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Old January 31st 05, 12:14 AM
Gi Arab
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I'm looking at purchasing a 180 gal tank to house my breeding group of
Frontosas. Does anyone here with experience with large tanks point me to the
best brand? Most of my smaller tanks are All Glass, and I've been very happy
with them, but don't know if there are any other (better) options out there.

TIA

Gi
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Old January 31st 05, 12:51 PM
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"Gi Arab" wrote in message
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I'm looking at purchasing a 180 gal tank to house my breeding group of
Frontosas. Does anyone here with experience with large tanks point me to

the
best brand? Most of my smaller tanks are All Glass, and I've been very

happy
with them, but don't know if there are any other (better) options out

there.

TIA

Gi



Oceanic is the only brand to consider. No other manufacturer can even come
close to the quality and durability of their large tanks.

Once you experience an oceanic you will wonder why you ever bothered with
all glass ;op

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Old February 2nd 05, 01:15 PM
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better? would depend on the situation and personal preferance.

Glass - is harder to scratch

Acrylic - is lighter so a nice option for large tanks

etc...



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Old February 2nd 05, 01:15 PM
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All glass owns Oceanic so either is model/brand is basically the
same anymore.


If your looking for acrylic - look into Tenecor



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Old February 2nd 05, 01:15 PM
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is glass better then acrylic



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Old February 2nd 05, 09:37 PM
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I ran into a problem with a 105 gallon Oceanic because when I bought the
tank, I wasn't aware that I had to buy an Oceanic stand to keep the tank's
warranty in force - when the tank started to leak (the stand probably wasn't
leveled properly by the installer, or at least that's what they said),
Oceanic refused to replace the tank - I eventually cut a deal with the LFS
that sold me the tank - I wasn't happy with the deal - so I don't shop there
any more.

Read the fine print on the tank warranty.

"stilllearnin" -DONTEMAIL wrote in message
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better? would depend on the situation and personal preferance.

Glass - is harder to scratch

Acrylic - is lighter so a nice option for large tanks

etc...



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Old February 3rd 05, 03:02 AM
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stilllearnin -dontemail wrote:
better? would depend on the situation and personal preferance.


Glass - is harder to scratch


Acrylic - is lighter so a nice option for large tanks


Well, those are some of the common pros and cons, but I have a few more
for acrylic. Pro: chemically bonded so less likely to leak. Con: Has to be
fully and firmly supported across the bottom or it will sag (I've seen it
in others fishrooms).
 




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