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    Default Should I buy this Craigslist setup?

    Is it ok that this tank doesn't have any support on one end? The plumbing is external. Does it look ok? I figure I can cover the round end so the Discus don't get scared.

    https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...463485571.html
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    Default Re: Should I buy this Craigslist setup?

    105 gallon complete setup for $300? Sounds like a steal to me.

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    I agree, but I would build a new stand. I do not like the ends of the tank not having support to the floor nor do I like the open front.
    Go get it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by smsimcik View Post
    105 gallon complete setup for $300? Sounds like a steal to me.
    Quote Originally Posted by alron2 View Post
    I agree, but I would build a new stand. I do not like the ends of the tank not having support to the floor nor do I like the open front.
    Go get it!
    Ron
    Thank you Steve and Ron! I hope they still have it on Sunday! My husband said he'd go with me on Sunday if it's still available. It's 2.5 hours away from us.

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    Take an extra person. This tank will be heavy.
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    Default Re: Should I buy this Craigslist setup?

    Looks like a really nice tank and setup!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Second Hand Pat View Post
    Take an extra person. This tank will be heavy.
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    Thank you Pat!

    Quote Originally Posted by Todd Goering View Post
    Looks like a really nice tank and setup!
    Thank you Todd!

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    This is a glass tank, glass does quite well unsupported. The stand will not pose an issues for the tank, in fact, some stands are designed for the tank to hang over the edge a bit. The only issues it would have are aesthetic, that is wether you like the looks of it or not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zhuls1 View Post
    This is a glass tank, glass does quite well unsupported. The stand will not pose an issues for the tank, in fact, some stands are designed for the tank to hang over the edge a bit. The only issues it would have are aesthetic, that is wether you like the looks of it or not.
    Thank you Zac. Actually I don't like the way it looks. It will be a QT tank in my basement though so that's ok.
    Last edited by HappyFace; 01-18-2018 at 10:43 PM.

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    I love that!! I would buy it in a minute, but would certainly change the stand a little.
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    That's a great deal. I am like 15 minutes away from this seller! Better hurry lol. Jk. Not in the market for a tank

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    Quote Originally Posted by jmf3460 View Post
    I love that!! I would buy it in a minute, but would certainly change the stand a little.
    Thank you Jaclyn! I agree!
    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    That's a great deal. I am like 15 minutes away from this seller! Better hurry lol. Jk. Not in the market for a tank
    Thank goodness you're not! All the tanks I want are probably within 30 minutes of you, lucky you. If a tank goes up for sale in our area is in horrible condition and they price it like it's new. I found this tank I really like it a lot, hoping I can swing $500 this Sunday. He lowered the price for me but I'm still coming up short.
    https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...450720651.html
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    I asked them to send more pics of that first aquarium and the braces are cracked in half. It's only me and my husband who would be carrying it might be too heavy. The acrylic would be lighter weight and it looks like it's newer and in better condition.
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    Yikes

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    Pretty easy to repair with 1 inch X 1/8 strip of aluminum , screws & nuts plus epoxy.

    Ron
    Last edited by alron2; 01-20-2018 at 01:04 AM.

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