Questions about a 265g Perfecto

[Pike614]

Does the glass really have a green tint to it?

Is there any bowing of the glass in the middle being 30" tall?

DOe sanyone have pictures of the top to show the bracing?
Thanks!

 

[NUBIANTANGLOVER]

Pike614,

I purchased my 265g last August and I absolutely love it. There is no bowing of the glass in the middle at all. I love the height of this tank, as it is awesome. I went from having a 175g Bowfront (which was made by Oceanic, the "Cadillac" maker of awesome (non customed) glass tanks) to the 265g. It does have a slight green tint, as I can only tell simply from looking at the seams. However, there is no distortation or distraction from the tank.
I purchased the 265g after seeing it on display at my local pet store. What a beauty.
I am still in the baby stages of establishing my full reef system, but all is going well.

Here's a picture of my tank prior to be filling it with reef inhabitants.

 

[Pike614]

WOW that tank looks HUGE, so 2 braces on top?

 

[NUBIANTANGLOVER]

Yes, there are two braces on top. This divides the tank's top into 3 equal sections. I run 3 400w XM 20k bulbs. I do have a VHO system from my previous system, I just not have had the opportunity to add them yet. When I do, I plan on having the 2 VHO AquaSun Bulbs.

 

[Pike614]

It looks great, tough decision between the 220g and the 265g, that extra foot adds a lot to the cost of the tank, but will mean more swimming room for the fish. WHen you look at the front of the glass from the side of the tank, does the glass have much of a bow to it? Also, how many guys did it take to get it on the stand? I assume the glass is pretty thick, so it'll take a crew to get it in!

 

[gary faulkner]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12096905#post12096905 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pike614
It looks great, tough decision between the 220g and the 265g, that extra foot adds a lot to the cost of the tank, but will mean more swimming room for the fish. WHen you look at the front of the glass from the side of the tank, does the glass have much of a bow to it? Also, how many guys did it take to get it on the stand? I assume the glass is pretty thick, so it'll take a crew to get it in!

Go for the 265. I don't think you will regret it. It will take four strong guys and it's best if you have as many suction cups.

HTH

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

tint on large Perfecto aquariums

tint on large Perfecto aquariums

all the pix I post on RC are taken through the glass on my standard Perfecto 225

 

[Pike614]

wow, looks great, no green as far as I can see. I looked at my other tanks, and I can only see green when I look at the edge of the ghlass where it was cut. SO I think that concern is squashed. Looks like the 265 will be perfecto!

 

[ToledoTang]

I love the tanks with 4 viewable sides! or front and back anyway.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12101559#post12101559 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ToledoTang
I love the tanks with 4 viewable sides! or front and back anyway.

check this out:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/totm/index.php

the Perfecto 225 in that link has been in service for over 10 years.

 

[NUBIANTANGLOVER]

Re: tint on large Perfecto aquariums

Re: tint on large Perfecto aquariums

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12097999#post12097999 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
all the pix I post on RC are taken through the glass on my standard Perfecto 225

Beautiful Tank! The tank is very clean!

 

[Pike614]

looks like the 265 will be it! I have to work on planning the stand and the sump room. Also, looks like a couple 20 amp lines will be needed too. This should be a fun project! A little different than my 60 cube!