which reef ready tank?

thunderjohnsonx · 06/02/2011, 08:42 PM

Hey guys. This weekend is the big weekend. I'm going to purchase my 75 gal reef ready tank. I got a quote from my lfs for $250. Is this a decent price? What I didn't anticipate was the owner asking if i have a preferred brand. what are the brands? And their differences? I think I want one with a corner overflow just because it looks better in my opinion. What do u guys think?

peppie · 06/02/2011, 09:57 PM

You are at the right place to get info on this hobby. I cant answer your Question on which brand is better. I cant advise you not to ask your LFS that Q he will sell you the one that he will make the most $ on, IMO.
I myself would also go with the corner overflow. No other reason than looks. I would also buy a tank deeper than 18" (front to back), again for looks and more room for rock work and flow.
Good luck.

aandfsoccr04 · 06/02/2011, 10:50 PM

I don't think they make a factory 75 gallon that is deeper than 18 in. Marineland is a good brand of tank as well as perfecto. I would stay away from AGA ( all glass aquariums ) but that's just my personal opinion. Take it with a grain of salt.

Lynnmw1208 · 06/03/2011, 08:11 AM

What's wrong with AGA? I have one from 1996 and it's still holding water

On another note, I'd go marineland if I had a choice for a brand spanking new one

Chris27 · 06/03/2011, 08:46 AM

Isn't Perfecto Marineland? And All Glass Aquarium Aqueon?

RocketSurgeon · 06/03/2011, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderjohnsonx

Hey guys. This weekend is the big weekend. I'm going to purchase my 75 gal reef ready tank. I got a quote from my lfs for $250. Is this a decent price? What I didn't anticipate was the owner asking if i have a preferred brand. what are the brands? And their differences? I think I want one with a corner overflow just because it looks better in my opinion. What do u guys think?

How much is the regular tank, not reef-ready?

If I were listing brands...Oceanic, Marineland, and AGA. Oceanic being the Mercedes and AGA being the Chevrolet, if you will.

They are all going to hold water.

James404 · 06/03/2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketSurgeon

How much is the regular tank, not reef-ready?

If I were listing brands...Oceanic, Marineland, and AGA. Oceanic being the Mercedes and AGA being the Chevrolet, if you will.

They are all going to hold water.

Can't really get oceanic tanks anymore excluding the biocubes. Marineland or Aqueon, not much difference in a 75.

bfoleyiii · 06/03/2011, 12:34 PM

Do they all have the same warranty? If so I doubt it will matter which name you get on the glass.

Lynnmw1208 · 06/03/2011, 12:59 PM

yeah most have a good warranty if it's a large tank. I think a 10 gallon is still 1 year or something like that.

rbredding · 06/03/2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by James404

Can't really get oceanic tanks anymore excluding the biocubes.

what about the illuminata?

(which is a CRAZY SEXII tank, by the way...)

small alien · 06/03/2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by aandfsoccr04

I don't think they make a factory 75 gallon that is deeper than 18 in. Marineland is a good brand of tank as well as perfecto. I would stay away from AGA ( all glass aquariums ) but that's just my personal opinion. Take it with a grain of salt.

Totally disagree. Marineland quality has gone downhill from what I've seen and heard. I'm very happy with my AGA 75 gallon RR tank.

06/02/2011, 08:42 PM	#1
thunderjohnsonx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rocky Point (long island), NY Posts: 77	which reef ready tank? Hey guys. This weekend is the big weekend. I'm going to purchase my 75 gal reef ready tank. I got a quote from my lfs for $250. Is this a decent price? What I didn't anticipate was the owner asking if i have a preferred brand. what are the brands? And their differences? I think I want one with a corner overflow just because it looks better in my opinion. What do u guys think?

06/03/2011, 08:11 AM	#4
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	What's wrong with AGA? I have one from 1996 and it's still holding water On another note, I'd go marineland if I had a choice for a brand spanking new one __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

06/03/2011, 08:46 AM	#5
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	Isn't Perfecto Marineland? And All Glass Aquarium Aqueon? __________________ Fill your tank with $5 bills, add gasoline and light it on fire.....only then will you know the real cost of reefing. Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed Reef

06/03/2011, 12:34 PM	#8
bfoleyiii Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Corona De Tucson Posts: 109	Do they all have the same warranty? If so I doubt it will matter which name you get on the glass. __________________ Bob3 Current Tank Info: 125 in the making

06/03/2011, 12:59 PM	#9
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	yeah most have a good warranty if it's a large tank. I think a 10 gallon is still 1 year or something like that. __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

06/02/2011, 09:57 PM	#2
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	You are at the right place to get info on this hobby. I cant answer your Question on which brand is better. I cant advise you not to ask your LFS that Q he will sell you the one that he will make the most $ on, IMO. I myself would also go with the corner overflow. No other reason than looks. I would also buy a tank deeper than 18" (front to back), again for looks and more room for rock work and flow. Good luck.

06/02/2011, 10:50 PM	#3
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	I don't think they make a factory 75 gallon that is deeper than 18 in. Marineland is a good brand of tank as well as perfecto. I would stay away from AGA ( all glass aquariums ) but that's just my personal opinion. Take it with a grain of salt.

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