ohaverd April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 Hi all, I've successfully kept a reef tank for almost a year now, but now I'm getting that size upgrade itch. I have a 55g in wall setup. But want to upgrade to a 90. I found one on glass cages that would fit right in the hole that my 55 is in, I believe the dimensions are 48x24x17. (call a 90 4 wide). Anyways, I am just shopping prices now before I chose to just get that one, anyone know of a custom builder in the DC area that might beat the price at glass cages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 Try contacting a member here that goes by NAGA, see link below. http://www.wamas.org/forums/user/709-naga/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 That sounds like the dimensions of a standard 90g. There is a 90g system in the FS thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingumar April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 (edited) I had a 55 reef for 2 years, upgraded to a 90 and upgraded to a 120 after 4 months. I am satisfied with the 120. If I could do it again, I would have upgraded to a 120 straight from the 55. If you think you can go that rout, I would seriously give it a thought. Edited April 16, 2012 by Kingumar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcoop78 April 17, 2012 Share April 17, 2012 If you'd consider acrylic, Adam Bowers built my tank and I'm very happy with it. adambowersva@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohaverd April 17, 2012 Author Share April 17, 2012 If you'd consider acrylic, Adam Bowers built my tank and I'm very happy with it. adambowersva@gmail.com So acrylic is clearer... But easily scraped? Is that right? How do you keep the coraline algae off of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef April 17, 2012 Share April 17, 2012 mag float every other day or so....(OH and if its not 1/2 thick then put micro bag on the side that scrapes the acrylic so it doesnt mark it up..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw April 17, 2012 Share April 17, 2012 I've also heard that the regular Mr. Clean Magic Eraser does wonders. Cleans with very little effort and no scratching. But you have to use the regular one that doesn't have any chemicals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikS April 17, 2012 Share April 17, 2012 So acrylic is clearer... But easily scraped? Is that right? How do you keep the coraline algae off of it? Easily scratched? I wouldn't say easy, but odds are high it will eventually. Just the nature of the beast. The only scratches I've gotten over the last several years is from coral falling over into the front......coral can be very sharp. Even those you can't see past 2' away. Cleaning? I use a dobie pad but will likely try the Mr Clean. Like almost everything acrylic has it's + & - - it can scratch, but the scratches are removable - it's far lighter, but requires a full/flat surface support - when built correctly the seams will never fail - it retains heat better (pro or con depending) - for any thickness it's clearer than glass....matter? - far higher impact resistance than glass Glass is much easier to maintain, requires less care - you can scrape it with a razor, use a mag float, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohaverd April 17, 2012 Author Share April 17, 2012 I had a 55 reef for 2 years, upgraded to a 90 and upgraded to a 120 after 4 months. I am satisfied with the 120. If I could do it again, I would have upgraded to a 120 straight from the 55. If you think you can go that rout, I would seriously give it a thought. yup, that sounds like me... you've convinced me to go with a 110 - 120. I have researched and it looks like I am looking for something around 48x24x24ish. found this guy on craiglist, anyone ever deal with him? http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/2962328923.html I am gathering quotes now, is there anyone else I should try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S April 17, 2012 Share April 17, 2012 (edited) yup, that sounds like me... you've convinced me to go with a 110 - 120. I have researched and it looks like I am looking for something around 48x24x24ish. found this guy on craiglist, anyone ever deal with him? http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/2962328923.html I am gathering quotes now, is there anyone else I should try? Send "der ABT" a PM. He has a 120g that he can sell. Then he can buy the 300g DD in the WTS forums. *cough* Edited April 17, 2012 by Ryan S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcoop78 April 17, 2012 Share April 17, 2012 <br /><br /><br /> <br /> yup, that sounds like me... you've convinced me to go with a 110 - 120. I have researched and it looks like I am looking for something around 48x24x24ish. <br /> <br /> found this guy on craiglist, anyone ever deal with him? <br /> <a href='http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/2962328923.html' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://washingtondc....2962328923.html</a><br /> <br /> I am gathering quotes now, is there anyone else I should try?<br /> <br /><br /><br />this is Adam Bowers. A+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT April 26, 2012 Share April 26, 2012 darn yuo ryan haha...actually been eyeing a 250dd as well as that peninsula tank that just got posted... ill probably stick with the 120 but if your seriously interested let me know and maybe we can work something out...its an Oceanic tech tank 120 3 sided starfire. i like glass for ease of maint...it can scratch too but its much harder to scratch it.... i like the 120 alot but would love a bigger tank too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami April 26, 2012 Share April 26, 2012 yup, that sounds like me... you've convinced me to go with a 110 - 120. I have researched and it looks like I am looking for something around 48x24x24ish. found this guy on craiglist, anyone ever deal with him? http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/2962328923.html I am gathering quotes now, is there anyone else I should try? The CL guy you listed is a new vendor-member here who goes by the forum handle, "ArtFully Acrylic (Adam B)." Send him a PM if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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