wife which is probably a fatal mistake. Maybe it's better to ask forgiveness than permission.:rolleyes:
NJ Devils Fan
12-04-2002, 2:49 PM
Thats a great deal.
quantim0
12-04-2002, 3:26 PM
JeffP, just tell your wife that you found it. with the fish an everything!! then she can't complain, until the bills come. :p
Tyler718
12-04-2002, 4:57 PM
Better to ask forgiveness than permission. :D It works for me and alot easier.
O-man21
12-04-2002, 7:53 PM
buy it fast!!!!
NJ Devils Fan
12-04-2002, 10:05 PM
XH? Does that mean extra high? If it does, then how high is it exactly?
perrito_blanco
12-05-2002, 6:47 AM
I believe the 110XH are 30" high. Real pain to do a gravel clean!
somefinnfishy
12-05-2002, 9:40 AM
Good deal get him to throw in the discus.
NJ Devils Fan
12-05-2002, 11:17 AM
I was just asking because if a tank is over 3 ft high, it could cause a problem for the floor.
slipknottin
12-05-2002, 11:25 AM
yup, a 110xh is 48x18x30
they look great, tough to clean though.
id use sand just because it would be easier than trying to clean gravel.
JeffP
12-05-2002, 11:39 AM
I would agree with the tough to clean comments. I am 6'4" and would definitely need a step stool to work inside the thing. It is a downside that I would have to put up with to get a large tank in the wall space that I have available.
Structural issues is another good one. I will put the tank against an outer wall so that it crosses multiple floor joists which are resting on the foundation. I might place a post and header under it for extra safety unless one of my engineering coworkers indicate that a steady load of approx 200 lb/ft2 is not a problem. Given its location, it may not actually be a problem.
Thanks all.
I think I'll go ask my wife if I have $600. I wonder what ever happened to "my" money.
perrito_blanco
12-05-2002, 12:07 PM
A 120 gallon tank is 48½" x 24½" x 25½".
punch
12-05-2002, 12:17 PM
I have a 24" tall tank and have a step stool that I keep right by it for when needed. The step stool cost me 7.oo at k-mart and is real nice. It folds up easily and I have no trouble using it for cleaning the tank! Without it it would be a bit tuff.
NJ Devils Fan
12-05-2002, 2:14 PM
Thats tank, filled with water and gravel and decorations would weigh around 1,000 lbs.
TnCgal
12-06-2002, 2:58 AM
JeffP,
I'm going to move this thread over to FW Equipment and DYI for more replies from Slip and his team of experts ! :)
proycraft
12-07-2002, 5:21 PM
cast iron stand and a little differant filter and heater
but my is 300 dollars