Hagen Euro - Rimless Aquarium

[OttawaFolkFestivum]

I saw one of these at PS near Costco on Merivale.
http://www.hagen.com/canada/english/aquatic/product.cfm?CAT=1&SUBCAT=103&PROD_ID=01029780010101

I like the look, especially if you do not use a cover. Less plastic gives a lot more visibility when standing above the tank, when feeding as well. I think Amano makes the similar style.

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about these? Must be more fragile?

Thank you.
-Steve.

[GuppyChris]

Hello Steve,

I'm setting up my third frameless Hagen tank, they are great, no problems (no leaks, no chipping) up to now.  Had a 5 gal and 48 gal running for about 1 year and a half now, setting up a 25 gal long as a small display tank.  They are just like the framed tanks, other than if you have clip on items, like a filter or heater, you may have to spend a little more time to hook them up level.  But definately a great display look, as you had mentioned less plastic gives a lot more visibility.

GuppyChris

[sdivell]

I have a 21g of this style right now in my basement.  I had it up and running as a planted tank for about 6 months.  it has a canopy though that comes down and covers the entire top of the tank.

[OttawaFolkFestivum]

Gentlemen - thanks for the replies. Very informative.

Chris, are you using a canopy or lid on yours?

(In my case, I have the 48" coralife fixture with legs so I could go without a canopy).

Do these tanks carry a price premium? Do you recall %? And finally, where did you pick yours up? I've looked around at retailers and have only seen one or two frame-less tanks.

[sdivell]

i got mine at superpet during the closing sales.

[GuppyChris]

Hello,

I've got the caponies setup on them to ensure that my cories dot jump out.  purchased my 5 gal and 48 gal during the super closing in Orleans then just purchased my 25 gal at PetSmart as a complete kit (The Hagen Waterhome Euro kit).  The kits are reasonably priced.  The 25 gal long kit is priced at about 160$(includes most items needed).

GuppyChris