Used 180g deals

[Titanwerx]

Not sure if this is where to post this but here goes... I have come up on a deal on someone selling their 180g used tank with back center overflow, with stand and canopy, also including an 80g acrylic sump, return pump, and protein skimmer all for $500 does this sound too good to be true? Any advice on what to look for when buying used tanks? I think they just want it out. I did notice the stand does not have a center back brace, seems like it wouldn't be strong enough for the tank when filled even if it is made of oak...

 

[Titanwerx]

Here's a few pics one of the back of cabinet that shows a center brace but it's not even screwed on just resting there.
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and the pump
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[LAreefguy]

Sounds like fair deal. I'd check for leaks though

 

[ep3n3wp]

Sounds like a decent deal...

Remember bigger tanks might be a little cheaper for a couple reasons...
1) harder to sell as not many people have room for a big tank.
2) might just have standard glass.
3) depends if they are getting out of the hobby... Just might want it gone

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[biologicalme]

Sounds like an awesome deal. I got a 150g for $80 off craigslist and I'm gonna get an old oak stand for it on Sunday for $65 its sitting in my garage right now its my slow cheap craigslist build project lol. But I'd buy that if I had the money. Sounds decent

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[halvc909]

found my 200g cadlights on CL and found a current fixture 6 bulbs t5 for $40....you can find anything on CL

 

[Reefomeez]

I got a 120g with stand for $150. It leaked 4 months after setting it up. I'll never do a large used tank again.

Having said that it showed signs of stress that I probably should have paid more attention to. If it looks in good shape and passes a fill test then pull the trigger. Then think about re-siliconing it...

 

[Titanwerx]

Awesome thanks for all the responses guys, I'm gonna go have them do a fill test and go from there. *Fingers crossed

 

[biologicalme]

I got a 120g with stand for $150. It leaked 4 months after setting it up. I'll never do a large used tank again.

Having said that it showed signs of stress that I probably should have paid more attention to. If it looks in good shape and passes a fill test then pull the trigger. Then think about re-siliconing it...

Dayum, I need to check the tank I bought too. Its been in the garage for a year. Stress where in the silicone?

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[Reefomeez]

Dayum, I need to check the tank I bought too. Its been in the garage for a year. Stress where in the silicone?

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The one I got had a plastic trim that was falling off...first clue.

You might consider removing the silicone at the seams with a blade and resiliconing it. Just to be safe.

 

[oredith]

The one I got had a plastic trim that was falling off...first clue.

You might consider removing the silicone at the seams with a blade and resiliconing it. Just to be safe.

yeah, i'm gonna be doing that in the future.. hadn't realized how much each one of those panels weigh, til i picked up a 4x2x1/2" piece of glass.. they're not light.. >_<

wonder where you can buy those corner pieces that hold the corners together. your old tank was missing one (well, cracked and basically serviceable)

 

[Reefomeez]

yeah, i'm gonna be doing that in the future.. hadn't realized how much each one of those panels weigh, til i picked up a 4x2x1/2" piece of glass.. they're not light.. >_<

wonder where you can buy those corner pieces that hold the corners together. your old tank was missing one (well, cracked and basically serviceable)

I'm sure any LFS can source it for you.

 

[Azasb]

Sounds like an awesome deal. I got a 150g for $80 off craigslist and I'm gonna get an old oak stand for it on Sunday for $65 its sitting in my garage right now its my slow cheap craigslist build project lol. But I'd buy that if I had the money. Sounds decent

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I just saw this post and thought I could help. I bought a 150g tank but the bottom panel of the tank magically shatters according to my wife, I think she hit it with the car, but does not want to admit it. Anyway I still have the stand and canopy they are used but in great shape. Its your if you want them they are yours just pick them up. Its for a standard 5'x2' footprint.

 

[Six2seven]

I bought my 180g fish only tank for $200. add $300 for stand, canopy and sump and it sounds like a decent deal. I would highly advise you re-seal the tank. I had mine re-sealed just for peace of mind. might be a little extra to do it but you could end up like Omar. (sorry omar)

 

[BeanMachine]

What pump and skimmer does it come with? Pics arent working.

500 being a deal would depend on the equipment it will come with and condition of the tank and stand. Could be a good deal but might not. Post everything it comes with.

 

[Six2seven]

I just saw this post and thought I could help. I bought a 150g tank but the bottom panel of the tank magically shatters according to my wife, I think she hit it with the car, but does not want to admit it. Anyway I still have the stand and canopy they are used but in great shape. Its your if you want them they are yours just pick them up. Its for a standard 5'x2' footprint.

nice of you to offer someone, good karma.

 

[Azasb]

nice of you to offer someone, good karma.

Just reciprocating to the So Cal community.

 

[Titanwerx]

What pump and skimmer does it come with? Pics arent working.

500 being a deal would depend on the equipment it will come with and condition of the tank and stand. Could be a good deal but might not. Post everything it comes with.

She said the skimmer is a G2? And pump I have no idea but here is the label on it

 

[Titanwerx]

Don't know brand of sump, just know it's acrylic and holds 80g, cabinet looks in good condition.