Put my mind at ease, and help answer a quick q

[fast lane]

After being out of the hobby for a few years, I ran across a tank that I figured I couldn't pass up. Here's the specs.

200 gallon acrylic (75x22x28) w/ black back. Plumbed w/ overflows.
Stand and hood which are beat. They could be refinished but it's a basic design so I'll end up building my own.
Protein skimmer designed for a 65 so I'll sell it to offset a little cost of a new one
72" metal halide light fixture with moonlights and three 3 month old 150 watt 20k HQI's. (I'll probably sell this, as I'm leaning towards a Pygo tank).
55 gallon acrylic sump
2 pumps for main tank (cheap models which I'll probably upgrade, but according to them they worked great)
Canister filter (just glanced at it as I'm not keeping it, but looked like an Eheim)

The tank looks to be in good shape. It has what appears to be a couple small scratches which I can buff out. No real damage anywhere that I can tell. Only thing that stands out are some old holes drilled in the bottom which have been capped.

I paid 500.00 for the package. Sound like a good deal? I know it's already done but it's nice to have some reassurance.

The other question is in regards to cleaning. The tank was torn down but not cleaned, so it's covered in dried coralline algea, etc. What's the best way to clean it without risking scratching the acrylic.

Thanks

 

[blacktip]

I'd say you got a pretty darned good deal. As far as cleaning off the algae, vinegar is supposed to work well at softening it up.

 

[fast lane]

I'd say you got a pretty darned good deal. As far as cleaning off the algae, vinegar is supposed to work well at softening it up.

Thanks, I'd be more excited if the tank was clean. I'll have to give the vinegar a try. I didn't need it as I have way too many projects going on right now, but for the price I figured it would be worth a shot. I don't think it was a killer deal, but not a bad deal either.

 

[fishbum]

I'd say you got a very good deal.Acrylic tanks are expensive,as are metal halides.Those 2 things alone could cost around $500 a piece where I'm at for used.
Great deal IMO.

 

[Sarah88]

yeah def great deal the tank alone would cost more than that new where i am and those metal halides do not come cheap! to get MH for just my 125 would cost as much as your whole set up did so its definitely an awesome deal

that does suck about it not being clean though thats always annoying when you get new tank and want to set it up but have to completely scrub it down first, GOOD LUCK though and i definitely agree with the vinegar, you soak anything in vinegar for long enough and it will always come up

 

[Yanbbrox]

Sounds good

 

[fast lane]

that does suck about it not being clean though thats always annoying when you get new tank and want to set it up but have to completely scrub it down first,

Yup, hopefully there aren't too many scratches that need attention. It's impossible to tell with as much algea's on the front and sides.

 

[fast lane]

Here's some pic's of the tank, stand, and accessories. It came with a protein skimmer and canister filter which I sold, so net cost to me so far is 375.00. I'll keep the MH's but change out the bulbs to probably either 5500 or 10k's, seeing as I plan on going back to FW.

Obviously custom built by looking at the seams. Lot of scratches to buff, but no major issues that I can tell. Like I said the stand is pretty hammered, but it might be salvageable. Not sure which way I'll go with that.

55 gallon sump it came with.

72" MH light bar w/ 3 month old 20k bulbs. Too bad I won't be using them.

 

[Sarah88]

im sure someone would want to buy those bulbs those things are expensive lol but yeah saltwater makes a downright mess doesnt it good luck getting it all cleaned up and bringing it back to life it definitely has great potential to be an AWESOME tank

 

[Ramcharger]

good deal now get cleaning