how much is a fish tank worth?

[donella]

hi, not sure if this is the right place to ask, but i was wondering if anybody knows what a good price for a large glass aquarium is, i have a 21" x 48" x 24" tank, it holds about 300 litres/67 gallons, its a little tatty but watertight, ive advertised it for �90 (the light and a uv filter with new tube will be included) i really have no idea if this is a fair price, i know a tank of this size is between �400-�500 if bought new but mine is second hand, old, and has seen better days, i dont want to seem like im asking for too much so any advice from someone who has a better idea about this than me would be much appreciated!

[hammerman]

If all you're selling is the tank a light and a UV, you'd be looking to get �40 max for it. If there was a cabinet, filter, lid, heater and a few more bits, i'd be looking at �100. Second hand tanks are 10 a penny these days and sell really cheaply.

As a matter of interest, where do you live ?

[donella]

im in hertfordshire, why are you interested??!!

[hammerman]

It's just the size i'm looking for....it has the exact height and width but i live near Brighton so a bit far to travel....what a shame !!!

[donella]

oh well, always the way, ill probably be looking for a local buyer for ages while your looking for the same thing local to you!!!
its definitely too big and heavy to be worth traveling far for!!

[hammerman]

Donella...i might be interested but it wont be for 2 weeks as im working the next two weekends. I need to contact you som,ehow to see if your tank is still available.

Also can you confirm the size....(outside measurements)
48" long
21" wide
24" high

Maybe you can join http://www.uk-aquarist.com/index.php and send me a private message, my username is andy_j and i have a west ham badge as my avatar.

Thanks

[donella]

hi Andy, yes those measurements are correct, although i usually say its 48" wide!!! (but i figure you know what i mean!!)
I'm unavailable for a couple of weeks too but if i get a chance in the next few days i will follow your link, join, then look you up