Supporter FishyMandy Posted September 24, 2013 Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2013 If only I had $2000 It's so pretty 600 litres...158 gallons. I could even get another goldie or two haha. Speaking of goldies, look at this cutie! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Linzi Glitter Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 Is that a 6 foot tank? My advice is don't google indoor ponds, whatever you do! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter FishyMandy Posted September 24, 2013 Author Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2013 Yup! It's 6ft. I stare at it every single time I go into that store 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Daniel Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 That's one impressive piece of glass. It's almost longer than I am tall. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter FishyMandy Posted September 24, 2013 Author Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2013 It is longer than I am tall : 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member yafashelli Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 It's stunning. I hope you're able to win the lottery, so you can buy it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tithra Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 Start saving! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted September 24, 2013 Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2013 why don't you ask around and have one built? I am sure you can have something made for around $1000- $1200 or less depending on materials used.. what a saving 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 Beautiful 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member pawsplus Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) You don't need $2K! Just start watching Craigslist. When I bought my 90 gal (which came w/ stand, top, lights, and an Eheim 2217 canister filter, plus random heaters and other supplies, and cost me $400), I came across MANY that large and larger for $500-800 with tons of stuff included. As those of us w/ large tanks know, big tanks can be a PITA. They require a lot of work and a very sturdy floor. And most people don't want them. So when someone sells, there is really a pretty small market. You can do VERY well in the used market when buying a large tank! Edited September 24, 2013 by pawsplus 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted September 24, 2013 Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2013 You don't need $2K! Just start watching Craigslist. When I bought my 90 gal (which came w/ stand, top, lights, and an Eheim 2217 canister filter, plus random heaters and other supplies, and cost me $400), I came across MANY that large and larger for $500-800 with tons of stuff included. As those of us w/ large tanks know, big tanks can be a PITA. They require a lot of work and a very sturdy floor. And most people don't want them. So when someone sells, there is really a pretty small market. You can do VERY well in the used market when buying a large tank! we don't have craigslist in AU our non essential items are extremely pricy here too 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackmoors Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 For about $1000 I can get a brand new 9foot x2foot x 2foot tank made of 10mm glass. So basicly your paying alot for a cabinet and light. Shop around lots of cheap tanks here in Aust. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kaylaj2355 Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 I'm right there with ya! That's such a gorgeous tank. I would love a 100-200 gallon nice loooong tank like that. I would rather have one big ol' tank than a couple smaller, I think Of course, that size, it'd have to go in my basement so it wouldn't fall through the floor! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kaylaj2355 Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 For about $1000 I can get a brand new 9foot x2foot x 2foot tank made of 10mm glass. So basicly your paying alot for a cabinet and light. Shop around lots of cheap tanks here in Aust. Eep, yeah, I've found that around here the stands will cost a LOT. It's almost the most expensive part of the setup a lot of the time! It can be worth the price though for a good, solid piece of furniture. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Flipper Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 I hear you! That is one phenomenal aquarium! : you should by 2, one for each of us! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted September 24, 2013 Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2013 I had 2 x 120g's custom tanks built. completed job with lights $3k (both) very happy. just remember that 1 litre = 1 kilo. for the 120g, that is 500 litres = 500 kilos (water alone). I am not sure for the volume of a 6' tank. to that, you add the weight of the glass and the weight of the cabinet. after that, your filters will hold water volume, depending on how much water they hold, it can be a lot of weight. just be sure you have the floors for this amount of weight. I checked everything out with an engineer first (lucky we have one in the family ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member pawsplus Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 we don't have craigslist in AU our non essential items are extremely pricy here too Actually, you do! http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites Looks like a number of cities have it. Of course, if folks don't know about it they won't use it and hence, there won't be much listed. Spread the word! :-) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member pawsplus Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 List of Aussie Craiglists: http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites#OCEANIA 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted September 24, 2013 Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2013 I checked it.. I tried, fish, goldfish, goldfish tank, gold fish, tank, aquarium.. all came up with "Nothing found for that search ( All words must match )." it must be too new in our parts of the world. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackmoors Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 Ppl use gumtree here in oz. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackmoors Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 Big tanks are cool. Very nice to look at etc. Buuuuuut just remember as what Helen has said. The weight. And the water. That's a lot to have INSIDE your house. Maybe a pond?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Scarlett Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 We have a website called Gumtree in Australia, which is basically the same as Craig's List. There are some absolute bargains on there in second hand tanks. If only I had room for one more tank... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member pawsplus Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 Yeah--I see that there's not much on it. But get the word out and eventually there will be! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 4prettyfish Posted September 24, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 24, 2013 That's a beautiful aquarium and stand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter FishyMandy Posted September 24, 2013 Author Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) I just wanted to say that for that price it comes with filters, heaters, a master test kit and everything that is in the display xD It used to be 1500 but I missed the sale I wish I could have a pond, but I have nowhere to put one I absolutely love big tanks though, and I've been keeping an eye on gumtree too. Edited September 24, 2013 by FishyMandy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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