Oceanic Reef Ready tanks

[juju]

Has anyone owned or heard anything about the Oceanic reef ready tank system? Im looking for some feedback on them.
Also a question regarding the looks of the tanks, is it viewable on both sides? Im looking for a nice clean solution for my living room, and a tank that sits just behind our love seat (exposed back) would be wonderful if I could find a tank that doesnt boast unsightly hoses, etc. from behind. From what Ive read these tanks fit the bill but Id like to hear from some owners or people who are more in the know.
Thanks!

 

[jonthefb]

i have a 135 oceanic reef ready and it is great. I built my own stand and conpy so i made sure to hide all hoses, etc, coming out of the bottom of the tank. Im not sure how you would set your returns up though. but yeah its definately very nice. They are gorgeous tanks, and with some planning i think you could have a really cool set up. Im just wondering how you are going to get water back into the tank from whatever filtration system you have below the t
good luck
jon

 

[mini-reefer]

I've got a Oceanic 72 Bowfront reef ready and love it. Its a very beautiful aquarium. A little more expensive than All-Glass, but I think it was worth it.
As far as your look through goes, depending on which size tank you get, you'll have one or two overflow boxes in the corner(s) that will block some of the view. You could look into the new jet stream tanks. Their overflow and return plumbing is way different than the typical overflow design and it would give you an unubstructed view through the tank all the way around.

 

[pa reef pig]

where did you hear about this jet stream tank. Anything online that can give more info?

 

[mini-reefer]

I went to an open house show for manufacturers yesterday in Oklahoma City. They had an 80 gallon bowfront set up there. I dont remember which booth had the tank set up though. It looks pretty innovative to me. Plus the overflow appeared to be quite from what I could tell in a large convention hall.

 

[almarktool]

i have a 72RR bow front and love it, also just ordered a 200 RR as well not sure why but i liked them alot more than the all glass brand, order it up u won't be sorry

 

[juju]

Thanks a ton gang! I appreciate all the info

 

[shadow678]

Not particularly sure how you guys have your Oceanic RR tanks set up, but all the Oceanic tanks I sell have the return come up inside the overflow box so you never really see it until it is back in the tank water. As for lighting and heater electrical cords, you can run them along the corner of the tank and it doesn't do much to distract from viewing. Also, if you buy the canopy that is supplied by Oceanic for the bowfronts, they are EXTREMELY lightweight and make the tank look fabulous. Little known by the public, Oceanic is actually a subsidiary of the All-Glass company, meaning they are the same company. Just as Dodge is a subsidiary of the Chrysler corporation. Both will have the same craftsmanship, just with slightly different features.