50 gal tank

[rcaterin1]

i want to buy a used 50 gal ( 100 dollars inc. filter, thermometer ornaments and some other stuff) from my cousin and was wondering what i should be looking for (ie leaks). It hasnt been running in a while and i what to get a new filtering system (any suggestions). also, i want it to be a community tank and if anyone had suggestions about the fish i should get.

thanks

 

[patoloco]

Take a close look for cracks in the glass, specially in the bottom corners and borders, where it's likely to be hit when transporting.

If the glass is not cracked, fill it to the top with water and let it sit for some time (the more the best. ). Make sure the walls are dry in the outside and watch for leaks. You can let it there fro 3 days to be safe: better a leak in the garden than a leak in the living room.

If the tanks doesn't leak, it's good to start. to cleant it, rub the inside with a strong bleach solution (2 water, 1 bleach) and a sponge to make sure you kill any microorganism present. Thatn rinde it 3 times using water with a lot of
declhrinator.

After that, your tank is ready to start your new community.

 

[Holly9937]

Also, check that the seals are intact and not brittle or anything. It is usually not worth having to reseal a used tank, all the hassle is easier to just buy a new one... Good luck, I've bought all my tanks used and never had a problem :thm: