Should I buy this Craigslist setup?

[HappyFace]

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/sgv/for/d/aquarium-105-gallon-turn-key/6463485571.html

[smsimcik]

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

[alron2]

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

[HappyFace]

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


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.

[Second Hand Pat]

Take an extra person. This tank will be heavy.
Pat

[Todd Goering]

Looks like a really nice tank and setup!

[HappyFace]

Take an extra person. This tank will be heavy.
Pat

Thank you Pat!


Looks like a really nice tank and setup!

Thank you Todd!

[zhuls1]

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.

[HappyFace]

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.

[jmf3460]

I love that!! I would buy it in a minute, but would certainly change the stand a little.

[rickztahone]

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

[HappyFace]

I love that!! I would buy it in a minute, but would certainly change the stand a little.
Thank you Jaclyn! I agree!

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/sgv/for/d/sea-clear-acrylic-aquarium/6450720651.html

[HappyFace]

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.

[Adam S]

Yikes

[alron2]

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

Ron

[rickztahone]

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

Ron

Yup, and this is a glass aquarium so you can simply add a glass strip as a brace. This presents an opportunity to lower the price further :)

[HappyFace]

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

Ron

That's cool to be able to fix stuff like that. Saves a lot of money. :)

[DC Discus]

Just throwing this out there, but I bet that first glass tank is 15-20 years old. I seem to remember seeing a few new one's like that about then. So I'd reseal the silicone before use, personally. Though the price has a lot of new equipment to go with it.

Also Petco's around here have the 50 and 75 gallon tanks either a dollar a gallon or 50% (can't remember) through February, which are great quarantine/holding size.
Cheers,
DC

[HappyFace]

Just throwing this out there, but I bet that first glass tank is 15-20 years old. I seem to remember seeing a few new one's like that about then. So I'd reseal the silicone before use, personally. Though the price has a lot of new equipment to go with it.

Also Petco's around here have the 50 and 75 gallon tanks either a dollar a gallon or 50% (can't remember) through February, which are great quarantine/holding size.
Cheers,
DC

Thank you DC Discus.

I don't trust myself to re-silicone an aquarium or brace it properly so I'm not going with that tank. I worry if I do it wrong all my fish could die and my husband says if any of the tanks leak badly ALL of them have to go. We're going tomorrow to get the 100 gallon sea-clear, the second tank link I shared. The owner says everything works and there aren't any leaks. Hopefully he's right.

[Ryan925]

Thank you DC Discus.

I don't trust myself to re-silicone an aquarium or brace it properly so I'm not going with that tank. I worry if I do it wrong all my fish could die and my husband says if any of the tanks leak badly ALL of them have to go. We're going tomorrow to get the 100 gallon sea-clear, the second tank link I shared. The owner says everything works and there aren't any leaks. Hopefully he's right.

If it were me I would want the tank full prior to arrival to see for myself

[HappyFace]

If it were me I would want the tank full prior to arrival to see for myself

Thank you Ryan. That's a good idea.

[HappyFace]

Thank you again for the suggestion Ryan. He said he's going to fill up both of tank and sump. I can hardly wait to have a year-long quarantine set up! I'm so scared to mix fish again though even with proper quarantine

[Ryan925]

Thank you again for the suggestion Ryan. He said he's going to fill up both of tank and sump. I can hardly wait to have a year-long quarantine set up! I'm so scared to mix fish again though even with proper quarantine

Better safe than sorry you will be happy you did. Picked up my new stand today. Once I get it refinished I will FINALLY be able to get my sump running

[two utes]

Did you end up going through with this purchase? Very unusual tank but looks like a good deal....even all the way from over here... Good luck!

[HappyFace]

Hi Joe! Thank you! It's such a good deal but I decided on this one instead. The owner lowered the price. We pick it up tomorrow. :) https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/for/d/sea-clear-acrylic-aquarium/6450720651.html

[two utes]

Looks like a safer option and still a good deal...hope it all works out the way you intended it to

[HappyFace]

Thank you Joe!

[CraigJ]

Actually I don't like the way it looks. It will be a QT tank in my basement though so that's ok.
If you are just looking for a QT tank, what about something like this:https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/for/d/aquarium-120-gallon-acrilyc/6465233207.html Resell the FX5 for $100 and you have a nice $200 tank......

IMHO, acrylic tanks are usually priced lower in the LA area than the midwest.

[HappyFace]

If you are just looking for a QT tank, what about something like this:https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/for/d/aquarium-120-gallon-acrilyc/6465233207.html Resell the FX5 for $100 and you have a nice $200 tank......

IMHO, acrylic tanks are usually priced lower in the LA area than the midwest.

Thank you Craig. That's a great price! We're already part way to pickup the new tank though. I like that it's all setup with a sump and ready to go. Last time I did my own build it took so long to setup.

I agree LA is a good place to find an aquarium. In our area people price aquariums same price or more than new even though they are old and or leak. I bought 2 tanks local from Craigslist both leaked and cost too much. Then we got our 500gal tank near Redondo Beach over 2 years ago hasn't leaked, great price too.

[CraigJ]

I see that the Craigslist ad is gone and I'll assume you have a new tank. Congratulations and we need an update when you are done setting things up.

[zhuls1]

Nice tank Hiedi, would love to see pics of the tank all set up. Enjoy!

[HappyFace]

Thank you Craig!

[HappyFace]

Thank you Zac!