Matty Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I've been asked to set-up a tank for a friend and when I went to the LFS to enquire about prices, they showed me these tanks that are similar to the Aqua One all in one tank. (with the filter and lights in the lid) The prices were really good compared to the Aqua One brand (less than half) but in my experience, I tend to follow the saying "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." As I can't find any internet info on this brand, I'd like to hear anyone's feedback, both good and bad, before I spend someone elses money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtiger Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Matty gone to my local LFS and they have new Resun 2ft tank in stock for a bloody good price. I rather get resun any day over Aqua Nova. Cheers Hilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgazza Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 nothing wrong with Aquanova. I have a tank and i think it is great. But all the same Resun is just as good and is a good price. Cheers Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcloughlin2 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Aqua Nova tanks are great - I've had a 6ft running for two years now and it hasn't missed a beat. No leaks, no issue with the lighting system. My only issue was the filtration model used in my tank was very hard to setup, so I ended up chuck'n it. However they have recently upgraded the design and it works a treat. Definitely go Nova and save yourself some $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fongyfong Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 i got a aqua nova too, had it 2 tanks, a 2 footer and now gonna sell my 4 footer, and they are excellent, as somone said the filter is pretty crap so youll prob need to get a canister but other then that its excellent value at a excellent price!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fongyfong Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 oh yeah how much were they selling it for as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Mmmm, I was expecting more of a negative response. I've heard a rumour that the light tubes/globes are rated at 220-240V but are closer to only being 220V. I was also told to have a look on the light to see what safety standards are complied, but there is no writing anywhere on them. The housing area I'm supposed to be setting the tank up in, runs at about 243-245V. (My area, I've had it tested.) So my question is to those of you that use these tanks, does the hood get hot? not just warm but REALLY hot? I've seen nasty pictures on the net of melted hoods, not sure if they're AquaNova tanks or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcloughlin2 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Mmmm, I was expecting more of a negative response. I've heard a rumour that the light tubes/globes are rated at 220-240V but are closer to only being 220V. I was also told to have a look on the light to see what safety standards are complied, but there is no writing anywhere on them. The housing area I'm supposed to be setting the tank up in, runs at about 243-245V. (My area, I've had it tested.) So my question is to those of you that use these tanks, does the hood get hot? not just warm but REALLY hot? I've seen nasty pictures on the net of melted hoods, not sure if they're AquaNova tanks or not. I've never heard of melting hoods before. My hoods get warm. But no where near what i would consider warm enough to melt the metal I also know an aquarium who stock aqua nova and they have never had a problem with this ever. . . Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fongyfong Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 no does not get hot and mines an aluminium hood been like this for about a year now with no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4G13M4N Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I have seen a few plastic hoods that have buckled from the ballast heat, on a few different brands when the ballast does give up. I have never seen it on Aqua One as yet. Its like anything that is man made one will will be great another may not be. Human error is the problem with these sort of tanks, its how good the importer is with there warranty's that is the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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