Looking for a large cube aquarium system

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  1. sterling

    sterling Peppermint Shrimp

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    Hey everyone, IMO i find cube aquariums the most attractive aquarium systems. I used to have a 29gallon oceanic biocube and it was great, but it was not large enough. I upgrade to a 55 gallon long and totally am not happy with it - even though it was free.
    I am looking for a cube aquarium system that is around 75 gallons give or take. I know of the Red Sea Max. But i am looking for a little bit bigger.
    Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated...
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    ya 55g tanks are way to skinny to have as much fun as you could with a deeper tank, cube tanks do look awesome.
    Go Big..lol good luck
     
  5. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    glasscages.com will make a custom aquarium.

    some people havent had good expierences with there customer service.
    i would get starphire glass if buying from them
     
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    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    You could also go to glasscages.com and have them custom build you something
     
  7. sterling

    sterling Peppermint Shrimp

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    Okay well glasscages is American and i live in Ontario, Canada. Zeroedge has a store that will ship in Oakville, ON; Oakville Reef Gallery which is 20 minutes from my house. I am currently interested in a 80 gallon cube, which is L 24'', W 24'', and H 32''. I believe this to be an ideal environment for what i would like to do.
    Please, any other suggestions would be great
     
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  9. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

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    I'm not big on 32" height. First it puts a lot of stress on the glass walls. Second it's hard to pick up things off the sand. Third is with corals the lighting would be weakened or you would need a chiller. Fourth is that most fish don't swim up and down.
    The best cubes I've seen are the Marineland Deep Demension series but the smallest one is 150 gal 36x36x27. They are a little expensive and I would highly recommend the higher stand. The low stand is a real backbreaker. I could have gotten one cheap but I didn't buy it for that reason.
    Our Products Good luck!:)
     
  10. WarHead

    WarHead Plankton

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    I know you said you want something bigger,but Elos makes some of the most AMAZING aquariums.They have the Elos System 70 which is a 55g cube,but they can and will custom make you something if requested.They are VERY high end tanks,and a little on the expensive side,but well worth it.Also glasscages.com has HORRIBLE customer service,and from my experience their build quality is terrible.
     
  11. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    I agree with going with the marineland 36x36 cube (150 gallons), i priced the tank and its around 850.00 with a starfire front, plumbing kit comes with it too.