Aquariums...TRASH?!

aquariumfishguy

aquariumfishguy

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OMG!!!

I was going to pitch my trash like usual today and next to one of the trash bins sat what appears to be a 60 gallon all glass tank!!! I about died (fainted) but then thought...what if there's something wrong with this tank? Well, the ceilant is perfect, no cracks...no residue left behind, NOTHING! :eek:

Then after deciding to finally throw the trash away I had in my arms this whole time, guess what I found on the opposite site of the bin...A STAND!

*Rolls over and dies*

The stand which matched perfectly had one scratch on it which I have since taken care of...its a dark cherry wood stand, which happens to go with the rest of my furniture. :)

So, I proudly brought this stuff up to my house and set it up where I wanted it, poured water slowly into the tank...and guess what, NO leaks! :D :D :D

Am I like, so totally lucky or what? :p
 
How did you find it under all that snow ?!?! ;)

What an awesome find, post the measurments so we can find out the actual gallonage :).
 
Merry Christmas to you!

Ho, ho, ho!

Aren't you the lucky one?!
 
Congrats!!!! :dance

A 60 seems to be a very rare tank. I just paid a handy sum for a used one. What are the dimensions? Mine is 48" x 15" x 17"
 
YES! Thats what I was thinking...the cherry wood stand looks incredable. And the dimensions is 49" x 15" x 17"....which is strange considering its so close. Hmm, maybe I should measure it again to see what I come up with. 60 sounded right to be after I calculated things...
 
Originally posted by aquariumfishguy
YES! Thats what I was thinking...the cherry wood stand looks incredable. And the dimensions is 49" x 15" x 17"....which is strange considering its so close. Hmm, maybe I should measure it again to see what I come up with. 60 sounded right to be after I calculated things...
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Measure the glass and not the frame..... Still get 49? That would be a very strange size indeed!

Did it come with a hood? Mine didn't and I had a heck of a time figuring something out.... I bought a 55 gallon Perfecto hood (plastic, not a glass canopy) and took some extra plastic to cover the extra width in the back. The doors on the front of the hood are so narrow I scratch my arm up when working on the tank. :shake:

If I had to do it again I would get glass custom cut (should be inexpensive at a hardware store that does glass), buy the hinge, and buy a light strip. It would be cheaper and a better fit. I'm still considering doing this.
 
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