Glass cages tanks - Page 3

luamada · 08/30/2013, 09:18 PM

I loved this page. I want to buy a new tank about 150 gals and I am so scared to buy a bad one that will leak. I liked some of the review for GC but anyone suggest anything also or know a web page that is easy like GC..P

kelrn98 · 08/30/2013, 10:07 PM

I bought a 300g 96x24x31 from glass cages about 18 months ago. They met me at the interstate while passing through my town,p and cut me a great deal on shipping. I don't have much experience with other higher end tanks and cosmetically speaking I am sure there are better options. However I don't have any fear of leaks or the tank breaking, it is sturdy. The euro bracing doesn't seem to block any light IMO. the tank was ridiculously heavy though.

SUPERSTOCKRACER · 08/31/2013, 02:51 PM

Just bought a GC 63 x 28 x 48.50 tall aquarium from them. great price and was only $130. to ship to Elmsford,NY. Great guys to deal with. They helped getting it in my truck too.
Going to buy a 96 x 36 x 36 from them as well.

albano · 08/31/2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kelrn98

The euro bracing doesn't seem to block any light IMO.

Are you talking about center braces/supports? I don't see how euro bracing would ever block any light around the edge!

luamada · 09/02/2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tigrtraps

I have a glass cages tank coming February 9th. A 65 gallon, I'll let you know if it explodes after I load some water in it.

Any news on your glass cage tank?
What do you think of them?

kelrn98 · 09/03/2013, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by albano

Are you talking about center braces/supports? I don't see how euro bracing would ever block any light around the edge!

yes.

1000rrstunna · 12/07/2016, 01:53 PM

bringing this back from the dead considering a 240 wide or a custom 84x30x25 for my new house.... just scared how heavy it will be bringing it down the stairs into the basement lol

ca1ore · 12/07/2016, 04:47 PM

Probably not a lot of change back from 1,000 lbs.

mfinn · 12/07/2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mfinn

Glass Cages did a west coast tour with their delivery truck 5-1/2 years ago.
I bought my 240 gallon wide tank from them at the time.
I think the delivery charge was about $125.
I hope they do another west coast swing, I'm getting ready to do another tank and would buy another without hesitation.

a little over 2 years after I posted this, my glasscages tank sprung a leak on a bottom seam.
From that point on it was garbage.
I gave it away and that person tried to reseal it and 5 months later the seam split even bigger than when I had it.

SPS_77493 · 12/07/2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by xfactor1315

I know this has beat to death but out of the not so great reviews from glass cages, has anyone had a tank leak or fail in any way. Any input on the top bracing would be great also. It seams from the pics the 180 wide I want has some pretty large bracing that might cause some shading.

Instead of top go with bottom bracing 3/4" thick glass.

I got a 160/g custom from them about 6 yrs. ago and it was built to last. The only con - sloppy silicon work.

Medic755 · 12/08/2016, 06:30 AM

I usually feel like people are more likely to post a review if they've had problems than if everything is going great. I try to review a product whether or not I like it.

ca1ore · 12/08/2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mfinn

a little over 2 years after I posted this, my glasscages tank sprung a leak on a bottom seam.
From that point on it was garbage.
I gave it away and that person tried to reseal it and 5 months later the seam split even bigger than when I had it.

Out of curiosity, glass or acrylic. Sounds like glass.

mfinn · 12/08/2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

Out of curiosity, glass or acrylic. Sounds like glass.

glass

ca1ore · 12/08/2016, 10:04 AM

I'm considering one. Many years ago I bought a World Class Aquarium that lasted me for 18 years before I sold it, and the construction of that tank is almost identical to how GC makes theirs (so close, that I wonder of it's the same builder). Only difference is the extra bracing along the bottom. My only real hesitation is the logistics and weight.

ExpensiveHobby · 12/08/2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1000rrstunna

bringing this back from the dead considering a 240 wide or a custom 84x30x25 for my new house.... just scared how heavy it will be bringing it down the stairs into the basement lol

I had a fragtank from them that was probably 3' x 18" x 8". It was insanely heavy for its size. The glass they used was very thick and all the bracing doubled it up in some spots.

If you are going down the stairs I'd just use a blanket to drag it. Have people at the bottom of the steps to gradually let it slide down the steps.

Just never sell it because it wont go back up the steps

08/30/2013, 09:18 PM	#51
luamada Love saltwater fishes... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Valrico Posts: 394 Blog Entries: 12	New tank I loved this page. I want to buy a new tank about 150 gals and I am so scared to buy a bad one that will leak. I liked some of the review for GC but anyone suggest anything also or know a web page that is easy like GC..P __________________ 350G, 100Gsump, 350lb of live rock-dead, 3 Radion PRO, Apex Controller with wireless capability, PH realtor, calcium Reactor, carbon Reactor, 1 MPs60, 1MP 40, auto-top off, auto water changer, skimme Current Tank Info: 350G Deep See Aquatic with Sapphire glass 96.5X36.5X24, Sump Refugium, LED Radion PRO 3, 350 LV rock, Apex Controller, MP 60, auto-top-off, more to come

08/30/2013, 10:07 PM	#52
kelrn98 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 856	I bought a 300g 96x24x31 from glass cages about 18 months ago. They met me at the interstate while passing through my town,p and cut me a great deal on shipping. I don't have much experience with other higher end tanks and cosmetically speaking I am sure there are better options. However I don't have any fear of leaks or the tank breaking, it is sturdy. The euro bracing doesn't seem to block any light IMO. the tank was ridiculously heavy though. __________________ ~Kelly~ Current Tank Info: 96x24x30 -300g mixed reef: 75g sump, 35g fuge, 2x MP60, 4x Radion Pros, reef octopus X5000 skimmer, way too much LR and a few fish

12/07/2016, 04:47 PM	#58
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Probably not a lot of change back from 1,000 lbs. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

12/08/2016, 10:04 AM	#64
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	I'm considering one. Many years ago I bought a World Class Aquarium that lasted me for 18 years before I sold it, and the construction of that tank is almost identical to how GC makes theirs (so close, that I wonder of it's the same builder). Only difference is the extra bracing along the bottom. My only real hesitation is the logistics and weight. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

08/31/2013, 02:51 PM	#53
SUPERSTOCKRACER Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 192	Just bought a GC 63 x 28 x 48.50 tall aquarium from them. great price and was only $130. to ship to Elmsford,NY. Great guys to deal with. They helped getting it in my truck too. Going to buy a 96 x 36 x 36 from them as well.

12/07/2016, 01:53 PM	#57
1000rrstunna Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 111	bringing this back from the dead considering a 240 wide or a custom 84x30x25 for my new house.... just scared how heavy it will be bringing it down the stairs into the basement lol

12/08/2016, 06:30 AM	#61
Medic755 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 38	I usually feel like people are more likely to post a review if they've had problems than if everything is going great. I try to review a product whether or not I like it.