How many people have new tank, how many have used?

[jeffopentax]

There has been much interesting discussion on new vs. used tanks after "The Poseidon Incident".  Just got me wondering: do more people have new or used tanks?  I've had about 7 (I think) tanks in the last 10 years or so.  All used except for one. Never had a leak (hopefully never will!). So who has what?


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[reeferkeeper420]

All used. About to set up this 180 gallon, its used aswell but im a little hesitant after poseidons incident lol.

 

[TORX]

All used. Well sorry, not my 3gallon jbj cubey piece of crap nano oop: box. That was "new", all three of them were new before I finally gave up with them replacing faulty lighting and chipped tanks with other faulty lighting and chipped tanks.

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[pulpfiction1]

currently a 150 gallon used

 

[Petercar (RIP Dec 2017)]

first tank was a new marineland from petsmart. then the one i have now is a custon new from miracles

 

[unibob]

Used biocube, used 50 gallon frag tank, used 17 gallon frag tank, used 115 gallon tank and then brand new 40 breeder

 

[curiousphil]

Two used 90 gallons and a used 30 gal cube.

 

[sunnykita]

the last two used, 65 gal and 135 gal no troubles. So far ! 
A friend who has a reef tank has mentioned this in the past and I put the question to all of you. Do you feel that wavemakers put extra stress on the seams of a tank which may cause failure? Just a thought that has been passed on to me and I pass on to you
Any thoughts?

 

[nexusnight]

I've had used and my 140 is new. I would imagine wave makers do add "some" extra stress. Figure water as weight and u keep shifting that weight around. Just my theory. I like a wave but would rather run else mode as it seem gentler....


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[chrisstevens]

All used here

 

[AdInfinitum]

SW...

200gal acrylic new over 20 years ago

180gal glass was 4 years old when I got it 3ish years ago.

 

[jeffopentax]

Sounds like used are good as new


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[Poseidon]

Sounds like used are good as new


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In most cases I think you are fine.

Mind you my 150g I bought off a guy that had it setup for 5 years,
Moved it, and set it up for over 1 year, and then out of no where a pin hole leaked happened in a part of the silicone that ' looked fine'

 

[TORX]

To elaborate on my post. Since salt water I have had a 20, 35, 29nano, 40 breeder, 120 all used. Only owned one new tank about 20 years ago in fresh water. Other then that hellish cubey, I have never had an issues with any tank.

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[Jewel]

My 1st 55 was new, since then I've had atleast 10 used, never had a problem, I even bought one used that leaked thinking I could fix it but then sold it before I set it up, Sold to guy with a snake.

 

[J_T]

Tanks were new.

I live in apartments, and prefer the "peace of mind" knowing my insurance will be there if needed!

125 gallon Miracles from BA's, and my current tank is a custom Miracles (36x36x30 with a diamond shape, not a true cube) that was built for me.

IF I had a house, and a basement, I would be buying up "tear down" tanks all the time

 

[Duke]

my tank is acrylic, it was used, but new in the packaging still.. not sure if we call that new or used.. lol or if it even matters since its plastic and not glass

 

[yveterinarian]

I have a 35 gallon hex that was my first saltwater tank and is now a freshwater tank.  It was purchased new about 5 years ago.  I also have a 65 gallon bowfront that I purchased new about 8 years ago and it started life as a freshwater but is now saltwater.  Also have a 160 gallon used tank for my seahorses and my husband has a 220 gallon new tank for his saltwater tank.  No problems with any of them.  A 20 gallon used tank for saltwater and multiple 10 gallon used tanks linked to a 75 gallon homemade sump are also in use with no issues. 

 

[monizb]

Used 75,90,160


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[davesolo29]

I've had plenty of both new and used.  My 200 was bought "as new, never used". Guy couldn't get it down his stairs.
If/when I ever decide to go bigger or change things at all, it will be new/custom made.  For the amount of money/time/effort we put into the box, I want a perfect tank.  Zero scratches.  If I scratch it myself it's my fault.  I can't stand looking at someone else's stupidity.


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