Reasonable Price For 50 Gallon Tank?

[Wansui]

Hello, I'm viewing a 50 gallon (240 Litre) aquarium tomorrow with ligh/heater/filter. The seller is asking £70 ($117) for the tank. Is this a good price? I'm a novice when it comes to buying tanks. Also, Is a 50 gallon tank a decent size? would you recommend a bigger tank? And one more thing, what should I look for when I check the tank out? like checking for damage ect. Any advise would be appreciated. 

 

[bluesword23516]

I think that would be a pretty good deal. I am kind of the same as you, I haven't really bought my tanks, I got a couple for free.

 

[EllieJellyEllie]

50g is a great size is $117 is a great price for a 50g with all that. I would check for cracks and big scratches, as most probably wont be visible when you fill the tank

 

[brittgs]

Is there a way for you to test that the light/heater/ filter all work or has the tank been broken down?

 

[Ninjouzata]

Make sure you see it holding water. I think it's a good deal

 

[nortonmad213]

as long as it doesnt leak its lovely

 

[KieranBoyne]

If it is in working order then that is a fabulous deal!

 

[Freedom]

Hello, I'm viewing a 50 gallon (240 Litre) aquarium tomorrow with ligh/heater/filter. The seller is asking £70 ($117) for the tank. Is this a good price? I'm a novice when it comes to buying tanks. Also, Is a 50 gallon tank a decent size? would you recommend a bigger tank? And one more thing, what should I look for when I check the tank out? like checking for damage ect. Any advise would be appreciated. 

I have a 50 gallon, added it in Feb of this year; my second tank.  LOVE this size! 
 
I arrived to pick it up after dark, and the guy had already had a neighbor help him get it out of the cellar and on the sidewalk; so I never saw it in daylight till the next day - and THEN it was in my car.  I just went with what he said, that it held water.  IT DOES.    So I can't really say much about what to check -- look at the sealant along the inside base and corners, I guess. 

 

[Wansui]

Thanks for the advice guys, hopefully I'll have my second tank tomorrow I'll keep you guys updated if you want. 

 

[Ninjouzata]

Of course! Hope it's in good condition

 

[rms]

Hope this isn't too late.... Be very careful when you move it as the stress can break the seals of the silicone.
 
If all is well you've got yourself a real bargain there. Usually a 50g would go for £100+

 

[KieranBoyne]

£100+? I thought it would be a lot more than that actually.

 

[Wansui]

Hope this isn't too late.... Be very careful when you move it as the stress can break the seals of the silicone.
 
If all is well you've got yourself a real bargain there. Usually a 50g would go for £100+

I picked up the aquarium today, the move went well and the tank is in good condition thanks all for the advice. I might start a new post keeping you guys up to date with the tank.

 

[nortonmad213]

everyone loves a good journal

 

[rms]

£100+? I thought it would be a lot more than that actually.

 
 
You can pick one up on ebay for around that amount. There's one on now in my area for £125 ono....
 
 

 

Hope this isn't too late.... Be very careful when you move it as the stress can break the seals of the silicone.
 
If all is well you've got yourself a real bargain there. Usually a 50g would go for £100+

I picked up the aquarium today, the move went well and the tank is in good condition

thanks all for the advice. I might start a new post keeping you guys up to date with the tank.
 

 
Glad it worked out. Look forward to the journal