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01/19/2018, 07:23 PM
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Location: New Jersey
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NEW TANK Midwest Cutoms or SCA aqaurium
Hey guys,
Getting a new tank nothing fancy 150 gallon with stand and canopy. Do I go acrylic and more custom with Midwest or cheaper glass and SCA. I have spoken with Chris from midwest and he seems like a stand up guy. Touch when you are buying sight unseen |
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01/20/2018, 07:23 AM
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Location: Pennsylvania
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I can't speak for Midwest customs but I'm very happy as are many others with there SCA tanks. I have the 45g and so far zero issues and no complaints. If you contact steve at sca he can also custom make a tank for you but will be a bit more costly then an off the shelf tank and stand.
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Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad. Philosophy is wondering if that means ketchup is a smoothie. Current tank info: 45g SCA Cube |
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01/20/2018, 10:34 AM
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I am currently working with Steve on customizing a tank. Can't speak to the quality yet, but he seems responsive and happy to do exactly what I want. I am choosing him based on other reviews I have read about SCA on here, and how responsive Steve is thus far.
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127ish gallon SC tank and associated equipment |
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01/20/2018, 12:31 PM
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I have a 120 gallon SCA tank that has been set up for 2-1/2 years and it has been a great tank. I cant speak for Midwest but I would never own an acrylic tank again, they are wat too east to scratch.
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01/20/2018, 12:41 PM
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7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office! |
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01/21/2018, 11:08 AM
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Not really worried about scratches it wont be a reef tank
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01/21/2018, 01:02 PM
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 OK, even if its a vivarium or static non-living showcase, everything needs cleaning eventually. One just has to be much more careful when doing so with acrylic. Heck, even low-iron glass tends to scratch more readily than standard glass . The one big thing the acrylic aquarium (or whatever it will be used for) will have going for it is lighter weight.
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7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office! |
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01/21/2018, 10:50 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Orbiting
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I can vouch for Chris at Midwest custom. No nonsense, fully custom, and good prices.
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Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380 |
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