I actually just checked on google because of
@davros post..and it seems this is a common issue with this company...
as for the price...you haven't mentioned it so people can advise whether its a good deal or not..the tank brand new costs 5k with the stand
in toronto and around....the price of a used tank with lid is about a dollar per gallon on kijiji
multiply that price by 4 if it's a tank with sump built-in which yours isn't as it is just a drilled tank with an overflow into an under the tank sump...
----> plus you still have to fix it
I wouldn't pay more than 1 dollar/gallon on it as its the value of used plus yours has to be fixed still...
so 110gal to be fixed 110$ bucks...maybe 150$ since it's drilled
stand if its solid wood...200-400$
from google the sump is a 30gal so around 100$
even if you pay more on it for being a set...piping pumps etc...let's say even as high as 1000
if you go on kijiji you can find decent deals on used tanks such as 150$ on a 110gal with stand ...
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-equestrian-livestock-accessories/hamilton/aquarium-and-stand/1657774061
or a drilled 125gal with stand etc... for 500$
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-pet-accessories/ottawa/125g-aquarium-with-stand-and-top/1657596452
basically...if you're going to fix that one and its around these prices...you might as well buy one in good working condition
or since you're going to have to fix that one...you could also design your own tank....call a glass place and have them cut the glass..do the holes etc and have it tempered
the brand...or "reef" means nothing to a tank....these days they call any drilled tank a reef tank for its ability to plug a canister or into a sump
you can literally buy a tank of whatever size you want...buy 2-3mm glass and just build an internal sump
the one I'm doing now is a 20gal with a back sump with a double intake
I actually like my tanks clear because it looks nicer in my condo being able to see through the tank from the kitchen island into the living room just gives it that extra humpf
but for the pople that don't like it...the sump front glass can be painted whatever color and the side in order to "hide" it
my shrimp tank was a test build to see how much turnover I could reach on a 10gal...basically my 10gal can do 400gph which is a 40x turnover...
useful? nop...but nothing like playing around xD
if you have the interest in sealing or doing custom built stuff...I suggest you watch 'Null' on youtube his channel is:
https://www.youtube.com/@ilhamikul
and is probably one of the best if not the best aquarium builders on youtube...
don't try to apply silicone like him...because as you'll quickly learn..his fingers are damaged from cuts so he can do it without gloves
but you can get different ideas from him as he has many types of builds...internal sumps...under-sumps...water-falls etc...
I wish you luck in whatever decision you take...just make sure you weigh the pros VS the cons
