I recently came acrost an old 120 gallon glass tank for sale for $300. I picked it up because it came with a brand new still in the box wet/dry filter with a built in skimmer, an older t5/led hybrid light fixture brand new still in the box and a bunch of misc. rock. I was planning on either using it as an upgrade to my 75 or doing a FOWLR since my wife loves all the non reef safe fish.
The bottom of the tank got a chip in it when the old owner had the moving company putting it into place. He had the company he bought the tank from come out and silicone a piece of glass over the chipped area. He also said the tank was about 15 years old and never had seen water.
I filled it with water, and it held for a week before I drained it.
My questions is should I trust the old silicone seams to hold over time? I'm also concerned about the repair. Trying to make it a cheap setup if I do try to turn it into a FAWLR.
The bottom of the tank got a chip in it when the old owner had the moving company putting it into place. He had the company he bought the tank from come out and silicone a piece of glass over the chipped area. He also said the tank was about 15 years old and never had seen water.
I filled it with water, and it held for a week before I drained it.
My questions is should I trust the old silicone seams to hold over time? I'm also concerned about the repair. Trying to make it a cheap setup if I do try to turn it into a FAWLR.