Joe Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 They are made from low iron glass and have polished and bevelled edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr A Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I see. Off-topic but does anyone import them/make similar ones here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 All ADA products are not available in NZ and never have been. NZ is the worst place for aquascaping equipment availability, and you can get a few cheap diffusers and drop checkers on TradeMe but otherwise you have to buy everything from overseas which will cost you a small fortune. In NZ there is no company that I am aware of that manufactures nice tanks like ADA and if you want an ADA-style tank you will have to get it custom made. There are a few really good tank builders in NZ if you look around. I got my tanks made by Petworld in Christchurch and the quality is pretty good :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 NZ is the worst place for aquascaping equipment availability You forgot about Antarctica :lol: These days most people get their gear shipped to them, even if they have a great LFS because it's cheaper. There's no reason why a great scape can't be achieved with the equipment we get here or can get shipped here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 :facepalm: :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 In NZ there is no company that I am aware of that manufactures nice tanks like ADA and if you want an ADA-style tank you will have to get it custom made. Thats because if there was they would go broke due to lack of income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr A Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thats because if there was they would go broke due to lack of income. I've seen people advertise various special glass and I'm sure I've seen an NZ post about a build with low iron glass, surely people can make very similar tanks here. I assume it's more expensive but must be cheaper (and safer) than shipping a glass tank in from overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 There is a shop down here that makes them to order. Usually with low iron and polished front only because of the expense. They use black silicone and make a very neat job as well. They make recycled rimu stands and lids as well---very nice overall. Pictures of Jennifer's tank will give the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I've seen people advertise various special glass and I'm sure I've seen an NZ post about a build with low iron glass, getting low iron Starphire Glass in nz, it cost quite a lot vs normal glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 That is why they usually only do the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 What I was meaning is that there is no brand that specializes in manufacturing ADA-style tanks in NZ, or nature aquarium/aquascaping products for that matter. However this brand might be coming to NZ... http://www.na-un.com/ There is a shop down here that makes them to order. Usually with low iron and polished front only because of the expense. They use black silicone and make a very neat job as well. They make recycled rimu stands and lids as well---very nice overall. Pictures of Jennifer's tank will give the idea. Yeah Petworld makes great tanks :thup: I got my 140L made with a low iron front. All the sides are bevelled and polished though, not just the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 However this brand might be coming to NZ... http://www.na-un.com/ Nice, but as mentioned no market in nz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Yeah I know. Kinda sucks really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 the houdini water torture cell tank in this episode of "tanked" is pretty sweet. also starring NPH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 What I was meaning is that there is no brand that specializes in manufacturing ADA-style tanks in NZ, or nature aquarium/aquascaping products for that matter. there is no brand but there is a few high quality manufacturers that will build to order. support your local, i'd rather have custom made than mass produced anyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 there is no brand but there is a few high quality manufacturers that will build to order. support your local, i'd rather have custom made than mass produced anyday That's pretty much what I meant And yeah custom made tanks are awesome. I'm really happy with the ones that I got from Petworld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 http://img9.ph.126.net/TLak_lBFfl0pgncW ... 126849.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superico Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/ar ... ndrew-mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/journals/aquatics/tgm-aquascape-andrew-mack That is an amazing tank! Those angels suit the tank perfectly :gpo2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superico Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 yeah i love altum angels and wild type angels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFishing Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Must be true.... Angels really do eat Neons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 the houdini water torture cell tank in this episode of "tanked" is pretty sweet. also starring NPH! Yeah that tank is pretty cool. But the two bozos put a blue eyed Plec in that tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 You need to IGM it Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/journals/aquatics/tgm-aquascape-andrew-mack Try to post pics ppl along with the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I did have it in IMG brackets but the site doesn't support hotlinking, wait a while and you'll see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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