i found a 55 gallon tank on CL. it comes with everything except gravel. its comes with a black stand, heater, filter, etc... the guy wants 75.00 is that a good deal. i planned on using sand instead or gravel, will sand work with a undergravel filter? thanks
is this a good deal
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Is that what it comes with? An undergravel filter? No other filtration?
No, sand won't work with a UGF.
$75 is a good price if everything is in good shape.
No, sand won't work with a UGF.
$75 is a good price if everything is in good shape.
At my local Petsmart, a 55 tank is $120 and a stand is at least $180. I'd say as long as the tank isn't 10 years old and the stand doesn't look like a monkey built it, it's a pretty good deal.
As to the UGF, it won't work with sand. I assume it comes with a powerhead. If it does, scrap the UGF and keep the powerhead and use it for water movement. Buy a good hang off filter like an Emperor 400 or Aquaclear 110 and you'll be all set. These pop up frequently on the buy & sell forum here for around $20-$25.
You can even sell the UGF to recoup some of your money for the hang off. I know a lot of people don't like them, but I've used one with some success with African Cichlids (with gravel). If you change your mind about the sand and go with gravel, set up the powerhead for reverse flow so it pushes water up through the gravel in addition to the hang off.
As to the UGF, it won't work with sand. I assume it comes with a powerhead. If it does, scrap the UGF and keep the powerhead and use it for water movement. Buy a good hang off filter like an Emperor 400 or Aquaclear 110 and you'll be all set. These pop up frequently on the buy & sell forum here for around $20-$25.
You can even sell the UGF to recoup some of your money for the hang off. I know a lot of people don't like them, but I've used one with some success with African Cichlids (with gravel). If you change your mind about the sand and go with gravel, set up the powerhead for reverse flow so it pushes water up through the gravel in addition to the hang off.
That is a pretty good deal, although i just scored a 90 gallon w/ stand and hood, and gravel for 40, delivered. (not sure if i will actually use the gravel, but we will see.
But that was just a lucky chance. I would say take it, most of the stuff i see going on CL is like people wanting 300 for a 55g so yeah.
But that was just a lucky chance. I would say take it, most of the stuff i see going on CL is like people wanting 300 for a 55g so yeah.
the guy told me it looks very nice and i wont be dissapointed. im goin to see it next week. also it comes complete with everything except gravel.
ugf dont work good?? just wondering why is that
can you use ugf and a regular filter
ugf dont work good?? just wondering why is that
can you use ugf and a regular filter