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Usually I don't comment on things like this...

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melev
, 06-21-2011 at 02:33 AM (2593 Views)
... but I saw this on Facebook tonight and couldn't keep quiet. A fish store out of Houston has a 2-gallon pico tank up for sale. It comes with the livestock and gear, for the hefty price tag of $615. The fourth comment is what made me post this.

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I regularly encourage hobbyists to support their local fish stores because I feel they are a great benefit both in shopping in person as well as the ability to get help when in a crisis. New products become available and you can see them in use on a display tank. The staff helps you select your livestock, and answers all of your questions.

But this is two gallons of saltwater, some live rock, and essentially common livestock. In a cute tank. That's it. For this price, it needs to come on a 48" pedestal stand, and I think they should install it in your home or office. Right?

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Updated 06-21-2011 at 10:47 AM by melev

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  1. Reeftankjunkie's Avatar
    I think they forgot the decimal point somewhere. Lol
  2. cyano's Avatar
    the biggest drawback to the lfs is the prices, even though I can haggle them down on livestock and coral prices here I found it more worth going to a fairly local entrepreneur here that orders fish and corals through his wholesaler and is able to sell them at a very small markup since he runs it out of his house he has no overhead, but I would have to say that the last comment is why they are able to mark it at that price, most people are so used to bending over and taking the lfs prices that they think that is a deal.....
  3. jlemoine2's Avatar
    The description also states "custom lighting". I don't want to say that is too expensive without knowing what lighting is included... However, the 2 gallon Fluval all-in-one retails for around $60. I'm not sure I would want $400 in lighting on a 2 gallon tank. That would still leave the contents of the tank at $200.
  4. Jnarowe's Avatar
    well, don't forget that it is ready-made. So you take the whole thing and start it up at home or office. That's worth something right? The problem with that is the buyer probably has no idea how to keep it alive. None of us would buy it, but someone buying a gift might find value in the ready-to-view state it's in.
  5. Alaska_Phil's Avatar
    I have to wonder if the last comment isn't from someone who works for, or is friends with the seller. Cute nano tank though.
  6. chuck's Avatar
    This LFS is the "Premier" store in Houston that we have to purchase from. They by far have the best selection available; however, they are very proud of their aquariums