punman Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 A nieghbour of mine had a son move out, leaving a 50 gallon tank. Neighbour wants to sell it and knowing I'm into fish, wants to know what he should ask. It has a top, make-shift light, heater, two AC 300s. Tank is in good condition. When I buy used, I never want to pay more than half of new price, and with fish stuff I often see it going for 1/4 to 1/3 of original price. I was thinking of telling him to try for $100. What do you think? (Maybe I can convince him to advertise it here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I like to pay no more than $1.00 per gallon, there is really no way to know for sure how old it is or how long the silicon will hold. Toss in an extra 20 for the accessories. IMO Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punman Posted February 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 (edited) When you say $1 per gallon, is that tank only - not extras? Tank has water and the couple of fish in it seem fine. Let's not account for any value of fish, just the tank, filters, heater, and light. Edited February 5, 2007 by punman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 ...if the tank is in excellent shape, if it's scratched and you see that the silicone is worn away at the corners, I'd offer less. If you want the fish, then it depends on their vallue, are they commets , angels or frontosas? Once you go into used equipment tip toe. It may not last the week or it may last for years, hence not much value. So when I say 20 for the extras I'm including the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 It would depend on the shape the tank is in, if the filters are in good shape (not noisy), and how many as well as what type of fish they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Your friend should be able to get $70-$125, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murmade Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Is there a stand too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 I'd agree with jvision. $75 to 125 sounds about right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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