I found a homemade plywood tank on Craigslist, and was wanting some input on it. This is what I know from corresponding with the person:
"It is 72 inches long, 24 inches deep and 24 inches tall. I used Pond Shield to seal the plywood, the last time I filled it, it did not leak. That was the only time it has been filled. The seams and glass are sealed with silicone and the glass is one half inch thick. If it is filled all the way to the top it will hold 180 gallons of water but I would recommend leaving the top three or four inches free of water.The plywood is 3/4 of an inch thick. It is braced on the top, thats why I left that strip of wood in the middle not cut out. I made it about three month ago. when I filled it it was filled for about three days with no leaks. I did not use fiber glass. Im selling it because I made it for myself then right before I was ready to get it all set up I found out I was moving to a new place and the landlord wont let me have a tank that big on the second floor which is quite understandable if you ask me. Lastly I would love to hear your offer."
So first, does this sound like a well made tank? Is it likely to be safe? If so, what would be a reasonable offer to make for it?
"It is 72 inches long, 24 inches deep and 24 inches tall. I used Pond Shield to seal the plywood, the last time I filled it, it did not leak. That was the only time it has been filled. The seams and glass are sealed with silicone and the glass is one half inch thick. If it is filled all the way to the top it will hold 180 gallons of water but I would recommend leaving the top three or four inches free of water.The plywood is 3/4 of an inch thick. It is braced on the top, thats why I left that strip of wood in the middle not cut out. I made it about three month ago. when I filled it it was filled for about three days with no leaks. I did not use fiber glass. Im selling it because I made it for myself then right before I was ready to get it all set up I found out I was moving to a new place and the landlord wont let me have a tank that big on the second floor which is quite understandable if you ask me. Lastly I would love to hear your offer."
So first, does this sound like a well made tank? Is it likely to be safe? If so, what would be a reasonable offer to make for it?