3 tier racks

[coraline401]

Does anyone know the proper name of 3 tier racks you generally see in your lfs. They are small acrylic cubes set up in a series that are in rows. I am interested in obtaing some and want to research and find out info.

Thnks.

 

[CaptiveMarine]

Is this ( http://www.marineland.com/products/prod_comm_retail.asp ) what you are talking about? They are kind of pricey. I usually just build a rack out of 2x4's and plywood and use glass tanks.

 

[electric130]

those are nice, but as jim said, pricey because they'll have filtration and lighting (usually NO fluorescents) built in. unless you own a retail store, i'd go the 2x4 route.

 

[coraline401]

They are three tier and have small individual compartments. The unit is made of acrylic. Water is pumped in from the back to the top. The top and second row have 6 mini cubes with 3 bottom larger cubes. The very bottom is hidden having the bio and mech area. My lfs is remodeling and I can probably get them for cheap.
I've been thinking about it. There are 3 units with two the same as described. I was going to get them to raise various stuff.

 

[rockindacheeks]

like the Waterfall kinda idea... i saw a thread a while back that showed something like that... 3 rows of tanks each row a little higher than the other and they flow from the top tank and spill into the second tank and so on

 

[mdt178]

http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/47/cid/3882

I'm sure you can get it cheaper if it's used. A lot cheaper
aquaticeco also does a lot of custom tanks and configuration to fit your needs.

 

[coraline401]

I really would like to do some proping. I would really love to but jobs are in need of supply. I could probably say 200.00 Take O.L. I guess electric is gonna go up know in Illinois next year... Badd bob, bad......20 percent at L.. I Just Duno, Duno...

 

[hoosierpat]

If you are in Illinois, probably the majority of the racks you are seeing are made by Clarity Plus, a division of Casco. They have an office in the west suburbs of Chicago, I can't remember exactly where. They supply most of the stores in the area with the "invert racks" and I'm quite sure that they are well more than $200. But if you are interested in a new one, they would be the ones to call. As far as I can tell, they are all custom made, we have two different models in our store and I have seen another two that are further different in another lfs.