question on used acyrlic tanks

[Mr Pleco]

Looking for opinions on used Acrylic tanks, it was suggested while your cleaning the tank, to run a small bead of acrylic cement along the seams..

Is this really necessary the tank I'm looking at is about 7 years old and in good shape....


anything I need to be aware of as a buyer

 

[Bethany]

mine i think are all glass but one. my acrylic was used but really good condition so I just cleaned it like usual and reused it.

you can just to be sure, but it's not totally necessary I'd say, but a good precaution

 

[dmopar74]

if it aint broke....

 

[Bethany]

did you test it for leaks already?
fill it let it sit awhile and run your finger along the seams to see if they're leaking at all

 

[flamenco-t]

silicone will not adhere to acrylic. It won't stay in place

 

[mendicu]

I bought a used acrylic tank. And even though it was from a the owner of a very reputable LFS, I checked the seams visually as well as had it filled to check for leaks. They thought i was crazy but i am glad I know what I was getting into and I love my tank. I say use your gut as well as common sense.

 

[Mr Pleco]

silicone will not adhere to acrylic. It won't stay in place

Acrylic cement not silicone

 

[Mr Pleco]

mine i think are all glass but one. my acrylic was used but really good condition so I just cleaned it like usual and reused it.

you can just to be sure, but it's not totally necessary I'd say, but a good precaution

if it aint broke....

did you test it for leaks already?
fill it let it sit awhile and run your finger along the seams to see if they're leaking at all

I bought a used acrylic tank. And even though it was from a the owner of a very reputable LFS, I checked the seams visually as well as had it filled to check for leaks. They thought i was crazy but i am glad I know what I was getting into and I love my tank. I say use your gut as well as common sense.

Thank you everyone for your input.
visually it looked fine, in good shape no apparent cracks, no bubbles in the seams...well I went ahead and bought it.. Pics in another thread forthcoming once I bring it home and do a leak test ....

120"x20"x24" - 250 Gallons with an 80 gallon custom acrylic sump and bio tower, 2000gph---