vavoli Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hey folks, I'm thinking about selling my beloved tank I've spent an obscene amount of time and money on the damn thing but am finding i just don't have the time to truly appreciate my scaly creatures anymore. If you have the time, i'd appreciate anyones opinion on how much i should ask for it... Here's what i have... 180L tank (approx :oops: ) with light hood and stand Fluval 204 filter with spare connections and pipes 2 big air-pump with hosing and bendy bubble wall (30cm) 100w heater Seachem PH alert Glass thermometer HEAPS of standard val Couple of twisted val 5 or so indian ferns 3 giant amazon swords 2 giant healthy java ferns well n' truly stuck to a mighty hunk of driftwood about 45cm long Java moss growing to upper part of wood Some lillypad kind of plant A grassy flax like plant about 20cm tall, recently got mowed haha About 10 small dwarf sagi 2 leopard danio's 3 full grown male guppies, all rather fetching gentlemen 10 or so baby guppes about 1cm long 1 bristlenose about 6cm long 1 whiptail catfish about 7cm long 4 black phantoms 4 silvertips 12 or so neons 4 harlequins The occasional pesky snail -.- Hood is in OK condition, has ducktape stuck to it to stop it falling in when the cats jump up onto it -.- Glass is a little scratched but not horribly noticable Filter works like a charm, as does the heater and pump... The stand is about 1m tall and has tinted glass pop-open doors and is in pretty good nic... Any suggestions would be sweet! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenriswolf Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I'm no use to you as I haven't a clue but gorgeous set up anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vavoli Posted July 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Haha thank you :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deno Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I'll give you 50 bucks for it.........kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 a good start would be to work out how much you paid for it all then allow for 2nd hand and light scratching on glass wholesale may be half of retail so go from there just my opinion for what it is worth i have never recouped the money i have outlaid on my fishies but i have the pleasure of keeping them to factor in P.S. something is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 a good start would be to work out how much you paid for it all then allow for 2nd hand and light scratching on glass wholesale may be half of retail so go from there just my opinion for what it is worth i have never recouped the money i have outlaid on my fishies but i have the pleasure of keeping them to factor in Hmmm.... I kind of agree with this formula, but I kind of don't. For most second-hand goods I would agree that you would get about half what you paid when it was new, but in the case of an established tank like this people are also paying for the skill and care that went into it. In my opinion, this tank is worth more than the sum of its parts. An established planted tank that looks as attractive as this has an extra value simply because of its appeal. A potential buyer can imagine it in their room looking really gorgeous without having to put the effort into planning and acquiring all the bits & pieces (I know that is the fun bit for us, but many people just want instant results). I agree you can't expect to get back all the money you've spent on it, but you're likely to get a premium on it, much more than if you sold off all the components individually. P.S. something is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it Now I totally agree with this bit! Put it up for auction and see what someone is prepared to pay. Take lots of photos and emphasise that this is an established, proven tropical tank with everything you need to keep it looking lovely. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I paid 320 for a 130ltr filter, heater and stand no plants one fish checky BN. However I wanted it, only way I was going to get my bigger tank. so agree it is only worth what someone wants to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 GREAT TANK! really impressive i reckon the val really makes it ay.. haven't seen it around for ages thought it was banned. I agree you can't expect to get back all the money you've spent on it, but you're likely to get a premium on it, much more than if you sold off all the components individually. I dunno if this is true.... I know what you mean about it looking awesome but if you sold filter, heater, tank, fish seperately i think you'd get more overall.. ppl usually want a cheap package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I dunno if this is true.... I know what you mean about it looking awesome but if you sold filter, heater, tank, fish seperately i think you'd get more overall.. ppl usually want a cheap package. I agree with Luke. Chances are you'll get more for it in bits. It won't be a well established planted tank by the time you've pulled it to bits and moved it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I'd sell plants and fish off individually (as people that buy the tank may want to have different fish and all that) and then sell the tank, hood, heater, filter and all that together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Conkout Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Romanticism might work on people that haven't planned or considered moving the tank but once it's moved it'll be start all over again time. The other poster is right tho a well planted tank LOOKS impressive and creates interest. Whether this translates into genuine bidders can only be guaged when the auction is run. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =163913644" Would be an example of a tank you would be unlikely to recoup your costs on by selling the unit and community complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 read the questions in that link. The guy doesnt care at all about his fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 its a nice looking tank dixon buy it and set the fish free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 its a nice looking tank dixon buy it and set the fish free Would love to, but i am only 17 and cant afford it. Want to lend me $1800? :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vavoli Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Haha funny stuff. Well if i asked an amount that i thought was fair for the amount of time, care, money and attention i've given it then it would be worth more than my soul :evil: But i'm not really sure. I was lucky enough to get the tank itself for rather cheap and the rest i got brand spankin... In regards to selling it to someone who just wants it there to look pretty and "oooh and ahhhh" over it, then no thanks. I love my fish and i love the way i've watched it grow, so i am most definately not going to sell it to someone who doesn't have a good level of fishkeeping knowledge. Like the type that keep goldfish bowls... Ick I have 4 tanks at the moment and being 21 i'm finding the time to care for them slipping out of reach. Thanks everyone, you're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vavoli Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oh, and btw... val is banned... I was just sneaky hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Val is banned? i dont think so. There is one type that is though, but none of the ones youve got..I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vavoli Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I just got told by the fulla at wet pets in Palmy that he's not meant to sell it as its banned. Its just the plan ol' fat thick leaved long leaved green stuff haha... Oh well not like it's gonna jump out of my tank and infest the rivers!! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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