Reef Discussion

[aussieant32]

ey? I dont think the fluval or the radius do big tanks yet, the small ones with those corners are only a few hundred. I dont think I will spend that much for a nice rounded corner though, no black egding this time though LMAO!

 

[NiCd]

nar I wasnt talking about them just your overall budget

 

[aussieant32]

ahhh, this is why I generally dont multitask!

I was allowing about 3k for the tank, looking like I may be ok to reduce this?

 

[NiCd]

in float and locally built you will get out of it for way under that

 

[aussieant32]

beauty! 2 years could soon be 12 months :P

 

[Joshwaaaa]

probably less then half that amount for that size tank in float glass going by my locals rates

 

[aussieant32]

silly Q, can you get 'shelf' tanks already plumbed or drilled?

 

[chimaera]

Come now, why remove the fun of drilling the tank yourself? =0)

But yes, you can - NicD's Elos is a good example, Cades often come pre-drilled/plumbed.

 

[aussieant32]

they are not really shelf tanks though are they? Like they are pricey ordered ones with all the bells and/or whistles glass wise?

 

[Joshwaaaa]

They have an off the shelf range of tanks which you can choose from,

http://www.elos.eu/productlines/aquariums/index.html

 

[chimaera]

Well depends what oyu mean by shelf tanks =0p

Cade, Elos etc aren't custom made, they are stock, so that's wha tI assumed you meant.

 

[aussieant32]

ah I didn't know, I thought they were custom! Gee they are nice and really not that pricey. I would imagine shipping might change that statement though

 

[NiCd]

I forgot about Cade

http://www.aquascapedesign.com.au/products.php?product=CADE-Tank-Set-CB1200%2d1

$2k + $150 shipping with stand but you need to do drilling, wier, plumbing, sump etc

 

[aussieant32]

wonder why the australian site doesnt have prices?

 

[NiCd]

* edit they do have a marine version with the same stuff for the same money????

http://www.aquascapedesign.com.au/products.php?product=CADE-Marine-Tank-Set-HL1200

 

[Joshwaaaa]

I forgot about Cade

http://www.aquascapedesign.com.au/products.php?product=CADE-Tank-Set-CB1200%2d1

$2k + $150 shipping with stand but you need to do drilling, wier, plumbing, sump etc

Marine plus down the road from me has one of these for $1400 at the moment

 

[aussieant32]

http://www.aquascapedesign.com.au/products.php?product=CADE-Marine-Tank-Set-HL1200

Thats almost exactly what I had in mind

 

[chimaera]

* edit they do have a marine version with the same stuff for the same money????

http://www.aquascapedesign.com.au/products.php?product=CADE-Marine-Tank-Set-HL1200

Yep have seen that at an LFS down here, very nice indeed - both hte corner weird and the back 'parcel' as they call it. Stand and sump included for that price.

 

[chimaera]

aussieant32 go see one in person. I know NicD is an Elos fan, but I can't imagine personally needing better quality than the CADE setups, they are stunning. If you can get one for $1400 or less, you're well on your way.

And that is one purchase you could make in advance one you get to that savings level.

 

[aussieant32]

A mate of mine has a CADE planted tank, looks really nice, but will see if I can find any shops with a bigger marine one here. Quick sums in my head around Jan I should have enough for that roughly, for 3 weeks in Fiji in September to pay for first