Deep Sea Aquatic 225 and 135 PRO questions.

garcastle2 · 06/29/2013, 12:50 PM

I'm upgrading my aging 90ga while moving it to the cellar so we can gut and redo the kitchen that the 90 is in.

Deep Sea Aquatics doesn't seem to have much on their website and my LFS refers to the manufacturer (LOL).

Anyone have or seen these tanks lately?

So far I've found out:
225 Pro: 72.5" x 27.5 x 27.5h with I believe central back overflow with holes cut for three 1" drains and two 3/4" returns?

135 Pro: 48.5" x 24.5 x 27.5h with four holes drilled in the bottom for the overflow though I am not sure if they are three drains and 1 return, or two and two. Not sure of the sizes or position in the tank (center or two corners).

I'm guessing they are both 1/2" glass and not sure of the actual dimensions of the overflow boxes?

The setup will be a two-tank "L" and will make almost a "U" with a 7' bar I built out of commercial fire doors and a 6-tap tower for my homebrews.

Can anyone help me fill in that info on the tanks? The depth and heights will work well with the limits in my cellar. Thanks!
G.

E Rosewater · 06/29/2013, 02:59 PM

I have the 200 which 72 x 24 x 27, pro version. It's a centered back overflow, 3 x 1" and 2 x .75" holes. The overflow is 18" x 6".

Saltwatercoral2 · 06/29/2013, 04:20 PM

I cant remember the gallons off top of my head, but you should get that 72 x 27 x 21" tall tank that they make.

RemembereD: 175 gallons..

ct_vol · 06/29/2013, 07:23 PM

Looks like DSA has changed their standard sizes since I bought my tank... I have their 185 (60hx30wx24h)... If I were buying right now I'd go for their 175, but I prefer a wider tank and my little Hawaiian arms can't reach very deep...

http://www.deepseaaquatics.net/index...-standard.html

If your LFS is ordering direct from them, or if you're not in a rush I would call DSA directly... They're super to work with and can do some customization without much additional cost. Hope this helps!

richfavinger · 09/26/2013, 09:50 AM

I just ordered my DSA 135g Pro with a Starphire front glass. ETA (they say) is any thing from 2-8 weeks. I'm not sure on the drains, and can't seem to find any thing. For the 135g I thought it was 2x 1" Drains and 2x 3/4" Returns. The LFS seems to tell me it's 2x 1 1/4" Drain and 2x 1" Returns... When " I " called DSA, they didn't seem too willing to discuss specs, basically telling me I HAD to contact a local dealer.

1fishkeeper · 09/26/2013, 01:12 PM

I pickup my DSA 190 Pro tomorrow. It's 60"X27"X27" from looking at them in the store they looked great and the quality on them seemed really good that is why I went with them. When I called them richavinger I had nothing but great things from them. I was wanting to know the size of the overflow for it and how far apart the holes were drilled. They gave me all of the answers I was looking for with no problems. If you really want to know certain things ask for the engineer and he can tell you everything

sirreal63 · 09/26/2013, 01:22 PM

If you like the quality of the old DSA, call Planet Aquariums, the people who built DSA's reputation are there now.

06/29/2013, 12:50 PM	#1
garcastle2 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 50	Deep Sea Aquatic 225 and 135 PRO questions. I'm upgrading my aging 90ga while moving it to the cellar so we can gut and redo the kitchen that the 90 is in. Deep Sea Aquatics doesn't seem to have much on their website and my LFS refers to the manufacturer (LOL). Anyone have or seen these tanks lately? So far I've found out: 225 Pro: 72.5" x 27.5 x 27.5h with I believe central back overflow with holes cut for three 1" drains and two 3/4" returns? 135 Pro: 48.5" x 24.5 x 27.5h with four holes drilled in the bottom for the overflow though I am not sure if they are three drains and 1 return, or two and two. Not sure of the sizes or position in the tank (center or two corners). I'm guessing they are both 1/2" glass and not sure of the actual dimensions of the overflow boxes? The setup will be a two-tank "L" and will make almost a "U" with a 7' bar I built out of commercial fire doors and a 6-tap tower for my homebrews. Can anyone help me fill in that info on the tanks? The depth and heights will work well with the limits in my cellar. Thanks! G. __________________ Cheers, G. Current Tank Info: 90g AGA-MF; 20g Amiracle sump a floor below; Hamilton HQI hood 2x Ushio 20k 250w, 2x 110w VHO blues; Reeflo Hammerhead Gold; MRC MR-2; DIY sch80 plumbing galore; 2x MP40wes; 50g DIY Fuge/Reservoir w/Eheim/Tunze; 20g QT; ~130# Fiji/30# Pukani

06/29/2013, 07:23 PM	#4
ct_vol Reefing On My Mind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kempton, IL Posts: 8,083	Looks like DSA has changed their standard sizes since I bought my tank... I have their 185 (60hx30wx24h)... If I were buying right now I'd go for their 175, but I prefer a wider tank and my little Hawaiian arms can't reach very deep... http://www.deepseaaquatics.net/index...-standard.html If your LFS is ordering direct from them, or if you're not in a rush I would call DSA directly... They're super to work with and can do some customization without much additional cost. Hope this helps! __________________ Randy Volunteers, Blackhawks, Titans, Cubs!!!! Current Tank Info: 185g waiting to be built, 120g SPS/Anemone Reef, 120g SCA in the works, 58g mixed reef w/ 6x39w T5, 125g grow out w/ Reef Breeders

09/26/2013, 09:50 AM	#5
richfavinger Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 866	I just ordered my DSA 135g Pro with a Starphire front glass. ETA (they say) is any thing from 2-8 weeks. I'm not sure on the drains, and can't seem to find any thing. For the 135g I thought it was 2x 1" Drains and 2x 3/4" Returns. The LFS seems to tell me it's 2x 1 1/4" Drain and 2x 1" Returns... When " I " called DSA, they didn't seem too willing to discuss specs, basically telling me I HAD to contact a local dealer. __________________ Rich Current Tank Info: DSA 135g (48x24x27) Starphire, Elite Aquatics M2 Sump, Reef Octopus Diablo DCS200-INT, GEO 612 Calcium Reactor + AP Carbon Doser, 2x Radion Pro Gen2, 2x VorTech MP40

09/26/2013, 01:12 PM	#6
1fishkeeper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Spanaway, WA Posts: 1,101	I pickup my DSA 190 Pro tomorrow. It's 60"X27"X27" from looking at them in the store they looked great and the quality on them seemed really good that is why I went with them. When I called them richavinger I had nothing but great things from them. I was wanting to know the size of the overflow for it and how far apart the holes were drilled. They gave me all of the answers I was looking for with no problems. If you really want to know certain things ask for the engineer and he can tell you everything __________________ "You can run but you will only die tired" U.S. Army Snipers

09/26/2013, 01:22 PM	#7
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	If you like the quality of the old DSA, call Planet Aquariums, the people who built DSA's reputation are there now. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

06/29/2013, 02:59 PM	#2
E Rosewater Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 846	I have the 200 which 72 x 24 x 27, pro version. It's a centered back overflow, 3 x 1" and 2 x .75" holes. The overflow is 18" x 6".

06/29/2013, 04:20 PM	#3
Saltwatercoral2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,617	I cant remember the gallons off top of my head, but you should get that 72 x 27 x 21" tall tank that they make. RemembereD: 175 gallons..