Aquarium Finding Help!

[1Filmproducer]

Hi,

Im looking to Aquascape an aquarium with a reasonably small budget. Im torn between two options at the moment and im wondering if anyone could help! Im either looking to purchase this...,

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Or im looking to buy a glass aquarium measuring 36" x 18" x 18" to fit on an old cabinet... then buy all the equipment for it, such as filter, heater and a very high powerful lighting unit!. Does anyone have any ideas on what they suggest me doing, and where i could find a company who sell just glass aquariums, with sliders and delivered for around £120?

Thanks alot
Mike

 

[coolie]

Just plain 3ft glass aqauariums are as cheap as chips, what about your local fish shop?

 

[1Filmproducer]

Thats what im looking for, and they seem to only sell kits, with pumps and everything. Im looking for literally the a glass box :L

 

[jack1]

Hi

Currently in fishless cycle on my new tank - same APS Tank you are considering - heard a lot of bad reviews about this tank but in my experience with the tank sofar is all good - great tank for the money you pay - the cabinet looks a bit cheap when you get it out of the box and is a pain to build but once its together with the tank - it looks great - bought an external filter for this tank as I had read review that it was useless - I'd invest in external if you opt for the tank. Also you can pick up good second hand branded tanks on ebay which could be another option.

Cheers
Jack

 

[1Filmproducer]

Thanks alot, but i heard you can't grow hairgrass or any plants due to the light now being powerful enough, is this true?

 

[1Filmproducer]

Also Jack1, did you say you've purchased this? do you have any pictures of it with the light unit on?

Thanks

 

[jack1]

Hi, yeah I've bought this tank

Will get some pictures up soon - there is 3 T5 Lighting tubes in the hood - it's quite bright but not able to advise about plant light - maybe try for advice in the plants section

Cheers
Jack1

 

[Scates11]

lots of used stuff on e-bay or craigslist here stateside. Just google used aquariums and you can find really good deals on stuff.