Buying a used 24G nano cube from a friend. General advice requested.

smmiller506 · 02/26/2015, 05:43 AM

A coworker has a 24 gallon nano cube that has been shut down for over a year. He's willing to sell the whole setup for $300 or less. Is there anything I should be aware of when buying a used tank?

He said he shut it down to move and sold all of his fish to the LFS. So, I'm assuming all of the equipment is still in good working order. I don't know anything else about the equipment.

I plan on having fish to start, and then possibly adding anenomes and LPS. Thoughts on that too?

alexander_ktn · 02/26/2015, 05:55 AM

Without knowing the exact equipment it's hard to judge if it's worth the $300.

With all used tanks and especially ones that were dry for a long time, make sure it doesn't leak or has issues with the silicone seams.

As for the plan with the fish and corals: again, it's impossible to say what life the tank can support without knowing about the equipment.

Guygettnby · 02/26/2015, 06:44 AM

IMHO, it's not worth it. But I don't know what equipment is included either. I just know you can buy a new tank for around the same price. Look on drfostersmith and marinedepot for price comparison.

Mom2jayden · 02/26/2015, 12:44 PM

Sounds like too much for a nano cube. You can get one new for that, or for less priced used.

MondoBongo · 02/26/2015, 01:02 PM

to add to what the others said, you may want to peruse your local craigslist a bit, just to get a good idea of "market" value for the setup in your area.

and to echo previous posters, it's going to depend a lot on what it comes with.

you say 24 gallon nano cube, is it one of the all in one setups? like a jbj?

it looks like DFS actually has a stand/tank kit for $220?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=18524

jminick2 · 02/26/2015, 01:04 PM

I got a 120g 1/2 inch acrylic and a really nice stand for 300. I might shop around if I was you. depending what else is in the set up.

02/26/2015, 05:43 AM	#1
smmiller506 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 77	Buying a used 24G nano cube from a friend. General advice requested. A coworker has a 24 gallon nano cube that has been shut down for over a year. He's willing to sell the whole setup for $300 or less. Is there anything I should be aware of when buying a used tank? He said he shut it down to move and sold all of his fish to the LFS. So, I'm assuming all of the equipment is still in good working order. I don't know anything else about the equipment. I plan on having fish to start, and then possibly adding anenomes and LPS. Thoughts on that too?

02/26/2015, 01:02 PM	#5
MondoBongo Obligate Feeder Obsessed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,061	to add to what the others said, you may want to peruse your local craigslist a bit, just to get a good idea of "market" value for the setup in your area. and to echo previous posters, it's going to depend a lot on what it comes with. you say 24 gallon nano cube, is it one of the all in one setups? like a jbj? it looks like DFS actually has a stand/tank kit for $220? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=18524 __________________ [Citation Needed] "You don't use science to show that you're right, you use science to become right" - xkcd Current Tank Info: A rectangular shaped money pit.

02/26/2015, 05:55 AM	#2
alexander_ktn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austria Posts: 851	Without knowing the exact equipment it's hard to judge if it's worth the $300. With all used tanks and especially ones that were dry for a long time, make sure it doesn't leak or has issues with the silicone seams. As for the plan with the fish and corals: again, it's impossible to say what life the tank can support without knowing about the equipment.

02/26/2015, 06:44 AM	#3
Guygettnby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FL Posts: 3,050	IMHO, it's not worth it. But I don't know what equipment is included either. I just know you can buy a new tank for around the same price. Look on drfostersmith and marinedepot for price comparison.

02/26/2015, 12:44 PM	#4
Mom2jayden Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nanuet NY Posts: 56	Sounds like too much for a nano cube. You can get one new for that, or for less priced used.

02/26/2015, 01:04 PM	#6
jminick2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,226	I got a 120g 1/2 inch acrylic and a really nice stand for 300. I might shop around if I was you. depending what else is in the set up.