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Im looking at a 20 gal hex with stand, random filter, and heater. The price on it is $40- is it me or is this tank a steal? (seller says the tank has no damage and holds water)

Thanks.

I bought a 20 gallon hex with stand last summer at a local thrift store for $20.00, but $40.00 is a good price. The only problem is that you are really limited as what you can do with the tank because of it's overall design and dimensions.

Jim

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I was thinking about making this one of those moss based tanks. The bottom would be a lawn of ricca or something simmliar, and a mount of rocks and drift wood built up high in the center, with mosses covering the woods. I would plan to stock it with some fancy guppies, some rummy nose tertas or something of the sort, a gold nugget pelceo (untill it gets too big obviously) and all sorts of ammano and ghost shrimp. What do you guys think?

At that price it is only a good deal if it is all in good working order and quality tank, filter, and heater.

Aquscaping a Hex tank is certainly a chellange it requires a lot of thought and planning.

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Personally I think it's a good deal. Even though the seller claims no damage, would your money be refunded if the tank had leaks? To me the filter and heater aren't a big deal; I have certain brands that I like and stick with, but not a bunch can be done with a leaky tank.

If you have the space and money and feel comfortable with the seller/condition of the tank, go for it. The only hex I've dealt with are 2.5g...I just threw together one of these (I had a few ) as a small temporary home for my betta, a piece of driftwood, and misc pieces of java fern/moss and for 10 minutes of work the darn thing doesn't look too bad. Would be better if I painted a back section but still...

My point is that while a hex can be challenging, it also can be done well. It sounds like you have some good ideas in mind, maybe you could also check out some aquascaping or aquatic photography sites to get more ideas.

If you do buy it please share some pics with us



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I emailed the woman telling her i would buy it. She promised she would hold the tank for me two days ago. She responds to my email with: "sorry already sold". people these days...