Getting a 55 Gallon Tank

On Aug 25, 2:22*pm, "Nitesbane" wrote:
"Andy" wrote in message

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I am buying a used 55 gallon Oceanic aquarium with cabinet stand and
hood for $75.00. *It's a deal I can't pass up. *The last time I saw
the tank, it was full of fish and my friend took it down and put it in
his garage.

It's been sitting in the garage for at least 6 years, going through
winters below freezing and summers in the 90s. *The tank has been
empty and just sitting there. *Is there anything I should be
concerned
about?

You're going to want to make sure the seals on the glass are still good, and
definitely do a leak test before setting it up indoors. *Just take it
outside, fill it with water and see if it leaks. *While you're at it, make
sure the stand is in good order as well. *If the seals are no good, you can
re-seal it yourself but make sure you get silicone that is meant for
aquariums or "safe for food use".

There really is no one here that gives a **** about you getting a 55
gal; tank. NOw, are you getting any from your wife or girl friend,
that would draw more interest. For the most paret these fish groups
have gone to hell in a hand basket courtesy of TYNK aka Kelly and Gill
and the others who insisted on haiving their own moderated forums and
groups with closed membership to keep a certain person out.

On 9/8/2010 7:04 PM, sonoma wrote:
... moderated forums and
groups with closed membership to keep a certain person out.

I certainly hope that "person" is you ... and that they are very
effective and successful at it!

Regards,
JS

You will want to ensure a sealed glass are still good, and certainly done a leak test before setting it in the house. Take the outside, fill the water to see if there are leaks. And you, be sure to stand in good order and good.