Would you buy a broken 350g tank?

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...for $175? I saw it today at a LFS in a city not too far from me. The bottom is busted...it's an all glass peninsula tank. The owner said he is just trying to move it. I'm wondering if I could replace the bottom pane inexpensively and have a nice upgrade! ...or is this wishful thinking?

 

[mfinn]

Only if you could take all the pieces of glass apart and start over.

 

[hybridazn]

Define inexpensive? Lol

The price of glass has skyrocketed over the last couple of years. Depending on the dimensions and thickness I would guess it would be upwards of $500 or so just for that one piece. Then you have to factor in your time into fixing it. It's a lot of work but it could be done.

 

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Hmm...the more I think about it, the more it sounds like it may be more work than it's worth. ...I would also have to find a way to bribe the wife for an upgrade, so...sounds like I should probably pass on this one. :squigglemouth: Thanks for the input, guys!