Cool Noncustom Tanks

dustybuddy · 01/27/2008, 05:42 PM

Aquariums have been getting a lot more chic lately. I'm thinking of buying one of these more modern style aquariums. Oceanic, ADA, Elos, and Zeroedge seem to have some sweet designs i'm interested in plus these come drilled and with sumps. Anyone know of other nice aquariums that you don't have to get custom made?? Anyone wanna say something about their experiences with one of these tanks??

ADA

Elos

Oceanic Tech

Zeroedge

Shekki · 01/27/2008, 05:57 PM

I vote for the Elos.

new_world_disor · 01/27/2008, 06:14 PM

zeroedge are WOW. stunning tanks . get a poll on the go !

smmscott · 01/27/2008, 07:24 PM

Having seen all of them in the same room (at macna) They are all cool and have their pro's and cons. ElOS are sweet, however, if you want a canopy to hide lights and what not get the Oceanic. The big con with zero edge is the maintenance, with water going over the edge you now have algae on both sides to contend with among other things. I think alot of what you end up choosing will depend on what you want to do and your personal tastes and home aesthetic. HTH

PogoMonogo · 01/27/2008, 07:28 PM

yep, twice the algae to worry about, and you will get "dry spots" on the outside of the tank unless you are very vigilant with your cleaning. Cool idea, a lot to maintain.

PogoMonogo · 01/27/2008, 07:29 PM

also, does anyone find that mix of fish in the oceanic picture odd; Not entirely incorrect or anything, but just weird? Plus, the combination of fake and real corals. Odd.

DamnPepShrimp · 01/27/2008, 07:40 PM

pogo, looks to me that it is a fake drawing, most likely photshopped. I really like the zeroedge having seen it in person, but I can imagine cleaning would be a pain!

PogoMonogo · 01/27/2008, 07:48 PM

not really what i meant. I am sure its not real, or atleast mostly not real. Just thought it was an odd mix of fish presented by a company who is supposed to produce high end aquariums.

Brent F · 01/27/2008, 07:50 PM

Thanks for the comments re zero edge. I was wondering how hard they would be to maintain

01/27/2008, 05:42 PM	#1
dustybuddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 242	Cool Noncustom Tanks Aquariums have been getting a lot more chic lately. I'm thinking of buying one of these more modern style aquariums. Oceanic, ADA, Elos, and Zeroedge seem to have some sweet designs i'm interested in plus these come drilled and with sumps. Anyone know of other nice aquariums that you don't have to get custom made?? Anyone wanna say something about their experiences with one of these tanks?? ADA Elos Oceanic Tech Zeroedge

01/27/2008, 05:57 PM	#2
Shekki Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 651	I vote for the Elos. __________________ Elos mini reef Current Tank Info: Elos mini, reefkeeper 2, Vortech MP20, ice cap moonlight, Reef Fanatic ATO

01/27/2008, 06:14 PM	#3
new_world_disor Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: cardiff, wales Posts: 1,393	zeroedge are WOW. stunning tanks . get a poll on the go !

01/27/2008, 07:24 PM	#4
smmscott Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland (parma) Posts: 552	Having seen all of them in the same room (at macna) They are all cool and have their pro's and cons. ElOS are sweet, however, if you want a canopy to hide lights and what not get the Oceanic. The big con with zero edge is the maintenance, with water going over the edge you now have algae on both sides to contend with among other things. I think alot of what you end up choosing will depend on what you want to do and your personal tastes and home aesthetic. HTH

01/27/2008, 07:28 PM	#5
PogoMonogo Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 582	yep, twice the algae to worry about, and you will get "dry spots" on the outside of the tank unless you are very vigilant with your cleaning. Cool idea, a lot to maintain.

01/27/2008, 07:29 PM	#6
PogoMonogo Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 582	also, does anyone find that mix of fish in the oceanic picture odd; Not entirely incorrect or anything, but just weird? Plus, the combination of fake and real corals. Odd.

01/27/2008, 07:40 PM	#7
DamnPepShrimp Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 5,152	pogo, looks to me that it is a fake drawing, most likely photshopped. I really like the zeroedge having seen it in person, but I can imagine cleaning would be a pain!

01/27/2008, 07:48 PM	#8
PogoMonogo Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 582	not really what i meant. I am sure its not real, or atleast mostly not real. Just thought it was an odd mix of fish presented by a company who is supposed to produce high end aquariums.

01/27/2008, 07:50 PM	#9
Brent F Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: . Posts: 947	Thanks for the comments re zero edge. I was wondering how hard they would be to maintain