im thinkin of getting one of these tanks and setting it up with tanganyikans does anybody have one?? what do u think of it?? any advice??
i will put it this way they are crap the the hoods are made from MDF so just immagine what happens with that and water. i bought one for my business for hiring Aquariums out it has never left my place it is on its second hood and third one comming this will be the last as i am going for a refund next.
if you dont beleave me have a look at the one on the gold coast the shop is south of Nerang pet store sorry but cant remmember stores name was there yesterday. the new hood comming for me suppose to be up graded so we will see. :evil:
I haven't owned a 6ft but I have had smaller units in the past and recently purchased an AR620T. I've always found them quite good except for the filter media it includes. No big deal as I like to use my own media anyway.
Don't get them confused with the cheaper copies around. A genuine 6ft Aqua One is quite expensive and not many places stock them. They are a little restrictive on size as they are only 500mm deep which can be a little small for larger fish to turn around in but ok for a larger community of mid to small fish.
The hoods are all plastic and I have never seen MDF used in them. The only down side is the opening around the hood is a bit small. You have to remove the hood to reach into the tank to do gravel cleans. The stands are MDF. If you spill water over time the edges will warp a little over time.
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hmm i thought the hood was plastic too it says it on the site it is i had a fairly good look at one in a shop and the lights are set into the plastic at the front and the filter is in the back. the one i was going to get is the deeper version it says 710mm including hood.. i was going to get it from aquariums r us in brissy they look like theyre good tanks, the brand is actually aqua pro...
heres a link its just past halfway down the page the 500L tank
http://www.aquariumsrus.com.au/pricep.htm
this is the paticular tank that i have
http://www.aquaone.co.uk/Monarch_aquarium.php
and this the one i understand you are speaking of
http://www.aquaone.co.uk/Windsor_aquarium.php
i did not say they were cheap it is a shame as they look very nice and we wanted to use them but until they fix the problem i for one would not buy another. each time between about 8 weeks for replacments . :evil:
guys
the tank he is asking about is AQUA PRO
NOT AQUA ONE
kevin
i changed it... sorry guys i thought it was an aqua one but it wasnt it was an aqua pro how confusing..
which is better??
got any good deals on one of these 6ft curved glass tank hood and cabinet packages kev? :roll:
hey mate, contact wolfdog, he has one in good nic for sale at a good price
they are utter crap
spend the extra and go aqua one
Hi, I have an aquapro AO32 - 3foot. It was the biggest rip off. The lights have gone rusty and i have only had it for 1 and a half yrs. I recomend not gettin one.
if you want a really nice tank buy a Dalbarb
thanks for all the replies everyone i think ill jus get a normal 6x2x2 then i know i wont have too many problems
you get what you pay for !! ive never had a prob with mine, i also put A lid under neath the hood so the condensation doesnt rust/carode the hood. obviously .