Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 I found a really great deal on a tank that I might be getting. I will be going to look at it tomorrow. In the meantime, I asked for dimensions on it just to make sure he wasn't confused about the size, and to figure out if the stand will fit in any car I can use. I was wanting dimensions on the tank and separate dimensions on the stand, but he gave me overall measurements instead. He says its a 55 and came as a set with the stand. But he says that the stand and tank together are 48" wide by 24" deep by just over 48" tall. Would a stand possibly be that much deeper than the tank? Because by my calculations, if it really is 24" deep, even if it is ony 18" tall, that is still almost 90 gallons!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ashlee18 Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) Hmmm...that is odd. The only tanks that are usually 24 inches deep are 120s and 180s. Wouldn't it be cool if it was a 120? That would be 48 X 24 X 24. Or maybe it is an odd shaped tank. Is the stand built for the tank? Maybe he is quoting the width of the stand and not the tank. That would be if the stand was much wider than the tank. Edited November 13, 2010 by ashlee18 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 13, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) He says its a set from Pet$mart. It would be totally cool if it was a 120. But I'm just not sure I could get away with that in my apartment. I'm taking my tape measure when I go tomorrow! Edited November 13, 2010 by flutterbudget 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 I found a really great deal on a tank that I might be getting. I will be going to look at it tomorrow. In the meantime, I asked for dimensions on it just to make sure he wasn't confused about the size, and to figure out if the stand will fit in any car I can use. I was wanting dimensions on the tank and separate dimensions on the stand, but he gave me overall measurements instead. He says its a 55 and came as a set with the stand. But he says that the stand and tank together are 48" wide by 24" deep by just over 48" tall. Would a stand possibly be that much deeper than the tank? Because by my calculations, if it really is 24" deep, even if it is ony 18" tall, that is still almost 90 gallons!!! My friend has a tank 48"x18x24 and it's a 75gallon, maybe it is a 90....that would be cool! Just think of how many goldies you could keep 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 I wonder if he measured it right. The standard long 55 gallon is 48x12x24. Or maybe he just wrote it down wrong. But if it is really 48x24x24 - which would make it 110 gallons - then this would be even better for you. Or maybe his stand really is much bigger which wouldn't make sense if it came as set. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 13, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2010 i would advise that you ask again.. this way if it isn't ideal for your apartment, then you don't have to waste yours or his time going down there to see it.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 Helen is right. If the tank is bigger than 55 gallons, make sure the floor in your apartment is strong enough and that you can afford the water! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 13, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) We live on the ground floor and the tank would be on an outside wall. I doubt there would be a structural problem, and we don't pay for water, but we are worried that the landlord would FREAK OUT. But I still don't think it's a waste of time because he's only asking $45 for the whole thing. He says there's nothing wrong with it, and he just needs to sell it because they are moving. So even if it turns out to be something I can't use right now, it's such a good deal I might get it anyway and keep it til we move. We are getting ready to go look. I'll let you know what i find! Edited November 13, 2010 by flutterbudget 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 13, 2010 Admin Share Posted November 13, 2010 Wow i can tell you i just measured my 55 gal tank that i bought from PSmart and its "48x12x24" ....hummm im interested on what this tank is? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 14, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Well the guy is one crazy old dude. It's a 75 and if it came from Pet$mart I'm the freaking queen of england. It's old. Like maybe from the 70's. It has real wood trim, not that oak grain veneer stuff. And it's FILTHY. But otherwise in really good shape with no leaks or cracks or noticable scratches. And it came with a solid wood cabinet stand. And right now it's taking up my whole bathroom soaking so I can start cleaning it up because it's bigger than my bathtub. I'll try to take some pics later. Prolly after it's slightly less disgusting. But for $45... I can do some scrubbing. Also on the way home we passed a Pet$mart that I've never been to and of course I had to go look. They had about 4x the goldfish my local store has. And I sort of unexpectedly came home with a celebratory He's in QT and I will try to get pics of him later too. Edited November 14, 2010 by flutterbudget 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 14, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2010 wowzers! you've been busy! and we are hanging out to see it all too!... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cynders Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 WOOT! AWESOME DEAL! Vinegar usually cleans a tank out really nicely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 14, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 Yeah, I will definitely use vinegar. but first I have to scrape of the dried on... crud. And then bleach the living daylights out of it. The guy said he used to keep cichlids, and then after he got out of fish his son put goldfish in, but with no filtration. And I think don't think they so much drained it as let it evaporate after that. It's really bad. But I'm confident I can fix it up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 My first craiglist tank came complete with three giant fish and about three layers of crud under an undergravel filter. But it worked once it got scrubbed and cleaned. What is the new fishy like? Congrats! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 14, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 New fishy is a "calico" ryukin. He's mostly white with black speckles, but his belly has some pale orange and about half his scales are metalic. It's really pretty. I don't know if I'll be able to get a decent pic in QT because the lighting is terrible in there. He's really friendly and inquisitive and not scared at all. He was biting at hubby's fingers throught the bag on the ride home! Hubby has been working his tail off in there while I was busy in the kitchen and the tank is looking good! Gonna bleach it overnight and then work on the hard water stains tomorrow. I want to set it up RIGHT NOW, but I might have to wait a while before I can get filters for it. (unless Amy's gonna be my hero and sell me her canister )Also, I really think it's going to have to have new lights. OMG you should see the light fixture that came with it. It's like ancient. If it actually works I guess it might do for now, but it kinda scares me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 A hero! I love being a hero. I haven't heard from Koko yet, but I'm sure she will let me know in a few days. I can check on postage costs, too. It would be perfect for your new tank. Calicos are my favorite fish...can't wait to see a picture. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 14, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 Amy, that's fine! It's not like I have fish in buckets waiting for this tank, so It's cool if I have to wait. But I'll definitely be interested if Koko isn't. It's just weird how this whole thing came together. It just happens that I found a good deal on a Rena 400 air pump last week, and then you posted about your filter for sale, and then I came across the add for the tank quite by accident (I was actually looking for a 20 for my husband). It's like al the parts just *poof* appeared. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 14, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 Argh, my canera ran out of batteries while I was trying to get decent pics of new fish, so the tank photos will have to wait til it's charged. Posting fishy pics now in the photo section! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 75? Awesome! For a deal like that some major scrubbing is worth it. CONGRATS!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 Sounds like a great deal! Looking forward to seeing your tank pics! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rebecca Hampshire Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 YiiiiippppppeeeeeEEEEEE!!! I can feel your excitement through your post! When I got my tank it really needed a good cleaning and with good ole elbow grease it came up sparkling! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 14, 2010 Admin Share Posted November 14, 2010 Dude what a deal hun..... As for the canister guys, if you need it hun go for it. i just wanted it to replace a noisy HOB filter in my tank, but you need it for this new tank hun 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 This is why Koko is the best...not only did she manage to send the tank fairy your way, but she is giving you first dibs on the filter. PM me your addy if you are interested and I can get it out in the mail to you. I can get the posted figured out before I send if if you are worried about postage. I still have the box and all the directions as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member flutterbudget Posted November 15, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 15, 2010 Oh! Koko, that is SO sweet of you! Are you sure? I don't want to take it if you really want it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted November 15, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 15, 2010 That is why Koko is so amazing...just PM me when you are ready. Oh wait, can you PM yet? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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