200+ Gallon Aquarium Vendors/Suppliers

[Pakman2]

Looking to upgrade and purchase a tank that’s 200+ gallons. Can people share their experiences and where they purchased their tanks? I’m looking for information as to where to purchase large tanks for a reasonable price. I am aware that I am looking at $1k+ for the larger tanks.

 

[marvelousone]

you looking for glass or acrylic tank

 

[Deezill]

This is a great thread and I am following. I am looking to upgrade to a 300 glass tank as well. Must be reef ready. I could do anything over 220 this will be my dream tank. I have learned a lot withing the last three years and I am looking to upgrade from the Deezill 150.

 

[Pakman2]

I’m assuming the acrylic tank costs much much more than glass does. That being the case, I would probably go with glass.

 

[ca1ore]

Standard aqueon or marineland 210/215/220 can be found everywhere - usually in the $1,300 range for the tank. Glasscages in that range also. Custom generally a lot more. Acrylic also more. Marineland also make a 265, and of course the deep dimension 300. Both in the $1,500 range. Bigger than that and you're into custom.

 

[Pakman2]

Standard aqueon or marineland 210/215/220 can be found everywhere - usually in the $1,300 range for the tank. Glasscages in that range also. Custom generally a lot more. Acrylic also more. Marineland also make a 265, and of course the deep dimension 300. Both in the $1,500 range. Bigger than that and you're into custom.

The reviews online show a lot of negative comments regarding the Marineland tanks 150+ gallons. Customers are stating that the tanks started to leak. Numerous complaints regarding the 300DD springing a leak.

 

[ca1ore]

I'd take those with a grain of salt. I've direct experience with the ML 180 and 265 ..... no issue at all. Never had a DD though.

 

[Deezill]

The reviews online show a lot of negative comments regarding the Marineland tanks 150+ gallons. Customers are stating that the tanks started to leak. Numerous complaints regarding the 300DD springing a leak.

I too have read the leaks on the 300g lol. No on Marine land maybe Aqueon

 

[Deezill]

I'd take those with a grain of salt. I've direct experience with the ML 180 and 265 ..... no issue at all. Never had a DD though.

was you 265 reef ready?

 

[Forsaken77]

I spoke directly to the woman who is in charge of Marinelands warranty of tanks dept. because I had a sealant issue with a new 180 I ordered. She had told me that they switched vendors that make their tanks, had some issues (such as leaking DD tanks and poor siliconing) and they switched back to the original vendor.

She said that the affected tanks were manufactured up until early 2016. There is a sticker on the inside-top of Marineland tanks, by the frame, that tells you the manufacture date. Just make sure it's a recent tank or pass on it.

 

[Troy V]

2 years ago I went with Planet Aquarium to make my trio of tanks, and Coastal Aquarium Designs (Heritage) for the stands and roll-back canopy. The center (241 gallon) is a hybrid glass and acrylic so the weight of the clam doesn't fracture the bottom. Also the corners on all of the tanks are beveled with near perfect silicone seals. No visible bubbles present. My last tank was an Oceanic 240 combo that I had running for over 12 years. I was looking for a tank and stand made with similar quality. I couldn't be happier with Planet Aquarium, and Coastal. Good luck!

 

[ca1ore]

was you 265 reef ready?

It was; however, had I a do over I would have bought it without overflows and drilled it for a ghost-style. I did not make that same mistake with my current 450. Soooooooo much better.

 

[Devaji]

here is some food for thought.
big glass tanks are heavy. have lots of beer and friends on hand to help.

acrylic on the other hand is alot lighter I once had a 240 8x2x2 and 2 ppl could move that tank pretty easy where my current 12mm 90 gal rimless 3x2x2 was 25% more weight.

correct me if I am wrong but acrylic is clearer but does scratch easier but in my very limited understanding you can buff it out still filled and running.

so maybe consider acrylic lots of reputable vendors out there . I was playing around and got a quote ona dream tank 8x4x2 and it was only 3.5K .

now back to glass, SCA will do custom tanks there tanks are very nice worth contacting Steve C on FB or there email and get a price check.

I agree with @ca1ore and go drilled if you can. that is my only regret with my 36" 90gal...

 

[Deezill]

It was; however, had I a do over I would have bought it without overflows and drilled it for a ghost-style. I did not make that same mistake with my current 450. Soooooooo much better.

Please tell me what is ghost style lol

 

[ca1ore]

The problem with a reef ready tank is comparable to the observations made by Winston Churchill about golf; ' ..... Weapons singularly I'll designed for the purpose'. As you move into bigger tanks, most reef ready have dual overflows ..... which really don't work well at all. They struggle to move enough water and prelude using a proper bean triple drain. FAR better to drill for a ghost-style like synergy reef or modular marine. Google either and you will see.

 

[Deezill]

I watched it on YouTube from synergy

 

[Deezill]

The problem with a reef ready tank is comparable to the observations made by Winston Churchill about golf; ' ..... Weapons singularly I'll designed for the purpose'. As you move into bigger tanks, most reef ready have dual overflows ..... which really don't work well at all. They struggle to move enough water and prelude using a proper bean triple drain. FAR better to drill for a ghost-style like synergy reef or modular marine. Google either and you will see.

How many ghost overflows do you need on a 220- 265 gallon?

 

[ca1ore]

Just one (that's the point) sized to the tank. On my 450, for example, I'm using one that is 36" wide and can handle up to 3,600 GPH.

 

[Deezill]

ok becAuse I am still learning about the over flows. I have a ML corner flow 150 gallon and it was pre drilled and I am using the Durso style drain.

 

[Deezill]

Just one (that's the point) sized to the tank. On my 450, for example, I'm using one that is 36" wide and can handle up to 3,600 GPH.

last question if you don't mind me asking. Where do you purchase overflows from BRS?