Glass cages ???'s
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Breakin Newz
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I have heard mixed reviews, mainly that there silicone work is very sloppy, but nothing you can't fix with a razor!
I wouldn't do it. Several members of my local forum have had nothing but bad experiences to report. I have seen their work firsthand and it isn't anything to write home about. What size tank are you pricing?
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You build tanks? Looking to get a 60x20x20 acrylic tank built soon.. Let me know!
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Hey I got one forsale like that with a drop off lol....
Everyone loved my drop tank but I can't give it away...:(
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ya dont know about that....looked it up and the first thing was Reef Central Online Community , and Aquarium Obsessed tank splits open! - Manhattan Reefs
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Breakin Newz
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If you are getting a tank that big built I would not go with glass-cages, i'd get it done by a reputable company... That would be a huge mess if it was to blow a seam!
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I had two people come into a store I worked at who's tanks just released a seam and dumped the whole tank. One was even sitting in the next room and ran in to see the last half of the tank drain onto their hardwood floors. They were both told by glass cages that since they bought a pre-manufactured stand that was not built by glass cages that they voided their warranty. The other major complaint I hear is that delivery is a terror. Most times they schedule a pick up at a certain place, will change it at the last second and if you arent there at the exact time they want you then you are just SOL. Like others have said, I would spend a few extra bucks for a nicer tank and some piece of mind!
firebirdcrzy
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I just ordered a rimless frag (24x24x12 starfire front) tank from them today. I read alot about there customer service over the phone was horrible, but I was very pleased with the service sence i called 3xday to ask questions, and they were extremly polite. I will be picking the tank up on June 19th, so I can't speek for there workmanship yet. I was in desperate need of a frag tank and everywhere else I checked the price was double, so I figured I would give them a shot.
ReefRunner
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My display tank and frag tank are both from Glass Cages. My display is a 280 deep (72"x36"x25"). My frag tank is 48"x24"x8". I have had no problems with either of them. The display has been in place since November of 2007 and the frag tank since last April of last year. Yes their silicone work is sloppy. But it is nothing a razor blade can't fix. That being said I do know someone who had a 8 foot Glass Cages tank split. But I also know someone who had a brand new Marineland tank split. Face it - it is a leap of faith when you put a large glass box full of water and held together by silicone in our homes. I've been very satisfied with their tanks.
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sharkbait9
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they stink on both glass and acrylic. Silicon job looks like a 5 year got ahold of a tube. Waves of dried silicon all over the seem. The acrylic is even worst. rough cut and filled with weldon 16 as they slop it all the over the seam. Both tank made their way to be reptile tanks/. Pile excrement . save ur money and go with someone who is reputable and NOT a huge list of people who hate GC job
cherokee_dude
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I've got one {Glass} for my new build. Silicone is not 'The best', but it's eurobracing is built like a tank :D
HAudioSolutions
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I've got a 180 from GC built great and never an issue in the four years it's been up and going.
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