New Calgary "aspiring enthusiast"

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Originally Posted by reefwars

i reseal any tank i get regardless of its age or who owned it

I can certainly see someone who is handy being able to replace silicone. I tried it, once. It didn't turn out very pretty. I'm pretty sure there is no way it would have leaked, though.

I've been told that when glass ages beyond a "certain point" (whatever that is) it becomes a real challenge to drill.

Originally Posted by reefwars

like when buying anything its buyer beware, research your buys and ask those with knowlege to double check your potential purchase

Is there anything that can be done to determine how old a tank really is? That has been my huge hold-up in buying used. Well, that and the answer "I don't know if medication containing copper was used in it, I bought it used."