Top Fin aquariums at Petsmart/Petco

[Fanof49ASU]

I was just looking at sizes of a 20 gallon long last night at the petsmart/petco in Cool Springs. Then I realized that the silicone job looked pretty darned good. And the glass seems a little thicker than I remember.
Maybe this might work for my new office tank? Hmmm.

My question.....
Have any of you used these tanks? Any issues?
I would have to get it drilled.....is the glass tempered?

 

[DMBillies]

We've had a couple of those along the way (currently running a 5.5 gallon one). Never had a problem with them other than the 2.5 gallon. We had two of them leak. I'm thinking that is just because it would be hard to silicone in such a small space.

 

[Fanof49ASU]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11148054#post11148054 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DMBillies
We've had a couple of those along the way (currently running a 5.5 gallon one). Never had a problem with them other than the 2.5 gallon. We had two of them leak. I'm thinking that is just because it would be hard to silicone in such a small space.

Very possible.
If they aren't tempered, I may give it a shot. They're fairly inexpensive and seem to be decent quality.

 

[eyebedam]

I have a brand new 20 gallon long all glass Ill sell u for 30.00 Or a new 40 breeder for 55.00. if your intrested in either of those.

 

[gflat65]

I've used 20L's from Petco numerous times with no issues. Drilling is no problem, either (in terms of tempering). FWIW, I drilled the 40 breeder from Petco, too (bottom) with no problems, too (except a dull hole saw...). It never hurts to contact the manufacturer to be safe, but I'm a Rebel.