155 Gal Bow Front VS 125 Gal (Acrylic Tru Vu?)

[Pharaoh]

Oh yeah......acrylic has better resale value if you decide to upgrade.

 

[Street Fish]

Good point...

 

[12 Volt Man]

but not if its scratched

so if you go that route, always be careful.

 

[Street Fish]

Does anyone know a good acrylic co in NY? NJ?

Thank you

 

[Street Fish]

Just the tank, 155 bow front, is over $1,100.00 brand new, and this is at wholesale cost!

 

[12 Volt Man]

thats part of why I prefer standard rectangular tanks.

A brand new 150g standard glass tank should be about half of the price of the 155 glass bowfront..

bowfronts have always been signifcantly more expensive..

 

[siebertn]

Go for the 155 otherwise you will be kicking yourself in a couple months.

You will always want a bigger tank even if it is just a couple of gallons i know i would kill to change my 150 for a 180 now.

It just depends if you prefer glass or acrylic or any special shape

 

[12 Volt Man]

yes, always buy the biggest tank you have room for first, then the biggest tank you can afford second. in that order

 

[siebertn]

thats part of why I prefer standard rectangular tanks.

A brand new 150g standard glass tank should be about half of the price of the 155 glass bowfront..

bowfronts have always been signifcantly more expensive..

X2 on that

 

[Toby_H]

yes, always buy the biggest tank you have room for first, then the biggest tank you can afford second. in that order

The financial stress of buying the bigger tank goes away in a few paychecks... the benefits of buying the bigger tank last a lifetime...