Is this tank ok to use as sump

[superclown]

I have a 40g Reptile tank that use to house one of my dart frog pairs. It is currently not being used. I am trying to design fish breeding system that im maybe going to put in my basement. Will I have any trouble with this? it holds water but im not really sure if the reptile tanks are designed to hold water like regular fish tanks ?

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

As far as I know, they are constructed exactly the same. Just wash it out really well with a vinegar/water bath and you should be good to go.

 

[enderg60]

if its actually a reptile tank(and not one just used to house them) then no its not made to hold water. It might, but its not made to.

 

[merkywater]

enderg60;594088 wrote: if its actually a reptile tank(and not one just used to house them) then no its not made to hold water. It might, but its not made to.

+1

 

[brianjfinn]

Terrariums are not made to hold water, and are generally made with thinner glass, I believe. If it's an aquarium that you've been using to house a reptile, you shouldn't have a problem. If it's a terrarium made specifically for use as a terrarium, it's not a good idea to use it as an aquarium.

 

[superclown]

Yah it is a 40g but the glass is 1/8 thick

 

[snowmansnow]

i agree w the above. if its a real rep tank then it isn't worth the chance of failure IMO.
B

 

[superclown]

Ok guys that's what I wanted to hear I will probably end up setting a new vivarium in that one and use another as a sump