Oceanic vs. Perfecto vs. All Glass??

Pike614 · 07/02/2007, 08:28 PM

I am considering an upgrade to a 150 gallon tank. Any differences in brands for a Reef Ready set-up? All glass seems popular, but Oceanic and Perfecto seem to be available also.
Any feedback will help!
Thanks!

Avi · 07/02/2007, 08:56 PM

Well, All-Glass and Perfecto are more or less competitors in the mass-produced aquarium business. Some people prefer one over the other, but more or less, they are comparable. I personally prefer All-Glass over Perfecto but many people like Perfecto and are very satisfied with their tanks.

Oceanic is a "higher line" of aquariums, made by the same company that makes All-Glass. They offer things like Starfire glass on the front glass, lower profile overflows on their reef-ready tanks, etc. They are considerably more expensive than either of the other two. I have four tanks...three are Oceanic but I just bought an All-Glass. I have to say that while the features that Oceanic makes available these days are attractive but at the same time, they are rather expensive and I didn't think in the case of the new 110-gallon tank I most recently bought, the features were worth the disparity in cost. You might feel otherwise, though.

I should add that, having had Oceanic tanks, the quality of the new All-Glass is very high and it appears to be very well made.

Pike614 · 07/02/2007, 08:59 PM

Great info, thanks for the details. I think that the Oceanic sounds like a higher quality tank.

jpitts101 · 07/02/2007, 09:02 PM

last i heard oceanic only offers a 5 year warrenty while perfecto offers 15 year. like i said thats the last i heard. i want to go with the company that stands by their tanks. just my 2 cents.

old salty · 07/02/2007, 11:05 PM

I have an AGA 125 and just recently purchased a used Oceanic 215. The Oceanic is a nicer tank; the seams are put together in such a way that it gives a very clean look around all of the seams. The sealant on the 125 spreads out much further. The downside is that the Oceanic tank is braced by a very large, very thick, and very green piece of glass over the center section. This is gonna KILL the PAR from my center light.

I don't think you can go wrong with either one; if possible, see the tank before you buy it.

oct2274 · 07/03/2007, 11:56 AM

oceanic is easily the best of the three, but more expensive. I believe AGA owns Oceanic now.

Pike614 · 07/03/2007, 12:45 PM

I plan to go check out the tank tonight. Fron the sounds of it, the glass brace is a clear piece of glass. I won't know till I go take a look. Having a green glass, or frosted glass will not make for a good lighting lay-out.

barngeatbayman · 07/03/2007, 02:12 PM

I have a brand new Oceanic 90 gal RR ultimate sitting in the room with me now as I type. The warranty is now LIFETIME. The Starphire glass is excellent. I do not see any lighting problems with the center brace as discussed. Very nice tank!!! Is it worth the extra $$$? not sure, but I am certainly not disappointed.

old salty · 07/03/2007, 02:43 PM

When I stated the glass was very green, I meant that it was the same stuff the rest of the tank is made out of; it's not low iron. I tried some small experimenting with a Surefire flashlight last night. The biggest issue I can see at the moment is going to be the fact that the glass is going to reflect a lot of light directly back at the bulb, due to the flat surface. It may not be that big of a deal. Either way, it's a nice tank and I got it for a good price.

mdt178 · 07/03/2007, 05:00 PM

Where can we find more info about the new Oceanic Ultimate series?

barngeatbayman · 07/03/2007, 08:30 PM

website hasnt been updated in sometime try going to a dealer and looking at his catalog

klutey · 07/03/2007, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oct2274
oceanic is easily the best of the three, but more expensive. I believe AGA owns Oceanic now.

Actually, Oceanic bought out AGA about 6 years ago (back when I still worked at AGA).

The company was started by two brothers (Randy and Jerry Ritzo) in their garage back in the 70s. They were the first to use a glass bottom (instead of slate). Hence the name All-Glass Aquarium. About 10 years ago, Randy bought out Jerry and owned the company himself. About 6 years ago, Randy sold the company to Oceanic for about $465 million. Just a little history of AGA. Awesome tanks!

phishguyatstore · 07/03/2007, 10:39 PM

Now All the companys are owened by central aquatics witch is owned by central pet and garden if i had the money i would buy a oceanic but all glass is much cheaper and almost as nice

tricky · 07/10/2008, 08:22 PM

Oceanic's warranty (at least for larger tanks) is a lifetime warranty - if you put it on their stand.

Nano Chris · 07/10/2008, 09:56 PM

I had wanted a Oceanic Tech tank, but i own a RSM now. So... I had an AGA good quality tanks too. Perfecto is pretty good also.

07/02/2007, 08:28 PM	#1
Pike614 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,303	Oceanic vs. Perfecto vs. All Glass?? I am considering an upgrade to a 150 gallon tank. Any differences in brands for a Reef Ready set-up? All glass seems popular, but Oceanic and Perfecto seem to be available also. Any feedback will help! Thanks!

07/02/2007, 08:56 PM	#2
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	Well, All-Glass and Perfecto are more or less competitors in the mass-produced aquarium business. Some people prefer one over the other, but more or less, they are comparable. I personally prefer All-Glass over Perfecto but many people like Perfecto and are very satisfied with their tanks. Oceanic is a "higher line" of aquariums, made by the same company that makes All-Glass. They offer things like Starfire glass on the front glass, lower profile overflows on their reef-ready tanks, etc. They are considerably more expensive than either of the other two. I have four tanks...three are Oceanic but I just bought an All-Glass. I have to say that while the features that Oceanic makes available these days are attractive but at the same time, they are rather expensive and I didn't think in the case of the new 110-gallon tank I most recently bought, the features were worth the disparity in cost. You might feel otherwise, though. I should add that, having had Oceanic tanks, the quality of the new All-Glass is very high and it appears to be very well made. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

07/02/2007, 09:02 PM	#4
jpitts101 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ardmore Posts: 1,176	last i heard oceanic only offers a 5 year warrenty while perfecto offers 15 year. like i said thats the last i heard. i want to go with the company that stands by their tanks. just my 2 cents. __________________ J.D. Pitts when in doubt pull it out!!!! Current Tank Info: 180 sps dominant

07/02/2007, 11:05 PM	#5
old salty Genius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Island of Misfit Toys Posts: 3,131	I have an AGA 125 and just recently purchased a used Oceanic 215. The Oceanic is a nicer tank; the seams are put together in such a way that it gives a very clean look around all of the seams. The sealant on the 125 spreads out much further. The downside is that the Oceanic tank is braced by a very large, very thick, and very green piece of glass over the center section. This is gonna KILL the PAR from my center light. I don't think you can go wrong with either one; if possible, see the tank before you buy it. __________________ "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: Out of the marine aquarium hobby

07/03/2007, 02:43 PM	#9
old salty Genius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Island of Misfit Toys Posts: 3,131	When I stated the glass was very green, I meant that it was the same stuff the rest of the tank is made out of; it's not low iron. I tried some small experimenting with a Surefire flashlight last night. The biggest issue I can see at the moment is going to be the fact that the glass is going to reflect a lot of light directly back at the bulb, due to the flat surface. It may not be that big of a deal. Either way, it's a nice tank and I got it for a good price. __________________ "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: Out of the marine aquarium hobby

07/02/2007, 08:59 PM	#3
Pike614 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,303	Great info, thanks for the details. I think that the Oceanic sounds like a higher quality tank.

07/03/2007, 11:56 AM	#6
oct2274 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,347	oceanic is easily the best of the three, but more expensive. I believe AGA owns Oceanic now.

07/03/2007, 12:45 PM	#7
Pike614 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,303	I plan to go check out the tank tonight. Fron the sounds of it, the glass brace is a clear piece of glass. I won't know till I go take a look. Having a green glass, or frosted glass will not make for a good lighting lay-out.

07/03/2007, 02:12 PM	#8
barngeatbayman Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: freehold, nj Posts: 380	I have a brand new Oceanic 90 gal RR ultimate sitting in the room with me now as I type. The warranty is now LIFETIME. The Starphire glass is excellent. I do not see any lighting problems with the center brace as discussed. Very nice tank!!! Is it worth the extra $$$? not sure, but I am certainly not disappointed.

07/03/2007, 05:00 PM	#10
mdt178 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 655	Where can we find more info about the new Oceanic Ultimate series?

07/03/2007, 08:30 PM	#11
barngeatbayman Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: freehold, nj Posts: 380	website hasnt been updated in sometime try going to a dealer and looking at his catalog

07/03/2007, 10:39 PM	#13
phishguyatstore Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 378	Now All the companys are owened by central aquatics witch is owned by central pet and garden if i had the money i would buy a oceanic but all glass is much cheaper and almost as nice

07/10/2008, 08:22 PM	#14
tricky Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 529	Oceanic's warranty (at least for larger tanks) is a lifetime warranty - if you put it on their stand.

07/10/2008, 09:56 PM	#15
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	I had wanted a Oceanic Tech tank, but i own a RSM now. So... I had an AGA good quality tanks too. Perfecto is pretty good also. __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!