Just bought 220gal for$100

[RefriedPenguin]

I would reseal the whole thing, and also put a bottom trim on it!!! But would still be a good deal after doing all that..

+1 since its empty and it won't take very long at all to do.

That's a heck of a deal though.

On my Craig's list there's a guy asking 150 for a cracked 110 gallon haha.... Just gotta stock it to find the deals!


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[SePPii]

Love craigslist sometimes!!!


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[majorhavok]

Good deal! In lieu of a bottom trim you could also build in brackets on the stand that support all sides of the glass and silicone it in.

 

[Rob3rtPhan]

Do I really need a bottom trim brace. Tank is 1/2 thick will not warp


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[Stateofficer1984]

Do I really need a bottom trim brace. Tank is 1/2 thick will not warp


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Bottom trims serve two purposes, one is to structural support the tank, and the other is to support the weight evenly on the stand.. I wouldnt trust having a full 200+ gallon tank sitting on its bottom glass!!!

 

[Leptoe]

What a great find...congrats!

 

[majorhavok]

Bottom trims serve two purposes, one is to structural support the tank, and the other is to support the weight evenly on the stand.. I wouldnt trust having a full 200+ gallon tank sitting on its bottom glass!!!

+1

the structural is the big one, and since you will be needing a stand you can build in a bottom perimeter brace. thats a lot of weight pushing out for just silicone to not peel.

 

[decoy50]

I put a layer of styrofoam under all tanks 75gal & up. You can get the styrofoam insulation at any Home Depot/Lowes. It helps to distribute the weight evenly. Good Luck. I bought a used 150 last weekend off CL & I've got some cleaning ahead of me as well.

 

[Redearsunfish]

i'd add the trim. Heck, you could fabricate a new top and bottom trim. Great deal!

 

[paulW]

Do I really need a bottom trim brace. Tank is 1/2 thick will not warp


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No, you do not need bottom trim. I would build a sturdy stand with 3/4" plywood across the top (where the tank will sit), then put a piece of styrofoam insulation on top of the plywood to even out any irregularities.. so it will look like:
Tank->Styro sheet->plywood-> stand base. Obviously, the stand base would need to support all edges, I would probably add middle support too in the base.

And if the tank holds water and the silicone looks in good shape, I would definitely not reseal it.. Why tinker with something that already works and risk breaking it? .. Ideally, you'd fill it in a garage or somewhere and let it sit for a week or so before bringing into the house.. Of course, make sure it is on a good supporting stand before the test fill.