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phpKerouac

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I know most people will recommend dropping lots of $$$ on a good aquarium, however i saw a 55 gallon at walmart for $100 - a whole bunch on clearance actually, that have EVERYTHING - tank - lid - light - rocks - some fake plants - filter - bubbah wall ( i think ) - the works.

anyone have any experience with this setup? faulty filter, hood replacement?

I think the brand was "aqua" aquacollege i dont know. . .it wasn't eclipse.

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thoughts?
 
I would say, if you find a good deal, go for it! You can tell by looking at the products if it seems like good quality. I would never buy fish from walmart, but I see nothing against buying a product from them.
 
Buy it. The whole idea of spending lots of $$$ on your tank, simply just means, if you can afford better, then buy better. This applies to anything in life. If you can afford better filtration, then you would be foolish not to. If you have an idea of the type of setup you want, then research the best possible equipment you'll need to create and maintain that set-up, and buy the best your budget will allow. But ofcourse, always look for the best deals;)..as you don't want to pay more for an item that you can get elsewhere for much less.
 
that kit is usually $160 without the rocks and plants. if its clearance at my local store, i'll pick one up..

the filter is a Regent that in my opinion is more suited for a 29g tank. i replaced mine with an emperor 400 from big als. but the regent still works- just being used elsewhere.

you also may end up replacing the heater and the light bulbs if you want a little more performance/quality.

but its still a good deal.
 
I agree. Buy it. Even if the equipment is sub-grade or sub-standard, it will definately do until you can afford to replace it one item at a time.
 
Originally posted by Matak
I agree. Buy it. Even if the equipment is sub-grade or sub-standard, it will definately do until you can afford to replace it one item at a time.
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That seems to be what a lot of people do. They buy a kit from a store and buy fish like the next day. The fish die, they bring them back and then more fish die. Then they come hear, learn about cycling and upgrade their equipment from like a penguin mini on a 55g tank to an Emperor 400 or better.
 
walmart tank

hey i bought one. it cost 139$.filter that came with it is just okay.heater sucks. but thats allright i got a submergable one. lights and hood are just fine. i thought it was good deal.
 
True enough NJDF, but phpKerouac has the advantage of good advice before starting his tank right here at AC :)
 
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