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I don’t have r/o setup. We do have well water but it’s hard with minerals. I would definitely have to bring the water back with me if we do this. Regardless I am going to purchase the r/o and set it up. Thank you for the advice. What should I be looking for in the filter for signs of trouble? Any other obvious things to the naked eye we should look for? Thank you so much for your help. I am looking forward to learning about this whole new world!As for new vs used. $$$ are king at times. I see he is running the same return pump I use in all my tanks. Going in 2 1/2 years with my first tank since getting back into the hobby.
Lots of pros and cons as have been mentioned. I like the thought of tank that is cycled and established as it can take a lot of the stress out of the start up. I would definitely ask if the seller would help with the move if you don’t have experience.
In the early 90’s I moved two 139 gallon aquariums 280 miles and reset the same/next day with very little loss of livestock. So it can be done. I had to move all the water and everything as didn’t have RO in the new location.
Check the sump over for any possible cracks, same with the skimmer.I don’t have r/o setup. We do have well water but it’s hard with minerals. I would definitely have to bring the water back with me if we do this. Regardless I am going to purchase the r/o and set it up. Thank you for the advice. What should I be looking for in the filter for signs of trouble? Any other obvious things to the naked eye we should look for? Thank you so much for your help. I am looking forward to learning about this whole new world!
Thank you, I will try to go and scope it out tomorrow.Check the sump over for any possible cracks, same with the skimmer.
Not sure if internal overflow or what. I would not get a tank with a vacuum started overflow box (old school) but either internal or drilled overflow.
Look at the tank seams and make sure they look the same, a visible difference in the appearance of the sealant could indicate sealant separating.
From the full tank shot it appears there are shims under the front to level. If so, that is good, because it is very important to keep tanks on a solid, stable and LEVEL surface. Only issue I have with the picture is the shims sticking out, I would think if they have been there since set up, the owner would have trimmed them.
Assure it does not leak and included equipment actually functions