Habitat - Indoor :: Bigger Tank on a Limited Budget.

[munozsa]

I currently have a 2.5in RES in a 20gal tank with a Duetto 100 filter and the proper lighting and basking spots. I want to move him to a larger tank, most likely a 50gal tank. I don't know how much this will cost, but I am on a limited budget. I will also upgrade the filtration by buying a Rena XP3. If I keep the same lighting (1 basking light and 1 UVB light, will that be enough for the 50gal? I'll be placing both lights on the basking area, so the turtle will receive enough heat and UVB. How much should I expect to pay for a 50-70gal tank, and what would be most economical. I want to give my turtle a nice home, but I dont know to break the bank either.

Thanks

[Wes_RES]

How bout you put 10-30% of your income into the tank?

It may be a while, but i have at least a 6 in. in a 20 gal.

[munozsa]

My 2.5in turtle already looks cramped in the 20, and I want to upgrade for the future. I will be making my upgrade in about a month, and I just wanted to know what I could expect to pay for something that size, and what my options were.

[jenaero]

My 50gal tank with stand was about $100 at SuperPet. Shop around before buying anything. You could also look into rubbermaid storage containers. I got a 46 gal for about $12. You'd have to brace it so it won't bow out tho.

[munozsa]

I'd be superhappy if I found a 50-70gal tank w/ stand for $100. With the XP3 (~$100), that would be about $200. That would be a great expansion that my turtle would love, and it won't be to bad on my wallet. I'll look around to find something like that. Is superpet online, or only local?

[missibsu]

Keep an eye on sites like www.freecycle.org and www.craigslist.com

There is someone in Columbus who is offering a 55 gallon tank for 50 bucks and it comes with the stand. So, you can find some really great deals.

[jenaero]

Hmm. I just checked their website and it's only showing canadian store locations. Sorry

[missibsu]

If you go over to the right side, you have to find the US link...I can go check Nashville though, I didn't think to look...I was just giving examples.

[jenaero]

I meant I just checked www.superpet.com. Can't find a US link there.

[missibsu]

Oh, sorry for the confusion...I just woke up, lol.

Here is a listing on Nashville's craigslist
http://nashville.craigslist.org/for/185121593.html

[Ostrea]

Also check the garage sales on craigslist. Sometimes you'll see one advertising tanks; I picked up a 75 gallon tank for $30 at one this weekend.

[steve]

Also, just because people aren't posting a link to give away or sell a tank doesn't mean they don't want too. You could always post a request...