Who has the oldest tank?

[Knowdafish]

My friends 1908 Bronze 500 gallon that I restored for him. He has some that are even older too!

 

[mercury904]

My friends 1908 Bronze 500 gallon that I restored for him. He has some that are even older too!

Isnt that the ark of the covenant???

 

[Knowdafish]

Isnt that the ark of the covenant???

It's come a long way. Many have died. More will follow.

 

[12 Volt Man]

obvoiusly smaller tanks are sturdier

I have always thought the oppoite.

eg. 10-20 gallon tanks in my area are cheap and don't seem to be very well made.

90s and up are a lot more expensive per gallon and seem to show more attention to silicone work and probably have a greater saftey factor with the glass thickness..

 

[davo]

OK, good to know I'm not the only one trusting silicone that is well over a decade old.

You and me both!

 

[chesterthehero]

my 75 is marked october 93.... i think im going to reseal it cuz the silicone has been "trimmed"

 

[arkmann]

My friends 1908 Bronze 500 gallon that I restored for him. He has some that are even older too!

I'd like to have one of those someday...

I guess it goes along the lines of Antique Roadshow being one of my favorite tv shows of all time...

 

[ilubtaimei]

i had a 40g set up that my boss gave me....he bought it new in 1976....

 

[Knowdafish]

I'd like to have one of those someday...

I guess it goes along the lines of Antique Roadshow being one of my favorite tv shows of all time...

Mucho dinero, but some of the antique aquariums are an excellent investment! Can't say that for the newer style glass tanks.

 

[arkmann]

Mucho dinero, but some of the antique aquariums are an excellent investment! Can't say that for the newer style glass tanks.

Couldn't say it any better. Could you cite a price range for that kind of tank? Thanks.