Cheapest Aquariums

[sushiray]

CL way to go!

Not sure why you would not want a used tank. I got my tank used and it was like new when I got it. Paid a whopping $325 for a 72 gallon bow with stand and canopy and light. Again, it couldnt have looked any better had I bought it new!

hey JM, I had bought a used 72gal bow w/ all wood stand, dual glass canopies, 2-AC110's, 1-fluval 204 (which he threw in as an afterthought), 2-300w visitherm deluxe, 25lbs gravel, thermometer, a net, 1 decoration, 5 baby angels, 1 pleco all for $250! all in great but used condition, best buy for aquarium related stuff I've made on CL.

but if you can't get good CL listings in Tenn. buying from LFS is best since shipping would be not advisable. Petco/Petsmart do run decent sales (become a member for free) I bought my 20gal set up for $55 on sale.

btw - for other fish supplies/food try www.kensfish.com one of your better priced suppliers on the net with very modest shipping costs!

good luck!

 

[casemarten]

Hi, Thanks for all your replies!

I will take a gander at CL and see what is available. I'm hesitant to buy a used tank because I've been ripped off before and I don't want to buy a tank with a leak or something like that. But I suppose I could get them to test it in front of me or something.

We don't have Petsmart (that I know of - will look into it) but we do have Petco which is where I've always bought my tanks. I have noticed the prices range dramatically so I will look into this $1/gallon sale - sounds perfect.

Thanks Bagel for your suggestions, I've kept fish off and on for the last 20 years - no expert but not exactly a newbie either. Right now I am basically looking for an inexpensive setup to house our fry until they are big enough to sell/trade or a good deal on a very large tank and keep everyone together.

 

[petluvr]

Petco's $1 a gallon is usually at the end of August so a little late for that.

 

[jpappy789]

I agree, I remember it being an end of summer deal only. But I may be wrong.

I've gotten 2 tanks so far on CL and the best thing is to always go and inspect the tank before buying.

 

[Rollinondubz200]

my CL tanks are setup when i arrive, i help them take them down so i know it holds water everything works and i get all the goodies living inside of it..i got a 55 gallon light fish stand ,ect for $50 down here in fl

 

[Woodward]

my CL tanks are setup when i arrive, i help them take them down so i know it holds water everything works and i get all the goodies living inside of it..i got a 55 gallon light fish stand ,ect for $50 down here in fl

you people are so lucky....i cant even find just a 55 gal for under like 75 bucks......

indiana sucks

 

[Woodward]

my CL tanks are setup when i arrive, i help them take them down so i know it holds water everything works and i get all the goodies living inside of it..i got a 55 gallon light fish stand ,ect for $50 down here in fl

you people are so lucky....i cant even find just a 55 gal for under like 75 bucks......

indiana sucks.

 

[fong528]

I think it's OK to buy a use tank. After all, it's only water in it and it won't harm your fish. Your going to wash it anyway. yes, craigslist is a good place to buy.

 

[Lycanthropic]

IMO even if theres a leak in a tank, you can mention it to owner, owner must drop price... well not must, but most will. then you can reseal it yourself....

 

[sushiray]

many have made some great deals on CL! I have seen some posters & am so envious. Mine was ok, I am happy. they had water in it with the donated angels so I was comfortable on my purchase.