Getting a new tank.

[heavyhitter]

Here is the deal. I was offered a 90g tank from a guy at work for $100, it comes with wood stand, matching wood hood and I believe he is including his metal halides ans some other stuff. This is no doubt a good deal. I can fit one more tank in my house but I dont think I want to waste it on a 90.

I want to build one but it would be so massive my wife would freak the hell out.

So I am thinking of going out an buying a tank today. Up for consideration is a 120g, 125g and a 180g.

The 120g is basically a 90 but 6 inches wider cost is @ $700
The 125g is the cheapest but I like that it is 6ft cost is @ $570
The 180g is what I want but the cost is @ $1100

To me the DOUBLE the cost of the 125 vs the 180 is not very justified.

The costs include tank, lights and stand.

I already have a new Eheim 2217 and a new AC110 under a stand and a couple spare heaters. (I always have tons of spare stuff). I will need to buy some more filtration but knowing that I have 3/4 of it already is nice.

The problem is I want a tank NOW, the 90g tank I would have to wait 2 weeks till the guy I work with moves. It is an outstanding deal but to me a 90 is too small for what I want to do.

OK now its up to you MFK to persuade me in my decision. I can afford all of them, no prob. I want to do the 180g but logic is telling me it is not worth 2x the cost of the 125.

What say you?

 

[DB junkie]

Do you want brand new or would you be interested in used?

How far are you from Cherokee IA?

There's a 180 there you can probobly snag WITH filtration for under $800.

If you score this 180 you willing to hook me up with that 90?

 

[12 Volt Man]

don't forget to consider the 150 size (from Aqueon)

it is 72x18x29 tall. like a 125 on steroids.

I went with it over the 180 due to cost and space restraints and I am quite happy with the size. it takes up a wall in my basement and looks great.

 

[heavyhitter]

Do you want brand new or would you be interested in used?

How far are you from Cherokee IA?

There's a 180 there you can probobly snag WITH filtration for under $800.

If you score this 180 you willing to hook me up with that 90?

Yea I saw that one on Craigslist. I doubt the take Visa though

The if I dont take the 90 I think he said he will turn it into a sump. I will ask him though.

 

[heavyhitter]

don't forget to consider the 150 size (from Aqueon)

it is 72x18x29 tall. like a 125 on steroids.

The only thing I don't like about tall tanks is once over 25 inches it get hard to reach the bottom. And I am 6'2". I am more interested in surface area over depth. There are none that size available to purchase right now were I am. In fact I have to drive 60 miles for the 125.

 

[FSM]

A is $550 on glasscages.com
135 is $300
120 is the same price

shipping is pretty expensive though

 

[heavyhitter]

A is $550 on glasscages.com
135 is $300
120 is the same price

shipping is pretty expensive though

Yes the shipping on glasscages rules it out. To ship a 180 or a 240....I was quoted prices equal to the price of the tank.

 

[dennisdeng2002]

I would definitely go with the 180 so that you probably won't have to upgrade in the future. The 2 foot width would be appreciated by all fish. Also don't forget about my personal favorite, the 150 5x2x2.

 

[fishkeeper25]

depends what u want ,bigger is alwasys better but if it was for money go for the 125 fo sho

 

[Deepsouth]

I have been down the same road. I would go with the 125. They are a good all around tank and the price on them is good as well. Your filteration would be adequate as well, as long as you didn't overstock it. I would definately rule out the 120. 120 is a great tank, but they are too expensive for what you get. I would get the 90g and the 125. GL