Regular Member TikiLola Posted March 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 Found a 125G on craigslist for $150, but it was used as a reef tank. There may be cracks, but wanted to find out if it can be cleaned enough to become fresh water or if it's not a good idea, before I ask about the cracks. http://cnj.craigslist.org/for/4926468558.html 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoldenSpoiledRotten Posted March 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 If there are cracks, I would not get it. Most saltwater tanks can be cleaned for use as freshwater tanks. Having any structural instability when the tank is that big though is just not worth it IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TikiLola Posted March 31, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 From the pics, I can't tell if t's the 125 with the cracks or the other tanks... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Daniel Posted March 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 You're not really changing anything. A little bit of elbow grease will have it good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted March 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 It looks like the 125 with the crack to me. And the bow front looks to have one too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted March 31, 2015 Admin Share Posted March 31, 2015 Looks like cracks in the top braces... those can be fixed... cracked Glass is a pain in the : to deal with.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Chai Posted March 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 The braces can be repaired..glass...not worth it really..unless the tank is free and you've got someone professional who can cut you a deal on replacing it. There might be mineral deposits left over from the reef tanks but it's nothing that some vinegar and scrubbing won't fix up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TikiLola Posted March 31, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 I thought it was the two smaller tanks with cracks, (but really couldn't tell) Oh well, think maybe I should save up for a new one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoldenSpoiledRotten Posted March 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 I guess the way to find out would be to go out there and take a look at them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DieselPlower Posted March 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 31, 2015 The 125 definitely has cracks in the black support trim. Truth be told I would keep looking unless you or someone you know is confident they can install new trim. A 125 is so heavy that I won't even consider moving one myself, even if I could. It is a substantial piece and if there is any doubt I would pass on it and keep looking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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