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weird22person Enthusiast Posts: 163 Kudos: 106 Votes: 11 Registered: 21-Feb-2005	I am thinking about up grading my 20 gallon long to a 55 gallon tank. Does anyone have any idea about how much the tank and a basic stand will cost. 20 Gallon Long: Aquaclear 300 2 Bolivian Rams, Mikrogeophagus altispinosus: Gumby and Pokey
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	The tank & stand here at wal mart are $255 At the chain pet stores anywhere from 300 - 900$$$ I myself have bought alot of Wal-Mart tanks, and never to have one never fail yet. Plus this does not include rocks and decos. Look into the DIY section if that is a bit to much see if you can make some things yourself. Hope this helps! Angel Eel
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
weird22person Enthusiast Posts: 163 Kudos: 106 Votes: 11 Registered: 21-Feb-2005	The decorations will come from the 20 gallon. They will stay there for a couple weeks/months untill my sister gets the 20 gallon. By that time I think i'll have money for new stuff and more fish. Is that $255 in US of Canadian? Last edited by weird22person at 25-Aug-2005 14:01 20 Gallon Long: Aquaclear 300 2 Bolivian Rams, Mikrogeophagus altispinosus: Gumby and Pokey
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	i think shes referring to cad...why not look at as she said...walmart..they sell cheap but of gud quality tanks...another store that sells cheap is petsmart...i bought tank from them...and its a kit...so..i dont have to worry abt filter or heater...just the deco and gravel... i know walmart sells tank stand as well...the price here if i recall is around 100 cad by mylex.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
weird22person Enthusiast Posts: 163 Kudos: 106 Votes: 11 Registered: 21-Feb-2005	For stocking maybe 2 Dwarf Gouramis* 6 Glowlight Tetras* 6 Harlequin Tetras* 6 Albino Corydoras(aeneus?) 3 Otto Catfish 6 Black Neon Tetras 6 Rummy Nose Tetras * Means I already have them in the 20 gallon More (small school fish) will go in when I think of them. Suggestions? 20 Gallon Long: Aquaclear 300 2 Bolivian Rams, Mikrogeophagus altispinosus: Gumby and Pokey
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
weird22person Enthusiast Posts: 163 Kudos: 106 Votes: 11 Registered: 21-Feb-2005	I want to buy the filter, heater, etc. seperatly so I can get the bigger size of the types I found to work in the 20 gallon.(why mess with what already works?) And I like to buy the filter a size above the recomended size. That way I don't have to worry about over stocking as much. Last edited by weird22person at 25-Aug-2005 14:19 20 Gallon Long: Aquaclear 300 2 Bolivian Rams, Mikrogeophagus altispinosus: Gumby and Pokey
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
stallion81 Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 255 Votes: 143 Registered: 17-Jan-2004	Check Ebay and Aquabid for tanks close to your area. Best deals are found there. I scored a 125g with stand(nice) and all kinds of extra goodies for $350US. Just be patient and you will find a good tank at a great price. Furthest I drove to pick up a Ebay tank was 60 miles(I've purchased several) .Good luck.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
angeleel Fish Addict Posts: 561 Kudos: 472 Votes: 61 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Yup that was canadian =p Angel Eel Petsmart is also a good place as was said.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
stuey07 Fingerling Posts: 48 Kudos: 51 Votes: 13 Registered: 21-Jul-2005	A 55 gallon setup at Wal-Mart is $150. The matching stand is around $80. Even if you dont use the filter and equipment that comes with it, they serve as a good back up.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
firecontrol Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 59 Votes: 41 Registered: 02-Sep-2005	Also check LFS's. A place by me sells 60 gallon tanks with lights and a stand for 170. When searching online, try checking craigslist.org . Quite often you'll find people moving who don't want to deal with moving their tanks and will let them go for cheap (fish included somtime)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	I didn't think walmart tanks were that good of quality. The stands actually aren't bad but I got my tank from the lfs instead for $50. It was twice as heavy to carry as the walmart 55g kit and didn't have a cracked brace. If you do buy a tank from walmart open the box in the store and check the centerbrace. We returned 2 and finally went somewhere else because both had cracked or broken braces and one had a crack down the glass.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
weird22person Enthusiast Posts: 163 Kudos: 106 Votes: 11 Registered: 21-Feb-2005	firecontrol- about where is that store? 20 Gallon Long: Aquaclear 300 2 Bolivian Rams, Mikrogeophagus altispinosus: Gumby and Pokey
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
firecontrol Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 59 Votes: 41 Registered: 02-Sep-2005	Its in San Diego....actually, if your familiar with the area is in Point Loma on Sports Arena Blvd. Called Pet Kingdom
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
BM Fish Master Posts: 1436 Kudos: 239 Votes: 127 Registered: 24-Aug-2000	If you have a Petland near you - an ALL-Glass 55 gal aquarium and a black wrought iron stand sell for $89.99 US. You can use some of what you have now. For the lighting , filters, etc- try one of the discount online stores- they usually cost 40% less than an LFS. http://www.fishprofiles.com/site/aquarank.aspx
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
weird22person Enthusiast Posts: 163 Kudos: 106 Votes: 11 Registered: 21-Feb-2005	Yeh, too bad I live on the other side of the country. Thanx anyway. 20 Gallon Long: Aquaclear 300 2 Bolivian Rams, Mikrogeophagus altispinosus: Gumby and Pokey
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57


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