Used tanks, good Idea?

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  1. blissdon

    blissdon Plankton

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  2. trying it again

    trying it again Fire Shrimp

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    I,ve read from other post that some people had problems with bow fronts being prone to leaking, really don,t know being a newbie, but it looks great...wish I had the bucks for it...good luck
     
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  3. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Sweet deal!
    i think the oceanic bow fronts were the ones that leaked.Search Jason M i think hes on his 2nd or 3rd tank
     
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  4. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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    I would say if you are able to get that setup at the starting bid or even a little more you will be stealing it;D :eek: 8) ............ John
     
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  5. blissdon

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    Thanks for getting back to me. I'll keep an eye on the auction.
     
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  6. Blade_Runner

    Blade_Runner Gigas Clam

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    Stay away from the 72 gallon Bow fronts. Jason and I have had multiple problems. I have one weeping away right now.
     
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  7. blissdon

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    Thanks, BR. I'll skip it and keep looking. Nice ride.
     
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  8. gkw

    gkw Peppermint Shrimp

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    Man, that's nice. I would watch that auction closely just for the equipments.
     
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  9. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    Its strange I have had 2 oceanic bow fronts a 72 and a 26, the 72 was about 3 years old when I took it down and it never leaked I guess I just got lucky
     
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  10. fletch

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    That tank is also a 92 gallon tank and made by all -glass not a 72 by oceanic;)
     
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