150 Gallon Build Thread ... From the Start

[WaywardSon]

this is what I was thinking for my 150 - a 24" wide tank comes out 30" from my wall (since I am using an AC110 as part of my filtration) and its too much.

the owner of the LFS where I used to work just emailed me, and yes, the Aqueon 150 IS available in black silicone, it is special order, takes 4-6 weeks to get and costs $40 more..

I am going to tell him to order me one in. yay!

Exactly - my 18" will likely be out 22" or 24" when it's all said and done.

Yes, you can special order black seams with an Aqueon - they told me today 4 weeks but it might be done a little sooner. He also told me that the clear silicone is a little more durable than the black - jokingly he said the black would only last 25 years and the clear about 30.

 

[WaywardSon]

I'm gonna say if you have the space for the 210 go for it. It would be a dream to plant one, saddly I have neither the space, money or to be honest the patience to do such a project. If you got that fully planted it would be a perfect discus home for about 7 to 9. Not to mention the armada of small schoolers you would have.

Come on guys - I need a little more argument for the 210 or we are looking straight down the 150 gun barrel (lol).

 

[WaywardSon]

Did you order lights yet (dont remember lol )

This is exactly why I waited to order the lights ... LOL!

 

[12 Volt Man]

my AQ 150 in black seams has been ordered..

 

[WaywardSon]

my AQ 150 in black seams has been ordered..

Awesome - what did you pay 12 Volt?

 

[WaywardSon]

The bid / pricing just came in from the LFS (cherry with black seams):

What do you think??

Size / Tank & Versa / Stand & Canopy / Total

120 478.90 1166.90 1645.80
150 667.70 1389.90 2057.60
180 808.90 1526.90 2335.80
210 905.90 1526.90 2432.80

The most bang for the buck seems to be the 210 - just won't fit in the room!

The 150 bid is up about $100 from a couple of weeks ago. I had heard that Aqueon had a price increase.

 

[12 Volt Man]

Awesome - what did you pay 12 Volt?

the tank is normally 440 canadian, which means about 480 canadian with black silicone.

but I have $370 credit from all my fish that I brought in:dance2:

 

[WaywardSon]

the tank is normally 440 canadian, which means about 480 canadian with black silicone.

but I have $370 credit from all my fish that I brought in:dance2:

What's that US?

 

[12 Volt Man]

not sure. it depends on what our dollar is doing..

it varies..it was higher than the US dollar, then it was at parity, now I think it is a bit lower..

but the LFS's are slow to change the prices to reflect the changing dollar value..

 

[12 Volt Man]

our dollar has caused tank prices to go up and down in the last year.

eg. last year the AQ 150 was 569 canadian.

then, it dropped as low as $399 canadian when our dollar was at its strongest.

now, it is 440 CAN.

+40 more for black silicone

ps from what I understand the black silicone is actually guarenteed to last longer than the clear.

black sililcone is often warrantied for up to 20-25 years whereas the clear is generally only warrantied from 10-15...