Would you trade your 75g for a 220g ?

jennfier

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Someone wants to trade a perfectly fine 220g (just tank) for a 75g with stand. That person claims the 220g, recently given to him, is too big.

How much does a 220g empty weigh ? I have a 75g with stand and fantasizes about big tanks like that but I'm not sure I can handle it. I'll have to get a stand for it, a bunch of filters and likely a space in the finished basement since I'm leery of placing that weight anywhere else. I'll also have to round up a few strong men to carry the tank.

If it were you, would you trade ?
 
:OT: Your avatar scares me.....thats all the info i have

I would do it thou. Just cause i dont think ahead about that stuff. I would just really realyl really want that 220
 
Go for it! How often does something like that just fall into your lap? Run, don't walk to singe that deal.

Marinemom
 
Perhaps the person doesn't have a floor they can put it on which will take the weight. :huh:

Edited because I know how to spell "weight", LOL. I'm just running low on brain cells tonight.
 
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I think it was mentioned that if the tank was aquired that it would be set up in the basement.Most basements are fine for a tank that size and can handle the weight that it puts out.

Marinemom
 
Marinemom said:
I think it was mentioned that if the tank was aquired that it would be set up in the basement.Most basements are fine for a tank that size and can handle the weight that it puts out.

Marinemom
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Oh, no, I saw that...I was looking for a reason someone would trade a perfectly good 220 gallon for a smaller tank! Perhaps the person wanting the smaller tank cannot house it due to the weight. I think it sounds like a great deal as long as the 220 doesn't leak!
 
Would I trade?

Is the bear Catholic? Does a Pope 5h1t in the woods? Heck yes, I'd trade up to the 220gal!

Sure, it might take a guy at each corner to move that beast, but it's do-able. You will marvel at the world you can create in a bigger tank. I got a 100gal as my first big tank, and now I'm wishing I'd gotten something larger.

I think a 220gal will keep you happy for years, and years to come.

You can actually keep it grossly understocked and still have a great time watching the fish from an easy chair. Talk about therapy for a busy day! If you plant it, looking down from one end to the other will make you think you have a window into a local stream, pond or lake.

One of these days, I'll get a tank that size.

I say go for it.

v/r, N-A
 
Absolutley not. In fact, give the contact information for this individual so I can make sure that he does not tempt anyone else with this deal!

I will take this tank and give him my 55. Thank you's are not needed.
 
Well, since this is apparently in Ohio, you'd be better off having him trade me for my 75G! :devil:

If it doesn't leak, go for it! Esp if you have some space in your basement where you won't mind sitting to watch that tank. If nothing else, you can build a stand with concrete blocks. Lighting might be expensive, so I might tend to DIY or use shop lights.

You can always replace the 75g when there's a sale. Even if you have to wait for the $1 a gallon sale at petco. Even if you have to replace it with a 55-gallon upstairs.

If you're planning on moving a lot, it might not be a good deal.
 
I second that. If you move a lot then it would be a pain to break down the tank all of the time not to mention the stress to your fish and yourself. But if you know that you are going to stay in this place fore a good long while, like I said I would jump on it and fast! Don't wait!

Marinemom
 
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