Aqua One

[allan45121]

hi im thinking about getting another tank and i am not exactly a millionaire! i was in my LFS and i saw an Aqua One 620T its 130L
I would like to know if any one has ever used this type of tank and can help me with a list of Pro's and Con's for this tank.
Also sugestions would be welcome on tanks priced under £250 and around the same volume.


also wat is a Wet and Dry trickle filter?

Technical Details

Aquarium Model: AquaStyle 620T
Available Colours Tank: Black, Silver, Gold (Not UK)
Available Cabinet finish: Beech, Silver, Black
Dimensions Tank: 62W x 38D x 72H cm
Dimensions Cabinet: 62W x 38D x 66H cm
Capacity: 130 L
Heater: Not Included
Lighting: 2x18w PL
Filtration: Wet and Dry Trickle
No. of doors: 2
Centre Shelf: No
Supplied: Aquarium and Cabinet separately

 

[jonny-5]

reckon you could get a Jewel tank which are great tanks,they include heater and filter in all tanks prob bit cheaper too depending where you go

 

[bunjiweb]

I'd agree that the Juwels are better tanks, or Ferplast Caymans if you have a stockist near you.

The Good points about the 620 are..

- Filteration in the hood is easy to maintain and access
- Filter media capacity is pretty large and could be changed to suit tastes.
- Compact T5 lighting is good for plants
- Curved glass front is aesthetically pleasing
- Silver one looks good on a beech stand.

The Bad points about the 620 are...

- There are some odd compartments and holes in the hood next to the return from the filter which seem to have no real use.
- The tank doesnt come with a heater.
- The hood is split into 2 parts, lighting / filteration, and removing either of them independently is quite difficult.
- The curved corners are not easy to clean with a conventional magnet or bladed glass scraper.

Ben

 

[fishboytoo]

Just a suggestion, have you thought of second-hand tanks? I was able to get a 90 gal for the price of a new 55, plus it came with some extras-including fish, which i traded in for store credit. I found it to be more economical by far.

 

[allan45121]

hi so thanks for the help i think i am gonna get that tank

 

[civicr]

i own the 620 an the bigger 850 the tanks are great i have no real probs with them maybe the filters are not the best i added an extra fluval 2 in to my tanks ,if u can afford the 850 nxt size up id go for that as its not much bigger an for the price its great

ps the instructions are about as gd as a chocolate tea pot!!

 

[mantis147]

ive got a small aqua one tank & i think its great! good quality.
But as fish boy said second hand tanks off ebay can be a good buy!! ive bought two off there and was made up with the both of them, jewel rekord 96 with all the equipment £80 and a 80gallon for £100!! Bargains!!

P.S allan you avaitar is hilarious!! like it..

 

[allan45121]

hi... yeah so i have thought aboot the 2nd hand tanks but there is something i like about slicing open the celephane on a new product that i cant resist is the fluval 2 an internal filter.... i am a fish tank novice