Buying Tanks

jaybk5211 · Mar 26, 2014

McAllyn said:
Saltwateraquarium.com has the DSA 180 Extreme Bowfront for $2461 plus shipping. Includes stand, overflow, glass covers, and it's drilled.

FWIW, you could also price this at the Critter. I know they can get DSA tanks, and you might not have to pay shipping.

Mac

Yeah I aw that one at critter and it was sold a month or o ago. It is 6 ft long, and I am going almost 7 ft so Chris over there is getting me a price on that. I have the room for a little longer than that one, but that tank is the on I am trying to get, just custom made a bit longer.

jaybk5211 · Mar 26, 2014

Also that one listed has a 32 inch stand, isn't that a little tight for a good sump and plumbing?

McAllyn · Mar 26, 2014

There's plenty of skimmers that will fit under a 32, like a Reef Octopus POV DC3 rated at 400g is only 25". It won't be as much room as it sounds after you subtract bracing, etc. in the stand, but it would fit decent.

Mac

pickupman66 · Mar 26, 2014

32 " is PERFECT. dont go less than 30 or more than 36 IMO.

NeveSSL · Mar 26, 2014

I actually went 39" and love it, but I could see 32" being nice, also.

Brandon

jaybk5211 · Mar 26, 2014

The problem with a Bowfront is that it is narrower on the ends so I have to think of that for the sump. The guy said on a 72 inch bow don't go over 40 inches long or 20 inches deep.

mapn4reef · Mar 27, 2014

I had a DSA tank...top notch product. Ordered it through the Critter, no shipping charge.

jaybk5211 · Mar 27, 2014

Yeah Mapn, I am looking at a used one, or one through critter. However they want $3,500 for the same tank I can buy online for $2,400 with free shipping so I am not going to pay extra. Glad to hear its a good product, if this used one isn't what I want when I see it this afternoon I will be going DSA 6ft bow.

mapn4reef · Mar 27, 2014

Here's something interesting...Saltwateraquarium.com has a warehouse here in TN... Aquarium Supplies (Dry Goods) Shipping
To reduce shipping costs, all aquarium supplies are shipped UPS, Fedex & USPS. Orders can ship from multiple warehouses thoughout the country. We attempt to keep inventory local to you to keep shipping times and expenses low. Our primary warehouses are in PA, TN and AZ. Most orders submitted by 2pm EST (Monday-Friday) are shipped same day. Orders on friday and over the weekend after 2pm EST will ship Monday unless it's an item that ships out of a 24/7 warehouse. Aquarium suppy orders that are shipped UPS will be delivered Monday through Friday. USPS or FedEx will be delivered Monday through Saturday. We deliver pretty much anywhere in the domestic 48 within three to five business days but this is not guaranteed and depends on your zip-code and if you live in the boondocks. - See more at: Customer Service

jaybk5211 · Mar 27, 2014

mapn4reef said:
Here's something interesting...Saltwateraquarium.com has a warehouse here in TN... Aquarium Supplies (Dry Goods) Shipping
To reduce shipping costs, all aquarium supplies are shipped UPS, Fedex & USPS. Orders can ship from multiple warehouses thoughout the country. We attempt to keep inventory local to you to keep shipping times and expenses low. Our primary warehouses are in PA, TN and AZ. Most orders submitted by 2pm EST (Monday-Friday) are shipped same day. Orders on friday and over the weekend after 2pm EST will ship Monday unless it's an item that ships out of a 24/7 warehouse. Aquarium suppy orders that are shipped UPS will be delivered Monday through Friday. USPS or FedEx will be delivered Monday through Saturday. We deliver pretty much anywhere in the domestic 48 within three to five business days but this is not guaranteed and depends on your zip-code and if you live in the boondocks. - See more at: Customer Service

mapn, that's where I go he $2,400 pice vs. critters $3,500 price. lol