Used Reptile Tank for reef?

[Scoopy]

Are there any reason you cant bleach out and use an old reptile tank for a marine aquarium? I tried to search but came up with a bunch of Iguana stuff.

Thanks
Sam

 

[Anonymous]

Almost every reptile tank I encountered have a cracked bottom, or have very thin glass, or have very odd size. Besides the physical aspect, there is nothing biologically wrong with them for reef. I won't bother with bleach, just wash it really well, and let it sit under the sun for a day or two to dry up.

 

[Anonymous]

BTW, welcome to RDO

 

[Scoopy]

Thanks!! been a member for a few years and have a nice 75 up and running, but as you all know too well.. seems a bit small and cramped now.. time for more. This is an all glass 125. The guy just kept an iguana in it. I looked at it and it looks like it just came from the pet shop. Very very clean.

Thanks
Sam

 

[Scoopy]

Allright, just got off the phone with the guy, got the tank and stand only for $125.00 funny its only 2.5 miles from my house, and less then 1/4 mile away from where I bought a 55 last year.. funny...

Sam

 

[Anonymous]

Be sure and check the silicone seals for wear, and I would do a leak test with freshwater for at least 72 hours before I trusted it. The only anecdotal problems I have heard of is the seals being brittle due to heat lights.

 

[Anonymous]

I have seen reptile tanks made just with reptiles in mind and their glass was very thin. I wouldn't try it. If it was a tank where it was built with fish in mind and the guy just happened to use it for reptiles then I wouldn't worry.

 

[snapper1]

8O Very Risky those Tanks are made with Thinner Glass then Fish Tanks.

 

[Scoopy]

its an allglass 125 made for fish. Picked it up today, the glass is 3/8 thick. I think it will be fine. I will do the leak check for sure, but honestly, the tank looks brand new and the silicone feels squishy like it should. Thanks again for all the help. I knew I could count on you guys.

Sam

 

[bhanson]

What abount using an AGA reptile/critter cage (20g) for a sump?

 

[tazdevil]

Same as for a main tank, all a sump is is a place for processing the water, A rubbermaid container does nicely if your looking to go cheaper route, and better durability than a true reptile tank with the thin glass.

 

[Scoopy]

lmao.. Im not plannin any reptile tanks if I can help it.. Thinkin a 40long will fit the bill for a sump/fuge combo with an external pump. Should be plenty of room and have some safety net for power outages.

Sam