Looking for some fish tank advice

[Guynamedfish]

I was thinking of getting a used 65 gallon with a stand and sump box and light should I get this stuff used or no it all looks fine is their anything that I should look for to check if the tank is good when I meet up with the guy

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

At the very least, make sure it's filled with water at his place to be sure it does not leak.
You should probably Google all the equipment he's selling and judge for yourself if it will suit your needs.

 

[MoshJosh]

Probably safest to buy new, but I have purchased used with success. If able to you should ask to see it filled so you can check for leaks.

Also worth looking for the manufactured date tag. Usually there is a tag on the bottom glass that says who made it and when. Depending on its age it may need a reseal.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

How much? Does it come with a pump to get water from sump to main tank? What kind of lights?

 

[Guynamedfish]

100 dollars no just the sump he did not say what kind of lights

 

[blaxsun]

100 dollars no just the sump he did not say what kind of lights

Ask him what's wrong with it.

 

[madlos123]

I had my fair share of good deals and bad deals of used tank on my first year.
Make sure to check the silicone that its in good conditon. No big missing parts and bubbles.
Check for cracks on the glass specially on the corners and inside.
Check the stand and make sure its good conditon. Does it look like its leaning? Is it standing straight? If its mdf and its cracked, check if any mdf wood are exposed, if any i would pass as it will break and fall down soon.

Its more expensive to change carpet and flooring after 60 gallons of saltwater are on your floor lol.

 

[Guynamedfish]

Ok I’ll check it all thank you

 

[Obsessed with fish]

Make sure there are not to many scratches in the glass, because this will make algae hard to clean