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meghanashley

meghanashley

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I'm picking up a used 125g tonight. The last used tank I had was fantastic for about two years then busted a seam and leaked out on me while I was at work, so I'm nervous about this tank doing the same. I wondering how safe I should be.
So my question is or at least the assurance that I'm looking for is, should I just reseal it to be safe? It's winter here and I can't do a hold test outside should I leave it empty till the spring :( I don't know if I can make myself wait that long? Opinions/ advice appreciated, thanks.
 
here is another question, does it absolutely have to be on a supporting wall?
 
i would reseal it. why dont you just do the hold test in your garage?
 
when you buy a tank, always look at the seal, see if it is starting to break out like little bite marks (of course nothing bites it) and always ask how old the tank is. my friend i have a fish store, we make fish tanks also, since is cheaper that way, also we fix tanks, most people who come in to fix are with broken seam. a tank's approx age is 10 years old before it goes to garbage or reseal. and you don't need support for 125g, not even 155g. even if you put in the center of your living room it still don't need support. that i am 100% sure, is long story, but if you really want to know why...you can check how they build house, i did my research and i know it is fine, if you want insurance you can hear from others regards to the house support.
 
You might want to take a peek under the floor to see how the floor is framed and supported. All houses are not created equal.
 
I don't have a garage, I live in an apartment, it's the first floor. I did a 100g in this apartment (the one that leaked out on me which I figure did so because the floor was uneven) it was on a supporting wall, I only knew that because it was a perimeter wall though, not really sure how to look for supporting walls or beams because they are not visible (to my eye at least) in the basement.

I will ask the owner momentarily how old it is, it has been dry for 6 months, and I will pay attention for bite marks Kevin, thanks.
 
if is dry for 6 month, ask him if the tank was exposed to the sun, it can damage the silicone (or however english calls it) or seam to harden and easy to break. (no more tension) and aren't apartment made of concretes? cause that's what the other member says
 
i've read you should reseal any tank that has been exposed to cold and for the time it takes to do the work its well worth it. I recently did 2 55's in about an hour and a half. Silicone is only $2 and some change. Razors are the best haha
 
I just picked up the tank, its been dry for 2 months, and was resealed 4 years ago. The seems look perfect. The guy I bought it off of was a really great guy, nice to be able to come across someone so nice. I got the tank and a wooden stand for $150.00 :) I'm smitten with it right now. Only problem is I can't believe how heavy the tank is, I moved my 75 with no problems all by myself a couple of times. This tank is is unholy in its weight, my brother and I were not able to lift it up the four stairs to get it in my apartment, I ashamed to admit truly ashamed. No joke I think it may close to 300lbs maybe more, is that normal??????
 
me and a buddy of mine moved my 150g by our self it weighes a damn ton empty, i could see a 125 gallon being pretty heavy aswell
 
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