Ordering a Tank! Need help!

Dcole12 · Sep 7, 2020

Hi Everyone,

I currently have a 46 gallon tank, but am starting to plan my upgrade.. I have looked at a lot of different dimensions, but I am looking to do a 150 gallon.. Do people have any suggestions to where I can buy a 150 gallon tank.. I have looked at Petco, but doesn't look like I can get a 150g. I don't know where I can get order one. I am open to getting a custom built tank, but I am fine with like an aqueon 150g tank. Any suggestions to where I can buy a tank/or get a customized rimless one! Any information is greatly appreciated!

Thank you.

vetteguy53081 · Sep 7, 2020

Dcole12 said:
Hi Everyone,

I currently have a 46 gallon tank, but am starting to plan my upgrade.. I have looked at a lot of different dimensions, but I am looking to do a 150 gallon.. Do people have any suggestions to where I can buy a 150 gallon tank.. I have looked at Petco, but doesn't look like I can get a 150g. I don't know where I can get order one. I am open to getting a custom built tank, but I am fine with like an aqueon 150g tank. Any suggestions to where I can buy a tank/or get a customized rimless one! Any information is greatly appreciated!

Thank you.

You want a reef ready and petco and PetsMart generally have standard tanks.
I would go into a Local Fish store /Pet shop who have these or can order it and support you with needed equipent which many petcos and petmarts rarely carry adequate return pumps, sumps, reactors, etc.

WVNed · Sep 7, 2020

Custom Aquariums will make one for you
https://www.customaquariums.com/glass-aquariums/all-aquarium-standard-sizes.html
I was building a 6 by 2 by 2 tank in their configurator this morning.
I have a 240 they made and am very happy with it so far. It needs a matching tank on the side.

dreamcatcherr9 · Sep 7, 2020

Shop around. Price checks and quotes are free. I recommend GlassCages. They’ll make any dimensions and drill and help walk you though the process with a personal touch. Definitely get what you want, don’t settle!

Dcole12 · Sep 7, 2020

vetteguy53081 said:
You want a reef ready and petco and PetsMart generally have standard tanks.
I would go into a Local Fish store /Pet shop who have these or can order it and support you with needed equipent which many petcos and petmarts rarely carry adequate return pumps, sumps, reactors, etc.

The only LFS around me actually closed down.. last month.. So the only stores we really have around here is petco/petsmart.. I am fine with doing the cutting and what not on the glass... Just need to be able to find a good place to get it!

Rijodan · Sep 7, 2020

Even if they're your only option they don't usually carry larger tanks and if they do they usually have freshwater ones, thin ones. If your looking for coral growing and reefing wider is a lot better than tall so keep that in mind!

Also ordering may be scary for glass, but acrylic is an option! having moved a fair amount of larger glass tanks weight is definitely a thing to think about when installing the tank and if you ever need to move the tank. Not to mention they lose less heat and easier to control water temp.

Dcole12 · Sep 7, 2020

Rijodan said:
Even if they're your only option they don't usually carry larger tanks and if they do they usually have freshwater ones, thin ones. If your looking for coral growing and reefing wider is a lot better than tall so keep that in mind!

Also ordering may be scary for glass, but acrylic is an option! having moved a fair amount of larger glass tanks weight is definitely a thing to think about when installing the tank and if you ever need to move the tank. Not to mention they lose less heat and easier to control water temp.

Thanks for the info! I am definitely interested in where I can find what I want!

BlennyTime · Sep 7, 2020

Craigslist or Facebook marketplace can be great sources. We got our 180 off there for really cheap from someone who was just done with the hobby.

Dilan Patel · Sep 7, 2020

advanced acrylic is where i got my frag tank and the crafstmanship was top notch

Tiki Reef Joshua · Sep 7, 2020

I’m an SC aquarium fan. I think it’s the best for the price for reef ready. I would check out glass cages too.

Rjukan · Sep 7, 2020

If I were to order a new standard or custom glass tank I would consider only 2 sources. Planet Aquariums for their amazing build quality, or Glass Cages (@Joe Glass Cages) because of their support to the forum and also high build quality. Unfortunately I won't ever be in that position lol, so I will live vicariously through you.