In need of your opinion please...

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Two questions...

1. Do you think this is a good deal?

2. What questions do you usually ask when buying a used tank?

I have a 270 gallon aquarium with lacquer stand and canopy. The tank demension is 6x2x3 high. Comes with lights, wet/dry sump, powerhead, heater, also a uv sterilizer. The tank is a bout 5/8" thick. Asking price $1200 obo.

Ive already asked, who made the tank? why is it for sale? and for more pictures.

Tanks!

 

[santoury]

I would definitely ask if the equipment is working properly, and if it has any chips or cracks. Figures, right?

Not that you care, but you might - what is included as far as substrate, etc.

But I have a gut feeling that the high price reflects the equipment that is included, which is why I suggested making sure everything works well.

You might want to ask about the age of the equipment, and the tank.
But at the same time, if it holds water, and if you want it, playing 101 questions can also lead to a frustrated seller, which is bad for you.
I would say, limit yourself to 2 or 3 more questions - Equipment working/age? Tank age/chips/cracks? And take it home if you love it.

 

[Nate77]

1. Depends whats a good deal in the area.Example 200 may be a good deal for me but 1200 maybe a good deal for you.Look on craigslist and see what used tank are going for.Just the tank? or does other stuff come with it stand lights etc..?

2.Leaks,why are they selling,Who made it.Didn't really ask any other questions when i bought mine.Set up a time to go look/pic it up if i would have been in sad shape it would still be sitting there.

 

[Derpeder]

I generally ask if they bought it new or if they are the first owner. This tells me how many times its been transported which is important for the stress put on the tank.

Instead of asking if it leaks (casue in my experience they always say no) I ask if it currently has water in it and if it doesn't, can you fill it up when I come look at it. Then I inspect myself.

But I DO ask if you've ever had to repair a leak.

Just a few more thoughts

 

[redtailfool]

I generally ask if they bought it new or if they are the first owner. This tells me how many times its been transported which is important for the stress put on the tank.

Instead of asking if it leaks (casue in my experience they always say no) I ask if it currently has water in it and if it doesn't, can you fill it up when I come look at it. Then I inspect myself.

This is the best... if youre really interested in the tank J , you might want to visit the tank personally and take a look at it with and without water. Scratches can be hard to find.. take a look at the tank at different angles.

 

[-Asianguy-]

if i was spending that kind of money. i'd ask if the tank is set up. and if not if i can fill the bastard with water. this is something i'd say.

"hey i don't mean to be a pain but i've heard horror storries. and i'm sure after this you never want to see me again. so for one thousand two hundred dollars. i'd like to fill the tank and make sure when i leave there is no discrepency. i think it will protect me and you"

'if not i'll write you a check and if i find it when i get home i'll cancel it and bring the tank back.'

i'll play it along those lines. but what was the reason he was selling it?

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Thanks all...thou my other concern is the thickness of the tank.

Do you think it might bow since its only 5/8 thick and yet 3ft. tall???

Is there any way of telling whether or not a tank will bow in the future???