Buying tank help...

[thesoulpatch]

So my wife has given me the go ahead to purchase a large tank, I want one that is either 4-6 ft long 2-3ish ft wide and 2-3ft tall. I know that I can special order a tank but does anyone here know where i can one that comes all together close to those specs other than the waterbox or redsea? Not that I am against those I just was wanting to see all the options.

Basically i want a long tank and not a tall one as I personally don't like them. Any input would be helpful as I only have a 40aio.

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Look at glasscages.com website. Joe can also custom build you a tank.

 

[sagedrake690]

So my wife has given me the go ahead to purchase a large tank, I want one that is either 4-6 ft long 2-3ish ft wide and 2-3ft tall. I know that I can special order a tank but does anyone here know where i can one that comes all together close to those specs other than the waterbox or redsea? Not that I am against those I just was wanting to see all the options.

Basically i want a long tank and not a tall one as I personally don't like them. Any input would be helpful as I only have a 40aio.

Dude craigslist!!!! I just got this 55gal the stand a sump and 5 gal bucket of rock for 50$ cause hes moving and the tanks needs return with cerium oxide for glass scratches but its a steal!

 

[Fish4udog]

I have a glass cage tank very happy with it,1st is pic is after up and running couple pics while I was getting it ready to switch out from my 75 to glass cages 120 like the 4x2x2 nice depth and height

 

[Hugh Mann]

Glass cages does good work, or so I have heard. However I also highly encourage you to look in various marketplaces, Facebook, Kijiji, etc for used tanks. You'll often find large tanks for dirt cheap.

I bought a 265 gallon, (72x24x30) and 140 gallon sump for $850CAD.

 

[Ashish Patel]

Depends on your budget and the space your going to put the tank..If you going to go custom may as well go wider so 36" and taller 30".

 

[A sea K]

A standard 120 gal is 48x24x24 so it fits into your desired dimensions. I have a standard 80 gallon, same 48x24 footprint but too shallow at only 18" tall to meet your criteria.

 

[A sea K]

Innovative Marine has a lineup you may be interested in. They are all a little shorter than what your looking for but otherwise have some very nice dimensions. (48x30 and 70x30 footprints with stands) I personally dont care for taller tanks and like the aesthetics of the "shallow" type tanks.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Question is, are you happier with 48" or 72": in length?
How deep do you want it - 18", 24" ??

120 and 125g is very popular in the hobby as is a 180 which is same as a 125 but a little deeper and taller

 

[A sea K]

120 and 125g is very popular in the hobby as is a 180 which is same as a 125 but a little deeper and taller

I didnt even think about a standard 180 gal. 72x24x24 also meets your criteria.

 

[Oldreefer44]

IME, having just bought a 180 from Custom Aquariums, the differences are just as much about the cabinetry as the tanks. The better manufacturers use steel frames and wrap around, real wood cabinets, versus plywood. Also give you more options as to what dimensions you want, type of glass and thickness.

 

[FlyPenFly]

Glass Cages a few years ago used to be known for a bit of sloppy silicone work but great prices. Anyone buy one recently?

 

[Jeffcb]

I would like a 180. 72/24/25. Consider that.

 

[Joe Glass Cages]

Look at glasscages.com website. Joe can also custom build you a tank.

We so love building tanks. Thanks @Elaine123 for the mention. Our revived passion for this past year has been incredible. The Glass Cages team is really innovating and producing some incredible product. I am so proud of them!