stillnzcookie Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/f ... 995031.htm Just wondering if this is worth bidding on. The dimensions are 1220l x 610h x 620w, 10mm glass thickness. Using the calculator gives a safety factor of 2.6, which seems less than ideal. The question I have is, is it possible to add extra bracing to make it safer, or is it just not thick enough glass, full stop? As it would be going in a room with expensive musical instruments, I'd want to be sure it was safe! Also, for comparison purposes, can anyone give me a rough estimate of how much a custom made tank of these dimensions in 12mm glass might cost? As it is for a long-term dream (ie we need to build our dream home first, before we could use it!), I'm only interested in buying something now if we find a real bargain! Any advice appreciated, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 it'll be sweet. seems a bit steep to me, i don't think it will be a lot more for a new one from greg kingston, TM user "Tanks2u". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Looks fine to me too. i don't think it will be a lot more for a new one from greg kingston, TM user "Tanks2u". Inc. shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 seems reasonable for that size. Although second hand tanks do not have a very good resale value it would cost a lot more new from an aquarist shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 it's like buying a used car. even if it looks good you never know if someone's been doing rarkies in it. if you got the cash then do it right. because in this case a fail means floods and damage that can't be undone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 how long before you will be setting it up. it's not exactly a bargain and if it's going to be sitting around for a while there's always the chance of it getting damaged, silicone degrading etc. if i was you i'd wait till you're ready to set it up and start looking then. also if it is your 'dream tank' i'd seriously consider buying new as it's pretty hard to tell how scratched up the glass is from a photo like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillnzcookie Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thank you all so much for the good advice! Based on your replies, we'll leave it for now, and look again when we're closer to being able to set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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