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Good afternoon all

Hope your well?

I'm in a bit of a dilemma of what to do, so would like some advice please..

I'm in the process of buying a bigger tank for my fahaka puffer. These are the two options I have.

Brand new tank custom built, 140cm x 43x 60 with glass lid 360litre for £200

Or a used 420litre tank with stand and two external filters measuring 153cm x 116 x 165 for £350. Will attached photo of this tank

What would you guys get?
 

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Actually the used comes with 2 filters which can make your life easier and comes with everything. That will save you in the long run. See if you can get it for 300 or less
 
FallenPepper said:
Actually the used comes with 2 filters which can make your life easier and comes with everything. That will save you in the long run. See if you can get it for 300 or less
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Filters not an issue as have two mature ones I can use from another tank. Just want to make the custom tank would big enough for a year or two
 
Are those tank dimensions correct (153cm x 116 x 165cm)?
Because the picture is not of a tank of those dimensions.
 
The second one IMO. It all depends on your budget, but the second deal looks like a steal.
 
as long as the used tank doesnt have any cracks or structural damage then why not go used?
 
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as long as the used tank doesnt have any cracks or structural damage then why not go used?
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Thank you, there is signs of wear. This is the tank I can get custom built. Pls see attached photos
 

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Marc West said:
Thank you, there is signs of wear. This is the tank I can get custom built. Pls see attached photos
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All used tanks are going to have wear but is the wear minimal or structural damage.
Ive had my 20 long for about 15 years now, its been through 5 moves and while its got scratches and grime and isnt sparkly new its structurally sound.
Personally id take the used one cuz it comes with the stand and filters, both things that are expensive. As long as the tank and stand are structurally sound id be all in
 
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