Vote on tank builder, ordering soon please help.

khoile · 12/17/2007, 08:29 AM

Hi all,

I've narrowed my choices to the following two builders (both from Canada).

http://www.concepttanks.com/

or

http://www.miraclesaquariums.com/

Both give 5 years warranty although mircales will only extend the warranty from 1 yr to 5yr on approved tank stand design. Their pricees are close although miracles is more expensive, but bearable. I would love to go with AGE, but their cost + shipping almost double the price quoted by these two builders. Is the PVC bottom their only advantage? I would imagine overall workmanship are pretty much the same across these builders?

If you have dealth with one/both these builders please share your experiences. Also if you have pics of the tank please post.

Thanks.!!!

khoile · 12/17/2007, 08:29 AM

Forgot to mention, the tank will be 60x30x24 rimless/bracess 3x sides starphire.

glassbox-design · 12/17/2007, 08:44 AM

another to look at is aquarium obsessed. they are a sponsor here on RC. just someone else to consider...we ordered our rimless from them and it should be here shortly. we cant personally comment on the build quality, but i have seen others in person and they look good.

oldimpala · 12/17/2007, 08:52 AM

Khoile-

I have a Miracles 120 (48"x24"x24"); it's a "Standard" dimension tank; but I wanted some flexibility in hole placement, eurobracing, glass thickness, etc.

I absolutely couldn't be happier! I've now worked with a few Miracles tanks, and can't say anything negative about them. Seams are perfect; edges are great; eurobracing is fantastic. Just a great eperience from start to finish

My wife and I are in the design phase of a new home; we're planning a room divider tank and we'll absolutely be going back to Miracles....

-Andy

PS: They didn't pay me for this!

reef / aholic · 12/17/2007, 03:57 PM

A.G.E!!!

khoile · 12/17/2007, 04:37 PM

hehe I wish I could go A.G.E, wonder if they give substantial discount to the poor?

As for Aquarium Obsessed, their price is 100 more compare to to Miracles, but their warrany is only 1 year. I don't feel comfortable considering the other two offer 5x that amount.

Is concept tank worth the $400 risk? that is howmuch cheaper they are. That is almost an AC3 + DC8... lol.

12/17/2007, 08:29 AM	#1
khoile Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 90	Vote on tank builder, ordering soon please help. Hi all, I've narrowed my choices to the following two builders (both from Canada). http://www.concepttanks.com/ or http://www.miraclesaquariums.com/ Both give 5 years warranty although mircales will only extend the warranty from 1 yr to 5yr on approved tank stand design. Their pricees are close although miracles is more expensive, but bearable. I would love to go with AGE, but their cost + shipping almost double the price quoted by these two builders. Is the PVC bottom their only advantage? I would imagine overall workmanship are pretty much the same across these builders? If you have dealth with one/both these builders please share your experiences. Also if you have pics of the tank please post. Thanks.!!!

12/17/2007, 08:44 AM	#3
glassbox-design Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SF Posts: 3,041	another to look at is aquarium obsessed. they are a sponsor here on RC. just someone else to consider...we ordered our rimless from them and it should be here shortly. we cant personally comment on the build quality, but i have seen others in person and they look good. __________________ GLASSBOXDESIGN the modern reef blog LEDs are a 50,000 hr investment. Choose wisely. Current Tank Info: ...a new glassbox is coming

12/17/2007, 08:52 AM	#4
oldimpala Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 571	Khoile- I have a Miracles 120 (48"x24"x24"); it's a "Standard" dimension tank; but I wanted some flexibility in hole placement, eurobracing, glass thickness, etc. I absolutely couldn't be happier! I've now worked with a few Miracles tanks, and can't say anything negative about them. Seams are perfect; edges are great; eurobracing is fantastic. Just a great eperience from start to finish My wife and I are in the design phase of a new home; we're planning a room divider tank and we'll absolutely be going back to Miracles.... -Andy PS: They didn't pay me for this!

12/17/2007, 03:57 PM	#5
reef / aholic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: houston \| texas Posts: 647	A.G.E!!!

12/17/2007, 04:37 PM	#6
khoile Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 90	hehe I wish I could go A.G.E, wonder if they give substantial discount to the poor? As for Aquarium Obsessed, their price is 100 more compare to to Miracles, but their warrany is only 1 year. I don't feel comfortable considering the other two offer 5x that amount. Is concept tank worth the $400 risk? that is howmuch cheaper they are. That is almost an AC3 + DC8... lol.