Large Tank Deal - would you take it?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Bupharm12
  • Start date Start date
  • Tagged users Tagged users None

Bupharm12

New Member
View Badges
Joined
Feb 2, 2024
Messages
19
Reaction score
9
Location
League City
What state or country do you live in
Texas
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hey everyone, I currently have a 120g mixed reef that’s been setup for just over a year. I was just recently offered a 72 x 24(w) x 34 (h) tank for free if I can move it. It was an in-wall tank built with a house and is now empty in the garage. The guy said it’s thick (probably 3/4 inch glass) and obviously heavy. Comes with sump and plumbing. The drive is about 70 miles from my house through Houston.

Space for the tank is not an issue and I wouldn’t set up probably for a while so it only needs to make it to my garage for now.

Would you guys take it? I’m trying to figure out if we could move it on a rental equipment trailer? Or do I need to rent a truck with a tailgate lift? I will have 1-2 other guys so lifting needs to be minimized. Would be rolled on multiple furniture dollies. The offer surprised me but I’m a little overwhelmed trying to plan logistics and if it’s worth the trouble. I appreciate any advice.
 
If I was younger and the tank was in good shape yes. I was givin a tank for free once cause the owner simply didn't want it anymore. I kept it running for a few years
 
If you can make trip I would take it. I drove 3 hours from Las Cruces to Albuquerque NM to pick up a 180 gallons ( 72x 24x24) in a Cherokee Jeep
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHICH TYPE OF MISTAKE TAUGHT YOU YOUR MOST EXPENSIVE REEFKEEPING LESSON?

  • Moving too quickly or adding too much at once

    Votes: 12 33.3%
  • Skipping—or shortening—quarantine or dipping

    Votes: 5 13.9%
  • Buying the wrong equipment the first time

    Votes: 6 16.7%
  • Ignoring maintenance, warning signs, or redundancy

    Votes: 11 30.6%
  • Chasing numbers or making too many changes

    Votes: 3 8.3%
  • Choosing incompatible fish, corals, or invertebrates

    Votes: 5 13.9%
  • Poor aquascaping or tank-design decisions

    Votes: 3 8.3%
  • Failing to research an animal’s needs

    Votes: 1 2.8%
  • Trusting bad advice

    Votes: 4 11.1%
  • Doing something on the tank when you should've gone to bed

    Votes: 5 13.9%
  • Something else—tell us below

    Votes: 4 11.1%
  • I’m still waiting for my first expensive lesson!

    Votes: 3 8.3%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new