90 Gallon RR

[pony_killer]

Long time member here, returning for what I can only hope for as incredible project in the works. A little history...it started back in 2007 with a 46 gallon bowfront, no overflow, no sump. Tank was overstocked with live rock, sand, a bunch of soft coral, and 6-7 fish ranging from sand sifting gobies, yellow tang, coral beauty, 3 clowns, and a dozen snails and crabs. After lots of research I soon found out this was an error in my part housing such species as a tang in such a small aquarium, even though all parameters were in check. Fast forward to 2010, hurricane ike hit, I lost everything (no generator). Sold the tank, lights, skimmer, everything I had and said to hell with this hobby...or so I thought. Fast forward to 2016..married, got a stable job, got my own house, and a kid. My wife said we need to add something to the living room of the house, suggested a saltwater tank :uhoh2: Told her if we committed to one, it would be a super ultra conservative slow build with quality being top priority. Low and behold I found a 90 gal RR on craigslist that was used for 1 year as a freshwater tank, after the year he cleaned it up really nicely (looks brand new) and just had it sitting. Gave me a great price and will be delivering the tank and stand this weekend. I believe it's an AGA 90 w/ stand. Being out of the hobby for so long, any advice on what I should look for before I commit to this tank? Like I said it looks brand new and was used as a freshwater tank. Looking forward to a new build and getting as much helpful advice as possible. :wave:

 

[dalston]

Welcome back to the hobby!

I recently went through the same thing. Been away for a few years and just purchased a used system from CL. Things I looked for aside from the obvious cracks/scratches in the glass were the condition of the seals/rubber/silicon. Sometimes if the tank is left dry for a long period of time after having water for so long they can start to get dry and rotten. Also, if it's manageable, try to run some water inside for a leak test. Mine is only 34 gallons so it wasn't much of a big deal. For the stand you can check to make sure it sits level. Can be a real PITA to fix if not.

 

[Bogue Chitto]

Once you get the tank, go slow and follow the stickies in this forum. You will be able to have a great setup and enjoy it for a long time. You are lucky to have a wife that wants to help you with this venture. I know you will enjoy doing it together.