Where do people find used tanks now?

[Fatmike92]

Its been a long time since Ive been in this hobby!

but really looking to get back into it with my kids

just looking for something between 5-30 gallons (probably a biocube)

where do people find used tanks these days? Facebook? craigslist still?

Thanks!

 

[MaxTremors]

Craigslist, Facebook (most cities have a local reef FB group), some local LFS will have used tanks on consignment.

 

[ColoredRock]

I have 2 setting in my garage... ugh.. need to sell them cheap as turtle tanks or something. Be careful buying used. I personally would make sure the seams are not abused (over use of raiser blades to scrap) and they have not been sitting dry for an extend period of time.

 

[Soren]

For smaller tanks like your requested 5-30 gallon, you could watch your local PetCo for the $1-per-gallon sale to get cheap basic aquariums. I'm not sure how much risk from used tanks is worthwhile with smaller tanks that are not too expensive new. I understand this is personal opinion, though.

Used tanks may be found through the means listed above.

 

[TriggersAmuck]

Maybe here? https://www.facebook.com/cora.bod/ Also check if the club has a reef2reef or reefcentral.com channel.

Central Ohio Reef Aquarists

And if/when you start looking at more ambitious/$$$ setups, it might be worth expanding the search to Cleveland and surroundings. I did one of my degrees in Cleveland and at that time (A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....) there were some decent saltwater shops in town, so I suspect there is probably a club or strong community there as well. If not, you should start one along the lines of "Reef Addicts Anonymous.....". It's a disease, not a hobby. Welcome back!

 

[Wyvern]

I wouldn't buy a used glass tank, only Acrylic.

Used gear and stands is where you can save big bucks.

I got my used stuff from "nextdoor" app, a local fish store and ebay.

 

[Jeremiah G]

Facebook marketplace

 

[G Santana]

My Facebook market place has tons offered often