spoon Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I do like the look of the Juwel, I am going more for aesthetics than price (to a limit). I have a honda civic sedan. That's what I was thinking, tank on the back seat stand in the boot. The one thing that I thought of though was getting the tank in the back may prove difficult because of it's length and the fact the doors don't open square. Moving front seats forward might solve that though.... just don't want to get to Christchurch and not be able to get the thing in the car... id say you would be struggling to get a rio 400 in there i own an lxi civic sedan even if its wide enough the tank wont fit in thru the door because of the height i couldnt get my euroview 90 in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 no way will you fit that tank in a civic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 id say you would be struggling to get a rio 400 in there i own an lxi civic sedan even if its wide enough the tank wont fit in thru the door because of the height i couldnt get my euroview 90 in there Yeah, I think I'll just take the Jeep if I need up getting it from Christchurch. Rather spend more on petrol than have to come all the way back and get the bigger car anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I'll be driving down (from Chch to Dunedin) on 8th or 9th December, if you haven't gotten it by then, feel free to let me know. I would be happy to pick it up and bring it down with me. Hey missed that post in there. Thanks for the offer but I'll have the tank by then (I hope!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 bob @ redwood was the cheapest a month ago, friend picked up a black rio 400 tank and stand for $1999....i think he might still have some available otherwise have you try john @ organism? i also remember seeing one at petworld ferry road, cant remember the price i would suggest you use a station wagon or a 7 seater that can fold its seats down flat, you have to remember that the stand comes in a pretty big box too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I just gave redwood a ring, looks like he's fresh out of black. Only beech left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I just gave redwood a ring, looks like he's fresh out of black. Only beech left. bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I personally like dark wood colour the best, then the black, and then the light coloured one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Ordered myself a black one, going to cost me $2450, but it's local so no hassle of driving to Christchurch and petrol etc. Only catch is apparently the supplier is out so I have to wait until December oh well. Good things take time right!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I reckon you should drive to chch. seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Seriously! I have a SUV so easily could have picked it up on the 8th December and dropped it off to you down there - I have to go down for my student's graduation anyway! Could have saved you upwards of $500! :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Ordered myself a black one, going to cost me $2450, but it's local so no hassle of driving to Christchurch and petrol etc. Only catch is apparently the supplier is out so I have to wait until December oh well. Good things take time right!? Get this one:_ http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 645755.htm And pay $300 to have it transported - save $1000 and get some decent fish too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I have seen that tank somewhere before. cant remember where, but the corals, wood and sand look incredibly familiar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Seriously! I have a SUV so easily could have picked it up on the 8th December and dropped it off to you down there - I have to go down for my student's graduation anyway! Could have saved you upwards of $500! :bounce: No one in Christchurch has a black one at a reasonable price that I'm away of, I phoned around yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Get this one:_ http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 645755.htm And pay $300 to have it transported - save $1000 and get some decent fish too I've ordered it now so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well regardless of how you got it....you will have a new tank soon!!!! Woohooo!!! :bounce: Bet you're excited!! Planning and preparing.... you'll have to keep us updated on your progress. *sigh* maybe I need another tank...... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well regardless of how you got it....you will have a new tank soon!!!! Woohooo!!! :bounce: Bet you're excited!! Planning and preparing.... you'll have to keep us updated on your progress. *sigh* maybe I need another tank...... 8) Yeah I'm super excited, biggest tank I've ever had was like 100L, the one I have currently is 60L. So this one is going to be ALOT of fun. Can't wait, I'll take pictures etc when I set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 What were you planning to put in it? You will have plants with those great lights right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 What were you planning to put in it? You will have plants with those great lights right? Yep, I was going to go for planted tank with discus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Nice!!! :bounce: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 http://www.aquascapingworld.com/forum/a ... 009-a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Yep, I was going to go for planted tank with discus. That makes me happy but you forgot the catfish http://www.aquascapingworld.com/forum/aspiring-aquascapers/1883-juwel-rio-400-new-pics-02112009-a.html This makes me sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 This makes me sad. How come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 meh.. its a nice tank. very nice tank. but there is nothing special about it. sorta like everyone is making them. Look at evil_elmos juwel - that did it for me - breath of fresh air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 http://www.aquascapingworld.com/forum/aspiring-aquascapers/1883-juwel-rio-400-new-pics-02112009-a.html Wow that really looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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