I bought my 175g bowfront used, no leaks yet (knock on wood). I really like the look, cleaning with a magnet is a bit of a pain I have to go side to side to clean the bow

I got my bowfront used as well. It has been running in my house for almost a year without any problems, easy to clean and nomatter who comes in they all oooo and aahhhh at the bow.
I say get it, and if you dont like it they are real easy to sell

No leaks on my 72G bow but, they are a pain to reefscape because they are so skinny at the ends. Would be OK for a FOWLR tank though. I'd never buy another bowfront for a reef.

Rob

I had a Oceanic 72G Bow. 4 Months in it started leaking from the back-bottom seem, the LFS replaced it and 4 months later the exact same thing happened. My LFS replaced it with a 75G flat front.

I think if your getting it used and it hasn't leaked so far you're prob good

J

Not good for Aquascsping.

Not good for lighting, or stands, or canopies

Not as easy to clean front glass with magnet or razor blade

A good FO tank that looks cool

A bad reef tank choice.