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Post by Carl on Jul 7, 2016 18:09:54 GMT -5
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Post by childofiam on Jul 8, 2016 12:46:47 GMT -5
Is there any way you could put a thread up with company's that make Aquariums and their quality ratings, type of glass and silicone. Like Top Fin tanks. around here you can only find Aqueon, Top Fin and Marienland brand tanks in the affordable price range.
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Post by Carl on Jul 9, 2016 11:00:58 GMT -5
Is there any way you could put a thread up with company's that make Aquariums and their quality ratings, type of glass and silicone. Like Top Fin tanks. around here you can only find Aqueon, Top Fin and Marienland brand tanks in the affordable price range. This would be very difficult, as the aquarium building side of the industry has gone through some major shake downs and many of the best such as AquaVision, Prestige, & more have been replaced by more economy minded builders. Even the glass is now often imported from China All Glass (who was excellent) has been bought out by Aqueon Better IMO is to equip readers to determine the build quality: *Do they use float glass? *Center brace for 50 gallon or larger? *50 gallon or larger should have a 3/8" bottom *90 gallon or larger should have a 1/2" bottom *Silcone should be Aqueon, AAP/American Sealants, Dow Corning, or GE 100% silicone. NOT CRL (used by Lee Mar aquariums and others), or any of the other economy or "hardware store" brands Carl
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