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Whenever I go into a pet store, I always check out the tanks to look over what they have with an eye towards herps. My parents and friends think I have an aquarium fetish. I have at least half a dozen in storage, (economic situations dictated that I had to move back in with my parents for awhile) waiting for when I move out.

Well, today I had to go pick up some crickets for my other animals, and of course checked the tanks while I was at Petco. I saw a *HUGE* aquarium. A 180G All-Glass tank with oak hood and stand for $1100, 72" x 24" x 24" going off All-Glass's web site. And yes, I was sorely tempted, and no, I didn't buy (no room). They didn't have any crickets, so I went over to PetSmart.

They had a bunch of beautiful, furniture quality trim Oceanic 30g cube aquarium that I could just imagine frogs hopping around in. In my opinion, the drawback with working with aquariums is that they usually lack depth. A 55g tank will only be about 12" deep. This makes it a real pain to arrange wood and plants, for me at least. The cube was 20.5" x 18.5" x 21.5" but like all Oceanics, the price was a bit steep at $100 for the tank (with glass top and fixture) and $150 for the stand (which was also very nice looking) and both were on sale. I'll post a link to a pic of them below. Anyway, PetSmart didn't have crickets either, so off I went to the locally owned pet store.

While I was there, I spotted a 72g All-Glass bowfront for $240 with the glass tops, and $200 for the stand. Now I have yet another temptation to hold back.

Now you know why my friends and relatives think I have a tank fetish.

I've had to stop myself from buying a cube at least 3 times now... I want one soo bad, but not right now.
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Kyle
www.kylesphotos.com
Dart Links - still a work in progress
1.2.0 D. leucomelas
1.1.0 D. azureus
1.0.1 D. imitators

I have had to stop myself from buying one of those cubes atleast a dozen times, they are so cool becuse thy have alot of depth. and I saw those 180 gallons and those are nice, just might have to get one of those for a huge leucomelas or auratus colony.
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As of 1/7/04
1.2.3 Leucomelas (the 3 juveniles are the brightest orange I've seen there almost red, there not from my trio)
1.1.14 Green and Bronze Auratus
0.0.2 Imitators
0.0.1 Vents (more soon)
0.0.2 Nicaraguan Green and Black Auratus
0.0.3 Citronella Tincs
0.0.2 Powder Blue Tincs
0.0.2 Yellow Back Tincs

Someone makes a nice 150gal also, thats very deep. I think after my next couple I am going to make my own tanks. More depth is needed.
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Kyle
www.kylesphotos.com
Dart Links - still a work in progress
1.2.0 D. leucomelas
1.1.0 D. azureus
1.0.1 D. imitators

I think it would be nice to have a cube, and design some sort of 4 sided background in the middle so that you have background that can be viewed from any angle.
Or no background and a really nice landscape would be nice too.
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Matt

I have been looking at those tanks as well. I like the shape of them.

TonyT
1.1 Azureus
1.2 Imitators M Wilson line
0.1 Mint Terribillis
1.0 Citronella
3.2 G&B Auratus C/R
2.2 Luecs
0.0.4 Oyapoks
0.0.4 Alanis
0.0.3 Yellow backs
0.0.4 Red Vitattus

My friend has the cube.Not for frogs though but for dwarf sea horses.It looks so nice set up and the size is great.
Go ahead and get it.
Bianca

I wish it was that simple. I am 36 years old and would be put on restricion if I bought another tank. Right now I have twelve 10 gallon tanks, a 30 hex, a 42 hex, a 58, and a 90. So as you can see my house is a small zoo. hehehe

TonyT

Allright in time get one than when you can.They are great looking I dont have one either but want one.
I dont have dart frogs but come in this forum to look at the pics,read the posts.I am looking into either dart frogs or mantellas not sure yet.
Bianca

I got my hands on one of these tanks and I love it.

I am in the process of applying the coco fiber to the foam back. It’s pretty much the final step, but man is it a pain!!

To the left will be the land. On the right I have a piece of ghost wood to us as a barrier to the water feature. The wood also hides the pump which drives the waterfall. All the wires and tubing are hidden behind the foam. For heat I have one of those titanium heaters with the external controller. I am really excited to spoil my auratus.

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1.1.4 D. auratus

>>I got my hands on one of these tanks and I love it.

If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for yours?

BTW, I went to another PetSmart last night, and they had a $37 gallon with stand for $50 more.

The tank was regularly $120 and the stand $150. But there was a 20% off sale so the total was about $215. It is an expensive tank, but I wanted something unique.

I was sort of confused by your post. If you mean a 37 gallon tank, they are not worth the money in my opinion. I have one I use to grow out cynotilapia fry. The tank is much too high for its narrow width. A 29 gallon would be much easier to deal with.

Come on get the cube!

-Richard
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1.1.4 D. auratus

>>I was sort of confused by your post. If you mean a 37 gallon tank, they are not worth the money in my opinion. I have one I use to grow out cynotilapia fry. The tank is much too high for its narrow width. A 29 gallon would be much easier to deal with.
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>>Come on get the cube!

No, I meant a 37 gallon cube. I went back and picked it up today. Same finish as yours, except it's 24.5" x18.5" x 21.5". The stand was the same price, so I picked up that also. Will transfer my 2 azureus to it once I get it built and the plants put in.

Cool!
That size sounds awesome! Good luck and post pics!
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1.1.4 D. auratus