Are marineland tanks safe??

[Zacktosterone]

I'm thinking of upgrading to a 180 gallon or a 200 DD. And I'm not sure if I want to go with a marineland. Every cusTom tank maker you talk to wont make a tank any thinner than 3/4" or 5/8"

Any reason why marineland gets away with 1/2"? I want to buy one and drill it if I can

 

[dave.m]

Get Marineland to drill/customize the tank for you. That way you maintain their warranty.

Dave.M

 

[Zacktosterone]

Get Marineland to drill/customize the tank for you. That way you maintain their warranty.

Dave.M

Way ahead of you Dave. They wont do custom anything anymore. No idea why. They just wont

 

[dave.m]

Bummer. Do thy still insist on you using their stands to maintain their tank warranty, too?

Dave.M

 

[Zacktosterone]

Bummer. Do thy still insist on you using their stands to maintain their tank warranty, too?

Dave.M

Yes... UNLESS the plans are designed by a manufacturer and you build it and send pictures of it and wait for approval.


Are there other manufacturers that don't have the brutal overflows?

 

[dave.m]

Talk to Miracles in Barrie, Ont. They can build you just about anything you care to name.

Dave.M

 

[Zacktosterone]

Talk to Miracles in Barrie, Ont. They can build you just about anything you care to name.

Dave.M

I know Derek very well and have purchased 2 tanks from him in the last 2 years. My 200 and my 120. I'm just wondering if there's a more affordable way to go this time around. Derek is kind of my trump card. I know I wouldnt. be let down if I go with them but I'm just not financially geared to go with a totally custom build right now. I'm even considering used

 

[Sounds Fishy]

I have 1/2 inch glass on my 220XH,Cornerflow Marineland aquarium.I am certain that is the minimum thickness allowable.I wish it was a little thicker.The 180 gallon Marineland aquarium I had prior had a stress crack in the glass and they replaced it under warranty.That was 1/2" glass too.It would add to the cost of the aquarium for thicker glass and I figure it would make them a less competitive company if they charged more money..

 

[dave.m]

I have had up to 36" tall tanks in 1/2" Starphire glass, but with euro-bracing top and bottom.

Dave.M

 

[Zacktosterone]

Can I improve the strength at all?

 

[South City]

You could silicone in your own eurobracing with little difficulty or cost.

Can I improve the strength at all?