Nice. Don't know what you mean by "expensive" though. They seem reasonably priced to me. I don't know if these are the tanks I speak of though, since
the ones on www.glasscages.com specifically say they're bonded with silicone, whereas the ones I'm talking about definitely were not. It seemed like
they were bonded with something that looked more like an organic cement (like crazy glue). Thanks for the link though! I may actually buy one of their
canopies and bases since I like the modest prices and the idea that I can finish them myself.


"sal" wrote in message
...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this group, but not new to the hobby. I've got

about 10 years experience in the reef/marine aquaria hobby and I've decided
to

start up again after a five or six year hiatus.

I seem to remember that about 8 years ago a company was making glass

aquaria specifically for the reef trade that resembled acrylic aquaria in
design

i.e. a partially "closed top", no hideous plastic binding typical of glass

tanks on top and bottom, and nicely welded edges that are sealed with

something other than silicone. It was also "optically clear". I remember

them being available in one of my local fish stores as regular stock, so it

wasn't something /that/ exotic. Unfortunately, this store is no longer in

business.

I prefer acrylic tanks just for the look and ease of modifications

(drilling for plumbing etc) but was appalled by the prices. Can someone
explain to

my why the same (although undoubtedly even more mass produced) 60gal tank

is now twice as much as it used to be only a few years ago?

Anyways, does anyone know the brand name or type of glass aquarium that I

speak of? If not, can someone recommend a good glass aquarium brand for reef

keeping? Thanks!

-Sal



www.glasscages.com

Good stuff but a little pricey.

SuperX