ryder11211

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY UNFINISHED CUSTOM BUILT DREAM TANK AND STAND!

I had a custom 90 gallon built tank and stand made by a professional glass fish tank making company and a master cabinet builder. I was hoping to do a saltwater setup with live rock, corals, tropical fish, anemones, invertebrates, the whole deal. Unfortunately, my plans have made this impossible and I am looking to find someone to keep the dream alive while recouping cents on the dollar. These are top-of-the-line materials that have been tested for leaks or other issues, but never actually used.
The tank is a "rimless" tank, meaning it is built without the ugly black plastic strap most tanks have around the top, which gives it a "floating" box of water look. Very modern looking, this tank has the potential to be a piece of art. It holds 90 gallons with measurements of 3 feet wide, 2 feet deep and 2 feet high. It sits on a very well built custom made and immaculate 2-door wooden stand with magnetic door closing mechanisms. It has a corner overflow section with 2 holes at bottom for transferring water back and forth from a reservoir below.

I am including a rimless Elos brand (the "Cadillac" of fish tank supply companies) multi-stage sump tank (reservoir) for easy tank maintenance/filtering/water testing. There's a compartment for a skimmer or other filtration system depending on how you plan to run your system.

I am also including two brand new water heaters, one Hydor 400 watt and one Hydor 300 watt, a refractometer (tests salinity), as well as some extras like a submersible pump, a net, a couple computer fans for air exhaust, tubing for tank fills, etc.
The one issue with the tank has a 2-3" long hairline crack which has never leaked but was still fixed and then reinforced with aquarium grade sealant and covered with a rectangular piece of acrylic to cover the area larger than the crack to prevent it from spreading or causing any problems. I have tested the tank by filling it multiple times and there has never been a leak or any other issues of concern. The tank is built with 1/2" thick low-iron glass which is clearer than normal glass but thick enough to provide the strength needed for even larger aquariums. These features all added to the build cost.

For comparison, the costs of this build were as follows:

90g rimless low-lead 1/2" all glass Custom built tank 2'x3'x2' tank w/overflow - ~$800

Custom built stand by professional cabinet builder (2'x3'x37" high) - $1,000

Elos Sump - ~ $300
Hydor heaters x2 - $25-30 each
Refractometer - $50 to $60
Various extras (net, tubing, overflow cover, fans, etc.) - $60+

Total spent - $2,300 +, not including taxes, shipping, etc.
I am asking less than 1/3rd of what I paid to get this started. I hope someone can take advantage of my situation, get a major discounted jumpstart, and turn this pieces into the saltwater tank (or freshwater, or otherwise) I dreamed of at a fraction of the price it would cost to start from scratch. This is no ordinary "Petco" or local fish store sourced tank that has ugly plastic features, can-barely-turn-around depth (many/most 90 gallons a a mere 18" wide), and requires unsightly filters/equipment inside the tank. Done right, this can tank be turned into a showpiece floating cube of underwater art. Add some sand (or sand less), some live rock, grow some stunning corals, add gorgeous tropical fish, wavy anemones, crabs, shrimp, etc. and you will have a showpiece that gets far more attention than anything hanging on your wall. If you have kids, they will love watching it and learn a ton keeping it going.

The tank is currently in south williamsburg, in an elevator building, and sitting on wheels. I will happily help move it into your large car or truck, if needed.

Asking $750 for everything. I'm looking to move it fast but please, don't insult me with lowball offers. Saltwater fishtanks have the potential for the most beautiful and diverse collection of inhabitants but are costly to setup. I'm already taking a huge loss on this, allowing a new owner to save $$$ on top-of-the-line products and get a jump on completing a dream tank of their own.
 

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