tank makers

**madscientist** · 17th Jun 2012, 11:51

any recommendations for cheap and high quality tank makers?

**SirBest** · 17th Jun 2012, 16:39

High quality don't really come cheap though. For my recommendation, I would suggest you to either go to Coral Reef or N30. For cheaper priced tank makers, you can consider Yong Hua.

**madscientist** · 17th Jun 2012, 16:49

thanks bro

**SirBest** · 17th Jun 2012, 18:33

I think the price difference for most tank makers lies in the quality of the glass used and also their workmanship while dealing with silicon.

**romster** · 17th Jun 2012, 21:36

Originally Posted by madscientist

any recommendations for cheap and high quality tank makers?

I have two 3ft tank and cabinet sets by coral reef. Very good quality stuff and their service is very commendable.

**icefire** · 19th Jun 2012, 04:04

Originally Posted by romster

I have two 3ft tank and cabinet sets by coral reef. Very good quality stuff and their service is very commendable.

any warranty for leaks? if going for long lasting tank suggest N30 as they offer good quality plus long time warranty against leaks..

**madscientist** · 19th Jun 2012, 07:05

Before posting this, I was searching through the forums and I saw someone posting that cr offers a 10 years warranty

**illumnae** · 19th Jun 2012, 08:17

I used to use tanks custom made by Coral Reef, but after some nasty experience with their customer service (they demanded for me to pay them transport costs when they came down to fulfill warranty obligations) after their main sales person departed I decided to switch to Tank Junction/SG Bros instead. Tip top quality and very excellent service provided. Prices are also comparable to most other tank makers, and still cheaper than the most expensive one (go get quotes from different tank makers to compare pricing). I've since made 2 large tanks (4x2x2 and 6x2.4x2.4) with Tank Junction and I fully intend to carry on using their services for my future tanks.

**bernie** · 7th Jul 2012, 17:56

Just ordered a new tank recently and just to update some info here.
N30 , tank junction, tank maker warrants against leakage for 5 years.
Coral reef give lifetime warranty against leakage.

Any hidden cost not mentioned. E.g transport , labour, parts. Is glass crack covered as well?

**qngwn** · 7th Jul 2012, 18:09

Originally Posted by bernie

Just ordered a new tank recently and just to update some info here.
N30 , tank junction, tank maker warrants against leakage for 5 years.
Coral reef give lifetime warranty against leakage.

Any hidden cost not mentioned. E.g transport , labour, parts. Is glass crack covered as well?

hey bernie, where did you order your tank from?
i dont think glass crack is covered.
warranty against leakage = only leakage is covered, everything else is not (transportation, cracks... labour cost??)

**bernie** · 7th Jul 2012, 19:01

I ordered from coral reef because it's quick to response and able to deliver fast.
Fish tanks , especially big ones, got to be change every five years as the glass can crack without any warning. You wouldn't want a tsunami in your living room. I just had mine but fortunately at the balcony.