Buying Used Tanks?

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big mike 13

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hi i was wondering are there any negatives of buying a used tank?
is there a proper way to clean it before using it myself?
could bacteria or disease transfer over?

thanks
 
I would be more concerned with leaking issues. As for cleaning I just use a sponge and water. Rinse, rinse, rinse.
 
IMPULSEBUYER said:
AGREED, check for leaks as soon as u get it...trust me on this!!
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I just bought a used 75g it's a make work project!! i have to seal it !!!
Clean with vineger then rince rince rince!!!! :D
 
i have always cleaned second hand tanks with hot water and a sponge but no detergent.
i do agree though to check for leaks, just fill it outside for a little while
 
big mike 13 said:
hi i was wondering are there any negatives of buying a used tank?
is there a proper way to clean it before using it myself?
could bacteria or disease transfer over?

thanks
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check for deep scratchs too they really show up once the waters in and with the lights
 
There is only one fish disease that can survive a dry tank for long. I can't remember the name. The tank must be disasembled and acid dunked.It is a freshwater disease.
Watch me get booted for forgetting the name!!!!!!
 
I would have to agree best to wash it out really good make sure you get any disease out and check for leaks before you even take it home, thats what I do, I bought a leaking 20gal once so I always check now.
 
If it leaks its not that big of a deal, they are fairly easy to fix....but check beforehand as a leaking tank is generally cheaper!
 
If worried about disease Hydrogegen peroxide makes an effective disinfectant
 
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