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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: RichE on August 14, 2013, 01:55:01 PM

Title: acrylic used price rates?
Post by: RichE on August 14, 2013, 01:55:01 PM

I know the rule of thumb is a $1.00 a gallon on glass tanks 4'

What is a fair price per gallon for a acrylic tank it has a custom black background,its drilled with corner over flow minimal scratches its 6ft 125 gallons and is up and running.

So what would be a fair price to pay for it?

Title: Re: acrylic used price rates?
Post by: four_by_ken on August 14, 2013, 02:14:29 PM

Personally, I wouldn't pay anymore for an acrylic tank that is 6'and under.  I don't see the benefit.

But, once you get bigger... that's where the price will differ for me.

Title: Re: acrylic used price rates?
Post by: Regalblue on August 14, 2013, 03:03:35 PM

$1/Gal for glass
$2/Gal for acrylic

Title: Re: acrylic used price rates?
Post by: Ron on August 15, 2013, 01:22:32 PM

Quote from: RichE on August 14, 2013, 01:55:01 PM

I know the rule of thumb is a $1.00 a gallon on glass tanks 4'

I disagree with that rule. The line is drawn at 48"x13" footprint tanks. For anything ~60 gallons and smaller, $0.50/gallon is a good price. The wider footprint tanks, then $1/gallon. Once you get to 6' lengths, perhaps slightly above $1/gallon.

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What is a fair price per gallon for a acrylic tank it has a custom black background,its drilled with corner over flow minimal scratches its 6ft 125 gallons and is up and running.

So what would be a fair price to pay for it?

For anything less than an amazing display tank, $2/gallon is too much, but $1/gallon is too low. I'll echo Ken and say that I don't see a significant difference between glass and acrylic until you get to ~220 gallons or larger.