What to do

[aznt1217]

A. I would immediately empty the tanks out and put things in a temporary holding space like brutes or rubbermaids. I'd get money back from the guy you bought that 90 gallon tank with. I am hoping the person was reputable. Please use the Reefer Ratings, they are there for a reason.

B. Once you get that money back I would pick up something new just to avoid the hassle or if I decide to break my tank down you can buy mine lol (mixed feelings about downgrading lol). Petco does have the $1 a gallon sale but I think it caps out at like 55 gallons.

 

[rookie07]

Out of curiosity, how do you know you did not cause the cracks and chip in the glass when moving, transporting, and then moving the tank again (not to mention the night spent upside down, which i would think is bad?
Perhaps your trunk is not even/flat and a small bump or etc caused the bracing to crack/weaken?


Very sorry to hear about your problems...just sucks.

 

[Imbarrie]

A lesson can be learned here when buying used equipment. I would advise to never buy a used tank from someone you don't trust. I have done it once and got lucky but you are exposed to a huge amount of risk. This is the only piece of the system that can have horrific consequences if it fails.
When you factor in all costs of this hobby the difference in cost between new and used tanks is tiny.

 

[wrudge]

Out of curiosity, how do you know you did not cause the cracks and chip in the glass when moving, transporting, and then moving the tank again (not to mention the night spent upside down, which i would think is bad?
Perhaps your trunk is not even/flat and a small bump or etc caused the bracing to crack/weaken?


Very sorry to hear about your problems...just sucks.

Rookie, thanks for taking the time to reply. I know I did not cause the cracks/chip in the tank. The seller did respond to my PM, saying he knew of the chip in the tank but forgot about it because he hasn't used the tank in awhile. He said he did not remember any cracks and that he used the tank for over a year without any issues. The seller had the tank stored upside down in his shed and helped me load it into my minivan to transport home (still upside down). I don't see how any bump would cause the top frame to crack like that.

 

[wrudge]

So from what I am reading, the general consensus is to forget about trying to replace the top frame of the 72 bow front and just get a new tank. Thanks all.

 

[BobNY]

So from what I am reading, the general consensus is to forget about trying to replace the top frame of the 72 bow front and just get a new tank. Thanks all.

Thats what I would do.
After all you have been through a brand new tank will come with lots of peace of mind. Then once this is all over with you can relax and enjoy your tank.

 

[rookie07]

Rookie, thanks for taking the time to reply. I know I did not cause the cracks/chip in the tank. The seller did respond to my PM, saying he knew of the chip in the tank but forgot about it because he hasn't used the tank in awhile. He said he did not remember any cracks and that he used the tank for over a year without any issues. The seller had the tank stored upside down in his shed and helped me load it into my minivan to transport home (still upside down). I don't see how any bump would cause the top frame to crack like that.

Well there you have it.
Once again, very sorry...what a shame.
There really is no such thing as a good deal.

 

[thirty6]

this really sucks: i have bought used tanks before with no issue, guess im lucky. i see great tanks listed in m/p all the time usually too far away from me though...

you eyeing up a new tank?

 

[wrudge]

Got the OK from the wife, so I've been looking at some different tanks. Trying to decide.

 

[Imbarrie]

What sizes are you looking into? The 120 are really cool, 4' x 2'

 

[thirty6]

if staying 48". the 120 are nice, even 150. Nice and deep for rock work

 

[thirty6]

How is your situation working out? New tank yet?