Michael

 I copied this from the rec.aquaria.marketplace NG.  Might be a better
way to go than starting from scratch.  Rochester isn't that bad of a
drive and 150 for a complete setup is pretty good if the equipment
works.  Also gives you time to get smart before you start upgrading.
I just ( 5 months ago)  started again after a "few" decades out and
have wasted wads of money.   My 55 is now fully loaded and growing
well. It looks great but between the lighting in the DIY custom hood,
the new filters, Substrate, water treatments,  CO2 injection, etc. etc
I am pushing a grand invested.    Best of luck.

WF   




I'm graduating in little over a month and need to get rid of my tank.
Included is a 55 gallon glass tank, DIY stand, dual cover/full
spectrum
lights, powerheads, filters, heaters, a tap water filter, and plenty
of
accessories.  Will part with the setup for $150 OBO.  I'll need it to
be
picked up by the 3rd week of May at the latest.

If interested, contact rodimus079{at}yahoo.com
Thanks,
Shawn





On Mon, 21 Apr 2003 03:00:27 GMT, "Michael Stachowski"
 wrote:

>Howdy,
>    Well I've decided to take the plunge 
>and set up an aquarium once again. Most of my
>equipment is gone but seeing the plethora of shiny
>new stuff now available I'd probably be replacing it
>with new goodies anyway.
>
>   My question is about tank 'life' The only tank I
>kept was a 55 long all glass, and it sat around for
>about 10 years, then was used as a reptile tank
>for another 10 and back into storage till I pulled
>it out of of storage today. It's setup in garage
>on the old angle iron stand and filled with water.
>So far so good after about an hour. How long should
>I test it before declaring it safe to move into the
>house or should I just redo the sealant? Any one
>else have experience with returning old tanks to
>service after such a long time?
>
>   FYI it was stored in an unheated garage and
>I'm in the Buffalo NY area.
>
>  TIA!
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