My 36 year old tanks.

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  1. Cheetah

    Cheetah Retired moderator

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    These tanks and stand was bought in 1974.... 4 of the 6 tanks are still the originals. (I plan to refurbish before the end of this year)
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    The Yellow stand was made by myself in 1978 and still has 6 out of 9 of the original tanks
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    How old are your oldest tanks???
     
    Cheetah, Aug 27, 2010
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  3. TroyFish

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    Wow, thats old! Older than me and I look in worse condition!

    I got a 3ft from a lady she said is 10 years old....My 3ft is only about 3 or 4 years. Rest are under 2 years old!
     
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    Dam that is old ,, but tanks still look good.
     
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    My sister has a tank that same from her husband GRANDFATHER when he was a kid! Dunno how old it is tho. I recently re-siliconed it for her, but otherwise still very good condition.
     
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    my 2ft retired tank was my uncles. Needs new silicone, its about 20. My 3 and 4ft is 6yo now.
     
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    Hi Cheetah,

    You are most certainly a inspiration to us all.
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Mattie
     
    mattie, Aug 28, 2010
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    my main tank is about 15 yrs old.. my dad had it when i was 11:p but im going to retire it soon.. :(
     
    shihr, Aug 30, 2010
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