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aquariumfishguy
12-07-2003, 2:57 PM
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
Captain Hook
12-07-2003, 3:13 PM
Wow!!! Amazing find, you sure are lucky.
BigFishDude
12-07-2003, 3:20 PM
How did you find it under all that snow ?!?! ;)
What an awesome find, post the measurments so we can find out the actual gallonage :).
Man that is a nice bit of holiday luck.
aquariumfishguy
12-07-2003, 4:07 PM
Yea its a 60 gallon for sure just checked on a calculator site.
...and bigfishdude, we dont have any snow. :confused: We only got .3 inches the other day from the storm but that has long melted LOL :p
anonapersona
12-07-2003, 4:55 PM
Ho, ho, ho!
Aren't you the lucky one?!
SayersWeb
12-07-2003, 6:00 PM
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"
MrGoodbytes
12-07-2003, 7:56 PM
Nice!
I wish I had your luck. Not every day you find a 60 in the trash :p. That cherry stand must be worth a little bit too :).
Graeme
aquariumfishguy
12-07-2003, 8:37 PM
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...
SayersWeb
12-07-2003, 8:54 PM
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... 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.
aquariumfishguy
12-07-2003, 8:57 PM
Stupid me...:rolleyes:
I went back and checked (did like you said) and I came out with the proper measurements. Thanks for helping me on that one. Anyway, yes, I guess Christmas came early for me. There's nothing wrong with that....:laugh:
NJ Devils Fan
12-07-2003, 10:00 PM
Thats awesome, I wish I could walk outside when walking my dog or something and stumble upon a 125g in perfect condition with a stand right next to it.;)
Captain Hook
12-07-2003, 10:13 PM
That is a really nice sized tank too, I would love to have one with those dimensions.
forsure
12-07-2003, 10:35 PM
walk outside and come across a whole setup with filter and all for a 300 g stingray tank with rays and everything. on a cart so you can wheel it into your house. and gold nuggets as substrate.
can you use coins as substrate. It woud be cool to have all pennies or random coins. I doubt t is safe though and very heavy.
SayersWeb
12-07-2003, 10:41 PM
Originally posted by Captain Hook
That is a really nice sized tank too, I would love to have one with those dimensions. It really is a nice sized tank. At first i wasn't so sure, but having the extra width (front to back) traded for a little less height (as compared to a 55 gallon) allows for many more possibilities fish-wise.
The stand I have is very low.... I hope the one that came with aquariumfishguy's new setup is a bit taller.