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gingerjenny · 10/15/2014, 03:31 PM

I just decided last month I wanted to start a salt water tank. I'm looking around on craigs list to possibly find a used tank. I am so overwhelmed by the choices in everything. Glass vs acrylic for example. I am planning on getting 100 gallon tank. One I am considering now is 1 100 gallon acrylic tank but i can see some scratches on it.

any tips on picking the tank?

Vapour1ze · 10/15/2014, 04:19 PM

Brand new is easiest.

PeterHall · 10/15/2014, 04:21 PM

Used is cheapest. Arylic is pretty easy to polish

gingerjenny · 10/15/2014, 04:49 PM

the tank is only $400 for a 100 gallon tank with a really nice stand and hood. It is from a bank and was maintained by a professional. Just emptied out and being sold.

whosurcaddie · 10/15/2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gingerjenny

the tank is only $400 for a 100 gallon tank with a really nice stand and hood. It is from a bank and was maintained by a professional. Just emptied out and being sold.

Ive seen full systems go for only a couple hundred more one craigslist. I would wait. If your heart is set look up buffing acrylic because you can remove the scratches.

gingerjenny · 10/15/2014, 05:33 PM

thanks, it comes with all the other equipment too. just no rocks or anything. I'm still on the fence so I might wait some more. i don't want to make the wrong decision

acabgd · 10/15/2014, 06:01 PM

Depends on what is in "all other equipment". You should list all here and we can tell you if the price is okay.

whosurcaddie · 10/15/2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gingerjenny

thanks, it comes with all the other equipment too. just no rocks or anything. I'm still on the fence so I might wait some more. i don't want to make the wrong decision

Do you have the Craigslist listing? Can you post the link?

JMorris271 · 10/16/2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by whosurcaddie

Do you have the Craigslist listing? Can you post the link?

Why? Do you want to buy it?
JK.

10/15/2014, 03:31 PM	#1
gingerjenny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 5	brand new I just decided last month I wanted to start a salt water tank. I'm looking around on craigs list to possibly find a used tank. I am so overwhelmed by the choices in everything. Glass vs acrylic for example. I am planning on getting 100 gallon tank. One I am considering now is 1 100 gallon acrylic tank but i can see some scratches on it. any tips on picking the tank?

10/15/2014, 04:19 PM	#2
Vapour1ze I'm an Addict. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 3,036	Brand new is easiest. __________________ 93 Reef \| 220 Reef \| Basement Fish Life Support Room \| Empty Savings Account

10/15/2014, 04:21 PM	#3
PeterHall Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pacific Palisades, CA Posts: 199	Used is cheapest. Arylic is pretty easy to polish

10/15/2014, 04:49 PM	#4
gingerjenny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 5	the tank is only $400 for a 100 gallon tank with a really nice stand and hood. It is from a bank and was maintained by a professional. Just emptied out and being sold.

10/15/2014, 05:33 PM	#6
gingerjenny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 5	thanks, it comes with all the other equipment too. just no rocks or anything. I'm still on the fence so I might wait some more. i don't want to make the wrong decision

10/15/2014, 06:01 PM	#7
acabgd Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgrade Posts: 1,086	Depends on what is in "all other equipment". You should list all here and we can tell you if the price is okay.