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June 14th, 2009
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| For Sale! A GREAT DEAL
Good morning. I have a 72g bow front tank w/stand, hoods, trimmed in black and the stand is black as well. It has been sitting empty on my screened porch for 1 year. There are no ugly water stains on or in the tank itself. It has never leaked, has all the original seals. There is no built in over flow, no holes drilled in it period.
The bar that reaches from the back to the front supporting the hoods detached from the front. Some say the bar gives support for pressure related issues and others say it only holds the hoods. I didn't have any problems with it the past two year that I had it stocked and running. Currently I have the bar reattached with silicone. The black stand could use a paint job.
The back of the tank I have painted blue and the paint is chipping off. It can be removed with a razor blade (gently) and I've read that oven cleaner will remove it easily as well.
I'm asking $100.00 (cash only, no personal checks) for the tank, stand and hoods. That's it. It's really been a wonderful tank. Too, I'm about to purchase a 240g set up and I need the space so this tank has to go.
This is for PICK UP only! I cannot ship it period. I live 45 miles SW of Charleston, SC close to hwy 17 and I-95.
If you decide that you want it, I will fill it up while you are here if you want to check for leaks. 
Feel free to ask any questions.
A few pictures. In the shot with the two tanks...the 72g is of course the smaller one. The large one is my 155g that will also be for sale in a couple of months (another thread)
Thanks!  
Last edited by aquarist48; June 14th, 2009 at 05:43 AM.
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June 14th, 2009
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| hey there!!!! how r ya  I may be in the market...and Im not far...got to check it out with the hubby first...the even bigger question is if I can fit it where Im thinking..and in the car to get it home | |
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June 14th, 2009
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| awesome deal for anyone whose close...wish that was me!!! id love a bowfront goodluck aquarist | |
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June 14th, 2009
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| Hello lorabell. I thought some dimensions might help. Duh!! lol
The tank: 48" long 18" wide (at the widest part of the bow)and 23" tall
The stand: 49" long 19" wide and 28" tall.
Thanks Shawnie. I think it's a very fair price and a nice tank and stand. (and hoods). | |
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June 14th, 2009
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| yeah!!! thanks!!!! gonna do some measuring and some sweet-talking.....lol | |
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June 14th, 2009
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| Sounds like a great deal! If I was closer I would snatch it up in a heartbeat! | |
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June 14th, 2009
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| I would have taken it in a heartbeat if it was closer....  | 
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June 14th, 2009
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| Hi aquarist48,
Would you be willing to meet 1/2 way? I live in Chlt, NC.
Robin | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| Hello Robin. Thanks for your interest It would be difficult for me to get away right now with all the construction I have going on in my home. Too, I want to give Lorabell first refusal. I'll keep it in mind though  | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| Very fair - I'll keep an eye on this post.
Thanks,
Robin | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| awwwwwwwwwwww u r awesome!!!!!!! please I dont want to hold u up.......if u can move it ..go for it.......I appriciate all your consideration....Im still way in the conning stages.....lol....my poor husband puts up with 11 parrots,12 dogs(I breed),3 persians,and right now 5 tanks.....lol..he never ever had pets growing up....so iI have to tred lightly....I just love the looks of it...and u know better than me about MTS...lol...lol...but I also know of all your plans and needeing the room.....thanks so much I dont want to hold u up.... | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| hey sorry about the spelling...I havent have near enough coffee yet | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| Wow, lorabel - you've got a good collection of animals!!! I'm patient though, see what your husband says...
aquarist,
In the meantime, can you answer some questions?
1. What's the brand name of your 72 gal tank; is it all glass or acrylic?
2. Are there any chips/scratches on the tank or stand?
3. How old are the tank and stand?
4. How did you come up with $100? It almost sounds too good to be true - that's an awesome price for such a great pkg; tank, lid, stand....
5. Did you ever have problems of any kind with this tank?
Thanks!
Robin | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| Hello.
I honestly can't remember the brand name of the 72g. I've had it for 8 years and kept it stocked for 7 years. It's been sitting empty on my screened porch for the past year. I bought it new and I think it was from Petco.
It is all glass. The bottom is tempered glass and a sticker on the bottom says NO DRILLING. (in other words a built in over flow would not be a good idea) I just did a double check and no chips and no scratches. Seals look great and tight. All the seals are original. It has never leaked. When I emptied it I drained it completely. No hard water marks. (see my first post too)
The stand came with the tank. It could us a paint job.
As far as the price...I just want someone that will make good use of it and enjoy it. I was going to take it to the FREE Stuff drop off down from my house and my partner suggested I at least get $100 for it and that would buy me some new fish. I figured if the price is low enough someone might just come and get it. I don't see myself being able to get away anytime soon.
Construction on my kitchen is close to being completed and work should begin on my aquarium room next week. The 72g is sitting where the construction is going to begin and I have no room to store it.
I want to give the fish that I have all of my concentration. Two tanks are enough for me.
Last edited by aquarist48; June 15th, 2009 at 02:22 PM.
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June 15th, 2009
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| Hi aquarist48,
Thanks for the answers! I'll keep my eye on this thread and if lorabell decides no, then I'll definitely consider the possible 4 hr drive.... Your partner is right - you should get some money for it!!!
Robin | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| Hey Robin Just thought I'd let you know, it should only be a 3 hour drive. | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by aquarist48  It is all glass. The bottom is tempered glass and a sticker on the bottom says NO DRILLING. (in other words a built in over flow would not be a good idea) | Just wanted to throw it out there...
I don't believe Perfecto makes/made a 72 bowfront. This would lead me to believe that it is AGA. If it is AGA, only the bottom is tempered, which means the back can be drilled (I've had this done on my 50 gallon AGA). In Perfecto tanks, I believe that all panes are tempered glass, which means that the tank cannot be drilled at all. Whoever is looking to buy this, you can easily have the back drilled by a professional and then convert it to a reef tank without a hang-on overflow. I would suggest replacing the top frame as the company claims that the center brace is in fact structural.
Bump for a great deal! If we had a truck I'd be all over it.  | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| Thanks Harpua! I only see the sticker for the tempered glass on the bottom and I don't recall removing them from the sides. I appreciate the helpful tips!  | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| woooooooooooo---hooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!........My wonderful,wonderful,wonderful husband said I can have and do anything I want!!!!!!!!!........72 bowfront here I come!!!!!!...I mean more MST......HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!!WOOOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| Were Gettin Rid Of A Loveseat!!!!!!!...and Measuring The Caddy Now!!!!!!!!! | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| THAT is totally the best!!!
COngradulations.
Beth. | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
| Can A Person Im A Person In Here | |
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June 15th, 2009
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| Congratulations lorabell.... you must post pictures once you get everything set up!!
aquarist48, thanks for your consideration - congratulations on your sell! Good luck with your renovations....
Robin | |
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June 16th, 2009
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| Thanks Robin. I appreciate your interest.
Lorabell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have to have 50 posts to be able to send and receive a private message. I'll be looking for you to sign on
Last edited by aquarist48; June 16th, 2009 at 04:46 AM.
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June 16th, 2009
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| Congrats you two.
lorabell for getting a great deal and adding to her mts. I had to laugh when you said tread lightly.
11 parrots, 12 dogs, 3 cats and 5 tanks is not treading lightly. lol
aquarist for giving a great deal to a fellow Fishlorian and being a great mst enabler. lol
lorabell, you can e-mail aquarist through his profile, or if you changed your settings to allow e-mail, he can contact you.
Your e-mail will not be viewable by the public, only to aquarist if you contact him that way. | |
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June 16th, 2009
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| Thanks Lucy! Can you tell us more about the email functions please.. | |
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June 16th, 2009
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| Your welcome
Some members allow other members to contact them by e-mail either from their profile or if you click their name.
The e-mail address is kept private unless you choose to reply to their e-mail.
Others don't choose that option. | |
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June 16th, 2009
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| thanks Lucy...lol..I am sooooooooo excited I spelled MTS wrong....lol | |
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June 16th, 2009
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|  How exciting. Can't wait to see it up and running! | |
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June 16th, 2009
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| whahooo..awesome deal and such an amazing tank....congrats lorabell!! | |
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