What tank size to go with??

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Ahh man that spounds like a crappy padt few days...uggh.

Yeah i would also try truvu and fishtanksdirect. I havent heard anything bad about them..

soupa2 soupa2 has a fishtankdirect tank.

Somethings to consider and maybe pist in the set up section are thickness of the walls and the braces in the top of the tank.

I was told for my tank i could have gotten away with 1/2 inch panels but i wanted it over built so i went with 3/4 and 3 top braces (im sure most builders would automatically go with 3 braces) at 3/4 inches it was still cheaper than a glass tank that has thinner panels i was shocked.

I heard that acrylic trades like a commodity so the prices of panels fluctuates. So it could be cheaper/higher at different times
 
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The weight and finding enough help.... Major factor to consider.

When going with a large glass tank do not skimp on glass. Spend the extra money on low iron for the main front panel for sure. I had a standard 210 before the 300 and I hated the green tinge in the glass. It is more noticeable when dealing with thick glass.
 
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jaws7777 said:
Ahh man that spounds like a crappy padt few days...uggh.

Yeah i would also try truvu and fishtanksdirect. I havent heard anything bad about them..

soupa2 soupa2 has a fishtankdirect tank.

Somethings to consider and maybe pist in the set up section are thickness of the walls and the braces in the top of the tank.

I was told for my tank i could have gotten away with 1/2 inch panels but i wanted it over built so i went with 3/4 and 3 top braces (im sure most builders would automatically go with 3 braces) at 3/4 inches it was still cheaper than a glass tank that has thinner panels i was shocked.

I heard that acrylic trades like a commodity so the prices of panels fluctuates. So it could be cheaper/higher at different times
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I just saw truvu has shipping in the price of their tanks so that helps things stay pretty transparent (no glass pun intended lol) but yeah i am going to make sure the tank is as safe as possible especially with 1year old and 3 year old running around throwing stuff around haha. I am going to check back with midwest and see what they are working with. Plus i am currently working at an LFS on the weekends a few hours to help them get some programs set up so i may be able to get a good deal on a tank but i havent asked them yet. I know they would take care of my Im just not sure if they have the ability to buy tanks at that size.

DMD123 said:
The weight and finding enough help.... Major factor to consider.

When going with a large glass tank do not skimp on glass. Spend the extra money on low iron for the main front panel for sure. I had a standard 210 before the 300 and I hated the green tinge in the glass. It is more noticeable when dealing with thick glass.
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I know I have enough people to help its just a matter of getting them all together in one place at the same time LOL
 
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I just saw truvu has shipping in the price of their tanks so that helps things stay pretty transparent (no glass pun intended lol) but yeah i am going to make sure the tank is as safe as possible especially with 1year old and 3 year old running around throwing stuff around haha. I am going to check back with midwest and see what they are working with. Plus i am currently working at an LFS on the weekends a few hours to help them get some programs set up so i may be able to get a good deal on a tank but i havent asked them yet. I know they would take care of my Im just not sure if they have the ability to buy tanks at that size.




I know I have enough people to help its just a matter of getting them all together in one place at the same time LOL
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Man that was my concern too with young kids.

My tank was sooo simple to move it was amazing.....lol i didnt do it (back) hahaha i just paid a mover. Took two of them to move it. 3 to get it down the stairs.

What about just getting a 180 for now. The dimensions should allow you to grow out these polys for yrs, and give you time to plan things for the dream tank ? I really does take awhile for them to hit monster sizes and theres no gaurantee that all of them will.
 
You know i have never really considered doing a 180 but I also want to minimize the amount of times i will have to purchase large tanks. but maybe you do have a point. Also, it would save me money to spend more money on filtration.

I will definitely keep it on my list. I am sure i could get a killer deal on one at my LFS if i wanted to buy new.
 
I'd price out used and a new 180. See about getting it drilled we can slap a sump on it and get off with an inexpensive filtration system. I only say this because a dream tank is a dream tank lol skimping on $$$ Could be something you regret...im not saying waste money either. Bur you get my drift....
 
Yeah, you know what Frank i think thats a great idea. I am still going to see what midwest says. But it would also give me about a year before i need to upgrade. Also it will give me some time to working on my plumbing skills as well because i have never had to plumb a tank before.

I may stick with glass though because i know my kids will scratch the acrylic if given the opportunity. :mad:
 
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A standard 180 is a great all purpose tank. Usually not too difficult to get and price is usually decent.

Sometimes with a good sale going where you purchase online and then pick up in store you can get a 125 gallon for pretty good price at Petsmart. Not that this is the best size but another idea. But of course you will want to upgrade!
 
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A standard 180 is a great all purpose tank. Usually not too difficult to get and price is usually decent.

Sometimes with a good sale going where you purchase online and then pick up in store you can get a 125 gallon for pretty good price at Petsmart. Not that this is the best size but another idea. But of course you will want to upgrade!
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Yeah exactly, but no way a 125 would work for me. I would have to upgrade too soon lol
 
Maintenance is harder on a 30” high tank but it does look really good.

Definitely go for the 72x36, that’s the size I’m after when I get a new tank.
 
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