What Should I Do?

[JuiceBox52]

But it’s a HUGE QT tank. It depends on what type of fish @Deanasue has. (Aka bigger fish)

It would work for goldfish, or make an awesome divided tank for even more bettas

 

[PheonixKingZ]

It would work for goldfish, or make an awesome divided tank for even more bettas

Divid it 11 times, 5 bettas!

I don’t know what type of fish she has. It all depends on what she wants. @Deanasue needs to weigh her odds. 1( A huge QT tank that she MIGHT use a couple of times, or, 2( A huge tank tank that she could do a lot with, or, 3( Make $200+.

 

[JuiceBox52]

Divid it 11 times, 5 bettas!

I don’t know what type of fish she has. It all depends on what she wants. @Deanasue needs to weigh her odds. 1( A huge QT tank that she MIGHT use a couple of times, or, 2( A huge tank tank that she could do a lot with, or, 3( Make $200+.

Or 4) put it in storage for when she likely buys more fish because fish are great

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Or 4) put it in storage for when she likely buys more fish because fish are great

That was sort of step #3.

 

[AbbeysDad]

Most people don’t know this. On Craigslist, people sell 55 gallon tanks for around $100. That is without the stand. The ones I could find with a 55g tank and a stand, cost around $300-$400.

As I mentioned in another post, people may list their tanks for high prices but most don't sell for that. Who would pay $200-$300 for a stand?
What happens most often is in the face of that $300-$400 listing, is somebody will come in and offer $100-$150 and the seller will say no, but a number is left with the seller, with a 'call me if you change your mind'. A week or two later, a call is made.

 

[FishGuest5123]

I say split the work load over several days, so it's a minor chore each day.
I do a 50% water change on the 37g, 10g, 20, and 29g (all close together) on Monday and Thursday. 50% on the 110g Wednesday and Saturday. 50% on the 60g on Friday and 50% on the 5' turtle pond on Sunday. I use a submersible pump with Python hoses so most of the time I'm just hanging out watching to make sure I don't drain (or fill) too much.

Yeah, I told my hubbie the cleaning isn’t that big a deal, it’s waiting for the larger tanks to fill. I use a python too. It sounds like you do a lot what my husband suggested. Thanks so much for the input!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

As I mentioned in another post, people may list their tanks for high prices but most don't sell for that. Who would pay $200-$300 for a stand?
What happens most often is in the face of that $300-$400 listing, is somebody will come in and offer $100-$150 and the seller will say no, but a number is left with the seller, with a 'call me if you change your mind'. A week or two later, a call is made.

This type is super popular: https://www.ebay.com/c/715479593?iid=192784604052

I would say ranging from $120-$170.

You cannot prove the last part. I still make a valid point.

 

[FishGuest5123]

55g tanks cost $300+ brand new. I would guess maybe $200 for a used one.

Will you be including the stand in the sell?

Yes, stand included. At Walmart the 55G is about $179.00 and stand was $97.00

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Yes, stand included. At Walmart the 55G is about $179.00 and stand was $97.00

I say sell it for $250? Maybe you could bump it up to $280.

 

[JuiceBox52]

I say keep it, either up or in storage... if you do sell it remember that you arent selling the filter, and that is a huge selling point. Without the filter a used tank will not be worth nearly as much

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I say keep it, either up or in storage... if you do sell it remember that you arent selling the filter, and that is a huge selling point. Without the filter a used tank will not be worth nearly as much

You can buy a sponge filter or two for around $20.

 

[FishGuest5123]

Can't you use it as a quarantine tank for larger size fish?

I have a 20G long for QT tank. 55G would be too large but thanks for the input.

 

[FishGuest5123]

It would work for goldfish, or make an awesome divided tank for even more bettas

I have the 75G and 45G for goldfish and already have 7 betta tanks. Don’t need anymore of either of those but thanks.

 

[FishGuest5123]

I say sell it for $250? Maybe you could bump it up to $280.

But you can get it it brand new with the filter for that price. I think $150 is fair.

 

[JuiceBox52]

I have the 75G and 45G for goldfish and already have 7 betta tanks. Don’t need anymore of either of those but thanks.

What about a tank with some larger gourami and maybe loaches? Just a thought