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Eel Freak · 09/22/2009, 07:34 PM

Hi!

I recently obtained a 70g glass tank (36"l x 18"w x 25"d) and have been unable to determine the manufacturer. It has a center brace and I have been unable to find any stickers of any sort that would be of any indication to the manufacturer... It has black trim, appearingly non-starphire glass, and 3/8" glass. Any input is appreciated! Thank you!

aquaman67 · 09/22/2009, 07:39 PM

It sounds like my glass cages tank.

ethank77 · 09/22/2009, 07:42 PM

could you post a pic esp of the center brace but could be a perfecto

Eel Freak · 09/22/2009, 08:08 PM

Hmmm I had wondered about Glass Cages....

Here are the pix!

Full Shot

Close-up

Eel Freak · 09/23/2009, 04:37 PM

If it helps there are two stickers on the bottom.

One reads, "assembled by: PAT 2-99"

and the other something about the bottom panel being tempered for strength and durability or the like.

LisaD · 09/23/2009, 04:47 PM

I'm guessing Perfecto - their 65 gallon. They label their tanks with assembly month and year. I think they also include initials of assembler.

http://www.elmersaquarium.com/h100perfecto_tanks.htm

Eel Freak · 09/23/2009, 04:56 PM

Aha!

I think you may have found it! Thank you!!

I do have one more question however, are all panels tempered or could I in theory drill one of the 36" panels? Thanks!

LisaD · 09/23/2009, 07:29 PM

Glad I could help!

I'm not sure about your question though. I would call the manufacturer (Perfecto is in Indiana). They've gone through a lot of changes since 1999, but you may be able to get someone to tell you. I'd be afraid to drill this tank, because they tend to use fairly thin glass on these tanks.

I'm sure someone in the DIY forum would be familiar with these tanks and whether or not they can be drilled.

lougotzz · 09/23/2009, 08:42 PM

If thats a perfecto, only the bottom panel is gonna be tempered. Idk why but the only tank perfecto makes as of to date that is all tempered is the 55. Maybe cause the glass is thin on teh 55?

http://marineland.com/sites/Marinela...um%20Specs.pdf

seapug · 09/23/2009, 08:56 PM

The brace and trim looks very much like my AGA to me, but AGA tanks have a label on the base trim. They are now called Aqueon and I'm not sure how they label or mark their tanks.

lougotzz · 09/23/2009, 09:53 PM

Nah that brace isnt AGA. I know because one of the reason I bought my elos was because I was comparing bracing like mad because I didnt like the bar gonig across the top like that. The AGA brace is wider, where the perfecto is thinner like that.

09/22/2009, 07:34 PM	#1
Eel Freak Fimbriated Moray Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Space Coast Posts: 830	What mfg... Hi! I recently obtained a 70g glass tank (36"l x 18"w x 25"d) and have been unable to determine the manufacturer. It has a center brace and I have been unable to find any stickers of any sort that would be of any indication to the manufacturer... It has black trim, appearingly non-starphire glass, and 3/8" glass. Any input is appreciated! Thank you! __________________ I plan to procrastinate. Current Tank Info: 205g Mixed Reef - 3x Radion XR30w Gen 2, twin VorTechs, SRO-XP5000e, 50g estuary, 125g fuge, OM 4-way

09/22/2009, 07:42 PM	#3
ethank77 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sabine Pass Texas Posts: 347	could you post a pic esp of the center brace but could be a perfecto __________________ mannais

09/22/2009, 08:08 PM	#4
Eel Freak Fimbriated Moray Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Space Coast Posts: 830	Hmmm I had wondered about Glass Cages.... Here are the pix! Full Shot Close-up __________________ I plan to procrastinate. Current Tank Info: 205g Mixed Reef - 3x Radion XR30w Gen 2, twin VorTechs, SRO-XP5000e, 50g estuary, 125g fuge, OM 4-way

09/23/2009, 04:37 PM	#5
Eel Freak Fimbriated Moray Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Space Coast Posts: 830	If it helps there are two stickers on the bottom. One reads, "assembled by: PAT 2-99" and the other something about the bottom panel being tempered for strength and durability or the like. __________________ I plan to procrastinate. Current Tank Info: 205g Mixed Reef - 3x Radion XR30w Gen 2, twin VorTechs, SRO-XP5000e, 50g estuary, 125g fuge, OM 4-way

09/23/2009, 04:47 PM	#6
LisaD That's not a salmon Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: central North Carolina Posts: 6,986	I'm guessing Perfecto - their 65 gallon. They label their tanks with assembly month and year. I think they also include initials of assembler. http://www.elmersaquarium.com/h100perfecto_tanks.htm __________________ Keeping saltwater tanks since the late '70s Current Tank Info: tankless at the moment

09/22/2009, 07:39 PM	#2
aquaman67 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,629	It sounds like my glass cages tank.

09/23/2009, 04:56 PM	#7
Eel Freak Fimbriated Moray Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Space Coast Posts: 830	Aha! I think you may have found it! Thank you!! I do have one more question however, are all panels tempered or could I in theory drill one of the 36" panels? Thanks! __________________ I plan to procrastinate. Current Tank Info: 205g Mixed Reef - 3x Radion XR30w Gen 2, twin VorTechs, SRO-XP5000e, 50g estuary, 125g fuge, OM 4-way

09/23/2009, 07:29 PM	#8
LisaD That's not a salmon Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: central North Carolina Posts: 6,986	Glad I could help! I'm not sure about your question though. I would call the manufacturer (Perfecto is in Indiana). They've gone through a lot of changes since 1999, but you may be able to get someone to tell you. I'd be afraid to drill this tank, because they tend to use fairly thin glass on these tanks. I'm sure someone in the DIY forum would be familiar with these tanks and whether or not they can be drilled. __________________ Keeping saltwater tanks since the late '70s Current Tank Info: tankless at the moment

09/23/2009, 08:42 PM	#9
lougotzz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,524	If thats a perfecto, only the bottom panel is gonna be tempered. Idk why but the only tank perfecto makes as of to date that is all tempered is the 55. Maybe cause the glass is thin on teh 55? http://marineland.com/sites/Marinela...um%20Specs.pdf

09/23/2009, 08:56 PM	#10
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	The brace and trim looks very much like my AGA to me, but AGA tanks have a label on the base trim. They are now called Aqueon and I'm not sure how they label or mark their tanks. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

09/23/2009, 09:53 PM	#11
lougotzz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,524	Nah that brace isnt AGA. I know because one of the reason I bought my elos was because I was comparing bracing like mad because I didnt like the bar gonig across the top like that. The AGA brace is wider, where the perfecto is thinner like that.