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I don't have my crabs right now, but I currently have a 10 gallon ISO and I'm buying a 20 gallon tank with a lid, water dish, and tree for $10! What a deal! But I'd like something bigger too. I have a strict budget and would like to keep it under $50. How expensive is glass or plexiglass and aquarium sealant? Can I build a tank for under $50 that's bigger than what I have? I plan on buying 3 medium crabs to start off, so then I would almost be at the maximum.
How much does it cost to build a tank?
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How much does it cost to build a tank?
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Re: How much does it cost to build a tank?
For under $50? Plexiglass sheets are expensive for small pieces ($13 for a 12x20 inch piece). The aquarium silicone is $14 a tube around here. You may be able to use GE Silicone I - that's about $5 a tube. I'm not sure how much a large piece of glass runs, but I've heard that it can be expensive as well.
Honest though, I think you're better off checking the local trade websites like kijiji.com, craigslist.com, and freecycle.com. Yard and trunk sales, too! You should be able to score a 55 gallon easy for that. Perhaps even a 90 gallon if you get lucky.
And right now Petco is holding a $1 a gallon sale. So you could buy a brand new 40 gallon (breeder tanks are recommended) for $40.
Honest though, I think you're better off checking the local trade websites like kijiji.com, craigslist.com, and freecycle.com. Yard and trunk sales, too! You should be able to score a 55 gallon easy for that. Perhaps even a 90 gallon if you get lucky.
And right now Petco is holding a $1 a gallon sale. So you could buy a brand new 40 gallon (breeder tanks are recommended) for $40.
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Re: How much does it cost to build a tank?
My petco isn't doing a $1 per gallon sale! The 40 gallon tank is $90. I will ask them about the $1 per gallon sale because I am buying my crabs from there. They had a wonderful, perfect setup and when I asked them to change from painted shells to natural shells they said they'd switch but I have to wait for new crabs to come in... I think they have Ruggies.
The 20 gallon tank was the cheapest on Craigslist and the Freecycle person won't add me to the group so I can't see if they have any!
EDIT: Just went to petco. They are originally $110 but with petpals are $40. Thanks for telling me! Do you know when the sale ends?
The 20 gallon tank was the cheapest on Craigslist and the Freecycle person won't add me to the group so I can't see if they have any!
EDIT: Just went to petco. They are originally $110 but with petpals are $40. Thanks for telling me! Do you know when the sale ends?
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Re: How much does it cost to build a tank?
My petco ends Sept. 17.beachcrabs wrote: Do you know when the sale ends?
I hope I can find a way to make it. 40galB for $40? That's practically stealing!