darthodo Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 4, 2006 914 0 0 58 Georgia Mar 31, 2009 #1 Anyone familiar with older 75 gallon tanks that have relatively thicker glass, a one piece hinged glass top, and, of course, no center brace. I will pick one up tomorrow for $100.00 including a Penguin 350 and a brand new 4-ft light strip.
Anyone familiar with older 75 gallon tanks that have relatively thicker glass, a one piece hinged glass top, and, of course, no center brace. I will pick one up tomorrow for $100.00 including a Penguin 350 and a brand new 4-ft light strip.
gomezladdams Polypterus MFK Member Sep 8, 2005 5,771 6 92 gilboa,ny Mar 31, 2009 #2 What about it?I have one its an odell.I decided to replace the top frame so my newer style glass top would fit.
What about it?I have one its an odell.I decided to replace the top frame so my newer style glass top would fit.
C chesterthehero Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 20, 2008 2,996 4 0 corona, ca Apr 1, 2009 #3 just check the silicone.. other than that i personaly like "old" tanks better..
darthodo Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 4, 2006 914 0 0 58 Georgia Apr 1, 2009 #4 I was just wondering how they held up, especially since they have no center brace.
12 Volt Man Arapaima MFK Member May 24, 2007 6,666 1,044 203 canada Apr 1, 2009 #5 they no doubt hold up better than today's tanks with the thin glass. my old 90 and 65 were running continuously for 16 years before I sold them last fall.. I had braceless 30s that were almost 20 years old. granted, my new 150 is a nicely made tank (1/2 inch glass and two cross braces) but I still think I like the old style better..the braces get in the way.
they no doubt hold up better than today's tanks with the thin glass. my old 90 and 65 were running continuously for 16 years before I sold them last fall.. I had braceless 30s that were almost 20 years old. granted, my new 150 is a nicely made tank (1/2 inch glass and two cross braces) but I still think I like the old style better..the braces get in the way.
darthodo Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 4, 2006 914 0 0 58 Georgia Apr 1, 2009 #6 I got the tank today. It is in great shape. Made by Ocean View.