OK to use an old reptile tank?

[bigsink]

Would it be OK to house some LR, fish and corals in an old snake tank for a few weeks?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

You have to make sure it's cleaned really well. And do a water test as well.

 

[OGGISPORTS]

might crack may not hold the weight with the water

 

[DevIouS]

might crack may not hold the weight with the water

If it's a standard aquarium it will be fine.


Did you use chemicals to clean it when it was in use?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

It was a fish tank used as a reptile tank or is it specific to reptiles?

 

[bigsink]

I have not received the tank yet. Should I just get a different one. It will be on loan from someone and I will only use it for a few weeks.

 

[duke62]

my first setup i used a 50gal that use to house my boa constrictor and my fish and corals were fine

 

[Pinkheine]

We used our 125g years ago. It housed our RTB for two years prior. Some people say that the seals/silicone will dry out etc. We had no problems though.

Everything carries a risk. You just have to weigh which and what is too much risk in your scheme of things.

 

[KathyC]

If it is 'technically' a reptile tank, then no, I wouldn't trust it as they are made of a thinner weight glass than a real aquarium.
If it is actually an old aquarium and has been cleaned VERY well, go for it (after testing to make sure you don't get any funky reading as Brendan said).


BTW-- CONGRATS ON THE NEW BOUNCING BABY BOY !!!

 

[bigsink]

It is a fish aquarium and I am not using the tank. Call me a wimp, but it is not my stuff! Thanks to all for your input!

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

OK you're a wimp. :lol2:




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