Getting a 4ft tank, with tight budget

**edw7636** · 21st Dec 2011, 19:11

If you having big tank like 4 ft and above. when doing maintence or planting. Dont try to lean against the glass or apply any unnecessary force onto it and somemore 2nd hand. Hard to predict whether the silicon will give way or not.

**AlexHcp** · 21st Dec 2011, 19:38

Ok bro, I m getting a first hand ... Haha just wonder is brace important ?

**felix_fx2** · 21st Dec 2011, 20:36

when it gives way... in my words.. "you will shit bricks on the spot"
12mm with decent silicon will last you very long...

**AlexHcp** · 21st Dec 2011, 20:46

Bro... Your words too "chim" ...( sorry if this is SMS language, I can't find another expression for it) so is it ok without the brace? Cause the tank doesn't come with brace, if want brace need add $$...

**felix_fx2** · 21st Dec 2011, 21:36

actually, it's more like gaming language. it's like "shocking holy cow"
alot people have tanks without brace.. my braceless only with my 2 feet thou.

imagine your mom wake you up asking if your "washing the floor" you go look at fish tank and your jaws drop..

**AlexHcp** · 21st Dec 2011, 21:44

Omg... So how so how? ......

**SeVenZ** · 21st Dec 2011, 21:50

Originally Posted by AlexHcp

Omg... So how so how? ......

just buy the braced one for a peace of mind ? pay abit more now but better in the long run

**felix_fx2** · 21st Dec 2011, 22:01

haha... scary thought right?
i broke 1 of my 3 feet before...but new tanks can last a long time before the silicon eventually gives way...

btw, which person sane enough will lean on the tank walls during planting?

**godprint** · 21st Dec 2011, 22:20

My 4th all no brace...but is 4x1.5x1.5
Quality work though.

**AlexHcp** · 21st Dec 2011, 22:25

Haha ... I am not gonna do a planted tank... Ok then I will get a no brace !! I really wanted to get a good 1 ... But $$ ....

**Neondagger** · 22nd Dec 2011, 00:30

Err advise to you. Getting something u will not regret buying. If u getting a 4ft but because of $$$ then buy a cheaper tank but less steady then can blame who if the tank break. I also no $$$ but I rather save $$$ before buying then buying then waste $$$.
Like how I regret buying a 2ft Gex 50% glass tank which cost like $30. $90 would get me a so much nicer glass tank. Better sight. If no money then wait 2-3months later than buy lor. Patience is a virtue. But from most of the comments. Braceless seem fine le. Depend on yourself ba. Either would be fine.

**AlexHcp** · 22nd Dec 2011, 00:39

Haha I think 2 - 3 months for me, all money bye bye ... I free always go LFS shopping ehh... Bad habit

**Neondagger** · 22nd Dec 2011, 01:05

Originally Posted by AlexHcp

Haha I think 2 - 3 months for me, all money bye bye ... I free always go LFS shopping ehh... Bad habit

Put your money with me haha. I help u keep. Lol. If u dun might buy and buying go ahead. I bought a lot of things impluse. End up selling it at a cheaper price. Learn to save your money la bro. Cause I no money. 1 project I delay 2months sia.every week buy 1 item till ready. But i try not to be cheapo. I get the good stuff, but use longer time to buy it. Best is I love second hand. Especially filter and liquid products. Cause can last damn long.

**David Moses Heng** · 22nd Dec 2011, 02:30

have you purchased your tank already?

I am giving away my 422 with brace and cabinet.

Pm me if you are keen.

**AlexHcp** · 22nd Dec 2011, 07:45

Hi, bro thank you for your kind offer, pmed you in your inbox already.

**AlexHcp** · 22nd Dec 2011, 07:46

Originally Posted by Neondagger

Put your money with me haha. I help u keep. Lol. If u dun might buy and buying go ahead. I bought a lot of things impluse. End up selling it at a cheaper price. Learn to save your money la bro. Cause I no money. 1 project I delay 2months sia.every week buy 1 item till ready. But i try not to be cheapo. I get the good stuff, but use longer time to buy it. Best is I love second hand. Especially filter and liquid products. Cause can last damn long.

Bro... hand itchy la... I do save up, but i see something good, i will buy without thinking ....