FNG with trust issues

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 08:51 AM

Hey y'all, I have a line on a 60G used aquarium. the following is the description from the owner:

Has glass panel tops instead of plastic hoods, 60 gal capacity. I have been using it as a terrarium but did use it as a marine tank prior. Tank has damage on one corner (chipped not cracked), but holds water fine. Price is really for the light, I understand the damage may weird people out so the tank is basically free. If you want the tank and stand only, that's fine too. 20 dollars for my effort of cleaning it out and helping you put it in your car. (It's really heavy)

Would anyone recommend that I trust and use this as a freshwater setup?

Thanks!

nereefpat · 01/16/2017, 09:00 AM

Can you get us a picture of the chip?

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 09:02 AM

Working on that as we speak.

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 09:25 AM

That is the best I could get from the owner.

https://plus.google.com/109343820781...ts/6nUUAp63XbJ

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 09:57 AM

Please let em know if this does not work.

https://plus.google.com/109343820781...ts/fmqMaeAgyW4

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 10:47 AM

Someone holler if that doesn't come up.

Tinkanator2000 · 01/16/2017, 10:59 AM

Got nothing

CrayolaViolence · 01/16/2017, 01:07 PM

Even a chip affects the structural integrity of the glass. The likely hood of a crack occurring where the chip is, when the glass flexes when filled with water (and it will flex) is just not worth it. I mean, you maybe be saving a few hundred bucks and wind up spending a few thousand on repairs to your home.

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 01:16 PM

Okay so I've gotten as far as uploading photos into my album. can anyone see that?

and I agree with CV but I still thought I'd ask the question because I expect that in the future I'll have people asking me as well.

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 01:19 PM

Does this work?

https://plus.google.com/109343820781...ts/fmqMaeAgyW4

pfan151 · 01/16/2017, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutt

Does this work?

https://plus.google.com/109343820781...ts/fmqMaeAgyW4

No chance I'd trust that.

Pittsburgh · 01/16/2017, 01:27 PM

Yes. And there is no way I'd sleep through the night with this tank filled with water in my house... This is one scary chip.

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 01:50 PM

I concur. no sale. I appreciate y'all's opinions and help.

nereefpat · 01/16/2017, 03:11 PM

No hold on... You can keep your lizard in it.

There was mention of a light too. What is it? Is it worth the 20$ to you?

Greybeard · 01/16/2017, 03:57 PM

Terrarium, reptile cage, that sort of thing, fine. As the base for a new marine aquarium build? Nope.

Remember, that glass box is _not_ going to make up a significant percentage of the total cost of a marine aquarium... much less if it's going to be used as a reef system. I seriously doubt that the glass box makes up as much as 10% of the total cost of setting up a typical reef system. I know it didn't in my case.

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 04:36 PM

The light is a Fluval brand led and looks to be half the length of the tank 2'ish and looks to be a full spectrum. The seller is currently using the tank as a terrarium. I reckon the light alone is worth most if not all of the $60 price tag. it's just not as high on my list of priorities as the tank itself.

Ideally, if I can find a 55-60 with hoods, regular florescent non fancy lights and a stand for $100 then that'll make a happy start for me. [language: family-friendly rule] ---sk8r. This tank is basically to slake my lust for the aquarium hobby until I can get rid of a few teenagers and move to a more permanent home. Then the REAL tank build begins.

Lugnutt · 01/16/2017, 04:52 PM

correction, $75 price tag.

Desert Sea · 01/16/2017, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greybeard

Terrarium, reptile cage, that sort of thing, fine. As the base for a new marine aquarium build? Nope.

Remember, that glass box is _not_ going to make up a significant percentage of the total cost of a marine aquarium... much less if it's going to be used as a reef system. I seriously doubt that the glass box makes up as much as 10% of the total cost of setting up a typical reef system. I know it didn't in my case.

+1 You're better off passing on this one. Petco has their $1 per gallon sale going on until the end of the month. You could get a brand new 75g for the same money.

Lugnutt · 01/29/2017, 05:08 PM

Hey Y'all, Thanks to all for the advice. I picked up a 55G Oceanic last Saturday.

Pics are here:
https://plus.google.com/collection/cqwEmB

niladride · 01/30/2017, 07:36 AM

^

Congrats on the purchase.

Lugnutt · 01/30/2017, 07:53 AM

Thanks! It came with two Penguin 350s a nice stand (with a rough paint job) that I plan to refurbish and two big boxes of various parts, filter pads and repair bits for stuff.

It's a freshwater setup for now. I won't be able to do a marine tank till we buy a home and I can make it more of a permanent fixture.

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01/16/2017, 08:51 AM	#1
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	FNG with trust issues Hey y'all, I have a line on a 60G used aquarium. the following is the description from the owner: Has glass panel tops instead of plastic hoods, 60 gal capacity. I have been using it as a terrarium but did use it as a marine tank prior. Tank has damage on one corner (chipped not cracked), but holds water fine. Price is really for the light, I understand the damage may weird people out so the tank is basically free. If you want the tank and stand only, that's fine too. 20 dollars for my effort of cleaning it out and helping you put it in your car. (It's really heavy) Would anyone recommend that I trust and use this as a freshwater setup? Thanks!

01/16/2017, 09:00 AM	#2
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Can you get us a picture of the chip? __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

01/16/2017, 01:07 PM	#8
CrayolaViolence Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,867	Even a chip affects the structural integrity of the glass. The likely hood of a crack occurring where the chip is, when the glass flexes when filled with water (and it will flex) is just not worth it. I mean, you maybe be saving a few hundred bucks and wind up spending a few thousand on repairs to your home. __________________ "The good thing about science is that it's true whether you believe it or not." Neil deGrasse Tyson Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef tank

01/16/2017, 01:27 PM	#12
Pittsburgh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 577	Yes. And there is no way I'd sleep through the night with this tank filled with water in my house... This is one scary chip. __________________ Pittsburgh Current Tank Info: 95g Oceanic SPS reef. 30g sump, Sicce Syncra Silent 4.0 return, Reef Octopus 2000SSS skimmer, fuge with chaeto, BRS Carbon reactor, MR1 GFO reactor, BRS 2part dosing, Tunze ATO, 2x Tunze 6095 powerheads on a Tunze 7095, Gyre 130, 2xRadions xr30w pro.

01/16/2017, 03:11 PM	#14
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	No hold on... You can keep your lizard in it. There was mention of a light too. What is it? Is it worth the 20$ to you? __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

01/16/2017, 09:02 AM	#3
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	Working on that as we speak.

01/16/2017, 09:25 AM	#4
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	That is the best I could get from the owner. https://plus.google.com/109343820781...ts/6nUUAp63XbJ

01/16/2017, 09:57 AM	#5
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	Please let em know if this does not work. https://plus.google.com/109343820781...ts/fmqMaeAgyW4

01/16/2017, 10:47 AM	#6
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	Someone holler if that doesn't come up.

01/16/2017, 10:59 AM	#7
Tinkanator2000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 168	Got nothing

01/16/2017, 01:16 PM	#9
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	Okay so I've gotten as far as uploading photos into my album. can anyone see that? and I agree with CV but I still thought I'd ask the question because I expect that in the future I'll have people asking me as well.

01/16/2017, 01:19 PM	#10
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	Does this work? https://plus.google.com/109343820781...ts/fmqMaeAgyW4

01/16/2017, 01:50 PM	#13
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	I concur. no sale. I appreciate y'all's opinions and help.

01/16/2017, 03:57 PM	#15
Greybeard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 651	Terrarium, reptile cage, that sort of thing, fine. As the base for a new marine aquarium build? Nope. Remember, that glass box is _not_ going to make up a significant percentage of the total cost of a marine aquarium... much less if it's going to be used as a reef system. I seriously doubt that the glass box makes up as much as 10% of the total cost of setting up a typical reef system. I know it didn't in my case.

01/16/2017, 04:36 PM	#16
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	The light is a Fluval brand led and looks to be half the length of the tank 2'ish and looks to be a full spectrum. The seller is currently using the tank as a terrarium. I reckon the light alone is worth most if not all of the $60 price tag. it's just not as high on my list of priorities as the tank itself. Ideally, if I can find a 55-60 with hoods, regular florescent non fancy lights and a stand for $100 then that'll make a happy start for me. [language: family-friendly rule] ---sk8r. This tank is basically to slake my lust for the aquarium hobby until I can get rid of a few teenagers and move to a more permanent home. Then the REAL tank build begins. Last edited by Sk8r; 01/29/2017 at 05:28 PM.

01/16/2017, 04:52 PM	#17
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	correction, $75 price tag.

01/29/2017, 05:08 PM	#19
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	Hey Y'all, Thanks to all for the advice. I picked up a 55G Oceanic last Saturday. Pics are here: https://plus.google.com/collection/cqwEmB

01/30/2017, 07:36 AM	#20
niladride Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 567	^ Congrats on the purchase.

01/30/2017, 07:53 AM	#21
Lugnutt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Posts: 15	Thanks! It came with two Penguin 350s a nice stand (with a rough paint job) that I plan to refurbish and two big boxes of various parts, filter pads and repair bits for stuff. It's a freshwater setup for now. I won't be able to do a marine tank till we buy a home and I can make it more of a permanent fixture. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk