Buying new tank- need advice

[Nemoose]

Wasn't quite sure where to post this. I am looking to buy this tank.

80 gallon Aquarium
* Great Lakes Aquarium manufactured (Warren, MI)
* 1/2" thick glass on all sides including bottom sheet of glass (very durable construction)
* Black silicone sealing
* 48" long x 24" deep x 17" high
* Built approx. 2 months ago at manufacturer by personal request - upsizing to larger tank now
* Weight about 140-150 lbs (estimate) due to 1/2 thick glass construction - can move with 2 guys without excessive strain
Tank only - no gravel, filters, stand, canopy, etc. Thanks

Does anybody know anything about this company and what the tank might be worth? I will be setting it up as a reef with my 30 gallon as the sump. I have an Eschopps nano HOB overflow (200GPH). Would it be bettr to add a 2nd HOB plumbed into one inlet(total 400GPH) or get the tank drilled for a diy pvc in tank overflow? It is 1/2 glass.

 

[revsgirl]

:bump2:

 

[greenbleedin]

never heard of the company. what do they want for it?

 

[Mufasa31]

I think even 400 gph is to little for that tank.

I would drill it.

However, you need to make sure it can be drilled.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Never heard of them, but according to THEIR WEBSITE, they've been in business for 35 years. After 35 years, I've got to believe that they know what they are doing.


As far as a skimmer, I'd be looking at an SWC or Bubble Magus in sump skimmer.

 

[tomstechnic]

I would drill the tank. glass-holes.com makes really nice overflow kits, low profile and very quiet. I've used them on 2 of my biocubes, and on a 72g bow that I am building for my sister.

 

[Nemoose]

I am bidding on it on ebay from a local guy. So far I got the high bid at $26.00. I was wondering if the 1/2 glass can be drilled?

 

[chort55]

should be drillable, but if u get it u could call n prolly figure it out. They've been around never heard anything bad really. If nothin else for that price get it and make it a sump for a bigger tank lol

 

[redfishbluefish]

..... I was wondering if the 1/2 glass can be drilled?

Yes it can. I have half inch glass and drilled two holes for a Glass-holes overflow. No problem at all….just takes a little longer…..maybe 15 minutes a hole.

The important thing is that the glass is NOT tempered. If it is tempered (and I’d be surprised if it is), you can not drill the tank. The glass will immediately shatter. HERE is a simple way to tell if the glass is tempered. I used a cheap pair of polarized sunglass and a netbook computer….it works just like the link shows.

 

[Nemoose]

The company says the glass can be drilled but the bottom is tempered. I was watching a youtube video last night where it shows how to diy a pvc overflow. It looked so simple and inexpensive. Has anybody ever tried this?

 

[redfishbluefish]

I would highly recommend the 1500 gph Glass-holes overflow. It is small, compact, clean looking and I believe reasonably priced. The kit comes with the drill bit. The best $99 that you'll spend on your tank.

 

[zebe00]

I had them build my tank last year, had great reviews, but my tank has some machine scratches in the starfire that I couldn't see until it had water in it. I would inspect the black silicon, my lines aren't the cleanest, but I opted for clear so they aren't that visible.