looking in the classifieds

[aggies50]

I was looking in the classifieds in my local newspaper, and I came across a reef ready 150 gallon tank w/ wet/dry, stand and everything else for a really good price. Do yall think it would be ok to buy used? Thanks for your time.

 

[blemmy_guy]

if its been a salt water tank and never had , i think its copper but i may be wrong there used in it. and it doesnt leak, sounds nice! Best of luck to ya Todd

 

[alohami]

Yes, Todd is right. Be sure to ask if Copper has ever been in contact with the tank or the filter. Copper is lethal to inverts. Other than that, I see nothing wrong with buying used. Just look it over carefully and ask questions! Good luck!

 

[aggies50]

If it was in contact with copper how do you get rid of it?

 

[alohami]

As far as I know, you can't. That is why it is so important to find out first.

 

[scubadoo]

I purchased a used 110 on ---- and saved about 1500-2000 bucks over new. All tanks are used once the water is added
Follow the advice given regarding copper and take a chance. If the tank is a really good deal it is probably already sold.

 

[snipe]

There is a substance you can use to get read of copper it will treat your tank for 14 months I would give you a link but cant post it sorry if you have an email address I could send it there "I came across it in a add in a mag I got"

 

[am ardon]

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