New Calgary "aspiring enthusiast"

Dlo132 · #1 05-08-2012, 07:07 PM

I'm not hooked yet--- I still haven't found a tank (apparently they are sealed with gold here in Calgary). Who knew used tanks were so expensive!!

I'm looking at a 75ish gallon bow front, but need to see of they will drop in price. Anyone recommend a place to browse some tanks locally?

Nano · #2 05-08-2012, 07:09 PM

I would check the buy and sell section on here I saw a 75g bowfront with stand and sump I believe a dew days ago not sure where its from though

Nano · #3 05-08-2012, 07:12 PM

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=85928
here it is, its in BC bu for $150 + shipping your probably still saving..

Enigma · #4 05-08-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dlo132

I'm not hooked yet--- I still haven't found a tank (apparently they are sealed with gold here in Calgary). Who knew used tanks were so expensive!!

I'm looking at a 75ish gallon bow front, but need to see of they will drop in price. Anyone recommend a place to browse some tanks locally?

Honestly . . . I'd check Pisces or Big Al's for sales. I have found that a lot of the tanks on Kijiji are overpriced, there is no guarantee of how old they are (silicone and glass may be reaching the end of their lifespans), there is no warranty, and who knows whether or not medications containing copper have been used in them. It has been alleged that silicone can absorb and leach copper.

If you can find one owned by a serious hobbyist who would candidly discuss a used tank's age and history with you (so you can make a sound decision), that would be ideal. I just don't know how likely it is.

reefwars · #5 05-08-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Enigma

Honestly . . . I'd check Pisces or Big Al's for sales. I have found that a lot of the tanks on Kijiji are overpriced, there is no guarantee of how old they are (silicone and glass may be reaching the end of their lifespans), there is no warranty, and who knows whether or not medications containing copper have been used in them. It has been alleged that silicone can absorb and leach copper.

If you can find one owned by a serious hobbyist who would candidly discuss a used tank's age and history with you (so you can make a sound decision), that would be ideal. I just don't know how likely it is.

i reseal any tank i get regardless of its age or who owned it

imo buying a complete set up is the only way to go, tear the set up down and cook rock and clean equipment, keep what you want sell the rest....

my whole system was very cheap. a little love and its now a system

unless dollars is no object of course...a good setup can be bought complete for 1000-1500 any less i would be skeptical anymore and it better be worth it

like when buying anything its buyer beware, research your buys and ask those with knowlege to double check yopur potential purchase

dallas was great to meet you when you get a tank come back and see me i will frag you right up lol:P

DCDN · #6 05-09-2012, 12:07 AM

Welcome to Canreef. I learned a great deal when I first started just by reading here. Never expected it to become the addiction it is now.

fishytime · #7 05-09-2012, 12:08 AM

*said in Ricardo Montalbon type voice*....welcome to fantasy island.....oooops wrong forum

......ya, anyway, welcome......I'd check with Dave at Concept (sponsor here).....outstanding build quality.....

Dlo132 · #8 05-09-2012, 01:39 AM

Thanks all for the welcome- D, thanks for letting me check out your setup. I have the fever, but after way too many impulse buys when i was younger, I am waiting to find a decent deal on a setup. (preferably someone who went crazy at the start, spend ridiculous amounts of money, and nuked everything in a couple days)---

I may email Dave @ concept to get an idea of the cost on an a tank and stand, as everyone has great things to say about those guys. I just do not want to get TOO far into this and have the $$$ run out to not be able to do it all right.

To quell my frenzy I am going to try my hand at a litle Pico Vase tank, as the cost is minimal, and while i am losing my ming over the bigger tank sitting while the water starts getting cleared, I'll have somehting else to practice on!

Snappy · #9 05-09-2012, 04:12 AM

Welcome to Canreef!
Yes the hobby has it's ups & down but if things were too easy one might lose interest. Yes it's always something but it's worth it and just like in other aspects of life:

We just have to get over it!

Good luck with your new ventures.

Enigma · #10 05-09-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by reefwars

i reseal any tank i get regardless of its age or who owned it

I can certainly see someone who is handy being able to replace silicone. I tried it, once. It didn't turn out very pretty.

I'm pretty sure there is no way it would have leaked, though.

I've been told that when glass ages beyond a "certain point" (whatever that is) it becomes a real challenge to drill.

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Originally Posted by reefwars

like when buying anything its buyer beware, research your buys and ask those with knowlege to double check your potential purchase

Is there anything that can be done to determine how old a tank really is? That has been my huge hold-up in buying used. Well, that and the answer "I don't know if medication containing copper was used in it, I bought it used."