Michigan Cichlid Association

Classifieds => Want to Buy/Trade => Topic started by: LanaK on January 09, 2014, 03:51:29 PM

Title: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: LanaK on January 09, 2014, 03:51:29 PM

I am looking to find a vintage aquarium for a showpiece.  It doesn't need to be big, but something old and interesting looking.  I have a bunch of Metaframe tanks already, so I am looking for something older than that. 

Anyone have any leads on where I might find or look for such a tank?

Title: Re: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: lightaddict08 on January 13, 2014, 10:49:55 PM

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/4285277637.html ??

Title: Re: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: Michael Zebrowski on January 14, 2014, 08:05:38 AM

A guy named Ralph has a really neat vintage tank in his basement...you may know him.

There is actually a huge demand for ornate vintage/victorian-era tanks; if you find one, it most likely will be expensive.

Title: Re: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: LanaK on January 14, 2014, 08:08:58 AM

Thanks Mike, oh so helpful....  I know they are rare, and I figure it will be a bit pricey, but they are hard to even find, and everyone here seems to know someone, so I figured I would put a call out at least.

The TV one might be fun actually... I will keep it in mind

Title: Re: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: Regalblue on January 14, 2014, 09:17:18 AM

Quote from: zchallenger on January 14, 2014, 08:05:38 AM

A guy named Ralph has a really neat vintage tank in his basement...you may know him.

LOL!

Title: Re: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: Steve on January 14, 2014, 09:39:39 AM

I remember and odd old one on CL a couple weeks ago right here in Royal Oak somewhere. Guy wanted a ton of money for it though. Let me see if I can find it.....


Here it is

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/4273942864.html

Title: Re: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: LanaK on January 14, 2014, 02:22:50 PM

yeah that seems sorta insane.... I was thinking more something like this http://www.regeantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/aquarium01.jpg

But I am open to other ideas.

Title: Re: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: Regalblue on January 14, 2014, 04:47:21 PM

Have you tried posting in our Facebook group?  There's a pretty wide range of people from other states that are on there.

Title: Re: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: LanaK on January 16, 2014, 03:15:47 PM

Which group?  I posted to a few, but I thought most were Michigan based...

Title: Re: Antique or Vintage Aquariums
Post by: Marty on January 16, 2014, 03:54:43 PM

Michigan Cichlid Association group