Dixon1990 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I am looking at selling all my tanks and all fish stuff except my Favourite groups of fish sometime soon, and buying a larger all in one setup (stand,tank,filter lighting etc) around the 200-350L area. Are there any brands to stay away from? Ive been reading quite a few experieces of aqua ones breaking IM leaning towards Jewel i think, but i may not be able to afford it :lol: Also if anyone is thinking about selling on in CHCH PM me TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 i have two factory made setups, one aqua one & a sunsun. i will never buy a aqua one & if i was getting another tank i wouldn't hesitate to get another sunsun. the quality of the models made in the last few years is great, alot better than the aquaone gear & the stand, because of the finish on it doesn't get damaged by water as readily as others. my sunsun is about 3 years old & still looks like new. Always keep $ in the budget for a canister filter as this will make them easy care & reliable to. oh & they are alot cheaper than other brands to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Always keep $ in the budget for a canister filter as this will make them easy care & reliable to. oh & they are alot cheaper than other brands to I already have a couple canisters(1000;ph and 1200lph), so that wont be a problem I like the sunsuns, but they dont seem to be sold down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I already have a couple canisters(1000;ph and 1200lph), so that wont be a problem I like the sunsuns, but they dont seem to be sold down here oh yeah, the guy on TM joshua is on the shore in auckland & imports a container full at a time. it will be worth getting one, little things like the hood being made of aluminium make it that much better in the way of use & lasting ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 personally I dont like all in one tank. prefer glass tank with nice QUALITY cupboards and hood as well as QUALITY lighting external filters etc. thats my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 A juwel then? :lol: but yeah, I prefer getting everything separately too cause then its fully customisable. juwel tanks would be awesome if they came with an external filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 the juwels are great and all but the tubes that come in the tank are average t5 tubes and the filters themselves arent very effective. better than most all in ones but still prefer to get everything individually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 if your looking for a tank that is 300 litres or less i think a factroy made option is a tidier & more straight forward option as it can be a pain organising a stand & hood. it was a pain for me & i was a cabinet maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Just got a quote on the jewels... Im gonna try get a Sunsun :lol: Hmm, anyone driving down from auckland to CHCH with a large vehicle and a safe place for a largish tanks? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Think im going to get a sunsun next.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrenB Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Don’t' buy aqua one! They all seem to crack maybe buy separate, so you can get the best of everything as I hear the hoods (lights filters etc.) in those all in one deals are not always the best. while one "brand" might make a great tank they might make horrible filters. (just an idea) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ill prob retro fit 70w metal halide's in the hood and do co2 injection, get a new external filter while im at it i spose. Baaaa more money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I'm definitely getting a all in one tank, I do have an external filter i could run on it, but I'm not going to have many fish in it, And il have heaps of plants so i don't think I'll really need another filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oeminx Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I got a 200L sunsun and the filtering seems fine, you can always add a canister later if there is not enough and the lighting in them is ok my tiger lotus has flower under it and has another bulb coming up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 the juwels are great and all but the tubes that come in the tank are average t5 tubes and the filters themselves arent very effective. better than most all in ones but still prefer to get everything individually. +1 Talk to a good LFS (not sure who in Christchurch) and they should look after you. (Free plug for Hollywood Fish Farm in Auckland who are doing just that for me with my new 800L set up) That way you can get everything to your exact specification, the shape of the tank, the design of the stand etc etc. Most of those off-the-shelf tanks are taller than they are wide, which IMO is useless for anything but angelfish. What are you going to keep in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewY Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 As I under stand it, if you aim for 300L or so, teh floor "may" need to be reinforced.... be good to hear what other people say about this as I currently have a 300 - 350L that i'm too scared to full all the way just incase :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 If your stand distributes the load evenly then 300L shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 i hated my aquaone tank, never buy one again juwel has been pretty good for me, they are easily upgradable, doesnt take much to cut out the factory internal filter and replace it with a external. also not too hard to upgrade lighting, either extra T5 or remove the lids and have a metal halide good 2 year warranty, parts are easy to get or order, overall a very good tank and i'm very happy with my ones p.s redwood normally have them for a good price otherwise wait till animates have a 50% off sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Most of those off-the-shelf tanks are taller than they are wide, which IMO is useless for anything but angelfish. What are you going to keep in it? Il be keeping my pencilfish( about 10), Ember and cardinal tetras(10 of each), BN pair and about 5-6 of my 30 corys :lol: I dont think there should be a problem with the shape of the tank. As I under stand it, if you aim for 300L or so, teh floor "may" need to be reinforced.... be good to hear what other people say about this as I currently have a 300 - 350L that i'm too scared to full all the way just incase :-) Well i have 500Lkg+ of tanks and stand sitting where the new tank will be so thats not a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I have a Juwel cnr tank heavily planted and with Discus ( had discus till I killed em at least) have to say Ditto to Evil Elmo Try redwoods He can customise if you feel the need...teh need for Speed...opps carried away there. Anyway Talk to Redwood Look at retro fit. Good tank JMHO Navarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 So, now im considering geting a custom tank made :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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