Aqueon glass tanks any good?

jwheeler · 09/01/2019, 10:41 AM

Looking to get a 210 g tank. Anyone have experience with Aqueon glass tanks out of Wisconsin? Pet store outside of Chicago has their brand. My last 180
Was acrylic. Don’t really know where else to go to get a tank

albano · 09/01/2019, 11:09 AM

Why would you want to switch to glass?

jwheeler · 09/01/2019, 11:23 AM

I don’t have that tank anymore.

on the spot · 09/01/2019, 11:34 AM

Never had a problem with their smaller tanks. Don't care for their overflows, but you can run herbies in each to make them quiet.

albano · 09/01/2019, 11:39 AM

IMO get another acrylic tank... you won’t regret it!

jwheeler · 09/01/2019, 12:02 PM

Recommended a good dealer?

mcgyvr · 09/01/2019, 01:48 PM

Aqueon is the lowest price/quality..
Their tanks are "ok"... Dont expect anything beyond mediocre

jwheeler · 09/01/2019, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Aqueon is the lowest price/quality..
Their tanks are "ok"... Dont expect anything beyond mediocre

Yea that’s kinda what I was expecting. I didn’t want to spend that much money if they were junk

albano · 09/01/2019, 05:39 PM

Check out fishtanksdirect.com. They built my 200g and 500g and a couple of friends also used them... all happy customers!

jwheeler · 09/01/2019, 05:51 PM

Probably need to find someone in the NW Ind, Chicago, Michigan area do I can go pick it up. I don’t want to pay for shipping!

HumbleFish · 09/01/2019, 06:27 PM

Aqueon is fine for smaller tanks (its the brand Petco sells when running their $ per gallon sale).

But with 210 gallons of water at stake, I'd probably go with Planet Aquariums.

on the spot · 09/01/2019, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwheeler

Probably need to find someone in the NW Ind, Chicago, Michigan area do I can go pick it up. I don’t want to pay for shipping!

You'll pay for shipping one way or the other -

Did you check fish tanks direct? I just looked at a 280. shipping was "free".

jwheeler · 09/01/2019, 08:14 PM

Never heard of fish tanks direct

mcgyvr · 09/02/2019, 01:32 PM

My tank was roughly 25% cheaper at my lfs vs fishtanksdirect...
Deep Blue is now Sephora I believe...Their tanks are nice and often sold through a lfs

Sk8r · 09/02/2019, 02:34 PM

You need thick glass when you head into that size. I have an all glass 102, half inch (roughly) glass. Heavier than sin, not cheap. but easy to clean. Acrylic scratches really easily and can bow and crack with age, depending on structure.

Sounds Fishy · 09/05/2019, 03:50 AM

I have an Aqueon 210 gallon,and it has been set up for a year with no problem.The lfs gave me it after my Marineland 220 gallon broke.The glass thickness is thin on both for an aquarium of that size.Shop around for something with thicker glass(if you stay with glass).

jwheeler · 09/05/2019, 05:11 AM

I’ve decided to go 225 acrylic from American Aquariums. I emailed at least ten different companies and the guy there has been a million times more helpful than anyone that’s even emailed me back.
Now I have to decide if I want to do in wall or not

Sounds Fishy · 09/05/2019, 04:38 PM

I put my set up in the wall and it looks great and takes up no room .The way I did mine leaves no front access but I have a tank room, the rear of the aquariumsits in.I have access on 3 sides.You don't hear any noise in your display room from pumps,you can't see wires,hoses etc.You light unit is hidden etc.because everything runs in the fish room .I recommend it because of the large size of the aquarium set in the right wall looks very good.

jwheeler · 09/05/2019, 04:56 PM

The one thing about in wall that I’ll miss, is I like looking down the tank long ways.

Timmayyy · 09/13/2019, 04:08 PM

They're usually on sale for $1 a gallon at national pet stores, only reason to buy them.

Raibaru · 09/16/2019, 02:18 PM

Why do people prefer acrylic aquariums over glass? They cost more, are more prone to damage (but the damage can be repaired in some situations if it's outside the tank) but are also easier to damage than glass. It's like the only real advantage is weight and the ability to make custom shapes (which is why many use acrylic sumps, which are also horrendously overpriced).

jwheeler · 09/16/2019, 02:28 PM

Unless buying from a pet store, it’s not my experience that a 225 g tank of glass is cheaper than acrylic.

Raibaru · 09/16/2019, 02:51 PM

Are you comparing a purchased glass tank to a DIY acrylic? A purchased acrylic tank isn't saving you anything in my experience.

albano · 09/16/2019, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmayyy

They're usually on sale for $1 a gallon at national pet stores, only reason to buy them.

The $1 a gallon sale is usually for small tanks (under 40g)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raibaru

Why do people prefer acrylic aquariums over glass? They cost more, are more prone to damage (but the damage can be repaired in some situations if it's outside the tank) but are also easier to damage than glass. It's like the only real advantage is weight and the ability to make custom shapes (which is why many use acrylic sumps, which are also horrendously overpriced).

I’ve been using acrylic tanks since 1991 and I’d never go back to glass! I still have 3 (100-130g) tanks that are ~20 years old and can still ‘buff out’ like new!

jwheeler · 09/16/2019, 03:30 PM

Well I’ve been quoted from glass tank mfgs and acrylic and acrylic is about $1000 cheaper and a helluva lot less for shipping

09/01/2019, 10:41 AM	#1
jwheeler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Demotte, IN Posts: 399	Aqueon glass tanks any good? Looking to get a 210 g tank. Anyone have experience with Aqueon glass tanks out of Wisconsin? Pet store outside of Chicago has their brand. My last 180 Was acrylic. Don’t really know where else to go to get a tank

09/01/2019, 11:09 AM	#2
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	Why would you want to switch to glass? __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

09/01/2019, 11:39 AM	#5
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	IMO get another acrylic tank... you won’t regret it! __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

09/01/2019, 01:48 PM	#7
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Aqueon is the lowest price/quality.. Their tanks are "ok"... Dont expect anything beyond mediocre __________________ Who me?

09/01/2019, 05:39 PM	#9
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	Check out fishtanksdirect.com. They built my 200g and 500g and a couple of friends also used them... all happy customers! __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

09/01/2019, 11:23 AM	#3
jwheeler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Demotte, IN Posts: 399	I don’t have that tank anymore.

09/01/2019, 11:34 AM	#4
on the spot Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,010	Never had a problem with their smaller tanks. Don't care for their overflows, but you can run herbies in each to make them quiet.

09/01/2019, 12:02 PM	#6
jwheeler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Demotte, IN Posts: 399	Recommended a good dealer?

09/01/2019, 05:51 PM	#10
jwheeler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Demotte, IN Posts: 399	Probably need to find someone in the NW Ind, Chicago, Michigan area do I can go pick it up. I don’t want to pay for shipping!

09/01/2019, 06:27 PM	#11
HumbleFish Moved On Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,757	Aqueon is fine for smaller tanks (its the brand Petco sells when running their $ per gallon sale). But with 210 gallons of water at stake, I'd probably go with Planet Aquariums.

09/01/2019, 08:14 PM	#13
jwheeler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Demotte, IN Posts: 399	Never heard of fish tanks direct

09/02/2019, 01:32 PM	#14
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	My tank was roughly 25% cheaper at my lfs vs fishtanksdirect... Deep Blue is now Sephora I believe...Their tanks are nice and often sold through a lfs __________________ Who me?

09/02/2019, 02:34 PM	#15
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	You need thick glass when you head into that size. I have an all glass 102, half inch (roughly) glass. Heavier than sin, not cheap. but easy to clean. Acrylic scratches really easily and can bow and crack with age, depending on structure. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

09/05/2019, 03:50 AM	#16
Sounds Fishy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 532	I have an Aqueon 210 gallon,and it has been set up for a year with no problem.The lfs gave me it after my Marineland 220 gallon broke.The glass thickness is thin on both for an aquarium of that size.Shop around for something with thicker glass(if you stay with glass). __________________ Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray.Zebra Moray Eel.Aqueon 210 gallon,Trigger Ruby Elite 36 gallon sump

09/05/2019, 05:11 AM	#17
jwheeler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Demotte, IN Posts: 399	I’ve decided to go 225 acrylic from American Aquariums. I emailed at least ten different companies and the guy there has been a million times more helpful than anyone that’s even emailed me back. Now I have to decide if I want to do in wall or not

09/05/2019, 04:38 PM	#18
Sounds Fishy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 532	I put my set up in the wall and it looks great and takes up no room .The way I did mine leaves no front access but I have a tank room, the rear of the aquariumsits in.I have access on 3 sides.You don't hear any noise in your display room from pumps,you can't see wires,hoses etc.You light unit is hidden etc.because everything runs in the fish room .I recommend it because of the large size of the aquarium set in the right wall looks very good. __________________ Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray.Zebra Moray Eel.Aqueon 210 gallon,Trigger Ruby Elite 36 gallon sump

09/05/2019, 04:56 PM	#19
jwheeler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Demotte, IN Posts: 399	The one thing about in wall that I’ll miss, is I like looking down the tank long ways.

09/13/2019, 04:08 PM	#20
Timmayyy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 82	They're usually on sale for $1 a gallon at national pet stores, only reason to buy them.

09/16/2019, 02:18 PM	#21
Raibaru Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 979	Why do people prefer acrylic aquariums over glass? They cost more, are more prone to damage (but the damage can be repaired in some situations if it's outside the tank) but are also easier to damage than glass. It's like the only real advantage is weight and the ability to make custom shapes (which is why many use acrylic sumps, which are also horrendously overpriced).

09/16/2019, 02:28 PM	#22
jwheeler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Demotte, IN Posts: 399	Unless buying from a pet store, it’s not my experience that a 225 g tank of glass is cheaper than acrylic.

09/16/2019, 02:51 PM	#23
Raibaru Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 979	Are you comparing a purchased glass tank to a DIY acrylic? A purchased acrylic tank isn't saving you anything in my experience.

09/16/2019, 03:30 PM	#25
jwheeler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Demotte, IN Posts: 399	Well I’ve been quoted from glass tank mfgs and acrylic and acrylic is about $1000 cheaper and a helluva lot less for shipping