need someone's opinion

[talphik]

i saw a 20 gallon starter tank with an underground filter
3 way valve, 100 w heater, air pump, water conditioner
there was a tank light and hood for it
all for 70$ CAD

is this a good deal? the deal ends tomorrow, so i could use some feedback please. i have a 5 gallon and want to move up to a bigger tank

 

[animal lover]

That is a great price even for just the tank...Jump on it cause its a price thats hard to come by....Even at walmart for 20g as a starter your gonna pay more usually.....So I say get it

 

[FroggyFox]

I'd say its a good deal...even if you want a HOB filter instead of the UGF. Don't forget to factor in cost of substrate/decorations...and make sure you have somewhere to put it that can hold the 200+ lbs that it will weigh when full

 

[talphik]

it was at petcetera usually their fish are so expensive...(they want 7$ for a black molly)

thanks for the reply

 

[talphik]

my dad has a bunch of decor i could scavenge from...

thanks for the reminder about the weight! i hadn't thought of that

 

[animal lover]

even if it doesn't come with a stand you can build on fairly cheap out of 3x4 or 4x4...I built the stand for my 30g out of 4x4 and the stand for my sisters 25g out of 3x4 they work great....just make sure to get the good wood screws.....good luck with the new tank if you get it...

 

[Somonas]

I dislike petcetera but irregardless of that, it's an excellent price.

 

[Miss Marigold]

7 dollars for one black molly?!!! I was able to buy a healthy black BALLOON-BELLIED molly for less than that!!! Heck, he was only around 2 dollars! Yeah, I'd say that's pretty expensive for a fish. Still, sounds like your aquarium there is darn good deal! I'd say go for it!

 

[rayraycanuck]

Yes that is a good price. Just as an aside you can find some good prices on used tanks of all sizes at

http://www.buyitused.ca/Classifieds/CPViewInCat.asp?ID=337