how much is tank worth?

brian.julia07 · 06/16/2008, 08:28 PM

a friend is moving and has a used 220 gallon tank that he needs to get rid of it was used for fresh water, i dont know what brand but he told me to make him an offer and I cant seem to find them online for sale new to know what their even worth thanks for the help

Slakker · 06/16/2008, 08:43 PM

Depends...did he ever use copper in it, and if so, do you plan to use it as a reef tank? If that's the case, it's worth nothing to you, because any inverts you put in the tank would almost certainly die shortly thereafter.

Is it glass or acrylic? What condition is it in? Does it come with any extra stuff?

Basically it comes down to this; What are YOU willing to pay for it?

owenspackman · 06/16/2008, 08:44 PM

glasscages.com

that might help you on a price of a new one

brian.julia07 · 06/16/2008, 08:45 PM

no extras, its glass in good condition, i dont know about copper i will ask though.

Aj Flip · 06/16/2008, 08:50 PM

im about to get a 225 from a friend who used it for a lizard
hes giving it to me for $75 with the stand

i think i have a steal, just $5000 more before its a reef lol

Tswifty · 06/16/2008, 09:00 PM

even if he did use copper it wouldn't matter. That's a urban legend.

Ask Randy if you need a better explanation or tips on how to remove any small traces that may be left.

Aj Flip · 06/16/2008, 09:02 PM

would suction cups be needed to lift such a tank?
how many people could lift it (up stairs too)

empty tank of course

MikeCentore · 06/16/2008, 09:11 PM

When I was looking for a used 220 I found multiple ones for around $400. New I found them for $800+. Depends on maker and if they are drilled or not.

scaryperson27 · 06/16/2008, 10:18 PM

The resale on aquariums is terrible... 300-400 sounds right

old salty · 06/16/2008, 10:50 PM

I set up a 215g Oceanic a few months ago; the tank weighed about 495 lbs empty. Suction cups would have made things a THOUSAND times easier.

I paid $350 for the tank (no stand), which was used for about two years max prior to my use. I think I got a pretty good deal out of it. I made a stand for it, and saved a few hundred vs. having to purchase one from Oceanic.

I think resale on tanks is pretty bad because most people are pressed for time and understand that taking one with you is quite a huge undertaking. Easier just to liquidate all at once.

Rouselb · 06/18/2008, 06:55 PM

make sure the tank is pressure tested. Many tanks that have reptiles in them are not pressure rated.

Roy G. Biv · 06/18/2008, 08:41 PM

Stand/Canopy/Tank is see 210-220's going for around $1000 around here on cragslist.

06/16/2008, 08:28 PM	#1
brian.julia07 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 127	how much is tank worth? a friend is moving and has a used 220 gallon tank that he needs to get rid of it was used for fresh water, i dont know what brand but he told me to make him an offer and I cant seem to find them online for sale new to know what their even worth thanks for the help

06/16/2008, 08:43 PM	#2
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	Depends...did he ever use copper in it, and if so, do you plan to use it as a reef tank? If that's the case, it's worth nothing to you, because any inverts you put in the tank would almost certainly die shortly thereafter. Is it glass or acrylic? What condition is it in? Does it come with any extra stuff? Basically it comes down to this; What are YOU willing to pay for it? __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

06/16/2008, 09:00 PM	#6
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	even if he did use copper it wouldn't matter. That's a urban legend. Ask Randy if you need a better explanation or tips on how to remove any small traces that may be left. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

06/16/2008, 09:11 PM	#8
MikeCentore Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 347	When I was looking for a used 220 I found multiple ones for around $400. New I found them for $800+. Depends on maker and if they are drilled or not. __________________ "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef

06/16/2008, 10:50 PM	#10
old salty Genius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Island of Misfit Toys Posts: 3,131	I set up a 215g Oceanic a few months ago; the tank weighed about 495 lbs empty. Suction cups would have made things a THOUSAND times easier. I paid $350 for the tank (no stand), which was used for about two years max prior to my use. I think I got a pretty good deal out of it. I made a stand for it, and saved a few hundred vs. having to purchase one from Oceanic. I think resale on tanks is pretty bad because most people are pressed for time and understand that taking one with you is quite a huge undertaking. Easier just to liquidate all at once. __________________ "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: Out of the marine aquarium hobby

06/16/2008, 08:44 PM	#3
owenspackman Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 835	glasscages.com that might help you on a price of a new one

06/16/2008, 08:45 PM	#4
brian.julia07 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 127	no extras, its glass in good condition, i dont know about copper i will ask though.

06/16/2008, 08:50 PM	#5
Aj Flip Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 802	im about to get a 225 from a friend who used it for a lizard hes giving it to me for $75 with the stand i think i have a steal, just $5000 more before its a reef lol

06/16/2008, 09:02 PM	#7
Aj Flip Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 802	would suction cups be needed to lift such a tank? how many people could lift it (up stairs too) empty tank of course

06/16/2008, 10:18 PM	#9
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	The resale on aquariums is terrible... 300-400 sounds right

06/18/2008, 06:55 PM	#11
Rouselb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Detroit Michigan Posts: 1,238	make sure the tank is pressure tested. Many tanks that have reptiles in them are not pressure rated. __________________ Larry Current Tank Info: 425g Mixed Reef, (6) Orphek LED mods, (4) MP60s, (2) Bubble King SM250 Skimmer, LMIII for Dose & ATO

06/18/2008, 08:41 PM	#12
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	Stand/Canopy/Tank is see 210-220's going for around $1000 around here on cragslist.