Is a reef-ready aqueon a good tank? I saw a 180 that is brand new and wondering if it is well built to last?
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I believe that of the two most common 'off the shelf pet store' tanks-- Aqueon and Marineland, one has a slightly better reputation (i.e., considered less likely to leak), but I honestly can't remember which one. Hopefully someone here can chime in. 
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I've always considered them generally interchangeable, but most of my Aqueon and Marineland tanks were 55 gallons or less. My current 125 gallon is a Marineland and I have no complaints.
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I have had many aqueon tank and never had a leak.
I just set up a 54g corner tank with a 2007 build date on it and I am far more confident it will keep the water in then the 2023 redsea s1000 g2 that is sitting on the other side of the room.
I just set up a 54g corner tank with a 2007 build date on it and I am far more confident it will keep the water in then the 2023 redsea s1000 g2 that is sitting on the other side of the room.
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thanks everyone. I’m thinking of going in this direction ad the 180-rimless are 4x the price of one of these.
Does anyone notice a difference in clarity of low iron “starphire” glass compared to a regular rimmed tank? Is it that much of a difference. I had a regular tank many years ago that i don’t remember the difference.
Someone is selling a reef ready aqueon brand new with what looks like a solid wood stand for $1,000
Does anyone notice a difference in clarity of low iron “starphire” glass compared to a regular rimmed tank? Is it that much of a difference. I had a regular tank many years ago that i don’t remember the difference.
Someone is selling a reef ready aqueon brand new with what looks like a solid wood stand for $1,000
I ran a aqueon 180g for a few years as fresh water then 6 years as salt using hob overflows. It was still running when I upgraded to a 330. I also had a 125 that was fresh water for several years and eventually was divided into a sump and ran that way for 6 years under the 180g.
PS I didn't see a difference in clarity but I'm sure if you used a white card with text or something similar you might. They don't scratch as easily as low iron glass IME which is a plus for me. Lighting can be a little tricky with cross braces but can an be overcome with coral placement.
PS I didn't see a difference in clarity but I'm sure if you used a white card with text or something similar you might. They don't scratch as easily as low iron glass IME which is a plus for me. Lighting can be a little tricky with cross braces but can an be overcome with coral placement.
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