[Daniel12490]

Hi Everyone,

I came across a listing on craigslist for a guy looking to unload his 110 tank due to a move and is selling or trading it for a 50 or 75 gallon. I luckily have a 50 gallon that I am looking to upgrade towards a larger tank. However, the guy told me the tank hasn't leaked and the silicone looks like its in good shape still. However, I am unsure if I should reseal the tank, ignore the trade altogether and just buy new? If anyone has resealed a tank, is it worth the hassle of doing and if so will it hold up for years to come?

 

[Nlewis]

Hi Everyone,

I came across a listing on craigslist for a guy looking to unload his 110 tank due to a move and is selling or trading it for a 50 or 75 gallon. I luckily have a 50 gallon that I am looking to upgrade towards a larger tank. However, the guy told me the tank hasn't leaked and the silicone looks like its in good shape still. However, I am unsure if I should reseal the tank, ignore the trade altogether and just buy new? If anyone has resealed a tank, is it worth the hassle of doing and if so will it hold up for years to come?

I've resealed 4 tanks and it's not hard at all. There are some videos you can watch that will walk you through it. I recently resealed a 110g tall myself and did it in a few hours.

 

[Bushkill]

If it's that cheap and you're not in a hurry, pick it up and give a week-long leak test. I wouldn't reseal it just because it's used. The ideal would be to see it full of water before plunking down the money.

 

[AbbeysDad]

Resealing a tank is easy (If you can chalk a window, you can reseal a fish tank!) and in this case, may not even be necessary.

 

[TracyLee]

Sounds reasonable enough to me! Good luck on the new tank......it should be lots of fun

 

[bsherwood]

I've re-sealed several. Not hard at all. watch a youtube video and have at it.....good way to pick up tanks cheap.
I am more concerned about scratched glass than a leaky tank...