Buying a Used Aquarium

[paparam]

I have not had any experience with fish keeping. Have a dream of starting this hobby now that I am retired. Have done a lot of reading on how to get started, the nitrogen cycle and so on. But before all that I have to get a tank- I am shocked at the prices of new tanks with stands and figured, if I get a used one, can spend the rest of my resources on the equipment and the fish of course.

My vision is to eventually have a 40-55 gallon freshwater tank with live plants. I see ads on marketplace for used tanks.
The photo attached is one example. What are the questions I should be asking to make sure I don’t start of on the wrong foot? Or am I better off getting a brand new tank.
Appreciate any advice

 

[Aiken Drum]

I found this thread on the forum. Worth a read.

https://www.aquariumadvice.com/foru...ook-for-when-buying-a-used-tank-are-8993.html

One thing i would say is you can great deals on 2nd hand, but if you end up having to buy seperate pieces of equipment (filter, heater, lights etc) then you are probably just as well getting a new set up that has everything you need all bundled up.

 

[bill.marshall]

You going fresh or saltwater? When buying used tank, check corner seals which are silicone if they look smooth without missing pieces. Holds water.