Advice On A New Tank

[cheerycherry]

So hubby has caught my fish bug and now wants to upgrade his tank to a bigger one too

There is a tank for sale near us a nice tank but seller says there is "slight water damage to 2 struts" which is an easy repair.

I know a little about the struts but wondered if anyone knew exactly what this could mean? tank is going for a bargain price so if its nothing too serious he will buy it but obviously we dont want too yet just in case.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

i think anything where people say something like 'slight damage' is so open to interpretation that it would be impossible for anyone here to predict exactly what they mean. I would suggest you just arrange to view the tank before making a commitment to purchase.

 

[ChilliPepper]

IMO I'd be wary of any sort of damage as far as fish tanks and apparatus are concerned. There's so many sound tanks/stands out there that it is just not worth the risk with one you are doubtful about.

 

[cheerycherry]

Okay well I am waiting for him to get back to me on exactly hw bad the damage is but im feeling wary of it.

 

[Schmill]

Another thought with 'slight water damage' is of course it 'could' be from the careless sloshing of a bucket, but it may also be possible that one of the seams / seals on the tank has a slight leak. Not sure they would tell you if that was the case, but might be something just 'eying-over' to see if you can see any obviously missing / damaged silicon.

 

[cheerycherry]

Ok so ive emailed him asking the problem and this is the reply I got:

Hi yes on the ends of the top inside is a strengthener with two screws holding it.It is where the tubes come up at the back on the corner of the wood.It measures aprox.12"x 3" x5/8"

Have no idea what it means but have asked him how it needs reparing maybe that will help me decide.

 

[kribensis12]

Arent sruts the supporting bar in the middle of the tank that keeps it from bowing?