I've been looking around for a new (used) 55 gallon aquarium and stand to start up a mbuna tank in a couple months, and among others I got this reply...
"Here is a picture of my sons 55 gallon tank. He is saving for a gaming computer and wants to sell it. He will not take less then $125. Comes with fish, lights, stand (which can be painted black) and Python cleaning system (worth $80). Let me know if you want to see it..
Thanks"
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v301/BigAds/?action=view¤t=55gallon.jpg
$125 is certainly a decent price I think, considering that the tank looks to be decent and clean, and it also comes with filter (I've got an XP3 too) and a python I could trade or sell later since I've got one... but I'm still a bit wary about buying used. I'm wondering what questions should I ask and things should I check before making the deal?
How old is it? Has it had anything but fish in it? Any chips/cracks/leaks/scratches? Does it hold water to the very top (why's it low in the picture)? Any damage to the trim or center brace? Is the silicone seal pealing anywhere? Has medicine been used (anything with copper)? What kind of filter does it have? (looks like an emperor to me?) Is the (ugly/fake) background just taped on?
Also, does that look like an aquarium stand to you? I'm leary simply because the base isn't the full 48".... is that something to worry about? I'd need to paint the stand black... think the cost for paint & supplies changes things? (I have no idea what kind of paint I'd need, etc.)
"Here is a picture of my sons 55 gallon tank. He is saving for a gaming computer and wants to sell it. He will not take less then $125. Comes with fish, lights, stand (which can be painted black) and Python cleaning system (worth $80). Let me know if you want to see it..
Thanks"
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v301/BigAds/?action=view¤t=55gallon.jpg
$125 is certainly a decent price I think, considering that the tank looks to be decent and clean, and it also comes with filter (I've got an XP3 too) and a python I could trade or sell later since I've got one... but I'm still a bit wary about buying used. I'm wondering what questions should I ask and things should I check before making the deal?
How old is it? Has it had anything but fish in it? Any chips/cracks/leaks/scratches? Does it hold water to the very top (why's it low in the picture)? Any damage to the trim or center brace? Is the silicone seal pealing anywhere? Has medicine been used (anything with copper)? What kind of filter does it have? (looks like an emperor to me?) Is the (ugly/fake) background just taped on?
Also, does that look like an aquarium stand to you? I'm leary simply because the base isn't the full 48".... is that something to worry about? I'd need to paint the stand black... think the cost for paint & supplies changes things? (I have no idea what kind of paint I'd need, etc.)
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