Where to buy a 300 gallon aquarium?

djkms · 09/27/2011, 12:13 PM

Hello all,

I am looking to pick up another tank. I currently have a 125 gallon mixed reef and would like to get a 300 gallon FOWLER going. 96"x24"30".

I would prefer glass but not ruling out acrylic if the price is right. Reef ready would be nice but not required. The cheaper the price the better, not sure I want to jump into a glass cages tank though! My local forums always rave about them but the experiences I read here say stay away!!!

Links and any history you might have with the vendor would be greatly appreciated.

Price range would be around $1500 preferably, but like I said, cheaper is better!

Starphire is nice

If this is in the wrong section, sorry...

Thanks for your help,
Kris

Allmost · 09/27/2011, 12:18 PM

good luck

I paid more for my 200 starphire ...

300DD, you are looking at about 2k or more.

djkms · 09/27/2011, 12:29 PM

Well I did find a 240 for around 1500
http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/240_G...e_*******.aspx
IMO thats a good price, includes shipping as well!

Doesnt exactly have to be a 300 but it does have to be 96" long by 24" front to back.

Now if I can find a 240 or 300 glass around that price...might be in business.

Squidward5 · 09/27/2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkms

Well I did find a 240 for around 1500
http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/240_G...e_*******.aspx
IMO thats a good price, includes shipping as well!

Doesnt exactly have to be a 300 but it does have to be 96" long by 24" front to back.

Now if I can find a 240 or 300 glass around that price...might be in business.

Fishtanksdirect is excellent to deal with I have what you stated above and I am very happy I did, talk to John there he will set you up. 96,24,24,,,T++++++r if you would like more info,,,pm me

Gandolfe · 09/27/2011, 01:02 PM

call "tanked" they build it and stock it in less than a week,and all on TV..LOL..I would look on Craigs list, you might find bigger for Less than that even

MarlinDreams · 09/27/2011, 01:11 PM

If you have the time and the patience to wait, you could do like I did. I searched Craigslist and the for sale forums for about a month. Just when I was about to give up and buy new, a great gentleman from one state over was selling his brand new 215G because he wanted to upgrade. Saved me about 1/2 the cost and I could not be happier with the experience. Plus keep building your favorites database on the internet in case you have or want to buy new.

Psirex · 09/27/2011, 01:48 PM

craiglist.....

djkms · 09/27/2011, 02:01 PM

Just talked to a guy with a ad on CL actually. He has a 84"x24"24" oceanic RR with stand, canister filter 4 bulb current lighting (vho maybe?) sump, etc for $800. Not 8ft in length but it just might do!

Gandolfe · 09/27/2011, 02:08 PM

that's not quite 300 gallons, more like 209...84x24x24/231=gallons

djkms · 09/27/2011, 02:10 PM

Yeah I know but the price is right.

alton · 09/28/2011, 05:27 AM

Seems expensive for a ten year old tank?

masharp1126 · 09/28/2011, 05:51 AM

Check with several stores and get quotes. I got a Marineland 300DD about 2 months ago for $1,180. Granted it's a stock tank, but that's all I wanted. I called 4 different stores and got quotes from $1,180 to over $1,400. So check around.

Chris27 · 09/28/2011, 06:25 AM

6 foot tanks are common, and very easy to buy new and used. When it comes to 84" or larger in length, it's usually a custom build. Personally, I wouldn't put much time into craigslist simply because the chances of finding someone local to you that had an 8' tank built will be pretty slim.

See if there are any custom builders in your area, having someone build you one from scratch will ensure you get what you want.

djkms · 09/28/2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alton

Seems expensive for a ten year old tank?

$800 includes the tank, stand, 55 gallon oceanic sump, uv, canister filter (probably wont use) and lighting...not sure on the lights though, you really think $800 is too much?

I have a Oceanic now and its probably over 10 years old and the seams still look perfect. I think Oceanic makes one heck of a tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by masharp1126

Check with several stores and get quotes. I got a Marineland 300DD about 2 months ago for $1,180. Granted it's a stock tank, but that's all I wanted. I called 4 different stores and got quotes from $1,180 to over $1,400. So check around.

Just googled that tank. WOW - now that is a sweet setup!! I might consider that one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris27

6 foot tanks are common, and very easy to buy new and used. When it comes to 84" or larger in length, it's usually a custom build. Personally, I wouldn't put much time into craigslist simply because the chances of finding someone local to you that had an 8' tank built will be pretty slim.

See if there are any custom builders in your area, having someone build you one from scratch will ensure you get what you want.

There are a couple places locally that build tanks but they are acrylic. I am hoping to get a glass aquarium and the only place I can find is glasscages

bballdad13 · 10/08/2011, 02:13 PM

I know a tank builder here in dallas that builds great tanks! let me know if you are interested.

09/27/2011, 12:13 PM	#1
djkms Fish Freak Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 1,136	Where to buy a 300 gallon aquarium? Hello all, I am looking to pick up another tank. I currently have a 125 gallon mixed reef and would like to get a 300 gallon FOWLER going. 96"x24"30". I would prefer glass but not ruling out acrylic if the price is right. Reef ready would be nice but not required. The cheaper the price the better, not sure I want to jump into a glass cages tank though! My local forums always rave about them but the experiences I read here say stay away!!! Links and any history you might have with the vendor would be greatly appreciated. Price range would be around $1500 preferably, but like I said, cheaper is better! Starphire is nice If this is in the wrong section, sorry... Thanks for your help, Kris __________________ Kris - 200 Gallon Baby Reef Current Tank Info: 225 Upgrade Setup 11/17/2012 72x27x27 - Custom 40g sump/Diablo DCS-250int skimmer/Blueline HD40x/2 MP40's/Tunze ATO/2 Part/BRS RODI/ Neptune apex, WXM/3 Radium 250w Galaxy Ballast/8 39w T5's/Litermeter III/Aquavitro Salinity/20%WC/Carbon/GFO/Vinegar

09/27/2011, 12:29 PM	#3
djkms Fish Freak Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 1,136	Well I did find a 240 for around 1500 http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/240_G...e_*******.aspx IMO thats a good price, includes shipping as well! Doesnt exactly have to be a 300 but it does have to be 96" long by 24" front to back. Now if I can find a 240 or 300 glass around that price...might be in business. __________________ Kris - 200 Gallon Baby Reef Current Tank Info: 225 Upgrade Setup 11/17/2012 72x27x27 - Custom 40g sump/Diablo DCS-250int skimmer/Blueline HD40x/2 MP40's/Tunze ATO/2 Part/BRS RODI/ Neptune apex, WXM/3 Radium 250w Galaxy Ballast/8 39w T5's/Litermeter III/Aquavitro Salinity/20%WC/Carbon/GFO/Vinegar

09/27/2011, 01:48 PM	#7
Psirex Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,934	craiglist..... __________________ SALINITY NOW....

09/27/2011, 02:01 PM	#8
djkms Fish Freak Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 1,136	Just talked to a guy with a ad on CL actually. He has a 84"x24"24" oceanic RR with stand, canister filter 4 bulb current lighting (vho maybe?) sump, etc for $800. Not 8ft in length but it just might do! __________________ Kris - 200 Gallon Baby Reef Current Tank Info: 225 Upgrade Setup 11/17/2012 72x27x27 - Custom 40g sump/Diablo DCS-250int skimmer/Blueline HD40x/2 MP40's/Tunze ATO/2 Part/BRS RODI/ Neptune apex, WXM/3 Radium 250w Galaxy Ballast/8 39w T5's/Litermeter III/Aquavitro Salinity/20%WC/Carbon/GFO/Vinegar

09/27/2011, 02:10 PM	#10
djkms Fish Freak Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 1,136	Yeah I know but the price is right. __________________ Kris - 200 Gallon Baby Reef Current Tank Info: 225 Upgrade Setup 11/17/2012 72x27x27 - Custom 40g sump/Diablo DCS-250int skimmer/Blueline HD40x/2 MP40's/Tunze ATO/2 Part/BRS RODI/ Neptune apex, WXM/3 Radium 250w Galaxy Ballast/8 39w T5's/Litermeter III/Aquavitro Salinity/20%WC/Carbon/GFO/Vinegar

09/27/2011, 12:18 PM	#2
Allmost Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 8,161	good luck I paid more for my 200 starphire ... 300DD, you are looking at about 2k or more.

09/27/2011, 01:02 PM	#5
Gandolfe Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Port Richey,Florida Posts: 849	call "tanked" they build it and stock it in less than a week,and all on TV..LOL..I would look on Craigs list, you might find bigger for Less than that even

09/27/2011, 01:11 PM	#6
MarlinDreams Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 214	If you have the time and the patience to wait, you could do like I did. I searched Craigslist and the for sale forums for about a month. Just when I was about to give up and buy new, a great gentleman from one state over was selling his brand new 215G because he wanted to upgrade. Saved me about 1/2 the cost and I could not be happier with the experience. Plus keep building your favorites database on the internet in case you have or want to buy new.

09/27/2011, 02:08 PM	#9
Gandolfe Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Port Richey,Florida Posts: 849	that's not quite 300 gallons, more like 209...84x24x24/231=gallons

09/28/2011, 05:27 AM	#11
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	Seems expensive for a ten year old tank?

09/28/2011, 05:51 AM	#12
masharp1126 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 184	Check with several stores and get quotes. I got a Marineland 300DD about 2 months ago for $1,180. Granted it's a stock tank, but that's all I wanted. I called 4 different stores and got quotes from $1,180 to over $1,400. So check around. __________________ Mark Marineland 300dd in the works. 10'x15' fishroom, 3 400W MH's w/ Lumenarc III's, PFO 400w HQI ballasts, Reef Octopus Dual Chamber CARx, SRO 5000INT Skimmer, RKE

09/28/2011, 06:25 AM	#13
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	6 foot tanks are common, and very easy to buy new and used. When it comes to 84" or larger in length, it's usually a custom build. Personally, I wouldn't put much time into craigslist simply because the chances of finding someone local to you that had an 8' tank built will be pretty slim. See if there are any custom builders in your area, having someone build you one from scratch will ensure you get what you want. __________________ Fill your tank with $5 bills, add gasoline and light it on fire.....only then will you know the real cost of reefing. Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed Reef

10/08/2011, 02:13 PM	#15
bballdad13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 57	I know a tank builder here in dallas that builds great tanks! let me know if you are interested.

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