Is it worth it?

[MadReefer]

Found I believe 120g tank with dual overflows, stand that tank is 12yrs old. Price $200, is it worth it?

 

[mnat]

Tough to say without pictures. I well maintned tank made by a reputable company, that was filled for its lifetime would probably be fine. It it is banged up, scratched, or sat in garage for 5 years, I would be more hesitant.

 

[Sponge]

I have purchased a lot of used stuff. My general rule of thumb for a good deal on a used reef ready tank is a dollar a gallon. So I would say 200 is a little high unless in excellent condition

 

[MadReefer]

Only pic I could get.

 

[Wilson]

Nice size tank. My advise is to go in, and be ready to walk away if it's not what you expected, if you see scratches, if you see damaged seals. Unless they ask you to pay ahead of time or something.

 

[Mark Shelly]

Does it fit the space you have? Does it have enough room underneath for a reasonably sized sump with headroom? Has the stand had water damage? The problem I had with used aquariums of that size was finding one with a reasonably high or well made stand. Too many of them are too short and difficult to work in. Of course higher stands make it harder to work in the tank as well.
As an aside, I can't think of a tank sold with more than a 3 year warrantee. And those with 3 were custom made with euro bracing. Waterbox is a 1 year warrantee. If it leaks, you are out the entire amount.

 

[MadReefer]

It does fit my area. Dimensions are 52" long, 22" wide and 24" height, just shy of a 120g.
Will see if I can get a stand pic.

 

[Sponge]

Real nice dimension. I know I am on the wrong side of the argument because I have heard people say stay away from older tanks because it’s just a matter of time before it leaks but if you love it and it is not scratched resealing tanks is not difficult I have done it more than once without a problem. But I still think it is a little expensive. For its age

 

[MadReefer]

Here is the stand, needs some work.
I don't get how it was used with builtin overflows as the top is not cut out for it.
Waiting on answer to scratches.

 

[Sponge]

That is odd. Perhaps he didn’t use the stand or hung it over the back. Hmmmm. This is intriguing can’t wait to find out more

 

[MadReefer]

So I asked and he said he used a HOB overflow box.I
Why? Makes no sense at all. Heck even I cut the stand I am using now.
Going to pass.

 

[Hawkeye]

I bet he is isn't the original owner of the tank. Also from that pic - it looks like it only has a single overflow as the eggcrate appears to touch front to back. I dunno ...might be a good reptile tank?