What would you pay for this tank?

Mrbeachbum2 · 02/24/2010, 05:28 PM

It's a 20L set up. I want to get it for a frag tank. I attached a picture of it

The tank is drilled with a 15 G sump (they upgraded the sump from the picture and the tank is drilled), stand, plumbing, T5 24" lighting, and OceanRunner 2500 return pump.

What would be a good price? I know there are currently a lot of tank sales, especially in Minnesota.

Thank you

joeychitwood · 02/24/2010, 06:12 PM

What are they asking for the set-up? It would be easier to say whether it was reasonable or not.

Mrbeachbum2 · 02/24/2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

What are they asking for the set-up? It would be easier to say whether it was reasonable or not.

$250 obo

davidtsx · 02/24/2010, 06:37 PM

Is it used? If all is new I would pay about $250 max, $100 used.

Mrbeachbum2 · 02/24/2010, 06:44 PM

It's used.

If I had to break it down, I'd say:

20L with baffles and acrylic box =20
15 sump = 10
Plumbing= 5
Stand with electrical, decent = 50
Light 40-75 (depends how old bulbs are)
Pump 25

Total ~$150

Mrbeachbum2 · 02/24/2010, 06:45 PM

Are my numbers off a bit? I dont want to insult another club member.

VacavilleFC3S · 02/24/2010, 07:41 PM

OceanRunner 2500 is a 75.00 pump new

ERICinFL · 02/24/2010, 07:47 PM

I agree with $150.

Shane Hoffman · 02/24/2010, 08:22 PM

I would say 150 max......175 if its a good friend.

eggerstout · 02/25/2010, 01:10 AM

definitely 175 max, if the stand is well made maybe 200

spw4949 · 02/25/2010, 07:26 AM

If it were me personally, I'd offer $175, if they are smart they'll accept, it appears to be a nice set-up & everything is there to get started so it's pretty much plug & play......what people need to realize is that no matter what it cost for them to buy it new, aquarium set-ups to me are like brand new cars, they are expensive to buy but the minute you "drive them off the lot" they depreciate in value substantially.........

lordofthereef · 02/25/2010, 11:40 AM

Frankly I feel that $175 is even much. That is very reminiscent of the "DIY Nano" I setup all with parts from Wal-Mart and my cost was probably around that once I started the cycling process.

bhammer · 02/25/2010, 12:09 PM

I see ones just like that on CL in my area for $100 and under.

I have a buddy who just bought a full running FOWLR 115g with 45g sump, 6 bulb Icecap T5 for $200.

chuckreef · 02/25/2010, 01:14 PM

I agree with the last post.

Guygettnby · 02/25/2010, 01:59 PM

i also would say $150 max... but to be honest i would offer $100 for it and see were it goes from there. i always see small tanks like that online for pretty cheap.

Fish Ace · 02/26/2010, 06:58 AM

I think $150 is pushing it, offer a $100 then walk away.

sedor · 02/26/2010, 07:10 AM

With the lights and pump its worth about $150 used IMO. Its seems like a nice setup with quality equipment, but the facts are for SW its considered a tiny tank.

reefscape15 · 02/26/2010, 10:34 AM

Id agree with $100-150. The stand "looks" nice, but it's hard to tell without actually seeing it or knowing what it's made of. Are the lights a 4 bulb or 2 bulb fixture? How long was everything used for?

diaz2010 · 02/26/2010, 12:58 PM

I agree with $100-$150...

steggie · 02/26/2010, 04:16 PM

150 sounds reasonably!

lalo809 · 02/26/2010, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish Ace

I think $150 is pushing it, offer a $100 then walk away.

+1 $100,here in indy i paid 200 for 75g tank,stand,canopy and alot more so for that setup you trying to buy i would say 75 to 100$

lougotzz · 02/27/2010, 12:09 AM

Id pay 175. Gotta make it worth it to him to get rid of it. For 100 bucks id rather have it collect dust.

joeychitwood · 02/28/2010, 07:46 AM

It depends on where you live and what's available to you. In my case, used tanks are rare around here, and shipping a new one would add a significant amount to a purchase price. I think $150-175 is reasonable if you are in my situation.

02/24/2010, 07:47 PM	#8
ERICinFL Rejisturd Mimbur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brevard County, FL Posts: 1,346	I agree with $150. __________________ Ummmm... yeah... don't touch the Mag Float. Sorry kids, your college fund is gone, but the tank looks SWEET right? Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef. ER CS135, 65gal sump/fuge with a Mag12 return. (2) Korillia 4s, (1) modded MJ1200, two SunSun 3200gph powerheads. 250+lbs LR.

02/24/2010, 08:22 PM	#9
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	I would say 150 max......175 if its a good friend. __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef

02/25/2010, 07:26 AM	#11
spw4949 Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albany, N.Y. Posts: 1,594	If it were me personally, I'd offer $175, if they are smart they'll accept, it appears to be a nice set-up & everything is there to get started so it's pretty much plug & play......what people need to realize is that no matter what it cost for them to buy it new, aquarium set-ups to me are like brand new cars, they are expensive to buy but the minute you "drive them off the lot" they depreciate in value substantially......... __________________ Steve Current Tank Info: 46 gal bowfront, mixed reef, 2x250W current outer orbit w/4x39W T5 ,10 gal fuge....38 gallon aggressive FOWLR, 10 gallon sump.

02/25/2010, 11:40 AM	#12
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	Frankly I feel that $175 is even much. That is very reminiscent of the "DIY Nano" I setup all with parts from Wal-Mart and my cost was probably around that once I started the cycling process. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

02/26/2010, 07:10 AM	#17
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	With the lights and pump its worth about $150 used IMO. Its seems like a nice setup with quality equipment, but the facts are for SW its considered a tiny tank. __________________ Ryan

02/24/2010, 06:12 PM	#2
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	What are they asking for the set-up? It would be easier to say whether it was reasonable or not.

02/24/2010, 06:37 PM	#4
davidtsx Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 272	Is it used? If all is new I would pay about $250 max, $100 used.

02/24/2010, 06:44 PM	#5
Mrbeachbum2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,093	It's used. If I had to break it down, I'd say: 20L with baffles and acrylic box =20 15 sump = 10 Plumbing= 5 Stand with electrical, decent = 50 Light 40-75 (depends how old bulbs are) Pump 25 Total ~$150

02/24/2010, 06:45 PM	#6
Mrbeachbum2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,093	Are my numbers off a bit? I dont want to insult another club member.

02/24/2010, 07:41 PM	#7
VacavilleFC3S Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vacaville California Posts: 2,613	OceanRunner 2500 is a 75.00 pump new

02/25/2010, 01:10 AM	#10
eggerstout Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 67	definitely 175 max, if the stand is well made maybe 200

02/25/2010, 12:09 PM	#13
bhammer Addicted User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 743	I see ones just like that on CL in my area for $100 and under. I have a buddy who just bought a full running FOWLR 115g with 45g sump, 6 bulb Icecap T5 for $200.

02/25/2010, 01:14 PM	#14
chuckreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Davis, Ca. Posts: 816	I agree with the last post.

02/25/2010, 01:59 PM	#15
Guygettnby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FL Posts: 3,050	i also would say $150 max... but to be honest i would offer $100 for it and see were it goes from there. i always see small tanks like that online for pretty cheap.

02/26/2010, 06:58 AM	#16
Fish Ace Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 301	I think $150 is pushing it, offer a $100 then walk away.

02/26/2010, 10:34 AM	#18
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	Id agree with $100-150. The stand "looks" nice, but it's hard to tell without actually seeing it or knowing what it's made of. Are the lights a 4 bulb or 2 bulb fixture? How long was everything used for? __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

02/26/2010, 12:58 PM	#19
diaz2010 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 74	Re: What would you pay for this tank? I agree with $100-$150...

02/26/2010, 04:16 PM	#20
steggie Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: arlington tx Posts: 30	150 sounds reasonably!

02/27/2010, 12:09 AM	#22
lougotzz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,524	Id pay 175. Gotta make it worth it to him to get rid of it. For 100 bucks id rather have it collect dust.

02/28/2010, 07:46 AM	#23
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	It depends on where you live and what's available to you. In my case, used tanks are rare around here, and shipping a new one would add a significant amount to a purchase price. I think $150-175 is reasonable if you are in my situation.