Is this a good tank?

[jodindave]

I have been looking at used tanks. I am trying to decide between an AIO and just a glass tank. I found this one for $80. It doesn't come with anything but a tank, lid and stand. Is it a good deal or should I keep looking for an AIO?

 

[MrGisonni]

It really depends on your goals. You might be able to get more for that price elsewhere. keep looking

 

[Woodyman]

I have been looking at used tanks. I am trying to decide between an AIO and just a glass tank. I found this one for $80. It doesn't come with anything but a tank, lid and stand. Is it a good deal or should I keep looking for an AIO?

Depends..

What are you looking to do with said tank?

 

[jphilip813]

Used Tanks are ok...however, you have to consider how structurally sound they might or might not be since it is used. I would say keep looking and as mentioned, depending on your END Goal...All IN ONEs are NOOOCE!... I have the IM Fusion 20, a good space saver...

 

[vetteguy53081]

Go with aio. You will get a filter chamber eliminate need for external filter units and ease of maintenance

 

[jodindave]

Depends..

What are you looking to do with said tank?

Honestly at this point all I know is salt water. I like inverts but my family likes fish. I will need things that are easy to see as my grandson is vision impaired (legally blind) I think corals are off the table at least for now.

 

[jodindave]

Used Tanks are ok...however, you have to consider how structurally sound they might or might not be since it is used. I would say keep looking and as mentioned, depending on your END Goal...All IN ONEs are NOOOCE!... I have the IM Fusion 20, a good space saver...

I have a couple freshwater AIOs and they are nice!

 

[Woodyman]

Honestly at this point all I know is salt water. I like inverts but my family likes fish. I will need things that are easy to see as my grandson is vision impaired (legally blind) I think corals are off the table at least for now.

How big is the tank in question, what kind of shape is it in? 80 may be a deal or may not be.

If this is your first tank though I would say skip it and go for a well built AIO.

 

[jodindave]

Go with aio. You will get a filter chamber eliminate need for external filter units and ease of maintenance

I have some aio freshwater tanks and I do like them. I just wasn't sure how they do for saltwater.

 

[MichaelReefer]

Used Tanks are ok...however, you have to consider how structurally sound they might or might not be since it is used. I would say keep looking and as mentioned, depending on your END Goal...All IN ONEs are NOOOCE!... I have the IM Fusion 20, a good space saver...

Dude, how did you do the lighting on your dosing containers? Looks sick.

 

[Woodyman]

I have some aio freshwater tanks and I do like them. I just wasn't sure how they do for saltwater.

I have 2 AIOs currently and another on its way from @Tenecor Aquariums

One is salt, the other fresh. The one on its way will be some version of salt!

 

[Woodyman]

Dude, how did you do the lighting on your dosing containers? Looks sick.

I particularly enjoyed the 'VOSS' bottles!

 

[nickmealey]

I’d go for the AIO instead. Having owned a bow front, I wouldn’t do it again because the distortion and horrible photo taking ability. The actual tank is basically the hardest thing to change so it’s good to get the one you want.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have some aio freshwater tanks and I do like them. I just wasn't sure how they do for saltwater.

very popular

 

[MichaelReefer]

I particularly enjoyed the 'VOSS' bottles!

I actually did the exact same thing as him. Glass Voss bottles with the push connector in the top. They work great. Have four of them right now. I just removed the stickers.

 

[Woodyman]

I actually did the exact same thing as him. Glass Voss bottles with the push connector in the top. They work great. Have four of them right now. I just removed the stickers.

At one point I had some of those. Never really had a use for them back then. Now I could use a few!

 

[MichaelReefer]

At one point I had some of those. Never really had a use for them back then. Now I could use a few!

I just think Voss tastes terrible so made the lady drink it haha.

 

[Cell]

Looks rather deep and not very wide.

 

[jphilip813]

Dude, how did you do the lighting on your dosing containers? Looks sick.

I used some Pool Lights that are waterproof; Strong Double-sided Tape...WALLAH!

 

[jphilip813]

I particularly enjoyed the 'VOSS' bottles!

lol...Not Voss if you scratch the etching off...lol