Custom Elos on RC

[h20poloman]

Wow, didn't realize that you could have Elos build you a custom tank...Bogg, check this one out up in the Bay Area...480g


http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1244042&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

[Bogg]

Dayyummmm that thing is a monster. Yeah I heard they can I think they also made a 20' x 20'.

[iwantone]

What an idiot. Look how green the glass is from the tint. Also, who buys a glass tank that large and lives near a major fault line?? People will do anything for a brand.

[Diver Dan]

What an idiot. Look how green the glass is from the tint. Also, who buys a glass tank that large and lives near a major fault line?? People will do anything for a brand.

It is not the brand as much as quality.
Elos is very quality glass, and the reason why that one is green is probably because he did not want to spend 5,000 dollars just to get a crystal tank. He is actually very smart, the bevelled glass is probably stonger than any acrylic tank.
If you look at your glass tanks edge you probably cant see, but 1cm deep into the edge, unless you have a starphire aquarium.
Thanks
Trever

[iwantone]

Correction: it is starfire equivalent glass. the green tint is after water is added! I hope he's not using tap...

[Bogg]

Nevermind my arrogance I just read your correction.

DUDE what?. RU serious?. Show me a rimless tank that you can get here that looks as good with a warranty. Also the glass that I have is similar unless he went with the crystal. My tank also looked really wierd when it was empty. Everyone goes "is this starphire". No it's not it's europes regular glass, it's not starphire but there regular glass is almost as clear as starphire. Look at the pic of the guys daughter in the tank, that absolutely does not look green. By the way can you post a pic of your tank, thanks.

[iwantone]

Bevelled glass is stronger than acrylic?? Very interesting. Why?

[Nick_Kun]

popcorn anyone

[pnguy3n]

green or whatever i still would love to have that tank.:)

[Diver Dan]

Dude, if you are woried about earthquakes go back to Kansas and have fun with your tornados...

I have lived in CA all of my life and have only experienced 1 maybe 2 earthquakes. There is nothing to worry about, he lives in a very expensive town where each house is over a million dollars. I dont think he would be worrying about a 5,000 dollar aquarium cracking on him.

Worry about yourself, no need to call someone stupid because they have a nice aquarium in an earthquake zone...

Someone close this thread please.

[Diver Dan]

popcorn anyone

I will take some!:D

[Diver Dan]

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd109/tylorarm/P1010604.jpg

LOL
Look at how small his 125 looks compared to the monster!

[Techknowledgy]

Can you say investment banker? "Structural engineers reinforcement of the supports under the floor?" Man..... if I ever have that kind of bread.......... my tank will be a beach house on Maui!

[Diver Dan]

Can you say investment banker? "Structural engineers reinforcement of the supports under the floor?" Man..... if I ever have that kind of bread.......... my tank will be a beach house on Maui!

Or just Maui:D :p

[Techknowledgy]

No.... they can leave the rest open for crazy touristas from Southern Cal.... and Australian Swim Suit competitions.

[Diver Dan]

You say that now, but when you are 70 years old and want your private beach you will be cussing out everyone in the water with a megaphone:eek::p

[Techknowledgy]

That my young friend will be a big monocular for my one good eye!
70 is NOT old............ 85......... maybe!

[Diver Dan]

That my young friend will be a big monocular for my one good eye!
70 is NOT old............ 85......... maybe!
LOL
your saying that now:D
in 20 years, i would not garuntee it!:D:p

[Dakota]

Bevelled glass is stronger than acrylic?? Very interesting. Why?


I don't know what makes "beveled glass" but acrylic is EXTREMELY strong. it's what they make bullet proof windows out of.... on the scale of shock, acrylic reigns supreme... inch for inch acrylic is stronger. But oh, boy, would I have a completely rimless tank... though it would make me nervous simply based on the history that it's never been done right.... that tank is awesome..

[Techknowledgy]

LOL
your saying that now:D
in 20 years, i would not garuntee it!:D:p

Ask me agaain in 20 years! :D

[Bogg]

I don't know what makes "beveled glass" but acrylic is EXTREMELY strong. it's what they make bullet proof windows out of.... on the scale of shock, acrylic reigns supreme... inch for inch acrylic is stronger. But oh, boy, would I have a completely rimless tank... though it would make me nervous simply based on the history that it's never been done right.... that tank is awesome..

This is what is so awesome that were finally getting these in the states now only because Jesse from Elos wanted to promote this company he decided to get a wherehouse in N.cali and start having these boat freighted in from Europe. They have benn doing these over there for 10 YEARS. We all know the degredation of the acrylic material over time and how easy it's scratched.

[Diver Dan]

No sylicone. Right Ryan?
It is all just one piece of glass the only thing holding it together is glass. Right?
It is a really good tank!

[Bogg]

No, is that possible?. If it was they would probably be 20 g's. Theres silicone and it's freaking perfect. Makes LeeMar look like a diy'er, with a huge hole in the tube.

[iwantone]

I'm still curious as to why beveled glass would be as strong as acrylic.

[iwantone]

I'm referring to the seams in case there is an earthquake.

[Diver Dan]

Ok, i sse!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/1612313267_e9cbc5442d.jpg

I think this is the picture that threw me off, it looks so perfect, just like it is glass.

[iwantone]

ELOS group order anyone. I would like to try and set up a small amato style cube.

[Bogg]

What an idiot. Look how green the glass is from the tint. Also, who buys a glass tank that large and lives near a major fault line?? People will do anything for a brand.

Open mouth insert foot.

[Diver Dan]

Open mouth insert foot.

LOL!:D
I hear MD is going to start carrying elos products!
GB?

[iwantone]

a small amato style cube (4 to 10 gallons) is a lot different than a 400 plus gallon tank in in San Fran on an active fault line

[Diver Dan]

They are just starting to even think about a nano, and those are going to be arround 20-30 gallons.
Check out this forum.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=399

[iwantone]

This is what I was thinking about in terms of a nano

http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?main_page=afa_product&cPath=25_29

[Daniel]

The ADA tanks are great choices for nanos. The build is immaculate.

[Nick_Kun]

wow, looks like I'm going to get myself an ADA nano for my office...great prices.

[pirate2876]

hey bogg where did you order your elos from?im gonna upgrade in a few months and i wouldnt mind seeing what those go for.

[Diver Dan]

hey bogg where did you order your elos from?im gonna upgrade in a few months and i wouldnt mind seeing what those go for.

They are not too cheap!
Bogg got his from another reefer. IDK what bogg paid for it used, but i know what they go for new...;)
lets just say it is a couple thousand per system...:eek:
Here is the old price list just to get an idea...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1180463

[pirate2876]

hmm seems the bigger you go the better the deal.wonder if i could talk my lady into letting me get a 160.