Opinions on buying used tanks?

[kodak]

Hey, I was wondering if anybody would recommend buying used setups on FB marketplace, offer up etc. I'm on a budget for a new build, and there's local listings of AI prime 160's for $75, 32 gal biocube with stand for $250, stuff like that. It seems appealing, considering I could reset the tanks. I wouldn't necessarily buy equipment but aquariums seem realistic.
I was wondering if anybody has done this, and what your thoughts are. Thanks

 

[Swbvegas]

Yeah. Just clean them. Plenty of videos online.

 

[welshd24]

Acrylic tanks a typically fine but glass over 100 gallons imo i dont trust

 

[littlefoxx]

I bought a 125 used. I just bought a 300 gallon used too. Always go see it first to check it out and if its in good shape you can get a really good deal! The one I found is easily over 10k in equipment for a fraction of the cost

 

[mylittlejade]

I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase a small tank used. Larger tanks make me nervous because of improper setup.

Bryan