What is so great about Oceanic Tanks?

[laevisland]

Not being sarcastic:grinyes:
I'm looking at a used one and was just wondering!

 

[oowl]

Thicker glass (heavier), nicer frame, more tidy siliconed edges (especially looks nice when black silicone), some models use Starphire glass in the front viewing panel.

 

[Lowryder]

Exactly. Its more of a show tank. They are great to look at but not worth the price IMO. Plus, I had an oceanic and I found the thicker tank made it have a greenish tink, moreso that a regular tank.

 

[laevisland]

Does age matter? I am not sure how old it is. It is a 58 gallon.

 

[Lowryder]

Hey, if you like it than go with it! Dont let us tell you what you should and shouldnt buy.

 

[oowl]

Oceanic made a 58-gallon with Starphire glass front glass (e.g., CLEARER and NOT "green"). Your used tank may be one of those. I actually prefer the better workmanship of the Oceanic tanks. If you purchase used, you seldom pay more than for a cheaper tank, gallon for gallon. Personally, I go with the Oceanics.

 

[laevisland]

I know the guy said the tank and stand was really expensive (even by oceanic standards), but people always seem to exaggerate. It's a long drive, but I'm thinking it may be worth it.

 

[tanker]

I know the guy said the tank and stand was really expensive (even by oceanic standards), but people always seem to exaggerate. It's a long drive, but I'm thinking it may be worth it.

How much it is worth is always up to the buyer. I have always liked the look of Oceanic tanks. They are more expensive, but I think they carry a lifetime warranty. They each have a serial number under the side rim.

 

[tyler79durdan]

My setup is Oceanic and has deep scratches from the prior owner, built-in cornerflow, and is euro-braced! This tank is SOLID, and VERY, VERY heavy!

I love my tank and Oceanic!

 

[XanAvaloni]

Um, what's a "cornerflow"?