Would you do this upgrade?

[ChrisQ0904]

I currently have a 75g (36x24x20) and have the opportunity to purchase a 120g (48x24x24). My current tank is euro braces and the new one is with the plastic bracing and is made by deep blue. The person said he had it for 2 years and only used it for freshwater. I has 2 corner overflows which would mean I have to set it up as a herbie vs. my current bean animal. I can keep my same skimmer (vertex omega 150), lights (ATI 36" 8 bulb and 2 LED strips on the outside to add blue pop), I could also possibly keep my sump as well (eshopps rs200 3rd gen). When I do the actual transfer I can transfer all the water and fill the remaining with new mixed water and it'll act as if I did about a 50% WC. The 120 would run me $250 what do you think?

 

[Shaddow_wolf169]

I would way better

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

How stuffed is your 75? If you're quickly running out of room then it's worth considering. Personally I'd be out at the thought of swapping a euro-braced tank for a plastic rim.

 

[mitchell01]

Hey a new tank isn't that bad is it as long as the spouse approves ‍

 

[Shaddow_wolf169]

It's a spare tank for the third of the price why think about it.

 

[lion king]

I wouldn't don it, way too much work for a small return in space. It also seems you'd be sacrificing some quality and visual appeal. And no matter what you will encounter some issues. Do a second tank and piece it together slowly if it's not in the budget now, that's how all of addicts got started.

 

[Bpb]

I'm all for it. The additional 6" of depth and height will be appreciated and your most expensive gear can convey. My chief concern would be that the tank is safe for a reef. Ensure he didn't use any copper containing fw medications or anything like that. I know for certain my fw planted tank is likely uninhabitable for reef critters at this point because I've dosed copper containing plant fertilizers in it for about 4 years now. These are the type things you should be wary of

 

[tcarter1936]

Careful, I upgraded three times to get to my 180. If you want bigger it's better to figure out how big you want to end up and just go for that lol

 

[Playa-1]

I'm not sure I would risk using a used fresh water tank for a Reef. I would pass and find something that had been used successfully as a Reef Tank. Any traces of copper or who knows what else can cause you lots of headaches and money.

 

[PSLReefer]

I'm not sure I would risk using a used fresh water tank for a Reef. I would pass and find something that had been used successfully as a Reef Tank. Any traces of copper or who knows what else can cause you lots of headaches and money.

A tank is a tank, they can be used for fresh or salt.

 

[ciscomania]

A tank is a tank, they can be used for fresh or salt.

that's true till it's been used as fresh water tank and other variables come into play.

 

[PSLReefer]

that's true till it's been used as fresh water tank and other variables come into play.

Not true. All you have to do is clean it with vinegar or bleach, as one should with any used tank. Voila, new clean tank.

 

[ChrisQ0904]

I don't mind if it's been used for fw but the copper is a bit of concern, if it was used.

 

[PSLReefer]

I don't mind if it's been used for fw but the copper is a bit of concern, if it was used.

Give it a good cleaning, copper doesn't sticking a tank for eternity, geez

It's really not that difficult to comprehend, basic common sense here people.

 

[andrewkw]

I don't think the size difference is so bad but going from a custom tank to a stock tank seems like a step back even if it's larger, especially since it's not significantly larger. If you were suggesting a 180/220 I might think otherwise. I think you will miss the euro bracing and find the shadows annoying for the small amount of extra space you gain.

 

[Playa-1]

There are all types of chemical shipping containers that contain plastic that can't be reused. No matter how much Bleach, Vinegar, and Rinsing that PSLReefer does. The won't even take it to recycle grind up and melt down and use for trash cans. So My point is that it's worth researching and considering before you make a decision. Even if it's a glass tank, You will have plastic fitting, glue joints, rubber gaskets, silicone sealant, etc.... Just food for thought. I'm not interested in a virtual PP contest so I will leave it at that.

 

[Wesus]

Check your LFS, most likely you can get tank like this for $400-$500 and peace of mind with brand new tank. Trying to save $200 may cost you a lot of headache in future