FS 2500 Gallon tank in Las Vegas PU 25,000.00

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amazontank

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Not mine my friend sent this to me...

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As seen on TANKED! ON animal planet!

This auction is for a custom 2500 gallon *(approx) salt water fish tank.

It has 3 new 4' LED light fixtures,

it has the new barracuda super quiet and efficient pumps,

it has a 300 gallon sump and wet/dry filter.

It also has a closed filtration system with a cartridge filter and U/V light for sterilization.

It comes complete with a chiller as well.

This tank was on the Pilot episode for Tanked!

The ladder is a 8' ladder to give you perspective.

It is wrapped in all cherry REAL wood! Over 150,000 invested!

Comes with all custom fake corals as well. Will consider any offer over 25k

12' wide x 5' tall x 4' deep. With stand is 9' tall!

Looking like 1800 gallons and my buddy said the guy looks like he will negotiate!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271268848123?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

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thatbb6

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Wow... $10/gal for this size is insane. Should be great for business or mansion

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amazontank

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The chance that whoever is selling it is able to is remote.
Is able to do what buddy do you mean able to negotiate?

[/QUOTE]Wow... $10/gal for this size is insane. Should be great for business or mansion

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I was thinking the same thing especially in Las Vegas!
 

amazontank

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That other tank on Animal Planet Tanked that was a Skate Ramp is also for sale. Looks like the Wet Dry is under built though.

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With that 2" Acrylic I am tempted on this one if they would drop the price a little more, they want 6,000 for it.

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They are asking entirely too much money for these. Only the front panel is 2" from what I understand, I may be wrong, either way 6k = way too much. Possibly why they arent moving.

How to sell/buy an aquarium on craigslist - $1000000 (Dearborn)
So, you want to sell your 100 gallon aquarium you bought 5 years ago for $600 dollars and nobody is responding OR theyre totally low balling you with offers around $120 and youre confused right? Unfortunately, you missed the memo about aquariums not having high resale value. They arent antiques, they arent collectibles, and they are not like fine wines or works of art. They are glass/acrylic boxes that, like cars, lose value the moment you buy them. Here's a guide to determine how much you should be expecting to sell or buy a used aquarium.

Used Aquarium Pricing Guide
Yes, I know you spent a bucket of cash to get yours, but this is RESALE.
And it's craigslist....the BARGAIN-hunter's market.
Aquariums/fish tanks do NOT hold a high resale value.
Therefore, for those of you who are trying to sell USED aquariums on CL and NOT getting your (often) exorbitant asking prices - here's a simple, FAIR guide to pricing:

And because many of you don't know or need to find out exactly what size your tank is, here's a calculator: http://animal-world.com/encyclo/info.../calculate.htm



AQUARIUMS: Glass

If it's a year old or UNDER - $2.00 - $3.00 per gallon.
If it's OVER a year old - $1.00 per gallon.
Hexagons - $2.00 or less/gallon.
BowFronts - $1.50 - $2.00 per gallon (depending on condition)

AQUARIUMS: Acrylic

If it's a year old or UNDER - $1.50 - $2.50 per gallon.
If it's OVER a year old - $1.00 per gallon.
Hexagons - $1.50 or less/gallon.
BowFronts - $1.50 - $2.00 per gallon (depending on condition)


STANDS & CANOPIES:

$1.00 per gallon of aquarium the stand holds. (REAL wood - add another $.50 to $1.00 depending on CONDITION)
$.50 - $.75 per gallon of aquarium the canopy covers. (REAL wood - add another $.50 to $1.00 depending on CONDITION)

GLASS TOPS and PLASTIC HOODS:

25% - 40% of retail

LIGHTING:

WITH newer bulbs:
Incandescent - $5.00 (usually only 10 gallons or less are incan's)
Fluorescent - $10.00 per foot
Compact Fluorescent - $20 - $30 per foot (based on condition of housing, cord)
Halide & Specialty - 50% of retail for ballasts; you should buy NEW bulbs unless they are evidently lightly used.
REALLY High-end Fluorescent lighting - 60% of retail

W/O bulbs or OLD bulbs:
Incandescent - Free
Fluorescent - $7.00 per foot
Compact Fluorescent - $15 - $20 per foot
Halide & Specialty - 50% of retail for ballasts; you should buy NEW bulbs unless they are very evidently lightly used.
REALLY High-end Fluorescent lighting - 40% of retail

ACCESSORIES:

Saltwater - i.e. - protein skimmers, powerheads, wave-makers, chillers, etc....50% - 65% of retail (UNDER 1 year of use)
Saltwater - i.e. - protein skimmers, powerheads, wave-makers, chillers, etc....25% - 40% of retail (OVER 1 year of use)
Freshwater - 25% of retail (regardless of age - very easily replaced)

GRAVEL:

Natural colors - .15 - .20 cents per pound (clean)
Other colors - .05 cents per pound

HEATERS:

UNDER a year (of use) old -
50W - $2
100W - $4
150 - 200W - $6
250 - 300W - $10
OVER a year old - free (heaters aren't trustworthy enough after a year of use to justify $$)

FILTERS -

UNDER a year old - 50% of retail
OVER a year old - 25% of retail


THINGS TO CONSIDER:

An empty aquarium is ONLY an aquarium. *****
ONLY when full of livestock (that is included in the sale) is a tank considered a SALT or FRESH aquarium.
There is NO SUCH THING as an EMPTY saltwater or freshwater aquarium.
It is JUST an aquarium.

****If you have the EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES and /or LIVESTOCK for a SALTWATER hobby, then it is a "SALTWATER AQUARIUM SET-UP."
****If you have the EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES and /or LIVESTOCK for a FRESHWATER hobby, then it is a "FRESHWATER AQUARIUM SET-UP."

REHOMING LIVESTOCK:

Check local prices before you buy someone's critters.
Often, buying livestock from a private party is better - especially if they have had (it) for a while w/o problems.

MISC.:

Chips, cracks & leakage are all signs of wear and reduce the prices significantly.
Water marks, discolorations, scratches (esp. on acrylic) and hard-water deposits are usually cosmetic. Because many can be removed with effort, they need not affect price.
Accessories are always great to 'throw in' as a bonus when buying a tank, but pricing everything, stating 'will not separate' and expecting a quick sale - not good. Not many people are not going to use all YOUR stuff if they have other ideas for THEIR new tank. Sometimes people say says " I've invested X amount" I don't give a rat's $#@ what they invested. It's used equipment now and will be sold at used equipment price.


OK, so this is JUST a guide for SELLING your tank(s) and is intended to give a starting point for pricing it (them). I've sold MANY aquarium very quickly under these parameters. You should do well, too, if you don't get greedy.

And buyers? There will be exceptional SET-UPS out there and what you ultimately pay will depend on you, but this (hopefully) gives you a 'ballpark' idea of what you can expect.

Happy Fish-keeping, everyone!
 

FishNCash

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How is a used acrylic tank hold a lower resale value than glass?
 
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