Getting another tank tomorrow

I just moved to a 55G about 4 months ago. I got a call from my wife today, one of her co workers has a 150G she wants to get rid of at a good price. I am going to get it tomorrow. I have been kicking around the idea of moving up to a 120G, which would allow me to continue to use my current pumps and wave makers. But I would have to upgrade my protein skimmer. With the 150 I will have to upgrade everything again. I like the dimensions of the 120, but I haven't seen the 150 yet. So I am debating on getting the 150 and seeing if I can trade it for a 120, or just keeping the 150. Either way I will probably wait until Spring to do anything with the new tank. Thoughts?

 

Yes, sounds like good ideas all.

 

How much are you getting it for is the question? For reference, I bought my used 125 with dual overflows, stand, 45 gallon sump, return pump, most of the plumbing, lighting, and UV for $300.

 

LOL, free....

Comes with the stand, some heaters and other various FW items.

I have seen it running a few years ago. But I don't remember what it looks like.

 

Well then yeah I would take it if I were you

 

free is great!

 

Well free is a no brainer! But it is not drilled then I am guessing. If that's the case, I would try and sell it and get one that is drilled IMO. Either way, that is a good freebie!!

 

I picked it up today. No it's not drilled, but I can have that done through the back, but I'm not sure how to setup a 150. I'm not sure a singe hole in the back of the tank is going to be enough. The front, as the previous owner had it setup, it scratched a bit, but the back is virtually scratch free. I am going to re finish my basement and put it down there since that is where I spend most of my time. My current tank is upstairs, but I am afraid the weight of this one is going to be too much without bracing the floor.