Well I've finally made the 'big decision' ... I'm gonna start saving up for a brand new tank.
The Rio240 I have was bought 2nd hand from a lovely friend that was giving up fish keeping. Unfortunately after I'd got it set up and full of water I noticed the glass was covered in some pretty ugly deep scratches. I didn't notice them when I bought the tank and so perhaps I scratched it when setting up - impossible to say, but either way the scratches are there and they annoy me.
In the 18 months I've had this tank more scratches have appeared and so I've come to the conclusion this glass scratches way too easily.
Before this tank I had a Rio180 - this was also 2nd hand and was also scratched - but on the outside, not on the inside like my 240.
So my purpose for posting? Well to ask other Juwel tank owners - do Juwel tanks scratch easily or have I just got unlucky?
I'd like to buy another Juwel - I like the build quality (scratched glass aside) and I like the 'look'. Parts are easily accessable in my area aswell - both my favourite lfs stock Juwel tanks. So, thoughts anyone?
And another thing ... If I was to buy another 240 is it a good idea to buy it with it's stand or is re-using the current stand okay? The obvious thing would be possible colour differences as the cabinate may have faded a little over the years
The Rio240 I have was bought 2nd hand from a lovely friend that was giving up fish keeping. Unfortunately after I'd got it set up and full of water I noticed the glass was covered in some pretty ugly deep scratches. I didn't notice them when I bought the tank and so perhaps I scratched it when setting up - impossible to say, but either way the scratches are there and they annoy me.
In the 18 months I've had this tank more scratches have appeared and so I've come to the conclusion this glass scratches way too easily.
Before this tank I had a Rio180 - this was also 2nd hand and was also scratched - but on the outside, not on the inside like my 240.
So my purpose for posting? Well to ask other Juwel tank owners - do Juwel tanks scratch easily or have I just got unlucky?
I'd like to buy another Juwel - I like the build quality (scratched glass aside) and I like the 'look'. Parts are easily accessable in my area aswell - both my favourite lfs stock Juwel tanks. So, thoughts anyone?
And another thing ... If I was to buy another 240 is it a good idea to buy it with it's stand or is re-using the current stand okay? The obvious thing would be possible colour differences as the cabinate may have faded a little over the years
