Bella's Reef Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I was wondering if anyone has heard of these tanks and or have used them? http://www.amazon.com/Landen-Gallon-Rimless-Aquarium-FT-006/dp/B00DC2Z07G/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1391795626&sr=1-7&keywords=landen+aquarium Link to comment
seabass Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I don't think it's just a rebranded ADA; but that doesn't mean it's bad either. To be honest, I've never heard of them before. Another tank to consider is Mr. Aqua's 17.1 low iron tank: http://www.marinedepot.com/Mr._Aqua_17.1_Gallon_Frameless_Low_Iron_Glass_Aquarium_Tank_23.6_x_11.8_x_14.2_Inch_Rectangular_Aquariums-Mr._Aqua-AZ11891-FIAQRA-vi.html Link to comment
Azedenkae Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 To be honest, any high quality tank that has plants in them will... look like an ADA tank. ><" Link to comment
gnatster Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 The accessories they show look a lot like the ADA packaging too. Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 That they do .. I may order one instead of Mr. Aqua 17.1 Low Iron Link to comment
hey Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I do believe other tanks are manufactured in the facility ada manufactures theirs in, so maybe. Would save 50$ after shipping, I wouldn't want to find out if its ada quality for a 50$ difference from the real thing. Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 The ADA is about $85 shipped to me, so yeah $65 in savings. I may just order one just to see how they are. Link to comment
seabass Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I do believe other tanks are manufactured in the facility ada manufactures theirs in, so maybe. What gives you this impression? I haven't looked into each company's address, so I have no idea. Are you saying that there's a shared facility where different companies manufacture competing (but similar) products? Or are you suggesting that this is a new brand that ADA has setup to sell rejects that don't stand up to ADA brand quality standards (like alignment of seams, or other cosmetic defects)? Or do you believe that another company manufactures tanks for ADA, and now they're selling the same product to other companies (in addition to ADA)? Link to comment
Reefwiser Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I purchased a Mr. Aqua low iron 25 gallon from Marine Depot and it is a very well made tank.. The silicone looks like it was applied by a robot it is so perfect. Now to build the stand and all. Just love starting a new tank.. Link to comment
hey Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 What gives you this impression? I haven't looked into each company's address, so I have no idea. Are you saying that there's a shared facility where different companies manufacture competing (but similar) products? Or are you suggesting that this is a new brand that ADA has setup to sell rejects that don't stand up to ADA brand quality standards (like alignment of seams, or other cosmetic defects)? Or do you believe that another company manufactures tanks for ADA, and now they're selling the same product to other companies (in addition to ADA)? I don't remember where on earth I read this but in a search for other types of rimless aquariums I ended up finding ada look a like tanks built in the same factory as the ada tanks but are rebranded. It wasn't so much the glass used as anyone can buy optiwhite from pilkington, the new glass ada's are being made with but it was something to do with how the silicone was applied. Do aqua is obviously ada's lower quality brand for people trying to save money so I don't believe it is that. A lilttle poking around shows that ada's used to be produced in germany. They are now made somewhere in china, and if we have seen atleast one thing from china it is knockoff's using the exact same process and materials for the exact same item ie: the rlss pumps. gla aquariums were accused of using the same manufacturer as mr aqua's for a very long time. Another example of a manufacturer selling tanks to be branded under different names by different companies. Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Ordered tank so we shall see what/how it looks when it gets here. Link to comment
seabass Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'm sure it will impress. I'm glad you went ahead and got it. However, it's kind of hard to compare against other tanks when you don't have them there to look at. Take pics (including some close ups of the seams) when it arrives. Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 The seller states higher than 91% clarity low iron on the entire tank. I am waiting on delivery of the tank, light & heater this week. Still working on skimmer decision & building a sump as well as figuring out tank mount light fixture. Link to comment
brad908 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I think the ADA store sells these. I remember seeing another rimless tank brand in the store last week that's wasn't ADA or do aqua. I am going later today, so I will take a look. Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Sounds good - your 60p was amazing man! You wouldn't happen to remember the lengths on the piping you used to hang the Radion would you? Link to comment
brad908 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 The tanks were labeled as clearvue or clearview. Sounds good - your 60p was amazing man! You wouldn't happen to remember the lengths on the piping you used to hang the Radion would you? If I had to guess, a 12" and 8". This was before I knew home depot would cut and re thread pipes for you. Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am assuming that some contract of some sort expired now the maker can make other tanks and sell them with different brands/labels. It is funny that even on Amazon and eBay it is sold as the Landen 60p as well as their other tank sizes. They ship them in heavy duty crates which impressed me as well. Now to head to Home Depot and get some pipe cut & threaded. Light arrived today, tank will be here end of the week - need to take it to get it drilled. Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Here are a few crappy cell phone pictures I took http://s27.photobucket.com/user/SeanPrice2345/media/photo12_zps6e6b1638.jpg.html'> http://s27.photobucket.com/user/SeanPrice2345/media/photo3_zps287e6168.jpg.html'> http://s27.photobucket.com/user/SeanPrice2345/media/photo31_zps57ed4f28.jpg.html'> http://s27.photobucket.com/user/SeanPrice2345/media/photo42_zps014b5034.jpg.html'> http://s27.photobucket.com/user/SeanPrice2345/media/photo2_zps001c1b2c.jpg.html'> Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 I am trying to decide between glassholes overflow box & return vs buying my old setup back that is still new and making it have bulkheads returns out of the left side, center and right side as well. I will need to cut down the other overflow about 5". http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/338851-fs-custom-internal-overflow-box-w-bulkheads/ Link to comment
mluk27 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 The tank looks nice enough to me, probably at the equivalent of the doaqua! Link to comment
JR! Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 they look good to me. i mean after an ada and that one get dirty theyre gonna look the same Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Definitely nicer than the doaqua! Could have bought one locally and too much green tint still. This thing is crystal clear - I will take better pictures when I start my build. Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 A link I found. http://www.landen-aqua.com/ Link to comment
xmas_one Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Same thing as a 60p, little bit cheaper too. Man that 90p is enticing.. Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Here are a few crappy cell phone pictures I took Sorry to bump an old thread but I think I am going with one of these. Can that Landen labeling be taken off? Link to comment
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