Setup prices

[Heres_doe_]

Am i crazy or people are crazy. I be looking at wave pump, tank and sand and live rock let's say 35 gallon and people be pricing them at like $1000 what the heck is going on and i mean cheap tanks nothing crazy. Am i crazy or are they crazy. Is it something where ohh it's saltwater so it's gotta be priced so expensive for a bs setup and bs equipment. I know I'm not the only one that sees this alot on like Facebook marketplace

 

[Nate Chalk]

Am i crazy or people are crazy. I be looking at wave pump, tank and sand and live rock let's say 35 gallon and people be pricing them at like $1000 what the heck is going on and i mean cheap tanks nothing crazy. Am i crazy or are they crazy. Is it something where ohh it's saltwater so it's gotta be priced so expensive for a bs setup and bs equipment. I know I'm not the only one that sees this alot on like Facebook marketplace

Depends on the make and model of the equipment.

i diy made my tank and by far the lights are the most expensive at 3-4k

 

[DavidinGA]

People buy setups at full retail and don't seem to understand your gonna lose 40%+ when you resell it

 

[Spare time]

Live rock can vary drastically in price.

As for equipment you have some who don't mind dropping several hundred on a powerhead and some who buy a $15 off-brand powerhead. There's a good middle ground on equipment. It's like anything in life. I'd never pay for something like an mp40 powerhead as that's simply ridiculous in my opinion (plus I don't like the design) but I also avoid those off brand wavemakers that might put things at risk (ex: reversing, stray voltage, rust).


The funny thing is when people try to resell things. People seem to want near what they payed for but almost no one wants to buy something used if they can get new for a close price. Plus, used electronics can be risky.

 

[Heres_doe_]

Depends on the make and model of the equipment.

i diy made my tank and by far the lights are the most expensive at 3-4k

What lights are you using at 3-4k for a 35 gallon tank. And i mean cheap knock off equipment and old tanks with no names on them.

 

[Nate Chalk]

What lights are you using at 3-4k for a 35 gallon tank. And i mean cheap knock off equipment and old tanks with no names on them.

189 gallon 6 ft tank lol

 

[Heres_doe_]

189 gallon 6 ft tank lol

That's different lol

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

People buy setups at full retail and don't seem to understand your gonna lose 40%+ when you resell it

This. The moment it hits saltwater, it lost 40% IMHO.

The prices on those overpriced 'name brand' tanks... Cavet empetor in this hobby.

 

[Heres_doe_]

This. The moment it hits saltwater, it lost 40% IMHO.

The prices on those overpriced 'name brand' tanks... Cavet empetor in this hobby.

They even charge for them having it setup lol

 

[Unitylover]

I mean, my setup was around $140 - $170, 10 gal nano. The powerhead is an off brand, but it moves water, no rust because its plastic. My light grows corals, so it works.

 

[Guns286]

Some people just don’t get it. I was looking for a used 20g long tank to make my sump. A guy on Craigslist wanted $100 for one! Nothing else, just a used tank. I tried explaining that the general rule for a used glass tank is $1 a gallon, but he was CERTAIN he was going to get $100!

 

[Heres_doe_]

I mean, my setup was around $140 - $170, 10 gal nano. The powerhead is an off brand, but it moves water, no rust because its plastic. My light grows corals, so it works.

That's cool same with my 10 gallon but you're not going to sell me that for what you paid for it

 

[Heres_doe_]

Some people just don’t get it. I was looking for a used 20g long tank to make my sump. A guy on Craigslist wanted $100 for one! Nothing else, just a used tank. I tried explaining that the general rule for a used glass tank is $1 a gallon, but he was CERTAIN he was going to get $100!

Exactly what i mean people are nuts

 

[Tonycass12]

WB 55.2 its only 35.5 gallon display and you don't even want to know what I've put into it $$$$ I stopped keeping track after I passed 2k. I like my high end equipment and feel its well worth the investment. High clarity glass makes a big difference as well. But its not the only way to do it. Plenty of people on here go a more economical route and still achieve some stunning displays. I see the over priced equipment on fb marketplace all the time but occasionally come across an absolute steel for some amazing systems and equipment you just don't see it that often.

 

[Nate Chalk]

Mine all diy custom new sump coming soon

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Mine all diy custom new sump coming soon

Nice! did you cut yourself or have someone cut for you. Considering the same for my tanks next iteration. I want to base my setup off of a 20L tank, but 4 inches higher overall.

 

[Nate Chalk]

Nice! did you cut yourself or have someone cut for you. Considering the same for my tanks next iteration. I want to base my setup off of a 20L tank, but 4 inches higher overall.

Myself

 

[Heres_doe_]

Myself

What you pay for that stand. I wanted to buy one and cut it myself

 

[vetteguy53081]

technology has improved, inflation has hit the pet market, Many mergers and aquisitions in the industry and supply and demand have all impacted pricing. In some aspects , quality has improved, whereas, some items should never have been on the market.

 

[Aquavaj]

Just picked up a brand new 40B for $40 from a local seller. Not bad.

But I definitely see what you're saying about people still charging insane prices for used tanks. Like someone mentioned I think many are just casual hobbyist who likely bought everything new. We all know even basic rimmed tanks when new can be pricey. Being casual hobbyist they just don't realize how much a tank depreciates once it's been used. Others feel they paid so much so want to recoup as much back as they can.

I just mind my own business since there's no sense in trying to convince them to drop their price by 40-50%.