10g for 10$ ?

[Ripnhammer]

I noticed petsmart had some 10g for 10$. I was wondering if thats a good deal? They dont come with hoods, and the hoods they sell are like 30$ for a 10g. You can buy a 10g w/ a hood and its $36, so you save a couple of bucks. But can you get hoods for a 10g cheaper than 30$? or is it better to just buy an aquarium with the hood.

if i just used the 10g for small fry and guppys or something would i need a hood? (perhaps this question should be in beginners )

 

[Lotus]

That's about average for a 10g tank. You can sometimes find them for about $7 on sale or in walmart etc.

For a fry tank you should really get a hood. It stops the fish from jumping out. Often the incandescent hoods are cheaper than the flourescent ones, and could be an option for you.

There are often good deals on second-hand tanks in local classified ads or at garage sales, which sometimes gives you an even better deal with more equipment.

 

[Navyblue]

The best way to decide is to compare the built quality of the tank and the hood to decide. And since it is only $6 difference, get what you like best, coz it's gonna be your baby

Happy shopping...