what to do with old tanks

[CeeGee]

What does one do with old tanks?

I have an old oceanic that was leaking and I don't feel like tracking down the leak and I have a brand new 50 gallon that I was going to use as a sump and a friend accidentally broke it so I had to get a 40 breeder since they no longer make a 50 gallon.

I need to dispose of both of these tank but I am not sure what to do.

any suggestions?

 

[rnoreef]

Fill it with gas and shoot it with a shotgun!!! BOOM! Problem solved

 

[spham]

You might be able to sell it for a small price or able to trade it for something.

 

[rnoreef]

You could also sell them as a reptile tank, less destructive, less fun.

 

[atticusfinch]

I say trade it get some frags

 

[Wiskey]

I always just chuck mine, but somebody may pick it up for a lizzard, or snake.

Whiskey

 

[hot4teacher]

Most would have more satisfaction busting it up....but cleaning up that kind of stuff has its dangers too.

I would put it out for trash unless it really looked good (no scratches and in good apearence)

Dana

 

[CeeGee]

The tanks are trashed. No one would want to trade anything for them. I am thinking about cutting the 50 gallon apart and salvaging the glass in case I ever need it.

 

[techigirl78]

I'd use if for reptiles. Try calling pet stores around that sell reptiles and rodents, they may give you something for it even if just a few bucks.

 

[onereefnotenuf]

if you're neighborhood is anything like mine, just put them on the curb the day before trash day and they will disappear before night!!

 

[Pandora]

I think cutting them apart might be a pain, and then storing it, you'd always have to worry that someday there might be an accident of some sort, especially if you have kids around. And repairing them is not a good option, since you'd always have doubt about leaks, even with a sealant patch job.

I agree with the others, either herp or small mammal tank. Post it on craigslist in the freebies section, it will be gone before nightfall, there are always people looking for tanks for air-breathing pets.

 

[RichConley]

I break mine down, and use the glass for future projects, like overflow boxes in glass tanks.

 

[scar79]

My vote goes for salvaging and saving the usable glass.

 

[llamart]

Do you live in an apartment higher than the second floor?

 

[The Reefer91]

same

 

[rocketman2005]

yeah theres no better way to relive a stressful day of work than with a baseball bat and an aquarium

 

[CeeGee]

yeah theres no better way to relive a stressful day of work than with a baseball bat and an aquarium

you'll put your eye out kid!