best place to buy fish tank?
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anthonys51
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you dont need to buy acrylic if your only buying a 30 gallon. glass is ok in that size. glass wont strach as much and wont get cloudy with age.
BigBlueTang
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Honestly acrylic isn't worth it at that size. The benefits I see for acrylic are mainly weight, and at 30 gallons, one dude should be able to easily lift a glass tank..
If it's sealed properly/drilled properly you shouldn't have anything leaking.
I would go to an LFS and order a 30 breeder from Aqueon. Free shipping.
If it's sealed properly/drilled properly you shouldn't have anything leaking.
I would go to an LFS and order a 30 breeder from Aqueon. Free shipping.
Devaji108
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check out SC aquariums. there quite a few of us on here that have them and are happy. rimless, starfire and priced well.
here is a 50 cube PNP deal
http://www.scaquariums.com/dealoftheday.asp
other tanks from them.
http://www.scaquariums.com/category-s/101.htm
IM makes nice looking tanks too. I did alot of research went with my SCA.
they also do custom tanks. and will drill for external overflows. that's what i would do.
here is a 50 cube PNP deal
http://www.scaquariums.com/dealoftheday.asp
other tanks from them.
http://www.scaquariums.com/category-s/101.htm
IM makes nice looking tanks too. I did alot of research went with my SCA.
they also do custom tanks. and will drill for external overflows. that's what i would do.
LennytheBlennie
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I bought a nice Innovative Marine 38 gallon off of craigslist. If you are patient and can wait/watch for what you want, you can find really good deals that include everything from people getting out of the hobby. Both of my setups were purchased from listings on there.
Good luck!
Good luck!
ThRoewer
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If it has to be Acrylic I would check out Advanced Acrylics.
For a reef tank I would always go with full Eurobrace - it minimizes the risk of jumpers and prevents the ugly salt creep you often have with rimless. It also allows you to set the flow as it's needed without being careful to not blow the water over the edge of the tank (all issues I have with my rimless tank).
For a reef tank I would always go with full Eurobrace - it minimizes the risk of jumpers and prevents the ugly salt creep you often have with rimless. It also allows you to set the flow as it's needed without being careful to not blow the water over the edge of the tank (all issues I have with my rimless tank).
i researched the links and suggesstions. i was thinking of going with glass cages only cuz it has the exact size and dimentions im looking for. i also like the fact they are acrylic. are these reliable tanks?
i dont need anything astecally perfect or beutifull, i just need something that wont break or leak
i dont need anything astecally perfect or beutifull, i just need something that wont break or leak
I don't have personal experience with eighther brand but I have done a bunch of research because I will be replacing my tank soon. I have read quite a few threads that weren't to happy with glass cages. It seems like u see more people who aren't happy with glass cages then are happy. On the other hand I have read almost all positive reviews on sc aquariums. I'm sure there's a few that had issues but the majority seem to love them. That's the reason I am going to probably go with sc aquariums when I get my new tank. I just don't like there overflow boxes & drain setups but that's not as big of a deal on a smaller tank.
