Best/worst aquariums manufactures (what to buy & who to avoid)

[Bpones]

Hi y'all!

I've been kicking around the idea of upgrading my system and going bigger. I was curious if anyone had some aquarium brands in mind they would absolutely avoid and who they would recommend for bigger tanks.
I have a 75g now and was thinking I could use the same stand and equipment with a 90 or 110. But before I buy something that looks like a good deal I wanted to hear from folks who have previous experience purchasing larger aquariums. I don't want to come home to 100+ gallons of saltwater and fish on my floor because of a cheap build. But also, I would love not to spend a years salary on the thing
Interested to hear your thoughts!

Cheers!

 

[QuickrdenU]

It's hard to beat the value you get with Innovative Marine tanks. And you can order it with the sump and plumbing complete or make it completely custom. The quality and attractiveness of the stand definitely pushes them over the top.

 

[JayM]

Innovative Marine is having a 50% off sale at the moment.

I've also heard good things about SC Aquariums, and their normal pricing is in the same ballpark as Innovative's 50% off pricing.

 

[shakacuz]

personally, when i do upgrade i’m choosing an IM tank. great pricing and little to no tank manufacturing issues like most of the popular brands

 

[ryanjohn1]

I recently ordered my up grade. I went with fugi cube

 

[piranhaman00]

The best tanks are custom made rimmed. Mass produced rimless not so much.

 

[Cell]

A fair argument can be made to avoid Red Sea tanks.

 

[mues]

I scored an older Oceanic off fb marketplace. been super happy with it so far. 1/2inch glass has me pretty comfortable with it lasting

 

[Jedi1199]

I got my 135 from my LFS. It is made by Aquarium Masters in So. Cal. 5/8 thick glass, euro bracing rimmed tank with dual corner overflows.

Stand was made by a local cabinet shop that supplies my LFS.

Sump is an Eshops Gen 4 AR300.

Tank $700
Stand $400 (unfinished)
Sump $300
Paint and stuff to finish the stand $75
Misc plumbing parts $75


Basically out the door I got a reef ready setup for just over $1500 plus a couple days work finishing the stand.

What blew the wallet out of the water was the lights. lol

 

[ErikVR]

Red sea makes awesome tanks.
Higher price is worth it to me personally because of how they look. Especially since my tank is in the living room.

 

[BZOFIQ]

The best tanks are custom made rimmed. Mass produced rimless not so much.

Custom, rimmed or properly braced.

My last tank I also requested perimeter brace on the bottom of the tank. This makes for a very thick silicone seam.

 

[brandon429]

I heard red sea now offers a servepro home repair bundle when buying their tanks, I say go for it

 

[nickng]

I heard red sea now offers a servepro home repair bundle when buying their tanks, I say go for it

Gotta be pulling my leg

 

[Rusty Shakleford]

+1 for IM. Overbuilt, and reasonably priced

 

[albano]

If it’s not an acrylic, it’s not worth upgrading!

 

[Mikeltee]

I heard red sea now offers a servepro home repair bundle when buying their tanks, I say go for it

For what? 6 months after purchase?