Where to buy aquariums online?

Triterium · 12/13/2009, 11:03 AM

I've been out of the hobby for quite a few years, but am ready to jump back in! I used to know all the good places to buy glass aquariums online, but have forgotten. My car has absolutely no cargo space so was thinking i'd just have it delivered rather than buy at a LFS. I want to get a glass RR aquarium + stand that is 50-75 gallons. Anyone know of a good place to buy online these days??

Thanks in advance!!

FranktheTankTx · 12/13/2009, 11:06 AM

You can't borrow a truck or something to haul a 55 or 75g aquarium??? Get real.

cablebox2003 · 12/13/2009, 11:11 AM

Glasscages.com

discus510 · 12/13/2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FranktheTankTx

You can't borrow a truck or something to haul a 55 or 75g aquarium??? Get real.

maybe he doesnt want to go thru trouble of askin to "borrow" a truck. maybe he doesnt want to owe someone a favor and its liability. so ur "get real" comment is uh .............

discus510 · 12/13/2009, 11:15 AM

just get from a LFS if theres a decent one. im pretty sure there will be willin to deliver if u pay a small delivery fee

FranktheTankTx · 12/13/2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by discus510

maybe he doesnt want to go thru trouble of askin to "borrow" a truck. maybe he doesnt want to owe someone a favor and its liability. so ur "get real" comment is uh .............

And then you suggest the same thing I did? I don't know of any 55 - 75g that wouldn't fit in a car. What's he driving???

lighthouze08 · 12/13/2009, 11:20 AM

you can def. fit a 75 into the back seat of a sedan. i fit a 75 in a honda accord without any problem

Triterium · 12/13/2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FranktheTankTx

You can't borrow a truck or something to haul a 55 or 75g aquarium??? Get real.

Unfortunately I do not know anybody with a truck/SUV.

So my options are buy at LFS and pay someone to deliver or...

buy online and have it delivered.

I will choose the cheaper option

Moebuis · 12/13/2009, 11:22 AM

You have to have a freind with a truck, but in any case, many LFS do offer delivery for a fee. It'll be much cheaper than paying freight charges.

Triterium · 12/13/2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by discus510

maybe he doesnt want to go thru trouble of askin to "borrow" a truck. maybe he doesnt want to owe someone a favor and its liability. so ur "get real" comment is uh .............

lol, thanks. The "get real" statement is funny since he assumes I have the ability to just borrow a truck. I am a student away from home and the only people I know are fellow students (none of which own a truck or suv)

Triterium · 12/13/2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FranktheTankTx

And then you suggest the same thing I did? I don't know of any 55 - 75g that wouldn't fit in a car. What's he driving???

Okay, genius, since you seem to know my situation exactly....

Come help me load a 75 gallon aquarium into my RX-8

Triterium · 12/13/2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Moebuis

You have to have a freind with a truck, but in any case, many LFS do offer delivery for a fee. It'll be much cheaper than paying freight charges.

Thank you! I will check prices at the LFSs here. Last time I looked was a few years ago and had a hard time finding a RR aquarium the size I wanted. The LFSs in LV are lacking in quality and selection!

FranktheTankTx · 12/13/2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Triterium

Okay, genius, since you seem to know my situation exactly....

Come help me load a 75 gallon aquarium into my RX-8

I don't even know what an RX-8 is... but you're talking about a 55 - 75g aquarium like it's a 300g tank. I've laid my passenger front seat back & sat a tank diagonal on my front seat before. Trust me, I don't know of a car that can't haul a 4x2 tank.

Bring a friend to pick up the stand or make two trips. I honestly was being helpful - you sounded like you were at the point of paying $$$ for shipping of a tank that can be bought right in town.

Triterium · 12/13/2009, 11:37 AM

Frank, I had a difficult time loading a 40 gallon aquarium in my car. It barely fit. Believe me when I say a 75 gallon will not fit.

FranktheTankTx · 12/13/2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Triterium

Frank, I had a difficult time loading a 40 gallon aquarium in my car. It barely fit. Believe me when I say a 75 gallon will not fit.

How tall are you? Ha!!!

Triterium · 12/13/2009, 11:45 AM

Passenger seat reclines to about a 45 degrees...

Good luck!

FranktheTankTx · 12/13/2009, 11:49 AM

I'd bet my entire lifesavings I could get a 75g in that car. Good luck with your purchase!

Nice car, too!

dclaassen · 12/13/2009, 11:54 AM

Check used tanks on craigslist many times the seller offers to deliver.

Korrine · 12/13/2009, 12:04 PM

ooooh nice ride!!

Look for one on Craigslist or in the classified section. Ask if they'll deliver.

Snakebyt · 12/13/2009, 12:09 PM

check your local reef club, im sure there are some members that would be willing to help out, If not your LFS should be willing to deliver it for a small fee, defenatly cheaper than having it delivered by UPS, FedEx or something like that

PaxRoma · 12/13/2009, 12:20 PM

don't do it

potterjon · 12/13/2009, 12:21 PM

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find too many online vendors for tanks myself so I am curious as to what the answer to the original question is?

rroselavy · 12/13/2009, 12:23 PM

I was just looking at 20g and 34g nanos on marinedepot, and noticed that they want $416 in freight to deliver a $599 system. Ooof.

For something the size of a 55-75, I think local is your best bet. Patience + Craigslist will be your most economical route. Renting a bigger car for a day may be an option if the tank is really choice.

Daniel Reef · 12/13/2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by potterjon

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find too many online vendors for tanks myself so I am curious as to what the answer to the original question is?

Tagging along for the same reason.

Asterix · 12/13/2009, 12:25 PM

hahaha, the guy that said borrow a truck is from texas....anyways -

I have a nissan 350z - I went and bought a 40breeder from a LFS and had to come back later with a truck cause that wouldnt even fit.

My brother drives a Rx8 - there is NO WAY a 75 would fit

You could always saw the tank in half and just make 2 trips

REally though...TRy TRU-VU aquariums if you dont mind acrylic. FREE SHIPPING and CHEAP RR tanks

12/13/2009, 11:03 AM	#1
Triterium Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,462	Where to buy aquariums online? I've been out of the hobby for quite a few years, but am ready to jump back in! I used to know all the good places to buy glass aquariums online, but have forgotten. My car has absolutely no cargo space so was thinking i'd just have it delivered rather than buy at a LFS. I want to get a glass RR aquarium + stand that is 50-75 gallons. Anyone know of a good place to buy online these days?? Thanks in advance!!

12/13/2009, 11:06 AM	#2
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	You can't borrow a truck or something to haul a 55 or 75g aquarium??? Get real. __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

12/13/2009, 11:49 AM	#17
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	I'd bet my entire lifesavings I could get a 75g in that car. Good luck with your purchase! Nice car, too! __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5")

12/13/2009, 12:04 PM	#19
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	ooooh nice ride!! Look for one on Craigslist or in the classified section. Ask if they'll deliver. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

12/13/2009, 11:11 AM	#3
cablebox2003 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Antioch , TN Posts: 67	Glasscages.com

12/13/2009, 11:15 AM	#5
discus510 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 803	just get from a LFS if theres a decent one. im pretty sure there will be willin to deliver if u pay a small delivery fee

12/13/2009, 11:20 AM	#7
lighthouze08 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 843	you can def. fit a 75 into the back seat of a sedan. i fit a 75 in a honda accord without any problem

12/13/2009, 11:22 AM	#9
Moebuis Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hampstead, MD Posts: 236	You have to have a freind with a truck, but in any case, many LFS do offer delivery for a fee. It'll be much cheaper than paying freight charges.

12/13/2009, 11:37 AM	#14
Triterium Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,462	Frank, I had a difficult time loading a 40 gallon aquarium in my car. It barely fit. Believe me when I say a 75 gallon will not fit.

12/13/2009, 11:45 AM	#16
Triterium Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,462	Passenger seat reclines to about a 45 degrees... Good luck!

12/13/2009, 11:54 AM	#18
dclaassen Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 78	Check used tanks on craigslist many times the seller offers to deliver.

12/13/2009, 12:09 PM	#20
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	check your local reef club, im sure there are some members that would be willing to help out, If not your LFS should be willing to deliver it for a small fee, defenatly cheaper than having it delivered by UPS, FedEx or something like that

12/13/2009, 12:20 PM	#21
PaxRoma Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: H town, TX Posts: 421	don't do it

12/13/2009, 12:21 PM	#22
potterjon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 933	Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find too many online vendors for tanks myself so I am curious as to what the answer to the original question is?

12/13/2009, 12:23 PM	#23
rroselavy Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 685	I was just looking at 20g and 34g nanos on marinedepot, and noticed that they want $416 in freight to deliver a $599 system. Ooof. For something the size of a 55-75, I think local is your best bet. Patience + Craigslist will be your most economical route. Renting a bigger car for a day may be an option if the tank is really choice.

12/13/2009, 12:25 PM	#25
Asterix Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 328	hahaha, the guy that said borrow a truck is from texas....anyways - I have a nissan 350z - I went and bought a 40breeder from a LFS and had to come back later with a truck cause that wouldnt even fit. My brother drives a Rx8 - there is NO WAY a 75 would fit You could always saw the tank in half and just make 2 trips REally though...TRy TRU-VU aquariums if you dont mind acrylic. FREE SHIPPING and CHEAP RR tanks