How to Buy Cheap Aquariums

Your dream is to line a wall of your house with a fine array of feisty fish, but you don’t have a million dollars to do it. While some equipment may be pricey, you can buy inexpensive aquariums to help offset the cost. Read on to learn how to buy cheap aquariums.

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Instructions

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      Look for sales. Many pet stores run regular specials on aquariums, especially set-ups when they want to get rid of a certain item.

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      Browse pet stores. Even better than the sales, some stores will have large, odd-shaped or unused aquariums clogging up floor space or crammed in the back room. Ask the manager if there are any he wants to get off his hands for a reasonable price.

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      Check out moving sales. If people are moving a ton of stuff, especially in a hurry, they’ll be glad to let go of their aquariums.

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      Look in classifieds and online. Pet categories will often feature used aquariums that people want off their hands.

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      Talk to people. If you speak to enough people, you may find a few who have unused aquariums simply taking up space in their basement or garage they’d gladly give you a good deal on.