Choosing A Saltwater Aquarium Tank
Here are some good choices in saltwater aquarium tanks. They vary considerably in size, layout and cost.A Bowfront Aquarium combo is made out of acrylic and is available in either 36 gallon or 46 gallon size. The choices in color are clear, cobalt blue or black. These bowfront combo saltwater aquarium tanks come with a fitted fixture for fluorescent lighting. The price for one of these combos, as currently listed on a major merchant and auction site is starting at $239 with a high of $699.
An Eclipse two and three compatible saltwater aquarium tank is made of clear acrylic which is supposed to give the enthusiast a clearer view of the marine life than a glass tank would. The tanks, in a choice of 20 or 30 gallon size are sold without any extras, though accessories such as a lighted hood or a wet and dry filter hood and lighting combination can be added. The price for these tank only saltwater aquarium products starts at $117 and tops out at $239.
If the aquarium enthusiast is looking for a corner tank one of the better choices is a hexagon style. These come in either 15, 20 or 25 gallon sizes, and are made of acrylic. The price range for these no frill corner tanks are $125-$230.
We also found a deluxe hexagon aquarium combo of corner tank and fluorescent lighting fixture online. Either the 15 gallon or 20 gallon was available with a price of $139 for the complete package.
A standard and solid rectangular saltwater aquarium combo of tank and fluorescent lighting fixture offers a light weight tank that can’t break and can’t leak. The size varieties are many – 15 gallon, 20 gallon, 29, 30, 40 and even 50 gallon. The price varies considerably, from a low of $118 to a high of $700.
Another acrylic aquarium combo for saltwater fish includes a light hood, a three chamber filter system that is wet and dry, and the acrylic tank. It can be purchased in either 30 gallon show model, 26 gallon flat back hexagonal model for corners, or the largest 40 gallon regular model. The price range at one of the online auction sites begins the bid at $114-$170.
Eclipse aquarium systems are complete with a biowheel three stage filter system, and fluorescent lighting. These are small tanks – 3, 6 or 12 gallon – and have injection molding that is seamless. The price range is $8-$90.
An Eclipse aquarium kit with a five gallon tank includes a filtration system with three stages. Its price is $7.99
Mini bow saltwater aquarium tanks are the smallest and least costly. They come in either 2 ½, 5 or 7 gallon sizes. Include in the $20-$40 cost is a three stage filter system that can be either chemical, biological or mechanical.