Using an old new tank?

[Coral Dilema]

Have a 60G Deep Blue starfire tank I bought about 10 years ago. Life changed and I've been moving around too much to set up a reef but I've been dragging the tank with me. I'm settled into a house now that I plan to be at for several years so planning a reef now.

Thoughts on using a 10+ year old tank that has never had water in it? It has always been stored inside the house so no temperature extremes. I inspected the silicone seams and they look fine.

 

[griss]

I would simply water test it, if it holds water you should be fine.

 

[Reefing102]

Agree if the water test stands, I see no issue. I’d just check the tank seals for air bubbles and if possible water test for a couple weeks.