Tank Upgrade--where would you go for tank?

mmarisca · 07/10/2019, 10:44 AM

I'm in early stages of budgeting out upgrading from a 90 to 150. Where would you go to look for a new tank keeping budget in mind? I'm not that interested in a scratched up used one.

Thanks

Mrtakeoff53 · 07/10/2019, 11:42 AM

This is the tank I’d buy! http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-150-G...p/sca-150g.htm It’s what I wanted but didn’t have the budget to set up a 150. I already owned their 50 gal cube and love it! They have great prices. I’ve had my tank 5 years and moved with it. When I upgrade, it’s what I’m getting.

moondoggy4 · 07/11/2019, 09:46 AM

^^^2nd that. What for deals and they do ship.

mcgyvr · 07/11/2019, 10:23 AM

I got a tank from my local fish store for cheaper than anywhere I found online..
Deep Blue 80G rimless is what I got.. It was ~$300

But I have heard that SCA has some great systems/tanks and their pricing isn't bad at all for what it is...

I enjoy piecing my own system together though/drilling..

wildman926 · 07/11/2019, 04:43 PM

Planet Aquariums - the owners/builders are ex-Oceanic employees.

D-Nak · 07/11/2019, 05:09 PM

Depends if you're looking for something standard or custom.

Also could depend on where you're located if you need to factor in shipping to the price.

Finally, it depends on the level of quality you're looking for. For example, high-end could mean something like a Reef Savvy tank, but be prepared to wait for it.

D-Nak · 07/11/2019, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrtakeoff53

This is the tank I’d buy! http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-150-G...p/sca-150g.htm It’s what I wanted but didn’t have the budget to set up a 150. I already owned their 50 gal cube and love it! They have great prices. I’ve had my tank 5 years and moved with it. When I upgrade, it’s what I’m getting.

Wow... their website is um, no so good.

Daddyrawg · 07/11/2019, 06:10 PM

Id go for a 180 long

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Mrtakeoff53 · 07/11/2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Nak

Wow... their website is um, no so good.

Haha! It’s quite terrible, actually. However, I’ve visited their warehouse in Southern California and the guy there was very helpful. He even unboxed a 150 gal for me to look at. It was a beautiful tank. I actually bought my 50 gal through Amazon though. Their PNP systems aren’t worth it IMO, their sump is not so good and the plumbing that comes with it isn’t the best. However, the tank is AWESOME and a great price.

on the spot · 07/12/2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mmarisca

...upgrading from a 90 to 150...

There's a lot of stock options there - and not knowing what you mean by budget it's really tough to say. If it's got to be new or nothing I'd find the least expensive option and add an overflow.

Slightly used doesn't need to be "all scratched up". There is a guy near Detroit selling his not yet a year old 90 and all the gear/livestock for 600 bucks. good value for a factory drilled tank and fair LED's.

anyway, good luck with your project.

billdogg · 07/14/2019, 07:08 AM

I prefer to buy my tanks form the LFS - I don't trust shippers to get them to me in one piece.

1000rrstunna · 07/20/2019, 09:27 PM

I chose planet aquariums. I was a little unhappy they didn’t do two things I asked. But the tank quality is excellent for the $

The morons packing it damaged my canopy they credited me 200$ or offered replacement.
They didn’t make me an overflow box lid
They didn’t cut the stand for overflow plumbing so I had to do it with 6 ppl waiting around who came to help me move it in with a jigsaw.
They setup the return loc line out stupid as well. And I needed to epoxy in a knockout on one side but you can’t tell and it was easy to do after they sent some with the overflow box lid.

The stand is beautiful
The craftsmanship on the tank is outstanding
The price was fair.

07/10/2019, 10:44 AM	#1
mmarisca Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 97	Tank Upgrade--where would you go for tank? I'm in early stages of budgeting out upgrading from a 90 to 150. Where would you go to look for a new tank keeping budget in mind? I'm not that interested in a scratched up used one. Thanks

07/10/2019, 11:42 AM	#2
Mrtakeoff53 Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 50	This is the tank I’d buy! http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-150-G...p/sca-150g.htm It’s what I wanted but didn’t have the budget to set up a 150. I already owned their 50 gal cube and love it! They have great prices. I’ve had my tank 5 years and moved with it. When I upgrade, it’s what I’m getting. __________________ Current tank: 50 gal starfire glass rimless cube with a Kessil A360W and an Apex controller

07/11/2019, 10:23 AM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	I got a tank from my local fish store for cheaper than anywhere I found online.. Deep Blue 80G rimless is what I got.. It was ~$300 But I have heard that SCA has some great systems/tanks and their pricing isn't bad at all for what it is... I enjoy piecing my own system together though/drilling.. __________________ Who me?

07/11/2019, 04:43 PM	#5
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	Planet Aquariums - the owners/builders are ex-Oceanic employees. __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

07/11/2019, 05:09 PM	#6
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	Depends if you're looking for something standard or custom. Also could depend on where you're located if you need to factor in shipping to the price. Finally, it depends on the level of quality you're looking for. For example, high-end could mean something like a Reef Savvy tank, but be prepared to wait for it. __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

07/11/2019, 09:46 AM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	^^^2nd that. What for deals and they do ship.

07/11/2019, 06:10 PM	#8
Daddyrawg Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 814	Id go for a 180 long Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07/14/2019, 07:08 AM	#11
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I prefer to buy my tanks form the LFS - I don't trust shippers to get them to me in one piece. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

07/20/2019, 09:27 PM	#12
1000rrstunna Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 111	I chose planet aquariums. I was a little unhappy they didn’t do two things I asked. But the tank quality is excellent for the $ The morons packing it damaged my canopy they credited me 200$ or offered replacement. They didn’t make me an overflow box lid They didn’t cut the stand for overflow plumbing so I had to do it with 6 ppl waiting around who came to help me move it in with a jigsaw. They setup the return loc line out stupid as well. And I needed to epoxy in a knockout on one side but you can’t tell and it was easy to do after they sent some with the overflow box lid. The stand is beautiful The craftsmanship on the tank is outstanding The price was fair.