DIY - Projects & Ideas

by **Bam204** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:32 am

Hey wasup guys....

I wasnt really sure where to make this post, but i though this would be the best place. I found a local add for a 120 gal tank with hood and filter for $200. I was really considering buying this tank. I have not seen it, and i was wondering what i should check for when buying a used tank, since i have always bought new ones, any help would be greatly appreciated thank you.

Bam204

by **TheeMon** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:25 am

see if its cracked... look for scratches, if its "clean" ask them what they cleaned it with, i had some1 clean one of my new tanks with wind-x

thats about it

by **Bam204** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:10 pm

Thank you,

I know if it is not cracked, then it still could have leaks in the silicone. But they can be
re-siliconed , am I corect?

Thanks,

Bam204

by **remarkosmoc** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:29 pm

thats true the silicone seal can leak. when I buy a used tank I ask them to fill it so i can see that it doesn't leak. $200 is a good deal if it doesn't need repair, but if it leaks not so much.

by **Big Den** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:35 pm

You can re-silicone but remember that silicone does not stick to silicone. You would have to strip the old stuff off completely before doing it.

by **Bam204** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:37 pm

I was thinking about asking the person to fill it up so i could see the tank full and check for leaks. Do you think people mind filling up a tank just to empty it back out again?

thanks,Bam204

by **Turtlemaxxx** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:16 pm

if they mind that much they have something to hide or dont really want to sell it. Or they are really dumb and are a terrible sales person.

-matt

by **TheeMon** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:30 pm

well i dunno, personally if i was selling a huge tank i wouldnt fill it up. and im a honost kind of guy so... not so much as i dont want u to see it, its just 125gals=$ ++ alot of time

call ahead and ask them to have it full... i would be more then happy to leave the tank intact untill u came then had u help me dismantle it

by **Toby_H** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:48 pm

I just bought a 75 gal off craig's list and I asked said, "Although by first impression you seem like an honest guy, could you have the tank filled up with water when I come pick it up just to remove any concerns?"

He complied without question... the tank was broken down ready to go sitting on the back porch, except filled with water. I happily drained the water myself in just a couple minutes, loaded the tank and was on my way... no big deal to either of us (since the tank held water)...

by **TheeMon** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:20 pm

see a 55 i would do, a 75 well prolly... bigger then that.... but on the other hand if i was the buyer i would want it filled to see

by **stslimited84** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:46 pm

If you are buying a used tank, you should ask to see it filled. If the seller wont do it, dont buy it from them. Plain and simple.

by **Bam204** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:31 pm

Thank you all for your input. i will definitly ask tosee it full.

by **lestatak** » Sat May 03, 2008 11:29 pm

If the leak is extremly slow and you ask them to fill the tank, I would imagine you won't notice it.

by **emtbmike** » Sat May 03, 2008 11:57 pm

i actually charged someone $10 extra to fill the tank with water to offset the cost of the water. I understand there are alotof scam artist out there but if you dont want to take my word for it then its not going to cost me anything.

by **remarkosmoc** » Sun May 04, 2008 12:07 am

emtbmike wrote:i actually charged someone $10 extra to fill the tank with water to offset the cost of the water. I understand there are alotof scam artist out there but if you dont want to take my word for it then its not going to cost me anything.

I'd have to give up fishkeeping if water cost me $.10/gal

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