Aquarium brands

[Phish Tank]

I'm researching aquarium brands.

Does anyone have one of the Aqua Rocks tanks? I'm planning on visiting them tomorrow. How well are the seams constructed? Is it low iron glass? How easily does the glass scratch?

And what other brands are folks extremely enamored with... or had bad experiences with?

I'm coming off a recent leaky tank experience with my 10 year old aqueon 55, so I'm really wanting to have low risk of a tank leaking on me, and thinking its time to go rimless.

 

[techman81]

I'm really happy with my Waterbox tanks. I also have a UNS, and a couple of FZone tanks. They're nice as well. Of those, I think Waterbox has the edge. I also have a Fluval tank that I purchased at a local store for a fantastic price. Evidently Fluval had a bunch made specifically for some live aquascaping contests and the unused tanks were then given to LFS distributers. It seems equal in quality to the others I have. All tank prices are high right now since many come from China, but Waterbox should be having their annual Blue Friday sale in November and all their tanks are 10 to 15 percent off.

 

[techman81]

By the way, don't rule out finding some nice rimless tanks on FB Marketplace for good deals. That's where I got the 2 FZone tanks, one of which was from someone living just a block away from me.

 

[Kwyet]

I really like my UNS and Waterbox tanks. I’ve read on TPT though that most of the rimless tanks come from the same manufacturers in China and then are just rebranded. Maybe someone confirm…

 

[techman81]

I really like my UNS and Waterbox tanks. I’ve read on TPT though that most of the rimless tanks come from the same manufacturers in China and then are just rebranded. Maybe someone confirm…

I've also heard this. Even the ADA tanks are likely made on the same production line as some of these others.

 

[Phish Tank]

I really like my UNS and Waterbox tanks. I’ve read on TPT though that most of the rimless tanks come from the same manufacturers in China and then are just rebranded. Maybe someone confirm…

Interesting that they might all be rebranded.

I've been looking at UNS, the mitred edges look nice.

Are all the low iron tanks about the same for being prone to scratching? I guess they probably are. That's one thing I'm worried about since I've never done low iron before.

 

[Koan]

Big fan of Mr Aqua and Sevenports here

Great service and shipping, thick glass and options of low iron or regular iron for different price points

Maybe @Jeff Miotke has some insight into their sourcing?

 

[Kwyet]

Interesting that they might all be rebranded.

I've been looking at UNS, the mitred edges look nice.

Are all the low iron tanks about the same for being prone to scratching? I guess they probably are. That's one thing I'm worried about since I've never done low iron before.

I didn’t know they were prone to scratching. I haven’t had any problems with that though.

 

[techman81]

Are all the low iron tanks about the same for being prone to scratching? I guess they probably are. That's one thing I'm worried about since I've never done low iron before.

I'm quite protective of my tanks so haven't had issues with scratching on the Waterboxes that I purchased new but I've seen a couple complaints in their FB user group about scratches. Of the 2 FZones I purchased used, 1 is heavily scratched so I'm just setting it up as another farm tank. From what I've read, this is what some of the aquarium brands use for their low iron glass:
ADA: Optiwhite
Waterbox: Starphire
FZone: Novaclear
UNS: Diamant

Visually, I don't think you'd ever be able to tell the difference in glass, but does one brand scratch easier, I'm not sure?

 

[CincyScaper]

I like the Waterbox aquarium (Mini 25) and their stand is decent as well. My LFS has the Fluval 60p and 90p which seems good, but no first hand info.

 

[Naturescapes_Rocco]

I'm researching aquarium brands.

Does anyone have one of the Aqua Rocks tanks? I'm planning on visiting them tomorrow. How well are the seams constructed? Is it low iron glass? How easily does the glass scratch?

And what other brands are folks extremely enamored with... or had bad experiences with?

I'm coming off a recent leaky tank experience with my 10 year old aqueon 55, so I'm really wanting to have low risk of a tank leaking on me, and thinking its time to go rimless.

My 150p is from ARC! Tommy (owner ARC) claims that most/all rimless tanks come from the same few manufactures. He told me that it's likely that his tanks are produced in the same factories that produce ADA and UNS tanks. No issues for me at all.

 

[Jeff Miotke]

Big fan of Mr Aqua and Sevenports here

Great service and shipping, thick glass and options of low iron or regular iron for different price points

Maybe @Jeff Miotke has some insight into their sourcing?

Yes this is my understanding as well.

 

[Phish Tank]

My 150p is from ARC! Tommy (owner ARC) claims that most/all rimless tanks come from the same few manufactures. He told me that it's likely that his tanks are produced in the same factories that produce ADA and UNS tanks. No issues for me at all.

I learned a bunch chatting with Tommy when I visited Aqua Rocks. What a great store!

I'm leaning towards getting UNS tank and stand, probably 90p.

I'll probably be getting a Week Aqua light from Tommy.

 

[SingAlongWithTsing]

Only brand I'll stay away from forever is Redsea after reports of the front panel of their tanks popping off a few years ago. don't remember if it's cuz of the stands that came with the tanks or some other reason.