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Just got a new 90 gal. tank
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 12:24 pmby grey goose
Well I bit the bullet, cracked open the ol' wallet, let the moths out, and bought an All Glass 90 gal. tank from Petland Discounts, a small NE chain. I paid $199. I was thinking of getting one of those oak cabinets till the salesman told me the price.......after I got back off of the floor I got a simple iron stand for $69. So the whole thing was $268 plus NJ tax. I think I got a good price, since the major chains wanted $350 plus for just the tank! Its 48x18x24. My little guys will have to take a cab just to get to the basking ramp!
So do you think I got a good price?
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:32 pmby steve
To be honest, it is a bit high. I think it was mentioned earlier that various stores (forgot which) had a sale for $1 per gallon. All Glass is a good brand and I'm sure your turts are thankful.
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:43 pmby CountryGirl68
Petco occasionally has the $1 per gallon sale but it's only up to 55 gallons.
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:49 pmby steve
Thanks for pointing that out - I didn't recall a limit, although it makes perfect sense. A 300 gallon tank for $300 is reasonable
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:53 pmby CountryGirl68
I was so excited thinking I would get my bigger tank for only $90 and have been watching for the sales. Then I read the fine print.
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Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:42 pmby BullDog
Sounds great! I bet your turts will love it!
I think that's a good price, but the prices where I live are a lot higher than in the big city, and generally the prices in the "big city" are still more than the cost in the US
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Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:07 amby staman
Im gonna buy a 165 gallon from big al's. Its gonna set me back 450 bucks. What i DO like about it is its a perfect cube. 48" by 48" by 36" high. Its a whopper. Theres no way youd get a 300 gallon tank for 300 bucks. Im thinking about having it drilled for a 20 gallon sump. What do you guys think?
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Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:33 pmby grey goose
Sounds like a plan...But I'd consult a pro first, drilling tempered glass is not for the squimish!
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Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:07 pmby staman
Im gonna have them drill it...
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Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:23 pmby steve
Why do you want a sump? With the money you're investing in it, I don't think it is necessary.
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Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:30 pmby Mama_Mouse
I just got a 90 gallon tank $75.00 WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO
Visit www.craigslist.com for your area
people are willing to barter
I cant wait to get this tank set up for my little rescued baby
I will post pics when he is all set up and in his new happy home
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Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:51 pmby marisa
Congrats! It sounds like you got a really good deal.
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Sat Sep 23, 2006 6:58 pmby CountryGirl68
That is a great deal! Lucky you!! I'm looking forward to pictures!!!
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Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:08 pmby bob_rod7
mama mouse i dont like the material i got when i clicked on - - - - .com
Did this happen to anyon else
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Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:47 pmby flutterby
Its supposed to be craigslist.com with the S