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Best place to buy a tank

Postby cvilleh2o » Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:14 pm

Went to Atlantis today to price a new 120 with custom over flow. Where is the best/ cheapest place to buy a new tank?
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Re: Best place to buy a tank

Postby cvilleh2o » Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:27 pm

Is glasscages any good
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Re: Best place to buy a tank

Postby phurst » Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:36 pm

I cant say where the best local place is, and I have no PERSONAL experience with glasscages, but I have heard many terrible experiences with them.
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Re: Best place to buy a tank

Postby dlterry85 » Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:42 pm

best option is to buy used. why do you want a new tank? i had my lfs order my new tank, 80 gal rr frag tank. cost 300. this was my only option as these never come up for sale used, but i see 120's for sale all the time.
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Re: Best place to buy a tank

Postby cvilleh2o » Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:51 pm

Is Atlantis and the work reasonable/ good? 712 for 120 with custom overflow 2 bulkheads and 2 returns.
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Re: Best place to buy a tank

Postby dlterry85 » Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:55 pm

never did business with atlantis, so i don't know. i would say call around if you have to go new. i know its not local to you, but reef dynamics in hampton had the best price for my tank. never hurts to get on the phone.
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Best place to buy a tank

Postby Mjwilkes » Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:37 pm

What did they want for the tank naked?

You could do the drilling and find the overflow or have one made. Im sure that if not on this forum than another would have acrylic fabricators that would be willing to help out.Same steps Atlantis would take but I'm sure you'd save a ton.

How custom of an overflow are you in need of?
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Re: Best place to buy a tank

Postby blumoon reefers » Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:44 pm

Are you committed to a 120? If not, I still have an "almost new" 265 (already drilled) that we are selling :D

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Postby zurichone95 » Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:00 pm

Could have sworn I saw Wayne's post with his bought from FW new 120 500 ish$
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Re: Best place to buy a tank

Postby Djcubsfan08 » Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:55 pm

I just bought one used for $140. I couldnt stomach paying $600+ after drilling and all..

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