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09/20/2010, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Used Tank
I have a chance to get a tank really cheap but I wanted to check a few things first. This is a 180g tank that has sat outside in a barn for probably a year and a half. It has been covered but exposed to the heat,humidity,pretty cold winter (for georgia anyway); so I was worried about the seals on this thing once I fill it up. They look ok but I am not an expert at judging such things.
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09/20/2010, 06:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Morgan Hill, Ca
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I wouldn't trust the silicon on it. If you get it definetly get it cheap as you will probably want to reseal the whole thing. by the whole thing i dont mean just putting new silicon over the old, you will probably have to replace all of it and remount the glass. it's a lot of work but if the price is right go for it.
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09/20/2010, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indiana
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Honestly I have used old tank many times with no issues....But the real question is do you want to take a chance....Usually the actual tank is the cheapest part of any setup....IE.
Tank ......400$ Other Crap 3,000 |
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