60 gallon oceanic cube?

Peter Eichler · 07/23/2006, 01:29 PM

I have a LFS claiming they exist, and that they're a "semi-custom", whatever that means. Everything concerning oceanic right now is up in the air since they're moving to WI., so no one seems to be able to give me definitive prices of sizes they will be carrying.

So, have any of you ever seen or heard of one?

Thanks,
Ike

JGoslee · 07/23/2006, 02:47 PM

Ive never heard of a 60gal cube. I thought the only cube they make is the 30gal.

sir_dudeguy · 07/23/2006, 02:51 PM

i'm sure they'd custom make one for you. Most any company will if you pay them enough

Peter Eichler · 07/23/2006, 05:51 PM

From what I gathered, "semi-custom" meant that it's a special order but not really a full custom job. Maybe that means they can just use glass panels and trim pieces from other standard size aquariums

Well, hopefully AGA/Oceanic can give the LFS a price tomorrow...

Avast Marine · 07/23/2006, 06:29 PM

I wish they made that a stock tank, I bet they would fly off the shelves!

Peter Eichler · 07/23/2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally posted by dandy7200
I wish they made that a stock tank, I bet they would fly off the shelves!

Yeah, that's my thinking. Yet it would seem my only option is custom or the 30 gallon. Hopefuly I get some good news tomorrow.

nemo g · 07/23/2006, 10:09 PM

yes they have "standard custom" tanks, or at least they used to.

they are basically special order tanks, tanks they dont consider a hassle to make but only do so upon request, and at a price premium.

they used to have them listed on their website, but no more. the 90 "cube" was one of the ones listed and i got it priced at $1100 with stand.

the 60 cube however was, from what i was told, a custom order and as such pricey. i got that priced as well and was also $1100.

time will only tell if they will "update" their new line and how the move will affect tank prices.

Peter Eichler · 07/23/2006, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nemo g
yes they have "standard custom" tanks, or at least they used to.

they are basically special order tanks, tanks they dont consider a hassle to make but only do so upon request, and at a price premium.

they used to have them listed on their website, but no more. the 90 "cube" was one of the ones listed and i got it priced at $1100 with stand.

the 60 cube however was, from what i was told, a custom order and as such pricey. i got that priced as well and was also $1100.

time will only tell if they will "update" their new line and how the move will affect tank prices.

According to the locals prices will be coming down a good amount in WI since shipping charges will no longer apply. We'll see and I hope that's the case. It will make deciding between a 65 and a 75 easier, I'll just get a 60 or larger cube

nemo g · 07/23/2006, 10:22 PM

locals always have it good due to the cost savings of shipping to and from distributors.

i recall posts from texans who bought their oceanics setups for hundreds less than here in the northeast

King-Kong · 07/23/2006, 10:29 PM

Im pretty sure ive seen a 57 gallon (or aprox.) Oceanic Cube at my LFS.

Peter Eichler · 07/23/2006, 10:39 PM

Either way it should help me outwith my decision. I'd much rather have a 58 oceanic than a 50 or 65 AGA. That is if they still offer the same quality and sizes oceanic is known for...

I've been told that Oceanic did not employ a engineer with their aquariums and stands, instead they just overengineered everything. So, we may see a drop in quality with the Oceanic stuff if AGA decides to cut some costs, but then it would seem pointless to continue with Oceanic. Hopefully there is more to the aquisition than AGA just wanting to eliminate their competition.

07/23/2006, 01:29 PM	#1
Peter Eichler Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,081	60 gallon oceanic cube? I have a LFS claiming they exist, and that they're a "semi-custom", whatever that means. Everything concerning oceanic right now is up in the air since they're moving to WI., so no one seems to be able to give me definitive prices of sizes they will be carrying. So, have any of you ever seen or heard of one? Thanks, Ike

07/23/2006, 02:47 PM	#2
JGoslee Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,216	Ive never heard of a 60gal cube. I thought the only cube they make is the 30gal. __________________ Click on my red house to see my Zoanthid dominated tank.

07/23/2006, 02:51 PM	#3
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	i'm sure they'd custom make one for you. Most any company will if you pay them enough __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

07/23/2006, 06:29 PM	#5
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	I wish they made that a stock tank, I bet they would fly off the shelves! __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

07/23/2006, 10:09 PM	#7
nemo g Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: west side iz da best Posts: 1,039	yes they have "standard custom" tanks, or at least they used to. they are basically special order tanks, tanks they dont consider a hassle to make but only do so upon request, and at a price premium. they used to have them listed on their website, but no more. the 90 "cube" was one of the ones listed and i got it priced at $1100 with stand. the 60 cube however was, from what i was told, a custom order and as such pricey. i got that priced as well and was also $1100. time will only tell if they will "update" their new line and how the move will affect tank prices. __________________ nG Current Tank Info: tis da bestest tank eva

07/23/2006, 05:51 PM	#4
Peter Eichler Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,081	From what I gathered, "semi-custom" meant that it's a special order but not really a full custom job. Maybe that means they can just use glass panels and trim pieces from other standard size aquariums Well, hopefully AGA/Oceanic can give the LFS a price tomorrow...

07/23/2006, 10:22 PM	#9
nemo g Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: west side iz da best Posts: 1,039	locals always have it good due to the cost savings of shipping to and from distributors. i recall posts from texans who bought their oceanics setups for hundreds less than here in the northeast __________________ nG Current Tank Info: tis da bestest tank eva

07/23/2006, 10:29 PM	#10
King-Kong Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,346	Im pretty sure ive seen a 57 gallon (or aprox.) Oceanic Cube at my LFS.

07/23/2006, 10:39 PM	#11
Peter Eichler Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,081	Either way it should help me outwith my decision. I'd much rather have a 58 oceanic than a 50 or 65 AGA. That is if they still offer the same quality and sizes oceanic is known for... I've been told that Oceanic did not employ a engineer with their aquariums and stands, instead they just overengineered everything. So, we may see a drop in quality with the Oceanic stuff if AGA decides to cut some costs, but then it would seem pointless to continue with Oceanic. Hopefully there is more to the aquisition than AGA just wanting to eliminate their competition. __________________ April 2015 TOTM