Former Reptile tank question

[VioletEmber]

I am always stalking craigslist for new tanks and often see cheap ones that have been used to hold reptiles. I heard here once that there can be something bad about using a tank that held a reptile for fish. Something about toxins being stored in the sealant? Help me out here!

 

[brunettebaby4571]

I have used several tanks after reptiles. I have a 20 gallon that used to house a turtle. I just cleaned it really well and never had any problems other than ick once but that was my fault.

 

[ccross]

You just need to make sure they are still water tight. The bottoms tend to start leaking after years of reptile use.

 

[VioletEmber]

Thanks! This is great! I don't know why, but folks tend to price the reptile tanks cheaper than the "aquariums". I think because to a bearded dragon it's just a house, but to a fish it's like a whole world!

 

[Rutrag]

Some actual reptile tanks are made with thinner glass that won't take the weight of the water. Just know what you're buying.

 

[blert]

Some actual reptile tanks are made with thinner glass that won't take the weight of the water. Just know what you're buying.

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This is usually why they are cheaper.

 

[VioletEmber]

Some actual reptile tanks are made with thinner glass that won't take the weight of the water. Just know what you're buying.

Oooh, good one. Never knew that - I'll go take a look at both kinds of tanks next time I'm at petco etc so I can figure it out. Wow, great advice, thanks!