Is this tank restorable?

[abrinn23]

Saw it on Craigslist and I was wondering if it is even worth the time and effort.

 

[jetajockey]

Looks like it needs a good cleaning. Does it hold water? On closer inspection you may find that it needs resealed. All things to factor into price or whether you want to bother with it. For most used tanks I try not to pay more than .50/gal.

 

[abrinn23]

Apparently it does hold water and they said I can fill it with water and see for myself. It's a 90 gallon apparently and they want 100 for it

 

[jetajockey]

Does it come with any equipment or stand?

 

[abrinn23]

No but I already have a stand for it which is the only reason I'm considering it. And because used 90 gallons don't show up often where I live.

 

[jetajockey]

That's cool I would just factor that into the price. Personally I wouldnt give more than 50 or so for a bare tank like that.

 

[aaronjohn20]

Being a bowfront they normally bring in more money used than what a reg tank does. Its not a bad price but id try for 75cents per gallon

 

[abrinn23]

Might have just convinced them to do it for 50....cross ping my fingers

 

[Wiggles24]

I would love to have that!!! even if it does need to be resealed it really isn't hard to do as long as there is no actual cracks

 

[foster53]

I agree with jetajockey, I wouldn't go over $50 for just a tank. It definitely needs some TLC

 

[jetajockey]

I did a short guide/article on this subject, it may help anyone that is out looking for used tanks.

Cheap Tank Buying Guide - Aquarium Advice

 

[crazygrammy]

I did a short guide/article on this subject, it may help anyone that is out looking for used tanks.

Cheap Tank Buying Guide - Aquarium Advice

Thanks for the article I'm looking at getting a used tank and it was helpful

 

[jetajockey]

Welcome!

 

[abrinn23]

That was extremely helpful. Great article!

 

[abrinn23]

Got this 75g today for twenty bucks I'm extremely excited!

 

[jetajockey]

Very nice catch, already plumbed and everything.

 

[abrinn23]

Yeah I'm gonna feel stupid for asking this but what is that for...a sump?

 

[jetajockey]

Yeah that's what it is for. With a little bit of rigging you could also hook up a canister filter to them.

 

[abrinn23]

What exactly would I have to do for a canister?

 

[aaronjohn20]

Run tubing from the tank to the canister lol I'm not sure if that's it or not.