I am looking at upgrading in the next 6 months to 1 year. I am looking at planet aquarium. I am wondering if these ever go on sale. I didn't know if they did any black friday stuff or if they ran a sale at any point in the year. If so, I will just pick one up when they do. If not, I know what to plan for
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I just had them build me a custom tank. I am very happy with it. I cannot help you with the sale questions. I could have gotten the same tank for 700.00 cheaper at glasscages but am very glad I didn't . I hope this helps.
infinite0180
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Ive never seen them go on sale...
ZoWhat
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Fixed pricing... but hand built in Arlington, Texas USA. Yes... The United States of America. Yes HAND BUILT.
The #1 LFS in my area has a sales floor full of them. The quality of the glass is mind blowing.
The husband/wife LFS owners are at every conference and are well known among our hobbys Mfgrs ELITES. They do not put up with crap. They don't sell crap. They have an entire sales floor of Planet tanks.
Every Planet tank I've put my hands on is absolutely 5-Star quality. Just running my hand along the craftsmanship is amazing.
I've even looked up close and at length the silicone job along the seams. 5-Star quality. Planet tanks are the Mercedes-Benz
Next month I'm dropping $2,500 on a Planet tank 72x24x30 with taller stand. I think its worth every penny of $2,500 in quality construction alone.
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The #1 LFS in my area has a sales floor full of them. The quality of the glass is mind blowing.
The husband/wife LFS owners are at every conference and are well known among our hobbys Mfgrs ELITES. They do not put up with crap. They don't sell crap. They have an entire sales floor of Planet tanks.
Every Planet tank I've put my hands on is absolutely 5-Star quality. Just running my hand along the craftsmanship is amazing.
I've even looked up close and at length the silicone job along the seams. 5-Star quality. Planet tanks are the Mercedes-Benz
Next month I'm dropping $2,500 on a Planet tank 72x24x30 with taller stand. I think its worth every penny of $2,500 in quality construction alone.
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BeltedCoyote
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Planet aquarium is also what my LFS carries. And they’re what I’ll be going with when I get my 240g. My reasons? I don’t need a custom tank, and the price of the 240g I want (96x24x24) is a good $300 less than the other tank makers I’ve looked at. That and PA’s tank are just solid and look very clean.
I have a Planet Mega Matrix 150. I know this is there cheaper tank, but mine bows at least an 1/8 inch in the middle when full. When I contacted them they said this was normal. Makes me nervous every time I look at it. I wouldnt buy from them again.
Davileet
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I have a 250 gallon Planet Aquarium custom tank that I have had for probably going on 5 years now. Love the tank. Build quality is very good in my opinion. Would purchase from again. This is my tank on their custom build page.
If you are within traveling distance to Richmond, VA, Joe at Fish World is great to deal with when ordering a tank.
If you are within traveling distance to Richmond, VA, Joe at Fish World is great to deal with when ordering a tank.
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Is it funny that before I even looked at your profile I knew you were talking about Aquarium Artisans? I just got my 130 planet aquarium reef crystalline from them and am very happy with it.
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Their shop is in Arlington Texas, look up their website and call them
BCSreef
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I got my 180 from them. Great workmanship on the tank. Built like a "tank"!
Floribraska
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Generally they will want you to go through one of their Authorized Retailers, even if you are in DFW. It's not a big deal. Great tanks and a great company, highly recommend.
thewalkingdad
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The issue of going through a retailer has been the single largest issue with setting up a new tank. I don't have any authorized retailers within quite a distance. So, if PA only ships to retailers, I still have to figure out how to get the tank home. Luckily, I've found a retailer who travels through my town often enough that they are going to be bringing it up to me.
TexasLongshot
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I know this forum is a bit old however I do want to say this, I will never order a Planet Aquarium Tank, I live in Dallas, called them told them I'm looking for a tank to build they said "We don't build deal with the Public call your LFS then hung up", I said no way they can't be this rude called back again different person this time and said "Sorry we don't sell to the public" then hung up. So I called my LFS and said well I guess I'll save in shipping, I was looking at a tank 48-36-24, these guys bump it up to 48-36-26 then quote my $4,086, They are higher the Bob Marley in 1969. Called planet aquarium thinking there's just no way then they go, call another LFS and have it quoted, we don't deal with the pubic. Then HUNG UP. Rather save up another two grand and go with Reef Savvy, or order a tank from Miracle's or Coast 2 Coast with shipping same tank comes out to cheaper.
Davileet
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Its been a few years since I ordered my tank, but that price you got quoted seems like a very inflated price, hence their recommendation to ask another LFS. About 5 years ago when I ordered my tank, I got a euro style 60x36x26 tank for $2100 shipped I believe it was. It seems the price you were given was probably double what they were told. I have had some luck speaking with Planet Aquariums through the Facebook messenger, sometimes a bit delayed responses, but they have been decent enough.
