New Tank Suggestions...

[smeggbert]

Does anybody have any suggestions for a tank (fairly small) + stand for a budget of around £150-£200?

I fancy building a planted tank with a school of small fish.

The only tank I have managed to find on this budget so far is the Aquaone Aquastart range.

 

[DJH584]

When you say quite small, what tank dimensions are you thinking of?

David

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

That sort of money could go a long way on a second-hand tank.

 

[smeggbert]

I'm open to suggestions, I fancy something fairly tall though..

That sort of money could go a long way on a second-hand tank.

I've been looking in the local papers and have found nothing of real interest so far. Also, I'm without a car, and so pick-ups are somewhat impossible unless they're within a few miles.

 

[DJH584]

Can I come back to my original question and modify it a bit?

What space do you have for a tank?

David

 

[smeggbert]

Can I come back to my original question and modify it a bit?

What space do you have for a tank?

David

Sorry, I am being useless!

I have room for a 3ft tank, but 2ft or smaller would be more sensible. Width and height aren't really restricted.

 

[kizno1]

ND aquatics do a nice 24x24x24" tank which would look nice as a community set up and they do delivery. The tank alone is £132 but its £285 for the stand as well.
http/www.ndaquatics.co.uk/?pg=pricelist

 

[pablothebetta]

If you feel you're up to it, I bet you could construct your own tank & stand for a lot less than a similar tank would cost in a store. Have you checked eBay, Aquarists Classifieds and similar sites?

 

[smeggbert]

ND aquatics do a nice 24x24x24" tank which would look nice as a community set up and they do delivery. The tank alone is £132 but its £285 for the stand as well.
http/www.ndaquatics.co.uk/?pg=pricelist

Nice! A little over budget, but I like it!

I completely forgot aquarist classified.. Are there any brands that I should completely avoid in terms of quality?

 

[kizno1]

ND aquatics do a nice 24x24x24" tank which would look nice as a community set up and they do delivery. The tank alone is £132 but its £285 for the stand as well.
http/www.ndaquatics.co.uk/?pg=pricelist

Nice! A little over budget, but I like it!

If your up for it you could make a stand for it fairly easy and still well within budget.

 

[Peter C]

Seapets.co.uk had a good deal recently

92 litre curved front with pump, heater and light 100 delivered

Leaving you 100 for a stand

It's about 3 foot long ish, maybe just under

 

[delboy65]

Hi, have a look at an Aqua AR620 - they are 90L & also do a tall version, AR620T which is 130L - i got mine with a stand from Ebay for £125.

They've got an overhead filter which is easily maintained.

 

[smeggbert]

ND aquatics do a nice 24x24x24" tank which would look nice as a community set up and they do delivery. The tank alone is £132 but its £285 for the stand as well.
http/www.ndaquatics.co.uk/?pg=pricelist

Nice! A little over budget, but I like it!

If your up for it you could make a stand for it fairly easy and still well within budget.

I wouldn't be up for it personally, I have very few tools/DIY skills. But I have a friend who may be interested..

 

[smeggbert]

Hi, have a look at an Aqua AR620 - they are 90L & also do a tall version, AR620T which is 130L - i got mine with a stand from Ebay for £125.

They've got an overhead filter which is easily maintained.

I do like the look of the Aqua One ranges, I have absolutely no experience with overhead filter systems though, any real cons?

I have found a fairly tasty Aqua One 500 with stand for £80 on Gumtree.