Things to look for/questions to ask when buying a tank?

sharkboy11 · 10/14/2009, 09:22 PM

I am about to dip my feet into reef keeping again after about 4 years and I found what looks to be a really good deal on a RR 120g tank and sump. Is there anything specific things I should look for or questions to ask when purchasing? I have been waiting for a tank this size to appear on craigslist and here it is, what do you guys think? its $325 for tank and sump.

coastie81 · 10/14/2009, 09:30 PM

the main questions I would have are there any cracks? does it leak? and most important question I would ask did it ever have copper run in the tank?

sharkboy11 · 10/14/2009, 09:31 PM

i will def be checking out the seams and looking for cracks, I assume it hasn't run copper since they had it setup as a sw tank.

1blackchicken · 10/14/2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by coastie81

the main questions I would have are there any cracks? does it leak? and most important question I would ask did it ever have copper run in the tank?

+1 on the copper. I would also have them fill it up with water when you go and pick it up just to make sure for yourself that there are no leaks and try to see it in person if you can before you commit to buy.

Henry Bowman · 10/14/2009, 09:53 PM

Good questions listed above. One more.

How long has it been dry ? Once a tank is set up, you dont want to store it for a year or so in a basement or garage where the silicone can lose it's adhesive properties.

I'd definitely want to see them both hold water for a few hours before purchasing.

10/14/2009, 09:22 PM	#1
sharkboy11 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 249	Things to look for/questions to ask when buying a tank? I am about to dip my feet into reef keeping again after about 4 years and I found what looks to be a really good deal on a RR 120g tank and sump. Is there anything specific things I should look for or questions to ask when purchasing? I have been waiting for a tank this size to appear on craigslist and here it is, what do you guys think? its $325 for tank and sump.

10/14/2009, 09:53 PM	#5
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	Good questions listed above. One more. How long has it been dry ? Once a tank is set up, you dont want to store it for a year or so in a basement or garage where the silicone can lose it's adhesive properties. I'd definitely want to see them both hold water for a few hours before purchasing. __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

10/14/2009, 09:30 PM	#2
coastie81 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mt. View, California Posts: 131	the main questions I would have are there any cracks? does it leak? and most important question I would ask did it ever have copper run in the tank?

10/14/2009, 09:31 PM	#3
sharkboy11 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 249	i will def be checking out the seams and looking for cracks, I assume it hasn't run copper since they had it setup as a sw tank.