What is a affordable but quality tank these days ??

[DrownedFishonFire]

What is your view of the quality of the Marineland setups? Petsmart has one on sale now for 399.00. I am very leary of complaints about new tanks leaking within a year.

One of my 75gs is a Marineland meh its ok it has warranty on it or something like that for 5 years I believe dont quote me I need to find the paperwork for it- its about 3 years old

 

[Something Fishy Here]

My 90g was $339 sticker price. I think it's actually a 10 year warranty but i could be wrong. Must be registered any they'll basically replace the tank, not cover whatever damage 90g of water does to my house

 

[krichardson]

Wow paid 800 dollars for my 180 gallon included glass lids, strip lights and stand.
It was many years ago ?

Same here pretty much.I realize times have changed and prices for just about everything is higher and all but sheesh!.....but on the other hand I bought my 75 used for under two hundred dollars.

 

[pacu mom]

"What is a affordable but quality tank these days ??"

Pretty much an oxymoron



If you want cheap, here's cheap:

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[kno4te]

Paid $3557 for my truvu 210g with stand and delivery.

 

[brent245]

I just ordered a custom acrylic (3/4") 325g 62x42x30 from Truvu. $4169. Honestly from looking at prices for pre-built acrylic tanks, online, I got a killer deal. I'm seeing 5k+ for similar gallon sizes before shipping costs. I saved a bunch because they are 20 minutes from my house and I can pick up , no freight fees.

 

[phreeflow]

Waterbox and Redsea make some really nice aquariums with thick glass, great warranty and service, and solid wood stands. I believe the RedSea’s stands have internal metal framing as well.

They’re not cheap but do come with lighting and filtration. Might be what you’re looking for

 

[Danny 1018]

Thank you for the replies !

To minimize silicone seal leaks (new wood floors), I am leaning towards the Clear For Life 75 gallon setup....BUT cost is steep at $ 1,860.00 for tank and wood stand. Do they ever go "on sale" ?

 

[phreeflow]

Maybe try and find a used acrylic tank

 

[Danny 1018]

Thanks to all that replied. I ended buying a used 75 gallon setup and put it in the basement... No luck so far in finding a used acrylic setup for the main floor.