Peninsula Aquarium Manufacturers

[Bato367]

My dream tank is a 100-160 gallon peninsula in 2-3 years. Below is a list of manufacturers that I can think of that include a stand, ship to your door etc. Basically, proven, ready-to-go tanks and stands. I am leaning towards a Red Sea or WB. Thoughts, suggestions? Am I missing any others? Who has the biggest value (biggest bang for the buck)? Best customer service, parts availability?

Red Sea
WaterBox
Innovative Marine
Elos
Planet Aquariums (custom)

 

[Ludders]

Go custom, if it's your dream tank and 2-3 years off.

 

[ReefEco]

There are some good off-the-shelf penninsula systems, but I agree with Ludders - go custom if it is your dream tank and any of the off-the-shelf choices make you compromise. Sounds like you want a turn key option though. If you do go custom, Planet, AGE, and GlassCages are good options depending on where you live. Whatever you do, don't use Custom Aquariums - I have a horror story about them when I hired them to build $15k in tanks and can relate it if you are considering them...

 

[Royce024]

My dream tank is a 100-160 gallon peninsula in 2-3 years. Below is a list of manufacturers that I can think of that include a stand, ship to your door etc. Basically, proven, ready-to-go tanks and stands. I am leaning towards a Red Sea or WB. Thoughts, suggestions? Am I missing any others? Who has the biggest value (biggest bang for the buck)? Best customer service, parts availability?

Red Sea
WaterBox
Innovative Marine
Elos
Planet Aquariums (custom)

You should also check out the Cade peninsula tanks from algaebarn. Look towards the end of this video I found:

 

[1guydude]

Where r you? Cfi. Clear fabrications inc. In seattle does beautiful custom work. They do it all. Plumbing. Stand. Display. Prob make whatever you ask within reason.
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[Michael Gray]

I'm in the exact same boat. Only thing making me lose motivation is how to put a powerhead on far view panel without the dam cord running across top of the tank. It's the only thing from preventing me from ordering a custom peninsula.

 

[1guydude]

O guys. Peninsula tanks are great! 3 side view walk around. They do take up walking space or hallway space.

A hood or nice furniture grade stand hood combo hides the cords.

I plumbed one up and over the top to the end for flow as well before. Some zip ties and a power bar up high maybe too.

Get that high stand so u dont have to crouch over either. Lol

 

[1guydude]

Im just now getting mp 40 and mp 60s for flow and no cords.

Closed loop systems used to be all the rage for flow back when. Ive got 2 1 1/2" seaswirls chillin in my garage for yrs. Lol. Anyone need a baldor!?
Lol
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[ReefEco]

yeah, I'm putting 2 mp60s and an mp40 on the far side, then plumbing two returns up and over the top and just under the surface at the short end viewable side, so they are barely visible. I have to have a hood and cabinetry enclose the entire top, so it is easy to hide everything this way. If you like the open top rimless look, it is a little harder...

 

[Michael Gray]

Ya I don't want a canopy so I haven't figured out my planning yet. I can do two stream 3 against the wall side. But what the heck to do on far viewable side

 

[1guydude]

90 deg loc line on the far end below the surface. Also maybe a suction with strainer and rock over it out the bottom for a closed loop.
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[Bato367]

You should also check out the Cade peninsula tanks from algaebarn. Look towards the end of this video I found:

I did at the time of this posting and seen they had nice tanks but no peninsulas. They're either new or I missed them. They will be on my list. Thank you.

 

[RocketEngineer]

My dream: https://www.innovative-marine.com/shop/EXT-200-Peninsula-Aquarium-w-APS-Stand-Black-p238793472

 

[Michael Gray]

My dream: https://www.innovative-marine.com/shop/EXT-200-Peninsula-Aquarium-w-APS-Stand-Black-p238793472

Exactly what id love. Except 36" wide

 

[Royce024]

I did at the time of this posting and seen they had nice tanks but no peninsulas. They're either new or I missed them. They will be on my list. Thank you.

Here is the link for the 5ft , 178 gallon (tank) version: https://www.algaebarn.com/shop/aquariums/peninsula-series/cade-peninsula-series-1500-s2-p/

They start shipping April. It comes with a metal stand and an electrical panel. 59x29x24.

 

[carmodpg]

I am in the same boat as well right now. I really like the IM Ext 200s. I am leaning in that direction.

 

[lstmysock11]

Check out SCA aquariums, They do offer a lot on their PNP systems and most include free shipping. In some cases the shipping can be as much as the tank.