WTB 150 gal tank
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ptc_c_trigger
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I have a couple 150's.
One with stand (shown below): $375
One without (can take picture tonight): $250
One with stand (shown below): $375
One without (can take picture tonight): $250
artful-dodger
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Doesn't quite meet your criteria, but I have an extra reef ready 6' 150g (tall) acrylic tank with black stand, sump, canopy and PC lighting. I haven't buffed out scratches yet -- $350
(call it $450 with acrylic buffed, scratches removed)
(call it $450 with acrylic buffed, scratches removed)
68sting
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I'm a little scared of acrylic. I was just looking for a glass tank. I need to do a little more investigating. My thought is the glass is much easier to maintain over the long haul. what has been your experience? I'm building this in the wall so I need to get right the first tiime.
Clown-N-Around
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I personnally much prefer acryllic. Scratches can be removed (I don't use the word easily because it does take quite a bit of elbow grease), acrylic tanks are lighter for moving and floor weight, and I can sleep easier knowing that I am not going to have a burst seam. miwoodar just built his cube in acrylic after his little one threw a ball that just missed his current glass tank. I would rather have a little marred visibility and some scratch-buffing following a rock hitting the side or other impact than a shattered tank and cleaning up 150 gallons from the floor.
artful-dodger
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No problem. I was afraid of acrylic for a long time, too. I sold off a beautiful 180g acrylic tank two years ago (to SKFULLER) because I got acrylic-spooked after buying it (from MARWES).
But when my nearly new 140 Oceanic (glass) started leaking, I completely changed opinions. I rehab'ed a scratched up 75 acrylic last year (as one of several temporary replacements for the 140) and it was amazing. Yeah, acrylic definitely scratches easier, but a scratch in glass is permanent whereas it is easily removed from the acrylic.
The opposite is true of the corners, though...as I learned dramatically with the 140, glass seams can eventually leak; properly built, an acrylic tank's seams are stronger than the acrylic sheet itself.
Plus, two people can move an acrylic tank that would require at least six for glass. For my placement in the basement, that was a key consideration.
The reason that I'm selling off this 150 (without ever setting it up) is because I recently bought a 240g (acrylic) to fit in the same space.
But when my nearly new 140 Oceanic (glass) started leaking, I completely changed opinions. I rehab'ed a scratched up 75 acrylic last year (as one of several temporary replacements for the 140) and it was amazing. Yeah, acrylic definitely scratches easier, but a scratch in glass is permanent whereas it is easily removed from the acrylic.
The opposite is true of the corners, though...as I learned dramatically with the 140, glass seams can eventually leak; properly built, an acrylic tank's seams are stronger than the acrylic sheet itself.
Plus, two people can move an acrylic tank that would require at least six for glass. For my placement in the basement, that was a key consideration.
The reason that I'm selling off this 150 (without ever setting it up) is because I recently bought a 240g (acrylic) to fit in the same space.
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artful-dodger
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I can on Friday when I get back to Denver. :-{
artful-dodger
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bmwardo
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You can go through AquaMart Online (formerly Premier Fish and Reef), as they are closely linked with Aquatic Design Habitats Inc. which is the place to go if you are looking for a new acrylic tank locally.
http://www.aquamartonline.com/1557.html
runningstix
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wow nice tank artful dodger! Wish I had the room
artful-dodger
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I'll re-measure when I'm back home. Here's what I recall:
Length is 72", front-to-back 18" and height 28"
The stand is shorter than most (for optimal viewing while seated) probably about 24 inches.
This was going to be my fish-only tank.
Length is 72", front-to-back 18" and height 28"
The stand is shorter than most (for optimal viewing while seated) probably about 24 inches.
This was going to be my fish-only tank.
artful-dodger
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Lance, I'm located in Highlands Ranch. I'm available Fri through Sun of this weekend if you would like to see it.
Gary
Gary
68sting
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Hello Gary
Unfortananly I have fall victim to "tank creep" in the last few days and am now looking at a 210. Same size as yours just a little wider. I was still pondering yours as a fowlr tank but my wife looked at me like I was crazy. I'll keep it in mind if you happen to still have if when I'm ready for my next tank.
Thanks
Lance
Unfortananly I have fall victim to "tank creep" in the last few days and am now looking at a 210. Same size as yours just a little wider. I was still pondering yours as a fowlr tank but my wife looked at me like I was crazy. I'll keep it in mind if you happen to still have if when I'm ready for my next tank.
Thanks
Lance
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