Perfecto vs Oceanic

[thewizzrd]

I'm looking at buying a tank and I am not sure that the price difference is worth it. Is there really that big of a quality difference between the two. We're talkin 125g-135g tanks here.I can get a perfecto or what ever psmart carries for like 200 bucks, with no overflow, or I can get an oceanic from an lfs from between 650-715 with the overflows. Honestly, is there that much difference?

 

[mr . salty]

HONESTLY, I don't really think there could possibly be that big of a diference to justify that kind of a price diff.Other than the built in overflows,but you could have the tank drilled and silicone in a corner divider and still come out ahead. Or just use an overflow box. I'm sure the oceanic tanks are nice,but I think I would go with the AllGlass or perfecto. They DO all have warantees against leaks.

 

[thewizzrd]

Maybe it was 300, but I think it was 200, oh well either way, If I do but one, I'm thinking the cheaper one is gonna suit me best. On the warranty's that the tanks have, do those stay good even if you do not use that company's stand? Mine is going in a wall so I wont need a stand. That shouldn't void teh warranty or anything would it? I dont intend on getting any of this until like january, which sucks because I really want to get going on saltwater. I have 2 freshwater tanks right now and I like them, but nothing compared to what I think I will be able to achieve. I actually have a terrible algae outbreak in my 75 that I need to get fixed. It was an oceanic that I got, tank, stand, lights, and alll kinds of other stuff for like $250 from my dads friend, just wish it would have been a 125, o well. Thanks for the input.
O mr salty, I thought you said making your own overflow was tricky and it is better to just buy one? Is drilling difficult? I want to eventually get a tank where almost no equipment is visible other than a power head or four.
Thanks for Your input
TheWiz

 

[mr . salty]

When I mentioned the overflow,I was reffering to a built in overflow. This is nothing more than a partition wall in the tank that is only as tall as you want the water level with a drain in the bottom. Drilling is trickey,and would definatly void the warrenty.It's the overflow Box that should be bought,not made.These are for tanks that are NOT drilled.

 

[jimi]

In my opinion oceanic is well worth the money. It is the only kind I will ever buy.