martini Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I'm looking for a place in the Portland/Vancouver area that stocks the Marineland cube tanks, specifically the 30 x 30 x 24 Aquarium Cube (93 gallons) without the "Corner-Flo." Does anyone by chance know of a place that sells these? I have no idea what they cost. And if anyone has a tank from their "cube line," I'd be interested in hearing your impressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Not sure if the price has changed or not, but i priced one of these about a year ago and it was around $1300. I decided to build my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Not sure if the price has changed or not, but i priced one of these about a year ago and it was around $1300. Yeah, I've seen prices online in excess of $1000, but it includes tank, stand, and lighting. I'm looking to just purchase the tank. A few places I've seen that sell them in the $320-$450 range are on the East Coast, and it is local pickup only. I'm hoping to find some place locally that can bring one in. I chatted with the people at Petsmart, but they will not order one for me, even though they carry the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hmm, my quote was just for the tank shipped to Eugene. If they came down that much, to the $500 range, i'd pick one up to compliment my DIY cube. But i don't think you'll find on out here for under $800 - just a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 message nick at rose city aquarium hes got a marineland 60 gallon in stock, and maybe would be willing to oder one in for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 I found a guy who sells them online through various fish forums for $319 (Anubias Design in PA), but I don't think he ships. Elmer's Aquarium, also in PA, sells the 93 cube for $408.99. Frankly, I'd pay either price to get a good look at one and buy locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy-S Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I think all the shops have access to marinland tanks but you may have a hard time finding one in stock call upscale, rose city or salt water fanta seas am sure they would all give you a quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 message nick at rose city aquarium hes got a marineland 60 gallon in stock' date=' and maybe would be willing to oder one in for you.[/quote'] Thanks for the tip. I will try to get in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 I think all the shops have access to marinland tanks but you may have a hard time finding one in stock call upscale, rose city or salt water fanta seas am sure they would all give you a quote Thanks for the tips, Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Yeah, that price is about right... any shop will be able to get you one for well <$500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Appears they have dramatically dropped in price! Thats good for you martini!! Good luck and update this if you find one if you don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Marineland/Perfecto Cube Tanks Just saw a marineland 3x2x2 @ Upscales for $450.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odvl Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Glasscage.com has a 100g cube on sale for $250 it 36x37x18 seems like a good deal oh yea it's rimless too. http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=5000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 What about CBs Tropicals? They were advertising aquariums hard in the last few weeks and had a bunch in stock. Most shops would probably order you one and maybe if you could wait until they had some other tanks ordered you could catch a break on shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 I corresponded with one local shop, and for the Marineland 30x30x24 93g cube without the "Corner-Flo"--just the basic tank, they quoted me a price of $560. That seems a little steep for a 93g tank. Hmm, I think I need to make a few more calls this weekend. I know there will be a place eventually who can order and sell one for $450 or under. I have a few months to shop, save, and think about options. I know I could get a larger, standard size tank for $400 or less, but [language filter], having a 93g cube would be cool. Edit: I also looked at the tanks at glasscages.com, but the reviews of that business have scared me away. I'm also going to touch base with Envision Acrylics with regard to making one, but I'm thinking they will be too deep for my pockets. Envision seems to make dynamite tanks, though, and they are right down the street from me. I saw an ad about CB's Tropical's tanks on Craigslist a couple of weeks back. Are they out of business? I still have a pleco that I bought from them in my 75g cichlid tank, and he is still going strong 15 years later. It was a nice shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Not sure if you want rimless or not, but a 30x30x24 acrylic rimless w/ external overflow from James, my quote was $900. Glass-cages.com will not do external overflows, but same tank was $1253 shipped AO was $1800 Miracles was $1740 A.G.E. was $2000+ The reason that marineland cube is more $$ is the starphire glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 James just built a 30x30x18 for us, to be honest I think the quality of the marineland tanks are lacking the details dept. they just look mass produced "cause they are" Getting a tank from James you'll get the exact tank you want clear down to every specific detail and you get the best quality acrylic tank out there... I've owned a few tanks form Envision and they're top notch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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