You can expect some finer details such as a rimless design, low-iron high clarity glass, clean silicone seams and black background. We have well over a handful of these tanks here at the BRS headquarters including the E170 lab and ULM tanks, an XXL750 in the lobby that we worked on with World Wide Corals and the E260 that is a frequent back drop for our videos. Almost every major city will have some location in which you can go see one of the tanks in person. Red Sea Reefers have really established themselves in recent years as being one of the best premium off-the-shelf tanks you can buy. Dollar for dollar, these tanks are going to offer you the best value in terms of the available features for the price. They are typically well designed, assembled in China in large batches then shipped by container to the US. The easiest way to differentiate these tank choices is that they provide the average reefer with the ability to bring home some of the advantages you get with a custom tank, without the price tag. Choose whatever you like but functionality wise, the corner placement makes it easier to aquascape and dial in your flow without dead spots. Aqueon overflows are located on the back wall for the most part while Marineland likes to place the overflow box in the corners. The biggest difference between the two is the overflow placement in their Reef Ready style tanks. The most popular brands are likely Marineland and Aqueon. So support your favorite local fish store because without those guys, our hobby would not exist! If they don’t have your tank choice in stock, they can likely acquire it within a short time but for the most part, the tanks will be in stock and ready to go home with you. This is by far the most affordable option and will likely hold a very similar price across the board, no matter which brand you choose or where you buy it. Outside of that, you can also find some more unique shapes such as bow fronts, corner tanks, wave shaped tanks, as well as cylinders and cubes. There are a slew of standard sizes 20 long, the popular 40 breeder, 55 gallon and even the larger 120, 180 and 220 gallon rectangle tanks. These are the classic black framed tanks you can find at pet stores all over the country. It is all about what is important to you. Don’t agonize too much over the tank manufacturer because for the most part, your fish and coral do not care. What is inside the tank is way more important than the tank itself.īefore we get into it, one thing to park in your consciousness is the fact that your tank is simply holding the prize possessions or living artwork you are really after here. The price, quality of materials, the look and details you desire, the experience and of course, the functionality to achieve everything you imagined for your tank build. It is everything else that really differentiates one tank manufacturer from another. There are a lot of great options out there and all of the glass boxes we discuss will hold water. The real challenge when choosing a tank manufacturer is ensuring you are getting the best value for your hard earned dollars. Ideally eliminating the frustrations, questions and indecisive behavior you might encounter during your own tank selection experience. You can take this knowledge he has gained from over 15 years of keeping reef tanks to easily identify which option is right for you.

In Episode 9, Ryan organized all of the different aquarium options into 5 distinct categories. If you are even considering a new tank, this episode has the potential to save you some serious time and maybe even a disastrous mistake.Whether putting together a simple quarantine tank or having the tank of your dreams built custom for your home, the aquarium manufacturer you choose is important for a number of reasons.

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