I was wondering if it is cheaper or not to build a glass aquarium yourself or buy one from a store? I would like to build a larger size aquarium such as 100 gal. Is it worth it to go through all that trouble of bulding such an aquarium yourself? Does anyone know or has experience with this and were they able to save some money? Your reply is appreciated.
It is it cheaper to build an aquarium yourself?
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Unless you have a cheap source of glass it is usually cheaper to buy one in the size you are talking.
That is what I thought. I heard from other people I know that they built some aquariums themselves, but none of them said they saved any money. I don't know anyone from whom I can buy cheap glass, so I guess I will go and buy one and save myself some trouble. 
I think if you were to be just replacing the glass and silicon you can save money but if your making a frame etc or buying a frame etc is where you spend the money
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Start reading the classified ads, if you are in a large city you may find a good deal.
I have 13 tanks, 8 empty, 5 in use, 11 of these were bought used. I got one 10 gallon from Walmart new when I had a sick fish and needed a Q tank ASAP early on, before I collected so many
Start reading the classified ads, if you are in a large city you may find a good deal.
I have 13 tanks, 8 empty, 5 in use, 11 of these were bought used. I got one 10 gallon from Walmart new when I had a sick fish and needed a Q tank ASAP early on, before I collected so many