220g rimless with stand for 2k? What??

[Kzang]

These new aquariums are cheeeeap for the size. What do you all think?

230 Gallon ProStar Rimless Glass Aquarium in White | LiveAquaria

 

[Sailfin11]

Looks awesome!

 

[Big C]

Take a look at my build thread. Not a true 220 gallons though. Display is about 140 and sump about 35, plus the ATO tank (not using). Inside dimensions (water volume) 69" x 21 7/8 x 20 1/4 (height at overflow).

 

[JoshH]

Take a look at my build thread. Not a true 220 gallons though. Display is about 140 and sump about 35, plus the ATO tank (not using).

AVC puts the display around 175 Gallons...? Maybe for arguements sake 160ish for actual water height...

What thickness of glass do they use on this bad boy?

Pricing seems to be all over the map, I've seen some at $3000 and others like liveaquaria for $2100

 

[Big C]

AVC puts the display around 175 Gallons...? Maybe for arguements sake 160ish for actual water height...

What thickness of glass do they use on this bad boy?

Pricing seems to be all over the map, I've seen some at $3000 and others like liveaquaria for $2100

Liveaquaria is dirt cheap, not sure why (crazy cheap if it includes shipping), couple hundred less than what I paid at Reefapalooza Chicago.

3/4 glass, its seem nice and clear.

 

[JoshH]

Liveaquaria is dirt cheap, not sure why (crazy cheap if it includes shipping), couple hundred less than what I paid at Reefapalooza Chicago.

3/4 glass, its seem nice and clear.

Could just be an introductory price for them, although it doesn't say that... and right on 3/4" is atleast industry standard for that size tank. I find it crazy they can do an aluminum stand for that price, try quoting one for a tank that size and your probably on par with the cost of that whole setup!

 

[Big C]

Could just be an introductory price for them, although it doesn't say that... and right on 3/4" is atleast industry standard for that size tank. I find it crazy they can do an aluminum stand for that price, try quoting one for a tank that size and your probably on par with the cost of that whole setup!

I replaced all the piping and am modifying the sump to fit standard 4" filter socks. But other than that the glass is nice and like the look of the glass stand.

Finally got water in it, so far so good.

 

[Halal Hotdog]

How is this 220 gallons? So a 180 gallon aquarium is 72" x 24" x 24". This tank is 71" x 24" x 24". That would make this less than 180 gallons. Either the tank size or dimensions are incorrect.

 

[Big C]

The outside glass was more like 70.5"x23 1/2" and of course you can't fill it 100% full. You lose 3/4" on the bottom right off the bat.

And like most manufactures they quote the system volume (sump and ATO included).

 

[Thaxxx]

That does look like a great deal. It does include shipping too.
They have it in black also.

 

[ScottB]

Hope someone does a build thread on this. The online imagery & documentation on Live Aquaria is pretty amatuer. Manufacturer site is a little better. For the price, this looks pretty good. I like the aluminum frame and glass panel stand. CADE does something similar.

 

[JoshH]

How is this 220 gallons? So a 180 gallon aquarium is 72" x 24" x 24". This tank is 71" x 24" x 24". That would make this less than 180 gallons. Either the tank size or dimensions are incorrect.

I believe they refer to total system volume, including if the sump and tank are filled to the top. Waterbox did the exact same thing when they first released there lineups and got grilled HARD for it.

 

[Big C]

Hope someone does a build thread on this. The online imagery & documentation on Live Aquaria is pretty amatuer. Manufacturer site is a little better. For the price, this looks pretty good. I like the aluminum frame and glass panel stand. CADE does something similar.

Check out mine.....

 

[ScottB]

Check out mine.....

Going through it right now! Thanks for posting.

 

[Kzang]

I would.of bought this if I had own about it. Great price for tank and stand. I guess I will upgrade in two years from my new 125g

 

[Thaxxx]

I already have a 7 X2X2 tank but I'm seriously going to look into these. I'm just a hour and a half from Jacksonville, Florida where their headquarters are. They also have this tank setup for Peninsula. Same price.

 

[BZOFIQ]

The outside glass was more like 70.5"x23 1/2" and of course you can't fill it 100% full. You lose 3/4" on the bottom right off the bat.

And like most manufactures they quote the system volume (sump and ATO included).

That's completed WRONG!

What's next, volume of the room it's in if the window has silicone around it?

 

[ScottB]

That's completed WRONG!

What's next, volume of the room it's in if the window has silicone around it?

Sump included in Volume?... mmmmm OK... ATO included in volume?... Nope. Red Sea and WaterBox include the sump but not the ATO volume IIRC. Someone correct me.

Caveat emptor. They are just making it harder to truly compare. That all said, the pricing is still attractive if you do the math.

 

[Big C]

That's completed WRONG!

What's next, volume of the room it's in if the window has silicone around it?

Not sure exactly what is wrong? I can grab some pics of the measurements and water level?

The other big guys include sump volume and ATO as well.....

Take for instance the Waterbox 220.6: 167 display, 37.1 sump and 18.7 ATO. You can find the volumes on their spec page. Waterbox Specs

When I was first looking I found it a bit misleading as others have stated and numerous other threads as well.

 

[i_am_mclovin]

Interested!