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markc
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I want to get a bigger tank, currently I have a 90 gallon reef tank, I want at least a 150 or 190+ (has to be 48" long). So I have been pricing tanks the tank I really want is the 190 48x36x25. The cost of a reef ready tank this size custom built with 1/2" glass is $945 done by my LFS with a 120 day warranty. Adding stand and fuge would cost about another $500- $600. So we are talking around $1500 not a bad deal at all.
Now I can buy a Top Fin 150 48x24x31 (non reef ready) tank with stand for $658 from petsmart adding a fuge I can build myself would cost about another $75 using a 40 gallon breeder tank. I have overflow boxes with the U-tubes and all that stuff on my 90 now, that I could use and put on the 150So I would be saving around $700 doing this.
If you were me what would you go with? My problem is though I can afford the $1500 but do I really want to spend that much money for 40 gallons more water and a 120 day warranty on that tank or get a 150 with a lifetime warranty. This is the problem with being a tight a$$ with money I want the biggest bang for my buck without spending a ton of money.
Your thoughts? Thank You!!
Now I can buy a Top Fin 150 48x24x31 (non reef ready) tank with stand for $658 from petsmart adding a fuge I can build myself would cost about another $75 using a 40 gallon breeder tank. I have overflow boxes with the U-tubes and all that stuff on my 90 now, that I could use and put on the 150So I would be saving around $700 doing this.
If you were me what would you go with? My problem is though I can afford the $1500 but do I really want to spend that much money for 40 gallons more water and a 120 day warranty on that tank or get a 150 with a lifetime warranty. This is the problem with being a tight a$$ with money I want the biggest bang for my buck without spending a ton of money.
Your thoughts? Thank You!!
