Is this tank Worth $500??????

[Rare_Cichlids]

I was looking for a bigger tank for my fish and i found this deal......

FULL SET-UP comes with...
-150-Gallon Glass Tank
-Wood Cabinet Stand
-Wet/dry, sump
-Heater
-Light / FullHood
-4-Big Male Frontosas-12" each-come w/the tank price.
EVERYTHING FOR $500.......

only problem.......
The tank is over 8 Years old!!!!!
the woman says there are no leaks and no chips and its currently running and has been running for over 8 years well.

is this a good deal??? is it a problem that the tank is over 8 years old??? what can i do to be sure it does not crack on me in the next several years?



thank you in advanced,,,

 

[tRiP]

I'd want to inspect the seams and everything first before handing over the cash, but if everything seemed fine then I'd definately buy it.

 

[Rare_Cichlids]

ok but its preety old!! will it crack in the next few years???? what if i re-seal it with silicone??? will that help ALOT???


thnaks for the fast reply

 

[tRiP]

I wouldn't expect it to crack but I'd take extra caution in making sure it was 100% level before setting up just incase. Also if the silicone looked good to me and still felt strong I don't think I'd bother re-sealing. I don't have personal experience with old tanks but my friend has a 10 year old glass 250g that is still going strong.

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

if everything checks out then yes i would say go for it!!!

thou i would ask her about her water changing schedule. if it sucks then SLOWLY change the water with these fish, otherwise they might go into shock with normal water conditions.

 

[Rare_Cichlids]

ok thanks tRIP........ anyone else done this before??? or does anyone else have an comment on this???


thanks

EDIT: thanks for your reply Gr8karmaSF.

 

[wangster11235]

if its still filled with those 4 fronts than the seals should still be good

 

[Rare_Cichlids]

yes its still filled and it is still in good condition...but i am worried about the future???

what can i do to be sure it will not break/crack in the future???


thanks

 

[amehel0]

how about buy the deal and buy a new tank that way you get everything in working order and all you have to do is buy a tank.

 

[ewurm]

If it is not scratched, it's a good deal. I wouldn't worry about the seams, get a one week guarantee on leaks.