Glass Cages Tank Seam Failure.

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My third or forth tank from Glasscages.
240gal going 9 yrs strong. No issues.

 

[Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer]

@Joe Glass Cages. Would've really loved to see a response from you to the criticisms in this thread. I know it's a year old and most likely resolved (one way or another) but the lack of response is concerning. TIA

 

[Fishnut]

Gosh I hope this doesn’t jinks me, but I have a 90 gallon Oceanic that I bought & filled up 25 years ago and still running leak free. I wish they were still in business as I’m looking for another large tank now.

 

[Joe Glass Cages]

@Joe Glass Cages. Would've really loved to see a response from you to the criticisms in this thread. I know it's a year old and most likely resolved (one way or another) but the lack of response is concerning. TIA

for sure @Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer. Will take some time. I will read through the entire thread and offer up responses. This threads started prior to a major transition with Glass Cages in October of 2019. Please see below.

I do appreciate all the conversations and honesty.

Yes, there have been some challenging reviews. In October of 2019 there was a major change at Glass Cages. Major. From what I can see, there haven’t been any challenging reviews sense October 2019. If there are, please let me know so I can support those customers. That is so important to us.

Below is an outline of the transition.

During October of 2019 there was a major transformation at Glass Cages.

Glass Cages Transformation:
• Leadership Change
• Quality Assurance with QA Check Points
• Digital Production Tracking
• Improved Customer Service
• CAD drawing and approval processes
• Major Investments in Fabrication Equipment
• Polished Edges are now standard on all builds

We are not stopping with these improvements. Please see our reviews after October 2019 on Facebook, google and Reef2Reef. We have asked our new customers to share the truth. Knowing the truth allows us to reinforce the good and correct our challenges.

Our Facebook has many of our recent builds, customer interaction and reviews.

Glasscages

Glasscages, Dickson, Tennessee. 9,614 likes. Our company manufacturers custom aquariums and cages to meet all your fish, reptile and pet needs. We offer great prices for both retail and wholesale.

www.facebook.com

Glasscages

Glasscages, Dickson, Tennessee. 9,614 likes. Our company manufacturers custom aquariums and cages to meet all your fish, reptile and pet needs. We offer great prices for both retail and wholesale.

www.facebook.com

Please see the links below to several build threads on R2R

Large Build - 310g Peninsula Build

Never done a build thread before but as I start my next tank, I think it's time to finally document my build and share what I'm doing. I currently have a RSR525 that has been running for the last 2 years since I moved back to Arizona. I have been reefing for over 30 years. My first...

www.reef2reef.com

Monster Build - 700g total volume build

Hey everyone. I'm starting my build thread. I just ordered my tanks and now is a good time to start the conversation. 72x37.5x30.5 main display 3. 20x18x24 displays under the main display 72x 24x18 sump 48x18x34 refugium

www.reef2reef.com

Large Build - Peter's 240g reef build log

Hello everyone This is my thread to document my effort in my journey with reefing. This thread is also to get feedback about the build, suggestions etc. - if anyone will read it :) A little bit about myself and my approach to this hobby. It will be a lot of reading so I won't be offended if you...

www.reef2reef.com

Build Thread - New 300 gallon reef build GlassCages, Night Hawk Designs, and Synergy Reef

Finally got the 300 on the stand and will be posting the new build as it comes along. -Custom stand stainless steel powder coated created custom for the tank by Nighthawk Designs, LLC in Tucson, AZ. Tim Sheehey is the owner. He is currently creating the steel acid washed panels for the stand...

www.reef2reef.com

Build Thread - The tale of a newb, a sump and a Glasscage.

PART 1: Introduction: (The Good Stuff will start at PART 3: Equipment List; PART 4: Pre Construction Pics) So begins my build thread! 72 long x 30 wide x 24 tall Tank (approximately 240g) plus a 60g sump (so can I call it a 300g build LOL) Okay, probably only 220g in display and 30g in...

www.reef2reef.com

and here is a link to our updated warranty

I don’t share all this to sell anyone on our company. We are hobbyists and are truly excited about this transition. We are excited to offer support that the community so desperately wants. We read and listened to all those challenging reviews and feedback. Didn’t get offended. Nope. We adjusted the company. We are listening and will continue to humbly listen. Glass Cages has been building tanks for over 38 years. Currently building about 150 custom tanks a month and we want to continue to serve the best we possibly can.

Below is a list of Aquarium manufactures. You have many options to explore.
1. Coast 2 Coast
2. Reef Savvy
3. Miracles Aquariums
4. Glass Cages
5. Concept Aquariums
6. Crystal Dynamics
7. Planet Aquariums
8. Advanced Acrylics
9. Midwest Custom Aquarium
10. Fish Tanks Direct
11. Custom Aquariums
12. Acrylic Tank Manufacturing
13. Tank Me USA
14. Crystal Reef Aquatics
15. Aqueon
16. Redsea
17. SCA
18. AGE
19. GEO
20. Elos
21. Exotic Aquariums
22. Waterbox
23. Cade
24. Innovative Marine
25. Reef Octopus

The best choice is your choice.

We are honored for the consideration of Glass Cages and we are here to help even if someone decides to go with another builder. Growing and educating within this hobby is our mission.

I am so excited and proud of our Glass Cages Team. We look forward to hearing from you about how we can serve you better now and in the future.

 

[nereefpat]

Wow. Tremendous stuff @Joe Glass Cages

 

[Joe Glass Cages]

Wow. Tremendous stuff @Joe Glass Cages

Thanks so much @nereefpat. I am very proud of the Glass Cages team. They are owning this transition to serve the best we possibly can.

 

[dantimdad]

Joe's response is why I will always buy from Glass Cages. I used them before but, now, consider him family.

You will never deal with a better person or company IMHO.

 

[Joe Glass Cages]

Joe's response is why I will always buy from Glass Cages. I used them before but, now, consider him family.

You will never deal with a better person or company IMHO.

Thanks so much @dantimdad. Thank you. Hope you had a fantastic Christmas with your family.

 

[dantimdad]

Thanks so much @dantimdad. Thank you. Hope you had a fantastic Christmas with your family.

Indeed I did. I will come up and see you guys soon. I have a project in mind...

 

[Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer]

for sure @Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer. Will take some time. I will read through the entire thread and offer up responses. This threads started prior to a major transition with Glass Cages in October of 2019. Please see below.

I do appreciate all the conversations and honesty.

Yes, there have been some challenging reviews. In October of 2019 there was a major change at Glass Cages. Major. From what I can see, there haven’t been any challenging reviews sense October 2019. If there are, please let me know so I can support those customers. That is so important to us.

Below is an outline of the transition.

During October of 2019 there was a major transformation at Glass Cages.

Glass Cages Transformation:
• Leadership Change
• Quality Assurance with QA Check Points
• Digital Production Tracking
• Improved Customer Service
• CAD drawing and approval processes
• Major Investments in Fabrication Equipment
• Polished Edges are now standard on all builds

We are not stopping with these improvements. Please see our reviews after October 2019 on Facebook, google and Reef2Reef. We have asked our new customers to share the truth. Knowing the truth allows us to reinforce the good and correct our challenges.

Our Facebook has many of our recent builds, customer interaction and reviews.

Glasscages

Glasscages, Dickson, Tennessee. 9,614 likes. Our company manufacturers custom aquariums and cages to meet all your fish, reptile and pet needs. We offer great prices for both retail and wholesale.

www.facebook.com

Glasscages

Glasscages, Dickson, Tennessee. 9,614 likes. Our company manufacturers custom aquariums and cages to meet all your fish, reptile and pet needs. We offer great prices for both retail and wholesale.

www.facebook.com

Please see the links below to several build threads on R2R

Large Build - 310g Peninsula Build

Never done a build thread before but as I start my next tank, I think it's time to finally document my build and share what I'm doing. I currently have a RSR525 that has been running for the last 2 years since I moved back to Arizona. I have been reefing for over 30 years. My first...

www.reef2reef.com

Monster Build - 700g total volume build

Hey everyone. I'm starting my build thread. I just ordered my tanks and now is a good time to start the conversation. 72x37.5x30.5 main display 3. 20x18x24 displays under the main display 72x 24x18 sump 48x18x34 refugium

www.reef2reef.com

Large Build - Peter's 240g reef build log

Hello everyone This is my thread to document my effort in my journey with reefing. This thread is also to get feedback about the build, suggestions etc. - if anyone will read it :) A little bit about myself and my approach to this hobby. It will be a lot of reading so I won't be offended if you...

www.reef2reef.com

Build Thread - New 300 gallon reef build GlassCages, Night Hawk Designs, and Synergy Reef

Finally got the 300 on the stand and will be posting the new build as it comes along. -Custom stand stainless steel powder coated created custom for the tank by Nighthawk Designs, LLC in Tucson, AZ. Tim Sheehey is the owner. He is currently creating the steel acid washed panels for the stand...

www.reef2reef.com

Build Thread - The tale of a newb, a sump and a Glasscage.

PART 1: Introduction: (The Good Stuff will start at PART 3: Equipment List; PART 4: Pre Construction Pics) So begins my build thread! 72 long x 30 wide x 24 tall Tank (approximately 240g) plus a 60g sump (so can I call it a 300g build LOL) Okay, probably only 220g in display and 30g in...

www.reef2reef.com

and here is a link to our updated warranty

I don’t share all this to sell anyone on our company. We are hobbyists and are truly excited about this transition. We are excited to offer support that the community so desperately wants. We read and listened to all those challenging reviews and feedback. Didn’t get offended. Nope. We adjusted the company. We are listening and will continue to humbly listen. Glass Cages has been building tanks for over 38 years. Currently building about 150 custom tanks a month and we want to continue to serve the best we possibly can.

Below is a list of Aquarium manufactures. You have many options to explore.
1. Coast 2 Coast
2. Reef Savvy
3. Miracles Aquariums
4. Glass Cages
5. Concept Aquariums
6. Crystal Dynamics
7. Planet Aquariums
8. Advanced Acrylics
9. Midwest Custom Aquarium
10. Fish Tanks Direct
11. Custom Aquariums
12. Acrylic Tank Manufacturing
13. Tank Me USA
14. Crystal Reef Aquatics
15. Aqueon
16. Redsea
17. SCA
18. AGE
19. GEO
20. Elos
21. Exotic Aquariums
22. Waterbox
23. Cade
24. Innovative Marine
25. Reef Octopus

The best choice is your choice.

We are honored for the consideration of Glass Cages and we are here to help even if someone decides to go with another builder. Growing and educating within this hobby is our mission.

I am so excited and proud of our Glass Cages Team. We look forward to hearing from you about how we can serve you better now and in the future.

Wow! Really detailed and thorough response. Thanks for taking the time to explain and highlight the changes made at Glass Cages. Your response is definitely reassuring. Kudos.

 

[Joe Glass Cages]

Wow! Really detailed and thorough response. Thanks for taking the time to explain and highlight the changes made at Glass Cages. Your response is definitely reassuring. Kudos.

Thanks so much.

 

[2Wheelsonly]

After reading through this thread I feel comfortable mentioning these three things:

OP is cool under pressure, I watched that video like 5 times because I was so fascinated by his calm approach to a smart fix.

The guy who insinuated that it should be expected for tanks to fail 2-5 years should be slapped really hard with a nice fat yellow can of twisted tea

I’m so glad I went acrylic for my large build