Tank value per gallon?
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usually at least around here the rule of thumb for used tank only is $1 per gallon some ask for more some less HTH
I'd say 1-2 bucks per gallon, depending on what kind of shape the tank is in. At $1 per gallon, I personally expect a few scratches. Also, acrylic will generally cost more than glass. If your tank is in decent shape, I would probably ask for $100 for the tank alone, and then entertain offers for a bit less $.
really depends on what the tank comes with...
for example. i bought my 230 gallon for $350 bucks. all it came with was the tank and the stand... so i had to buy some glass lids ($50) then lights ($60) and Filtration(so far FX5, $230+media $30 and AC110 $60)
so my tank total costed me about $750 bucks. if you find a 180 gallon for $500 that comes with everything i've listed, it's a pretty good deal... but if it's just the tank and the stand, then i'd only pay about $300 for it...
for example. i bought my 230 gallon for $350 bucks. all it came with was the tank and the stand... so i had to buy some glass lids ($50) then lights ($60) and Filtration(so far FX5, $230+media $30 and AC110 $60)
so my tank total costed me about $750 bucks. if you find a 180 gallon for $500 that comes with everything i've listed, it's a pretty good deal... but if it's just the tank and the stand, then i'd only pay about $300 for it...
I think $1/gallon is fair up to about a 55g. I would never sell a 125g for $125, regarless of condition, if it holds water.
Once you get to 75g and up, $2/gallon and maybe even more is fair.
Once you get to 75g and up, $2/gallon and maybe even more is fair.
I usually say $1 per gallon for the tank alone. Retail is much more. There is a reptile expo that I sometimes attend in NY that has tanks for that price.