Aquarium and Stand Overview: Tank and Stands

One of the first decisions needed to make is what size tank you are going to set up. With the better understanding of proper husbandry of a reef tank and the advancement in technology almost any size tank can be a reef tank. People are now keeping small tanks under 20 gallons, referred to as nano-reefs up to aquariums in excess of 1,000 gallons. There are two main factors to consider when choosing a tank: 1) Space available to put the tank and 2) Your budget.

It is usually recommended to go with the largest tank that will fit both in the space allotted and the budget set for the tank. Although larger tanks are usually more self sustaining, one should not overspend their budget on a larger tank and then sacrifice on "cheaper" equipment. The components are needed to properly set up a reef tank are just as important, in not more important than the tank itself.

In addition to the tank, a strong stable stand or base will be needed to support the tank. A gallon of freshwater weighs a little over eight pounds and saltwater will weight slightly more. A fifty gallon tank will weight in excess of 400 pounds in just the weight of the water. An unstable stand or base could cause the tank to crack or break causing an obvious huge mess.

OCEAN REEFLECTIONS LIST OF RETAIL AQUARIUMS:

ALL IN ONE AQUARIUMS  (WITH REQUIRED LIGHTING FOR CORALS) Ocean ReeFlections carries a large selection brand name aquariums below, we also carry many styles and brands of "ALL-IN-ONE" systems. If you have ANY questions on the aquariums we would be very glad to help, just please send us an email to service@oceanreeflections.com

C.A.D  
Finnex   
JBJ Nano Cube 
Current USA Aquapod 
Red Sea MAX  
Tom Deco kit (very low light corals could be used)
Aqua Medic Nano Wave 9

AQUARIUMS   (no in specific category)

Zero Edge Aquariums (great reef tanks lighting not included)
SeaClear Tanks   (great reef tanks lighting not included)
Eclipse
Ocean Treasures  
CPR Nano Aquarium ( The stock light is OK for very low light corals, better reef light could be added though)

CUSTOM AQUARIUMS

C.A.D Custom Aquariums
Ocean ReeFlections can have our friends over at C.A.D build you a custom built aquarium or Cube aquarium at LOWER PRICES! Please note these are glass aquariums. Pretty much what ever you desire it can be done up to or around 100 gallons, it is just up to your imagination! Aquariums under 50 gallons will be between $50-70 dollars to ship depending on location these aquariums ship from New York. Tanks over 60 gallons will cost more then $70 to ship. They can build you a custom aquarium or Cube up to or around 100g. We can have very custom overflows added where ever you want, have very custom drilled holes and plumbing where you want in the back or under the tank for custom closed loop and sump, we can also have them build a custom sump/refugium if you wanted too, you name it we can have it done, that's why it is custom! We can also have any of the normal stock 22g,25g,or 34 gallon C.A.D aquariums made custom for you also with drilled holes for a sump and closed loop or what ever you desire. For pricing and questions please email us at: service@oceanreeflections.com we look forward to helping and answering questions, I think you will find our prices lower then the manufacturer and our customer service is most definitely worth seeing for yourself!!!

Note: on the these 34g pictures on the left the great craftsmanship of the bowfront tank with overflow,  drilled holes and especially note the bent bowfront custom black wood cover with built in fans, very nice!

Our larger custom tanks have these features: solid thick glass, for all 5 panels, full glass brackets on top, bottom and internal seam brackets, splash-guards, glass canopies, standpipes, bulk-head fittings and signature diamond polished edges,  and can add custom overflow boxes $99 each, drilled holes $16 each, and also note larger tanks they have anti-vibration brackets built on the bottom to make the bottom much stronger our builder goes the extra mile for precautions!

CUSTOM CUBE TANKS - THICK GLASS NO BRACES!

We at Ocean ReeFlections can also have a Custom Built Cube made to any size you want.
Over-flow, drilled holes, anything you want! Our Supplier carries two standard custom sizes:

1. 60 gallon cube 24 x 24 x 24 Cost $399.99
2. 25 gallon cube 18 x 18 x 18 Cost $224.99

For any more questions on the custom cubes we would be more then happy to help just send us a quick email to: service@oceanreeflections.com

ATTN: NEW YORK RESIDENTS- C.A.D is located in New York, if you would like C.A.D to make you a custom aquarium and you have the means to pick it up you can get "free shipping" on your custom built aquarium no matter the size!
For questions email us at service@oceanreeflections.com

AQUARIUM STANDS
We at  www.oceanreeflections.com  sell many different stands for aquariums most of which have a special stand for that particular aquarium or set-up. If you see a stand you like but are wondering if it will fit for a tank you may have already please send us an email and we would be more then happy to give you the dimensions of any stands we sell so you can find a right sized stand for your aquarium. We can be reached at service@oceanreeflections.com

REFUGIUMS and SUMPS - please go back to the main "aquarium school 101" page and visit our link on (refugiums and sumps)  for more info.