Buying new glass tank.

[Backfromthedead]

The 125g petsmart deal is probably the best full setup I’ve seen minus filters etc. Spending 1.5k to 2k is laughable, you can get that for roughly $500 brand new give or take a $100 - all in all not a bad deal. Facebook marketplace is pretty decent for that stuff too. But don’t spend anything above $750 for a full setup IMO in the 125g range.

I got a used 125 from a lfs for 200 and got an fx6 new on sale for $240, but adding lights, heater, sponge filter, substrate, plants etc I definitely neared 1k. And built a butcher block stand with galvanized steel for the legs for around $250. So the petsmart deal is a good deal, I wouldn’t get hung up on $100 bucks.

I can only assume you're referring to my estimate, which was for a new 150-180 gallon tank shipped to your door, not to pick up a used petsmart 125 locally. When you get to 150+ gallons, tanks (and their stands) become significantly more expensive ime.

 

[Backfromthedead]

I love your build, very ingenious. Following along.

 

[Randys]

I wish I hadn’t laid in bed at night worrying about drilling these holes!

LOL

 

[Randys]

I had to cut away a portion of the tank rim to get the overflow box to fit.

 

[Randys]

Well I’ve ventured into the world of acrylic sump building. It’s something I’ve never tried before. It’s kinda stressful knowing that 1,200 GPH is gonna be pumping through this thing! LOL

 

[The Masked Shadow]

Wow! Such a clean sump! Love it!

 

[Randys]

I’ve spent the last week wrapping up the components for my wet/dry sump.
And then the final water test!

 

[Randys]

Tight

 

[Randys]

Holy crap, plumbing is time consuming!

 

[12 Volt Man]

can only assume you're referring to my estimate, which was for a new 150-180 gallon tank shipped to your door, not to pick up a used petsmart 125 locally. When you get to 150+ gallons, tanks (and their stands) become significantly more expensive ime.

its the same in my area, I believe its because the glass thickness usually goes from 3/8th inch up to 1/2 inch thick glass. a 150g in my area is almost double the cost of a 125g new.