Is 225 a good deal on a used perfecto 120 RR tank?

asonitez · 08/20/2009, 08:47 AM

Just as the title implies. I stand to get a used Perfecto 120 tank alone for 225 bucks. It seems to be in good condition and seller says he has 4 tanks total so I guess I could pick the best one.

Jerry W · 08/20/2009, 09:38 AM

It sounds like a fair price. I have a Perfecto 120 (not reef ready) and I paid more for it 8 years ago.

ERICinFL · 08/20/2009, 10:22 AM

Considering I've seen them at $500+ for a new one, with one corner overflow, I'd say yes. Just make sure it holds water before you load it up and take it home. I'd also check the braces and make sure the seals around the glass are good. My friend went to buy a tank and there was a ton of silicone caulk around three of the seals. The guy told him it was like that when he bought it, but it was clearly new. Come to find out, the tank had been sitting in the guys back yard, with no cover, for a few years and most of the seals had deteriorated. He had also caulked the center brace because it had cracked and separated from the trim ring.

08/20/2009, 08:47 AM	#1
asonitez Floodicus Maximus Flooris Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,643	Is 225 a good deal on a used perfecto 120 RR tank? Just as the title implies. I stand to get a used Perfecto 120 tank alone for 225 bucks. It seems to be in good condition and seller says he has 4 tanks total so I guess I could pick the best one.

08/20/2009, 09:38 AM	#2
Jerry W Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: PA. Posts: 2,873	It sounds like a fair price. I have a Perfecto 120 (not reef ready) and I paid more for it 8 years ago. __________________ Americans sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. Current Tank Info: 37 gal; pair of mocha clowns, ywg and tiger pistol shrimp

08/20/2009, 10:22 AM	#3
ERICinFL Rejisturd Mimbur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brevard County, FL Posts: 1,346	Considering I've seen them at $500+ for a new one, with one corner overflow, I'd say yes. Just make sure it holds water before you load it up and take it home. I'd also check the braces and make sure the seals around the glass are good. My friend went to buy a tank and there was a ton of silicone caulk around three of the seals. The guy told him it was like that when he bought it, but it was clearly new. Come to find out, the tank had been sitting in the guys back yard, with no cover, for a few years and most of the seals had deteriorated. He had also caulked the center brace because it had cracked and separated from the trim ring. __________________ Ummmm... yeah... don't touch the Mag Float. Sorry kids, your college fund is gone, but the tank looks SWEET right? Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef. ER CS135, 65gal sump/fuge with a Mag12 return. (2) Korillia 4s, (1) modded MJ1200, two SunSun 3200gph powerheads. 250+lbs LR.